With the referendum quickly approching The Diner has embarked on its own poll to decide whether or not the UK should remain in the European Union. However, as usual The Diner’s doing things with a cheeky twist, asking customers to choose with their tastebuds: the In-or-Out Burger Poll gives diners the chance to choose IN or OUT. Results stand at 58% voting to remain in the EU … [Read more...]
Meat-free options and ethical standards prove a draw for young UK diners
Half of millennials (18 – 34 year olds) are more likely to eat out in venues where they are told about where the food on their plate comes from, according to survey results published today. The survey, carried out by Populus on behalf of WWF-UK, also finds that 53% of millennials are more likely to eat at a restaurant, café or canteen if meat has been reared to high animal … [Read more...]
AA Rosette puts Buxton at the top table for teaching restaurants
Passion and enthusiasm are two of the ingredients which have helped the University of Derby’s Fine Dining Restaurant in Buxton win the highest accolade of its kind – and get students jobs with the likes of Gordon Ramsay. “It was clear to see why this had been named as one of the top five universities providing degrees in tourism, hospitality, events and spa management,” said … [Read more...]
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin speaks with customers on EU Referendum
Mr Martin, a leading campaigner for Brexit, will be speaking with customers during the pub visits to discuss the arguments for leaving the EU. To tie in with the EU Referendum vote, Wetherspoon has printed 280,000 copies of its Wetherspoon News magazine which will feature an EU special, as well as 500,000 copies of an EU magazine, offering the views of leading ‘Remain’ and ‘ … [Read more...]
easyHotel Interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2016
easyHotel plc, the owner, developer, operator and franchisor of "super budget" branded hotels, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2016. Financial highlights Total system sales1,2 up 10.4% to £9.66m (31 March 2015: £8.75m) Total revenue2 was up 11.6% to £2.59m (31 March 2015: £2.32m), slightly ahead of Board … [Read more...]