Fever-Tree, the supplier of premium carbonated mixers for alcoholic spirits, has announced its Interim Results for the period ended 30 June 2015 with Tim Warrillow, CEO of Fever-Tree commenting: "We are delighted to report that the Group's strong performance throughout 2014 has continued into the first half of 2015. We achieved a 62% increase in revenue with all four of our … [Read more...]
Administrators appointed to Raithwaite Hall, Whitby
Jonny Marston and Howard Smith, of KPMG, were appointed joint administrators of Skelwith Leisure (Raithwaite) Limited on 22 July 2015. The company owns and operates Raithwaite Hall, a luxury hotel set in 100 acres, located between Sandsend and Whitby, North Yorkshire and features as an integral part of the Raithwaite Estate. The hotel is centrally located on the Estate and … [Read more...]
Recipe from The Ryebeck: Fillet of beef, ox cheek, celeriac and watercress
The Ryebeck, Bowness, has a new head chef at the reins: Dom Clarke, formerly Head Chef at Gilpin Hotel and Lake House. Dom has already made a major impact with two new menus at the two AA Rosette restaurant in the stylish Arts and Crafts country house hotel in the heart of the Lakes. Dom brings a wealth of experience and innovation, and has progressed through the ranks in a … [Read more...]
Gin and Tonic the consumer drink of choice this summer
The Gin Guild commissioned new consumer research with OnePoll to establish current trends within the category, and determine the popularity of the juniper-based spirit. The online poll, which surveyed 2,000 alcohol drinkers (aged between 24-38), reveals gin & tonic to be the spirit based drink of choice this summer, followed by Pimms, with vodka & tonic in third … [Read more...]
Boojum burrito brand acquired
Boojum, Ireland’s largest chain of Mexican fast-casual restaurants has been acquired by a partnership between David and Andrew Maxwell and Renatus Capital Partners. Boojum was founded in 2007 by John and Karen Blisard. It has grown to become the leading burrito brand in Ireland, with restaurants in Dublin, Belfast and Galway. Boojum serves up award-winning burritos, tacos, … [Read more...]