The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA), has responded to the conclusion of the Barclay Review into business rates saying the proposals do not go far enough and greater support for the pub industry is still needed. The SBPA also revealed their analysis showing some astounding increases to the average rates bill over the next five years. Commenting, SBPA President … [Read more...]
Alcotraz, London’s First Prison Cocktail Bar
This winter, Londoners will be invited to experience the city’s first prison-inspired cocktail bar, Alcotraz, launching on 28th September for three months. This immersive drinking pop-up will take guests, or more appropriately, inmates to a world of crime and corruption, as they smuggle-in liquor to be used to make delicious, bespoke cocktails. Taking place behind unassuming … [Read more...]
Leasowe Castle welcomes award-winning head chef to the team
Leasowe Castle has welcomed Head Chef Andrew Wright to its team as part of an ongoing company expansion. Andrew, 37, from Wirral, brings with him a passion for high-quality cuisine with a focus on using locally sourced produce in new and innovative ways. Following an impressive background in the hospitality industry, Andrew is looking to add his signature culinary flair … [Read more...]
MasterChef 2017 winner Saliha Mahmood Ahmed teams up with Talli Joe for India & Pakistan Independence day feast
India and Pakistan will celebrate 70 years of Independence this August, and to commemorate the occasion Executive Chef Sameer Taneja will team up with MasterChef 2017 winner Saliha Mahmood Ahmed to cook up a sharing feast inspired by the gastronomically renowned Grand Trunk Road on Sunday 17th September. For centuries, Grand Trunk Road has linked the eastern and western … [Read more...]
ALMR: social integration must not cost hospitality operators
The ALMR has reacted to the publication of a report into migrant integration by welcoming its acknowledgement of the value of non-UK workers but warning against additional costs for businesses and disadvantaging companies that employ migrant staff. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration has published the report: Integration not Demonisation, voicing concerns … [Read more...]