Coeliac UK, the national Charity for people with coeliac disease, has launched its new and improved website www.coeliac.org.uk with the introduction of increased functionality for people with coeliac disease. Hospitality establishments as well as food and drink manufacturers should check and assess its value to their businesses. With 1 in 100 people in the UK having coeliac … [Read more...]
Spirit Group to expand Flaming Grill, Fayre and Square, Taylor Walker
The Spirit Group will be expanding its brands across the UK and has appointed Jenics and PH Land and Developments to locate up to 20 new sites over the next 15 months. The group, which was formed in 2011 following the demerger of Punch Taverns, has nearly 1,300 managed and leased pubs across the UK and plans to open 15 new branded operations this year. Presence + value for … [Read more...]
Phil Sermon adds Vapiano USA
Vapiano UK Managing Director Phil Sermon has been appointed as chief executive officer of Vapiano in the USA. Phil joined Vapiano in 2012 and is responsible for its two London restaurants and future expansion across the UK. The third Vapiano is currently progressing in London’s Wardour Street, and negotiations are also progressing on further London restaurants. In his new … [Read more...]
Top Restaurants named at the Curry Oscars
The winners of the ‘Curry Oscars’ were announced at a star-studded event in central London. The event, dubbed the ‘Curry Oscars’ by Prime Minister David Cameron, celebrates excellence in curry making across the UK and was attended by top celebrities and politicians alike. Restaurants across Britain were celebrating as they are named the best curry restaurant in their region. … [Read more...]
Casual Dining announces who’s who of Keynote speakers
Jens Hofma, CEO of Pizza Hut UK, Alex Reilly, MD of Loungers, Andrew Guy, CEO of Ed’s Easy Diner, and Peter Martin, vice president of CGA Peach, are just some of the big name speakers already confirmed to host Keynotes at Diversified Communications UK’s new Casual Dining trade show next February. Sharing expertise on the competitive market Hofma, Reilly, Guy and Martin, who … [Read more...]