Consumers are ever-more discerning and unpredictable. With so many coffee shops on the high street, innovation is no longer enough to attract and retain consumers and coffee shops now need to understand how their customers feel about their brand compared to the competition. Ranking excellence gives an in-depth understanding of consumer experience, which is fundamental to … [Read more...]
Ed’s easy diner launches hands-free milkshake holder
For milkshake-loving multi-taskers everywhere, let iconic 50’s inspired restaurant group Ed’s Easy Diner give you a hand. Walking the dog? Reading the paper? Driving the bus? Ed’s Easy Diner has got you covered, and your hands-free, with a practical device to ensure that their tasty milkshakes can be enjoyed fully. If you want to step and sip or gulp and glide whilst … [Read more...]
My Favourite Restaurant is…British, British, and British
We teamed up with Villeroy & Boch recently to find out which restaurants are our reader’s favourites? We asked readers to vote on Facebook and Twitter and tell us their favourite restaurant, and they did. In fact the amount of detail provided was beyond what we expected as was the volume of replies, so thanks to all. The responses can be seen on Facebook and Twitter and … [Read more...]
University chef lecturer conquers with Alexander the Great statue made from margarine
Alexander the Great helped University of Derby Chef Lecturer Rob Stordy to claim two gold medals at a nationwide culinary arts competition. Rob used pastry margarine to sculpt a statute of the legendary conqueror astride his horse Bucephalus to win Best in Class at The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Salon Culinaire which tests the skills of the UK’s top university … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s to open in London Marriott Regents Park
Carluccio’s will open its first Italian restaurant and food shop in a UK hotel this month. The 5,000 square foot site is located on the ground floor of the 304-bedroom London Marriott Regents Park hotel. With its own entrance on Adelaide Road, the 200-cover restaurant will feature a full aperitivo and espresso bar, outdoor terrace, retail area and deli. Neil Wickers, CEO … [Read more...]