The latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker Report has been issued. Key Highlights In June, the average British household spent £180 on out of home leisure, a fall of £12 against May, largely driven down by a 15% fall in Other Leisure spending. Spend levels on Eating Out picked up slightly in June following a considerable fall in Eating Out spend between April and … [Read more...]
PM announces multi-million pound boost for food industry
From 2017, central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced, seasonal food, through a new, simplified food and drink buying standard. £400 million of potential new business for the British food industry was announced 22 July by Prime Minister David Cameron and Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, as part of the government’s long-term economic plan to back … [Read more...]
Skye Gyngell brings Spring to Somerset House
Skye Gyngell’s first solo venture, Spring, will open in London on 14 October 2014, bringing Skye’s acclaimed ingredient-led cooking to the New Wing of Somerset House. Skye and her team will be guided by the changing seasons, writing daily lunch and dinner menus that present the best produce simply and memorably within the elegant 19th century drawing room, which is being … [Read more...]
Popular Harp attracts phenomenal price
The Harp has played sweet music to Fuller’s in a deal where the brewer has bought the famous real ale freehold pub in Covent Garden from legendary licensee Bridget “Binnie” Walsh. Licensed leisure specialists AG&G acted for her – for the second time. “We have used the pub as our local for many years and have got to know Binnie during this time,” says AG&G director … [Read more...]
FreeFrom Eating Out Awards add new category
Launched to coincide with the new food service allergen declaration regulations coming into force in December, the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards aim to celebrate excellence in gluten-free and dairy-free food and in general allergen awareness in the food service sector. The new category is designed for large and small caterers providing Corporate Hospitality, wherever it may … [Read more...]