The top four best pubs in Britain as judged by the Campaign for Real Ale, CAMRA, have been announced as we move closer to crowning the National Pub of the Year. The four supreme regional finalists of CAMRA's Pub of the Year competition will have a chance to win the National Pub of the Year competition, won last year by The Salutation Inn in Gloucestershire. A micropub from … [Read more...]
Cucina wins £2 million contract at Hampton College, Peterborough
Artisan school caterer Cucina Restaurants has won the catering contract for Hampton College in Peterborough, an all-through Academy with 1348 pupils aged 4-18 on roll. Commencing on 1 January 2016, the contract is worth an estimated £2 million over a five year period. Commenting on the new contract win, Cucina's Managing Director Stuart Lenton said: "Hampton College is … [Read more...]
London’s South Bank for Marco Pierre White
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Marco Pierre White has announced plans to open a new central London restaurant next month. Marco's New York Italian will be situated within the Mercure London Bridge hotel and will be the tenth new opening this year for his Black & White Hospitality business. The family-friendly eatery is expected to open in December following a £200,000 … [Read more...]
Mitchells & Butlers resumes dividend in highly competitive market
Mitchells & Butlers has reported results for the 52 weeks ended 26 September 2015, with Phil Urban, Chief Executive, commenting: "In the last year we have increased our earnings by 9.5%, and I am delighted to announce the resumption of the dividend. “Since joining Mitchells & Butlers in January I have seen first-hand the potential within the business. The market … [Read more...]
Cafes: the UK’s most sought after business
As part of their annual research into the UK independent cafe industry, Bizdaq - the Leeds based company providing an online business transfer platform for buyers and sellers - have found that the independent cafe industry is flourishing in the UK: data gathered by Bizdaq reveal a 120% increase in the number of people looking to buy a coffee shop in the previous 12 … [Read more...]