When a third generation farming business wanted professional workwear for staff at its new restaurant, it turned to sixth generation hospitality clothing specialists, Russums. Rotherham based Russums was approached by Jeremy and Louise Holmes from the Hide and Hoof restaurant at Yummy Yorkshire in Huddersfield and were asked for their advice about good looking, […] More
Research reveals cork-sealed wines retail for £5.38 more per bottle than those with artificial closures, driving value into the on-trade Wines sealed with a cork are showing signs of ‘premiumisation’ in the on-trade, with consumers seemingly willing to pay more for their associated quality, according to new research from CGA. More
SORREL, chef Steve Drake’s modern fine dining restaurant nestled in the Surrey Hills, will open on October 11th, 2017. The 40-cover restaurant, in the heart of Dorking, will showcase Steve’s approach to food and creativity. Inspired by simplicity, discovery and the ingredients themselves, SORREL’s monthly changing menus will constantly evolve to follow and reflect the […] More
Ahead of the annual Food and Drink Engineering & Processing Summit on 7 November at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena, Dan Plimmer, lead consultant for FMCG at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, highlights key areas the sector needs to address if it is to tackle the current skills shortage. According to the BBC, the skills shortage in UK food […] More
London Calling coffee is infused with the spirit of punk and London Drawing inspiration from the energy of London and the attitude of the original punk scene, London Calling has launched a range of boutique coffee blends to stimulate the connoisseur’s taste buds. The popularity of coffee has exploded in recent years, and […] More
“Patient satisfaction [for standards of food] jumped from 50% to 85%…” With World Mental Health Day (October 10th) approaching, Essential Cuisine has been working with the chefs at award-winning charity St Andrew’s Healthcare to promote the benefits of diet and nutrition in caring for those with mental health issues. As part of its […] More
Caption: James and Linda Mclean, milk producers for First Milk, Mull of Kintyre and Campbeltown with Bidfood’s Katie Sillars Scottish dairy and egg producers expect to see business grow as Bidfood Scotland launches a full range into the UK foodservice industry. Bidfood Scotland has taken on a raft of new listings […] More
DUBLIN, IRELAND – The Food and Drink Business UK Conference, a leading gathering of food and beverage industry professionals, takes place on the 7th November in the Ricoh Arena, Coventry with a focus on Manufacturing, IT, Data, Logistics and more. The annual event will welcome 2,000 food industry professionals, 200 speakers and 150+ exhibitors. Top […] More
Finding the perfect hospitality industry candidates has just got a whole lot easier thanks to new jobs website www.FindMyPubJobs.com When you’re running a busy pub or restaurant trying to find and attract the best people to work for you can be time-consuming and frustrating. But with the launch www.FindMyPubJobs.com, the need to spend hours searching […] More
Located on Wigmore Street in Marylebone, Fancy Crab celebrates the world’s most sought-after shellfish, the red king crab. With less than a handful of restaurants serving this delicacy in London, Fancy Crab sets itself apart with an exciting and innovative menu that highlights the versatility of this delicious and succulent meat. Renowned in […] More
Attention all chocoholics! Chocolate Week returns to London for 2017, from Monday 9 – Sunday 15 October. K West Hotel & Spa is ready to celebrate all things chocolatey in true K West spirit. Some like it hot, some like it straight from the fridge… but at this Shepherd’s Bush hotspot you’ll find chocolate […] More
With London Cocktail Week stirring up a storm in the capital from Monday 2 until Sunday 8 October 2017, Royal Lancaster London has created two exclusive cocktails to celebrate: the Sipsmith Bramble; and a Portobello Twist. The Sipsmith Bramble is a modern take on the original bramble recipe, invented by Dick Bradsell in the […] More