Friska is a fast food business started in Bristol 5 years ago, and makes and sells ‘Fresh, Interesting and Globally Inspired Fast Food’ for its target market of 20-40 somethings. Friska is about much more than the food (Deki Micro Finance Partnership, Green Business of the Year, 3 Star Sustainability Champion, and more). For now it is growing the business in the “regions” - … [Read more...]
UK’s Top 10 Fish and Chip Shops
The UK’s top 10 fish and chip shops were announced 7 October as they compete to be crowned Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Yearas part of the 2015 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. The 10 fish and chip shops, from each UK region, will now ‘fry’ for glory in the race to bag the ultimate title. The shortlisted shops are: Frankie’s Fish … [Read more...]
New independent restaurants for Kingly Court
Two exciting concept restaurants will be opening their doors in Carnaby’s new food and dining destination Kingly Court: Greek restaurant The Life Goddess, experimental divine, is set to bring a slice of the Mediterranean to Carnaby, while Señor Ceviche will celebrate the best of Peruvian cuisine, cocktails and culture. The Life Goddess and Señor Ceviche join a raft of new … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay: Heddon Street Kitchen opening + Head Chef
Gordon Ramsay Group has announced that Heddon Street Kitchen will open week commencing 10 November. The restaurant, located in Regent Street’s Food Quarter, is the thirteenth in the group’s luxury portfolio and its first in the heart of the West End’s shopping district. The all-day dining restaurant and bar will open from breakfast until late seven days a week. Maria … [Read more...]
Price warning over changing menu trends
The boom in popularity of dishes such as pulled pork is moving the goalposts for operators when it comes to effective menu planning, buying specialist Lynx Purchasing is warning. Demand flattening out pork pricing peaks and troughs The growing consumer appetite for US-style hot dogs and BBQ dishes such as ribs and pulled pork has largely flattened out the seasonal peaks … [Read more...]