The Board of Admiral Taverns, the UK’s number one community pub group, is pleased to confirm completion of the acquisition of 137 pubs from Marston’s PLC (“Marston’s”). The nationwide portfolio is comprised of a mixture of predominantly tenanted, leased and retail-agreement sites. First announced on November 4, 2019 the completion of the acquisition was greeted by Chris … [Read more...]
Senior management promotions announced at Bartlett Mitchell
Bartlett Mitchell has made three significant promotions to support the company’s sustainable business growth. Angus Brydon and Antony Prentice have both been made divisional managing directors at the business, reporting to Francois Gautreaux, who has been promoted to the role of UK managing director. The promotions come amid a prolonged period of positive growth for BM as a … [Read more...]
World’s most prestigious chocolate awards are open for entries
The Academy of Chocolate annual awards have now opened for entries, seeking to identify and showcase the world’s most talented chocolate producers and their products. Chocolatiers and chocolate makers are able to enter multiple products across five key categories – bars, filled chocolates, drinking chocolate, chocolate spreads and brand awareness, giving them the opportunity … [Read more...]
Fri-Jado is highly commended in FCSI sustainable catering equipment award
Fri-Jado’s range of Custom Counters was highly commended in the FCSI (UK & Ireland) Sustainable Catering Equipment Award 2019. The presentation of the award was made at a gala dinner on 14 November, during the Catering Equipment Suppliers’ Association (CESA) Annual Conference held at the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel. Fri-Fado demonstrated that its Custom Counters … [Read more...]
Prairie Fire Kansas restaurant opening in West London’s White City
Next month, the American pit masters behind Prairie Fire are bringing their barbecue specialties to White City for the opening of their first bricks and mortar restaurant. Launched in 2013 by Kansas City native Michael Gratz, Prairie Fire celebrates Kansas City-style smoked meats, sauces and fixings. Specialists in the ancient art of smoking with wood, Prairie Fire got … [Read more...]