Restaurant Update

SugarSin, the gourmet confectioner for adults, is delighted to announce the launch of Gin Fizz Gummies. Joining customer favourites within the SugarSin Cocktail Gummies range, Gin Fizz Gummies blend gin and lemon perfectly. Packed with flavour and topped with a sour sugar, the candies are free from gluten and alcohol and made using only the […] More

 Experts in exquisitely French cuisine, Tipiak’s new macaron collection beautifully pairs chocolate with six winning combinations. The latest addition of premium gluten-free macarons, combines the company’s authentic macarons with chocolate, to create an irresistible sweet treat. With a burst of colour, there are six decadent flavours in the range – Chocolate & Passionfruit, Chocolate & […] More

SHOREDITCH WELCOMES FRENCH ARTISINAL BAKERY AND SMALL PLATES RESTAURANT AS ARNAUD STEVENS LAUNCHES NEW CONCEPT From cereal cafes to street food trucks aplenty, Shoreditch has cemented its reputation as a foodie destination. And it is set to get a new entrant in the form of an artisanal bakery and sharing plates eatery. Chef Arnaud Stevens, […] More

Bruno Paillard has launched the sixth vintage of his Maison’s Prestige Cuvée, N.P.U.~ “Nec Plus Ultra”, in the UK.  The Reims-based independently-owned Champagne House, which practises the longest maturation in Champagne, is thought to be the last Maison to release from the celebrated 2002 vintage; the 2002 N.P.U. spent 15 years in the cellars before […] More

Prezzemolo & Vitale (P&V), the contempory, family run, Italian grocery retailer, is delighted to announce the arrival of its second London store located on the affluent Kings Road, Chelsea.   Founded 30 years ago by now husband and wife team Giuseppe Prezzemolo & Giusi Vitale, the store, which has over six locations in Palermo, Italy, […] More

Aster, the Nordic-French inspired restaurant in new foodie hub, Nova Victoria, has been shortlisted for The Caterer’s Menu of the Year 2018 which will be announced at next year’s Catey Awards in May. Executive chef, Helena Puolakka, originally from the south-west coast of Finland, creates Nordic cuisine taken from her Finnish heritage complemented by classic […] More

With seven competitions taking place across 3 days, visitors to The Restaurant Show can enjoy a feast of talent 2 – 4 October 2017.  A Restaurant Show institution, The Competition Theatre will once again be buzzing as it hosts some of the industry’s leading competitions, including: Monday 2nd October UK pastry open: Teams are composed by a trio […] More

Since it opened the doors of its first branch in 1995, Akbar’s has been a venue driven by the determination of its owner Shabir Hussain. His drive to be the best led him to launch the Indian restaurant chain’s own online and mobile ordering platform, powered by Preoday. The Akbar’s app is available for download on the Google Play and App […] More

In a recent study, it was found that the cost of acquiring a new customer is 7 times higher compared to retaining an existing one. Additionally, an existing shopper spends 67% more than new consumers, accounting for 55-70% of a food retailer’s revenue. With the food service industry growing exponentially, the stakes have never been […] More

There are just a few days left before The Restaurant Show 2017 opens its doors at Olympia, 2 – 4 October. As well as high profile speakers on The Stage, the show will host more than 450 exhibitors talking about their products and services and how these can help the industry overcome some of its […] More

With the festive season fast approaching, Tilda is encouraging caterers to make a simple swap on their menus and replace existing plain rice with the more luxurious Tilda Easy Cook Basmati & Wild in a bid to boost profits. With Christmas earmarked as one of the busiest periods in the catering year, savvy operators who […] More