A talented chef with a wealth of experience gained from working in top-class venues around the globe is aiming to make his mark in North Yorkshire. Ed Allen, who launched his culinary career in a two rosette restaurant in Hampshire and has a degree in culinary arts management, is using his talents to promote the Drovers Arms, in the picturesque village of Skipwith, as a … [Read more...]
Launch of new generation pub quiz
Gordon Burns, the legendary host behind the iconic game show, The Krypton Factor launched a new, innovative quiz game for pubs called Quiz the Nation. Completely free of charge to pubs, Quiz the Nation aims to increase revenue, footfall and profits for pub operators. ‘Quiz the Nation’ will be presented by the nation’s favourite quiz show host, Gordon Burns, and Darren … [Read more...]
Do you serve the best breakfast?
The Best Breakfast Awards are returning for a second year, following a successful launch which saw over 250 foodservice venues enter their breakfast dishes. The awards take place as part of the celebrations in Breakfast Week 2015 (25- 31 January). Register to win With 104.7 million breakfasts eaten outside the home, organiser HGCA is encouraging venues across the UK to … [Read more...]
Investors rediscover a passion for golf resorts
With the Ryder Cup underway at Gleneagles in Perthshire, hotel investors are rediscovering the appeal of European golf resorts as the sector starts to regain its momentum. This year has seen in excess of €386m (£322m)-worth of major (over €10m) single asset transactions in golf resorts compared with none in 2013 and €128m (£107m) in 2012. European Golf Resort … [Read more...]
TGI Fridays and Bookatable join forces
TGI Fridays, the award winning restaurant chain, is now in partnership with Bookatable – Europe’s largest restaurant booking site – which is set to enhance the online booking experience at Fridays: guests are now able to make a reservation just two hours in advance at the brand’s 64 UK restaurants, compared to 24 hours previously. TGI Fridays UK will join over 11,000 … [Read more...]