Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, comments: “The PCA's tenant survey is an important benchmarking exercise for the sector. It is encouraging that a clear majority of tenants are aware of the Code, including their right to request an MRO (63%). A majority also stated that the relationship with Business Development Managers continues to … [Read more...]
MasterChef: The Professionals Winners Team Up for a Night to Remember
Three MasterChef: The Professionals winners have teamed up to provide diners with a night they’ll never forget this week. Anton Piotrowski, Steven Edwards and Gary Maclean will be in the kitchen of Anton’s Liverpool restaurant Röski this Friday giving diners the chance to try food cooked by some of the best chefs in the country. The evening will consist of an … [Read more...]
KFC revert to working with Bidvest
As the UK’s leading foodservice logistics specialist, Bidvest Logistics are delighted to confirm that they have signed a long-term agreement with KFC UK & Ireland to provide renewed supply to up to 350 of their restaurants in the North of the UK, from 26th March 2018. Paul Whyte at Bidvest Logistics commented: “We are delighted to welcome KFC back to Bidvest Logistics. … [Read more...]
Blue Boar Restaurant supports junior chefs and Hospitality Action with new spring menu
On 12 March 2018, Blue Boar Restaurant at Conrad London St James will launch “aSPiRING Chefs”, a fresh initiative and new seasonal menu, with dishes designed by the junior chefs in the kitchen under the nurturing wing of Executive Chef Michael Riordan. This innovative approach to designing a menu will allow the young chefs to develop and grow in their careers, whilst also … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver’s a silly fucker, and other observations from Tim Martin
Casual dining is taking a hammering right now, Jamie’s, Byron, Prezzo etc and yet Wetherspoons, once the ugly duckling, is now looking like the swan of the sector. Tim Martin founder and Chairman of J D Wetherspoons plc explains more about fashion and other pub centric subjects. Tim is at a loss to explain this tide of well being towards his pub chain, considering that … [Read more...]