The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the leading professional body for the licensed retail sector, believes that wet-led pubs still hold a special place in British culture, despite recent statistics identifying a decline in this area of the industry. Tim Hulme, BII CEO commented: “Our Licensees of the Year for 2015, Keith and Diane Marsden, prove that you can still … [Read more...]
Chef & Brewer menu competition for vegetarian dishes
Veggie lovers are being encouraged by pub restaurant brand Chef & Brewer to create their own meat-free masterpiece to feature on their menu. The 136 strong pub brand is looking to strengthen its vegetarian offering after surveying 1,500 adults and finding that 46% of British adults eat less meat than they did ten years ago. Brits take regular meat-free meals … [Read more...]
The Brewery appoints Fernando Granzotto as Head Chef
The Brewery, the Grade-II listed events and fine dining venue in Chiswell Street, London, has appointed Fernando Granzotto as its new head chef. Brazil native Granzotto brings with him a wealth of culinary experience, and joins The Brewery from event caterers The London Kitchen, where he was also head chef. In his new position, Fernando will oversee the kitchen brigade, … [Read more...]
All Bar One pulls into New Street Birmingham
Mitchells & Butlers is opening All Bar One at New Street Station this week. The new site represents a significant investment for the brands’ growing portfolio, the first station location outside London, and brings the total number of Birmingham sites to five, with 49 nationwide. The large 428 square metre, 234-cover bar is open all day from 6am – 11pm (9am – 11pm on … [Read more...]
ISS achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification
ISS UK Limited is delighted to achieve recommendation for certification to the new Quality Management Standard - ISO 9001:2015. The accolade denotes the level of service reached which is benchmarked according to an international standard of excellence. ISS UK, along with its Food & Hospitality business, was granted the certification on 23rd September 2015 and is one of … [Read more...]