The Beer Academy has awarded Rod Jones of Meantime Brewing Company its prestigious Beer Sommelier of the Year title. Rod, who began his career with Meantime as a brewer, now undertakes beer education for both colleagues and customers. He was accredited as a Beer Sommelier in 2013, and was selected for the Beer Sommelier of the Year Award after a rigorous judging process. He … [Read more...]
2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards open for entry
The 2015 FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, after an extremely successful launch last year, open for entry today, 8th June. The awards, which are sponsored by Sodexo, were inspired by the new EU allergen regulations which require all food service outlets to know, and be able to tell their customers about, any of the 14 major allergens in their offer. Initially, the food service … [Read more...]
Biggest Bowls for The Railway and Navigation
Last Sunday marked the start of the country’s biggest bowls competition, taking place at Robinsons Navigation and Railway pubs in Woodley. Last year, the 5 week tournament saw hundreds flock throughout June and July to see 128 bowlers from around the country compete to take home a total combined prize of £5000. According to John Mclean, Multiple Licensee of The Railway and The … [Read more...]
Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen to open in Dubai
Gordon Ramsay Group, in partnership with Atlantis, The Palm will open a Bread Street Kitchen this autumn. Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis will be Ramsay’s fourth outpost, following locations in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Gordon Ramsay commented: “I am incredibly excited to be opening a Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis, The Palm. The expertise of the team at Atlantis … [Read more...]
Pizza Hut: the transformation continues
H&C News has reported previously on the efforts being made by Pizza Hut since it became independent from its then owners in the USA back in 2012. Here, we take another look at the continuing and successful transformation taking place. Taken for granted or overlooked by many, though always popular, Pizza Hut recently hosted a press visit at its much-changed venue on … [Read more...]