Restaurant guests hate waiting when ordering, paying and in particular for their food to arrive, new joint research by CGA Peach and Zonal Retail Data Systems reveals. But the use of mobile devices is seen as a good way to overcome these frustrations. The study of 5,000 people reveals that time-poor customers value swift service and convenience – and it outlines the … [Read more...]
VAT Club consults on next steps
The Jacques Borel-led campaign to reduce VAT in the hospitality sector from 20% to 5% has launched a consultation across the sector on the next steps in the campaign after the success of Tax Equality Day in September, writing to supporters asking for views and suggestions on how the campaign should proceed. The campaign, which saw price cuts by more than 50 companies to … [Read more...]
Pascal’s Pheasant Kiev
The Park Tower Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London, is celebrating the autumn hunting season with the launch of a mouth-watering Game Menu in its cosy Hyde Bar. The Hyde Bar Game Menu has been devised by The Park Tower Knightsbridge’s acclaimed Executive Head Chef, Pascal Proyart. Best known for his sublime fish and seafood creations, Chef Proyart is also a … [Read more...]
The 3 B’s top Curry Capital of Britain event
After six months of voting and investigation, the thirteen judges of Curry Capital of Britain sponsored by hungryhouse.com awarded the honours for 2014 to the 3 'B's - Bradford (the winners) - Brighton (Runners-up) - Birmingham (Third). This means that Bradford have taken the title an amazing record breaking four years in a row despite the great efforts of other cities to … [Read more...]
Broadgate signs up Peppermint Bars, Sourced Market and Smokestak
Broadgate signs up Peppermint Bars, Sourced Market and Smokestak Broadgate City of London has signed up seasonal specialists Peppermint Bars, Sourced Market and Smokestak to deliver a brand new luxury pop-up bar, canteen and smokehouse at Broadgate Ice Rink. From 17 November 2014 to 26 February 2015, Broadgate’s Exchange Square will once again become home to London’s … [Read more...]