The Manchester Food & Drink Festival will take place from 10 ‐ 21 September 2015, and Simon Rogan, with four chef partners – Adam Reid from The French, Tom Barnes from L’Enclume, Dan Cox from Fera at Claridge’s, and David Simms, who is managing director of Simon Rogan’s group of restaurants – will each host a night to present their distinctive cooking style and menus at The … [Read more...]
New platform offers direct route to pest experts
Owners of pubs and restaurants suffering problems with pests can now find professional help at the touch of a button. A smart new online platform has been launched which provides a direct route to pest control experts in any particular area. The user-friendly ‘Find A Professional’ facility works from an extensive database held by BASIS PROMPT – a register providing … [Read more...]
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Visitor Economy established
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has announced the establishment of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Visitor Economy. The APPG’s purpose is to enhance local economies through promoting measures and incentives, including a reduction of VAT on tourism, which would increase visitor numbers and investment in all parts of Britain and Northern … [Read more...]
London Restaurant Festival: the passport to London’s thriving restaurant scene
This October, London Restaurant Festival welcomes top chefs Marcus Wareing, Mark Hix, Nathan Outlaw and Hélène Darroze to the 2015 line-up. Now in its seventh year, London Restaurant Festival (LRF), in partnership with American Express, comprises two elements: LRF EVENTS and FESTIVAL MENUS, which take place between 1st – 31st October. LRF is the capital’s annual citywide … [Read more...]
Licensed hospitality prospers but threatened by rising costs
The UK’s licensed hospitality sector continues to make a consolidated recovery and grow in confidence, but rising legislative costs mean increased volatility and risk undermining a fragile revival. That’s according to the ALMR’s 2015 Benchmarking Report in association with Christie + Co. The Report, now in its ninth year, benchmarks operating costs, business performance and … [Read more...]