The shortlist of nominees for the 2015 CIS (Catering in Scotland) Excellence Awards has been released by the Advisory Board. With 15 categories – ranging from the established Healthier Scotland, Sustainable Business and Chef of the Year Awards, to the brand-new Patisserie Chef and Banqueting & Events Chef categories – this year’s ceremony on 21 May will be the most exciting … [Read more...]
Jones & Jones at Chamberlain’s
Chamberlain's Restaurant has announced the appointment of a new head chef: James Jones, younger brother of executive chef Andrew. Jones the younger trained at Chelmsford College and, like his sibling, honed his skills at Claridge's. He has worked with Andrew on a number of previous occasions and is well acquainted with Ally Dale, who heads up the outside catering side and … [Read more...]
Gatti’s secures site at City Point
Acting on behalf of landlords Beacon Capital, Shelley Sandzer, the leading UK leisure property agency, has let a 5,000 sq ft restaurant at City Point, 1 Ropemaker Street, to Gatti’s Ristorante. Split across 1,800 sq ft at ground and a 3,200 sq ft basement, the Gatti’s will open later this year and will be the brand’s second restaurant in the City, joining its existing location … [Read more...]
Marston’s Premium Bottled Ale Report: £47m growth in 2014
The Marston’s Premium Bottled Ale (PBA) Report launched last week, reveals that six bottles of Premium Bottled Ale are consumed every second in the UK. Category growth of 10.5% Y-O-Y is also outlined, taking the total value of the PBA category to £490m - the category remains on course to achieve the £1bn category value by 2020, as outlined in last year’s report. 75% increase … [Read more...]
Greggs: strong trading + £20 million special dividend
Greggs has reported strong trading for the first four months of the year, and is declaring a special dividend. Outlook The report comments: “The strong start to 2015 has been supported by rising consumer disposable incomes and low input cost inflation. We expect market conditions to remain favourable and support a good first half performance, ahead of our previous … [Read more...]