The eating and drinking out market is primed for growth in 2015 thanks to the popularity of flexible formats, barbecue food and craft drinks. But soaring property costs and the risk of saturation are putting the brakes on out-and-out optimism. Those are just some of the findings from CGA Peach’s exclusive Business Leaders’ Survey, which reveals the trends that will define … [Read more...]
Burnt ends and French dip sandwiches become eating out food trends
Charred meat cut from a barbecued brisket, known as ‘burnt ends’, are becoming one of the emerging trends in the UK’s high street restaurants, according to foodservice expert Horizons in its latest Menu Trends survey, which tracks the menu changes of high street restaurants, pubs, quick service outlets and hotels. Burnt ends go mainstream According to the survey, burnt … [Read more...]
Authentic Pub Co takes over ‘Dragon’ format
Managed pub operator Authentic Pub Co is expanding with the acquisition of a pair of former Orchid Pub Company sites in Surrey, taking its total estate to six. The two new pubs trade under the successful ‘Dragon’ format, combining a local pub with a Thai restaurant and takeaway. They are the Norbiton & Dragon at Norbiton and the White Lyon & Dragon at … [Read more...]
Don’t miss the boat! 8,000 free tickets to Scotland’s Islands
Eight thousand people are being given the chance to enjoy a free return trip to one of 23 islands in Scotland as part of a special VisitScotland competition. Brilliant Island Moments After the overwhelming success of Brilliant Island Moments last year, VisitScotland has once again teamed up with Caledonian MacBrayne and Serco NorthLink Ferries to encourage people to … [Read more...]
Casual Dining 2015 opens in London
Casual Dining – the award winning trade event for the UK’s pub, restaurant and bar sector – is set to take casual dining to the next level as it takes over three floors of the Business Design Centre in London this week. Already an essential date on many hospitality buyers calendars, Casual Dining opens for business at 10am on Wednesday 25 February. Over 4,000 attendees … [Read more...]