Cheltenham Racecourse and Jockey Club Catering launched the new bar and tapas food outlet, Quevega’s, for The Open (14 – 16 November), the second most popular race meeting at the Home of Jump Racing. Named after the mare who won six races in a row at The Festival, from 2009 to 2014, the new outlet is located at the top of the paddock and offers a wide selection of tapas … [Read more...]
Northcote joins Relais & Châteaux
Michelin-starred restaurant and country-house hotel Northcote has been welcomed into the prestigious portfolio of renowned Relais & Châteaux – a luxury collection of handpicked gourmet restaurants and boutique hotels across the world. With fewer than 600 properties from 60 countries, Northcote has become part of a select group of just 32 places in the UK and the only … [Read more...]
Countdown to Chip Week 2015
The countdown to Chip Week 2015 is now underway. The seven day chip-fest will run from 16-22 February and is the perfect platform to raise awareness of the quality chip dishes in the catering sector. The annual campaign, now in its 24th year, provides independent pubs, restaurants and foodservice outlets with the opportunity to drive sales and profitability from their potato … [Read more...]
Fuller’s: excellent first half
Financial results for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2014 show Fuller’s with strong like-for-like sales up 6.5% in Managed Pubs and Hotels, Food Sales up 14%, Revenue up 10%, Profit up 8%. The positive results led to Douglas Jack of Numis commenting: “With managed LFL sales up 6.8%, tenanted LFL profits up 3% and brewing volumes up 4% after 33 weeks, we are upgrading our … [Read more...]
D&D announces restaurants for Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow
D&D London has announced its plans to develop restaurants and bars as part of Land Securities £300m redevelopment of Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow. The 7,500sqft restaurant will be located on the upper two floors of the building housing the Glasgow Concert Hall, and will have extensive outdoor terraces with views over the Glasgow skyline. The venture represents D&D … [Read more...]