The Ambrette has launched a new brunch menu, combining British breakfast classics with famous Indian-inspired morning and lunchtime dishes at its restaurants in Canterbury, Margate and Rye. From July 1st, diners will be able to enjoy the award-winning culinary talents of head chef Dev Biswal for their first meal of the day, as new, extended opening hours mean the three … [Read more...]
Vacherin recruits new sustainability & CSR lead
Leading independent London caterer Vacherin has appointed Zoe Stennett-Cox as its Sustainability & CSR Lead as it prepares to build on its award-winning initiatives that innovate in three areas where it can make a lasting societal impact: food; environment; and community. Zoe has a background in sustainability in the utilities industry - with Anglian Water Services - … [Read more...]
Shepherd Neame: Trading Update & Acquisitions
Trading update Shepherd Neame, the Kent-based brewer, pub and hotel operator, today updates the market on trading for the 49 weeks to 4th June 2016. Like-for-like sales in managed houses were up + 4.6% and like-for-like EBITDAR1 in the tenanted estate for the 48 weeks to 28th May up +2.4%. Own beer volumes excluding contract were down -0.7%. The results for the year … [Read more...]
STR releases preliminary May 2016 data for London
STR’s preliminary May 2016 data for London, England, indicates negative occupancy performance. Based on daily data from May, London reported the following in year-over-year comparisons: an increase in supply (+2.5%) and a decrease in demand (-0.4%); a 2.8% decrease in occupancy to 81.7%; a 0.4% increase in average daily rate (ADR) to GBP143.92; and a 2.4% decrease … [Read more...]
Muffin Break brings back the ‘Duffin’ with fresh flavours
Following customer demand, national artisan bakery Muffin Break has reintroduced its original Muffin Lab creation the ‘Duffin’, which is now available in three flavours. The ‘Duffin’ is a clever hybrid of a muffin and a doughnut and is back on Muffin Break’s menu this summer. The original ‘Duffin’ was previously available in hazelnut chocolate flavour, however after proving … [Read more...]