National charity, Allergy UK has launched an accreditation scheme to help foodservice operators cater for food allergies. The Allergy Aware Scheme will recognise catering outlets that provide exceptional service for those with food allergies and intolerances, and those that offer ‘gold standard’ allergen management. The scheme aims to put peace of mind on the menu for the … [Read more...]
Operators opt for Beer Academy Training
Growing consumer interest in beer styles and heritage, along with ever-higher expectations of quality, are prompting more pub and bar operators to sign up their staff to training courses run by the Beer Academy. Along with a 20% year-on-year uplift in bookings onto its range of beer appreciation courses, the leading global beer education body is increasingly responding to … [Read more...]
Village London sells The Garrison to The City Pub Eis Fund
Village London - the group behind The Garrison, Village East and the Riding House Cafe - has sold The Garrison on Bermondsey Street to The City Pub EIS Fund for an undisclosed sum. To coincide with the sale of The Garrison, co-founder Clive Watson has confirmed his immediate departure from Village London, which he co-founded with Adam White in 2003. White will continue his … [Read more...]
Bella Italia plans to create 2,000 jobs
Bella Italia, the UK’s favourite Italian restaurant, has announced plans to create over 2,000 new jobs nationwide, thanks to an ambitious growth plan which will see 40 new sites opened by 2017. These jobs will cover front of house team members, chefs and management positions, at a variety of levels of responsibility, providing opportunities for people at all stages in their … [Read more...]
Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants 2015 announced
OpenTable, the world’s leading provider of online restaurant bookings, has announced the 2015 Top 50 Fit for Foodies restaurants in the UK. This annual list reflects the combined opinions of more than 400,000 reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners at more than 4,300 restaurants across the UK. This year, The Chef’s Table based in Chester, is the top ranked restaurant, … [Read more...]