When it comes to male and female choices in the British pub, it seems that stereotypes really do still exist with almost one in two women perceiving beer to be more of a man’s drink (49%), according to a new survey released. Glassware in pubs can be off putting The findings come from a new survey released by Friends of Glass, and ahead of Beer Day Britain (15 June), which … [Read more...]
Leon co-founders lead Honours awards for hospitality
Leon co-founders John Vincent and Henry Dimbleby have both been appointed an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for their help creating the School Food Plan. Since the publication of the School Food Plan in July 2013, thousands of schools across the country have transformed their school food culture. With compulsory cooking on the curriculum, new school food standards … [Read more...]
Third London hotel for The Hoxton to open in Southwark
Derwent London has announced that the London Borough of Southwark has passed a resolution to grant planning permission for a mixed-use development of 110,000 sq ft at Wedge House, 40 Blackfriars Road, London SE1. The 14-storey development, designed by architects Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, includes a 68,200 sq ft hotel that will be operated by The Hoxton and 41,800 sq ft … [Read more...]
Greene King and River Cottage successes in VQ Awards
Vocational qualifications deserve the same accolades and level of recognition that academic qualifications receive. There are GCSE and A-Level results days and now a day to celebrate VQs: VQ Day! Vocational qualifications have never been more important to the economy and the individual; they deliver the trained, talented employees businesses are crying out for and ensure … [Read more...]
Foodservice to sign up for Seafood Week in October
The foodservice industry is being encouraged to sign up for Seafood Week, which makes a return this year from 9th – 16th October. Organised by Seafish, the industry authority on seafood, Seafood Week will focus on the celebration of seafood and provide businesses with a platform for promotional activity during the week. A key component of the new Seafood Week will be a … [Read more...]