Caterers who love the inimitable taste of butter but want less hassle can have it all with new Whirl Griddle Spray, the latest innovation from leading cooking oils specialist AAK Foodservice. The new product brings together the UK’s number one butter alternative brand, which cooks like butter but better, and a cost-effective format that offers the ultimate in … [Read more...]
Site Bites: Boulestin – Chartridge Collection – The Plough
Boulestin Restaurant to open in St James this September – Chartridge Collection goes on market – Guy Wallis takes on The Plough at Finstock Boulestin to open September with Andrew Woodford as Head Chef Joel Kissin is set to launch a new restaurant called Boulestin in St James, London this September, and has announced Andrew Woodford as Head Chef. Andrew was most … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon announces sales and margin growth
JD Wetherspoon has announced its pre- close statement for the period up to 23 July 2013, incorporating the 11 week period to 14 July 2013 and showing growth in sales, margin and pub openings. Will Wetherspoon’s prove a bellwether for the wider hospitality sector? Results in the coming weeks will tell. Current trading For the 11 weeks to 14 July 2013, like-for-like sales … [Read more...]
Portsmouth’s seafront regeneration: hospitality and catering opportunities
Portsmouth's seafront could be boosted by new catering and leisure opportunities as businesses are getting the rare chance to lease a number of sites in prime waterfront locations. Located near a popular boating lake, the five sites available for recreational and catering opportunities, include a picturesque rose garden building, grass tennis courts with pavilion, hard ball … [Read more...]
James Martin takes over at Manchester235 Restaurant
Celebrity chef James Martin will be taking over Manchester235’s Linen restaurant this Autumn. The restaurant is set to become James Martin Manchester, opening in September, with the exact date to be announced in coming weeks. The menu will be a mix of James Martin’s classic British style of cuisine: locally sourced, big on flavour, and uncontrived in its simplicity. Keen to … [Read more...]