Leading trade and consumer associations representing the UK’s pub sector and pubgoers have jointly called on the Government to take decisive action on unfair business rates. The call for action follows today’s RPI inflation figures of 3.9% which will see the sector pay an additional £60 million in business rates from next April, equivalent to over £1,500 per pub. The … [Read more...]
Experienced North West publican takes on third pub with Ei Publican Partnerships
Knutsford-based multi-site pub operator Stephen Evans has acquired his third site, and third with Ei Publican Partnerships following a joint investment of £250,000. Stephen is taking on The Old Rathbone in Frankby, formerly known as The Farmer’s Arms, which will reopen on Thursday, 19 October as a quality, traditional pub. He also operates two other pubs in the North West – … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell introduces sustainable ‘grab and go’ lunchtime range
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has launched ‘Food to Go’, a sustainable new ‘grab and go’ food concept. Its range of sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks and desserts have been developed to provide a fresh and nutritious alternative to high street options while reducing the impact of lunchtime packaging waste. Demand for quick and convenient … [Read more...]
Francesco Mazzei opens Fiume bringing Mezzogiorno to Battersea Power Station
This November, Francesco Mazzei will launch Fiume, a modern Italian restaurant at Circus West Village in the eagerly anticipated Battersea Power Station development. The restaurant is the third venture to be launched by Francesco in partnership with D&D London. Fiume, which translates as ‘river’, is situated right on the bank of the Thames, with stunning views over the … [Read more...]
Stamford Bridge reveals refurbished West Stand and 1905 Club
Stamford Bridge’s iconic West Stand has relaunched this week, following a major renovation project that saw much of the stadium’s hospitality and event space refreshed and upgraded. The stadium, home to Chelsea Football Club, has made significant changes to the West Stand which is home to 50 individual event spaces, including the exclusive Directors’ Lounge, Executive Boxes … [Read more...]