This spring, The Hind’s Head will launch a series of guest chef dinners, welcoming a host of Britain’s top chefs to the Michelin starred restaurant for an exclusive service. Situated in Bray, the Berkshire village which boasts more Michelin stars than any other, The Hind’s Head is part of the Fat Duck Group under the direction of chef Heston Blumenthal OBE. For this series, … [Read more...]
BBPA calls for clarity on descriptors used for low-strength alcoholic drinks
In response to the consultation from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Government to revise how low and non-alcoholic drinks are described. BBPA is also calling for changes to the Advertising Standards Agency rules (ASA) to allow wider promotion of low-strength drinks. In its response to the DHSC … [Read more...]
Hawthorn Leisure kicks-off football world cup preparations with manager roadshow
Hawthorn Leisure, the pub company that thinks differently, has hosted its first ever World Cup Roadshow to support its managers and maximise trade opportunities ahead of the upcoming games in Russia. Hawthorn Leisure managers from all over the country made the journey to Denton in Greater Manchester for a day of activities and seminars. Hosted by Hawthorn Leisure business … [Read more...]
The Picasso of plant-based opens a unique restaurant and food studio in London
PLATES, where plant-based creativity meets Michelin-star techniques is opening its food studio and restaurant in London today. Spearheaded by siblings, Keeley and Kirk Haworth, Plates is the most exclusive and finest plant-based restaurant to launch in London. Currently the U.K. is home to over 3.5 million people who adopt a plant-based diet (up from 150,000 in 2006), … [Read more...]
Introducing Fhior, a new restaurant from Scott Smith Acclaimed
Acclaimed chef Scott Smith, the former chef-patron and creative energy behind Edinburgh’s Norn, is to open a new restaurant, Fhior, on 6 June. Fhior, which means true in Gaelic, will open on the city centre’s Broughton Street, a thriving hub of independent shops, restaurants and bars. Supported by his wife Laura, and members of the original Norn team, the restaurant will be … [Read more...]