A new Copper Café, the third outlet in the brand, is set to open in Nottingham City Centre bringing a relaxed daytime café that transforms into a comfortable bar in the evening. And, judging by the site (pictured above), this will be a great new venue for the city. Great Northern Inns, who already own The Cross Keys and The Approach in the city centre, Southbank and Trent … [Read more...]
Alltech expands with purchase of two UK craft breweries
In a major expansion of its international alcohol division, Alltech, the animal nutrition multinational and producer of award-winning beers and spirits including Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Aleand Town Branch Bourbon, has acquired a craft brewery in Northern Ireland and also one in mainland United Kingdom. Dr. Pearse Lyons, the Dundalk-born entrepreneur and founder of Alltech, … [Read more...]
First catering apprentice to supply recipe for prestigious British cookbook
A young chef at BaxterStorey, the UK’s largest independent work place catering company, has been announced as the first apprentice to have a recipe feature in the prestigious Great British Cookbook. Created to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and Hospitality Action, the Great British Cookbook is supported by some of the UK’s most renowned chefs and has showcased … [Read more...]
The do’s and dont’s of Stag do’s
32% of stag do's result in arrest. 8% of relationships end due to stag do antics. 85% of men wear fancy dress on stag do's... A recent survey looked at men from across the UK to find out what really goes on at the average Stag Do. As you'll see below, some of the results are pretty shocking and/or funny, and H&C News thought readers might be interested: On a personal … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays introduces Meet Your Match new menu
TGI Fridays is pairing food fans with their perfect plates with the launch of a brand new menu. The biggest update since 2007, the Meet Your Match menu launches in Fridays restaurants across the UK today. Serving up big, bold flavours to the UK since 1986, Fridays creates food with the wow factor: the new menu features smoky, tender meats and gooey, sweet treats, bringing … [Read more...]