The UK takeaway industry is worth £9 billion to the UK economy according to the first economic impact assessment of the sector, published today by JUST EAT the UK’s number one online and mobile marketplace for takeaway food. The analysis, conducted by independent economists the Centre for Economic and Business Research (Cebr), was commissioned by JUST EAT to establish the … [Read more...]
Brits changing from lager louts to wine connoisseurs…
The stereotype of the ‘binge-drinking Brit’ may soon be a thing of the past as research by restaurant booking platform, Bookatable.co.uk reveals 62% of Brits prefer to drink alcohol whilst dining out compared to in a bar (47%) or in a pub (59%). According to the findings, one in five (22%) consider themselves to be ‘knowledgeable’ or ‘expert’ when it comes to distinguishing … [Read more...]
Brett Redman to launch Japanese Yakitori Restaurant
Jidori is a new Japanese yakitori restaurant launching in Dalston, autumn 2015, founded by Brett Redman (who recently opened The Richmond in Hackney to great acclaim) and Natalie Lee-Joe. At hundreds of yakitori joints across Tokyo – especially down the notorious Memory Lane in Shinjuku –chicken skewers are traditionally grilled over open coals, and Jidori brings the hugely … [Read more...]
Only 15 days left to enter the 2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards
Following on from their super-successful launch year, entry to the 2016 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, sponsored by Sodexo, will close on 28th August. The FreeFrom Eating Out Awards are seeking out the very best in allergen aware food service and are open to any sort of outlet from a street food stall to a five star restaurant or an allergen aware school. Winners will be chosen … [Read more...]
False online reviews? The law can help
If your pub is subjected to false and defamatory online reviews, the law can help, says Adam Tudor, Partner, Carter-Ruck. What can you do if your pub or restaurant is subjected to a campaign of negative and false reviews? It’s worth thinking through the options because unfortunately this sort of thing is now happening all too often. So widespread has it become that in … [Read more...]