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Pub food still can't cut mustard', says Which?

06-Nov-2003

by The PMA Team The quality of pub food is "improving in leaps and bounds" but tens of thousands of pubs still "can't cut the mustard", according to...

IIP award for S&N food operation despite uncertain future

05-Nov-2003

Scottish & Newcastle's (S&N) food development centre has been awarded Investor in People (IIP) status - despite the uncertainty surrounding...

Old Inn is tops for bangers and mash

04-Nov-2003

The Old Inn in Kilmington, Devon, has been named as the pub serving the nation's best sausage and mash.More than 100 top bangers-and-mash pubs were...

St Austell reward for local pub grub

28-Oct-2003

Cornish pubs struggling to source ingredients have been given a boost by local brewer St Austell.The West Country brewer has launched a major...

Rabbit and leek pie

28-Oct-2003

Preparation: 20 minsCooking: 40 minsServes: six 150ml pies or one largeIngredients:600g boneless, farmed rabbit cut into bite-sized cubes150g baby...

Food publicans fight back against criticism

24-Oct-2003

Publicans from food-led pubs across the length and breadth of Britain are fighting back against claims that pub grub is just too pricey.Last week...

Stocking up for Chrstmas: Desserts and Coffees

22-Oct-2003

Christmas dinner isn't over after the turkey, there's dessert and coffee to come.Customers are inclined to linger a little longer at Christmas time...

Kitsch can be tasteful

16-Oct-2003

Beverage Brands has launched a new sparkling perry drink to appeal to female RTD drinkers who fancy something a bit different and a little less...

Guide slams pub food price hikes

16-Oct-2003

by Tony Halstead The price of pub food has risen by almost five times the rate of inflation over the past two years, according to the newly-published...

Diners at risk from hidden fats

13-Oct-2003

Food manufacturers are putting lives at risk by failing to cut the amount of dangerous fats in foods, according to consumer experts.A study by...

Taxman to probe waiting staff tips

03-Oct-2003

Food-led pubs are being warned to tighten their systems for dealing with staff tips or face paying thousands of pounds to the Inland Revenue.A new...

Rankin plea on chef shortage

02-Oct-2003

by Claire Hu Celebrity chef Paul Rankin has blamed inadequate training for a worrying shortage of chefs in the pub and restaurant trade. Speaking at...

Pubs warned against 'Atkins-friendly' menus after FSA report

24-Sep-2003

Publicans hoping to cash in on the popularity of the controversial Atkins diet should steer clear, after an official government statement slammed the...

Beer to be the key ingredient, say experts

18-Sep-2003

Serving beer to be drunk with food will be the norm in 20 years time, according to experts.Speaking in a panel discussion at Brewing Up An Appetite,...

Insurance premiums soar as overweight customers sue pubs

03-Sep-2003

Food-led pubs are facing huge hikes in insurance premiums because of the risk of overweight customers making claims against them.Insurance companies...

Chef Lizzy is Castle's green queen

21-Aug-2003

Pots and pans rattled with a vengeance when the UK's leading pub chefs battled it out tofind the nation's finest "greens cuisine". The head-to-head...

Industry opinion: how effective is the APPBG?

14-Aug-2003

John McNamara, chief executive, British Institute of Innkeeping "The group has been invaluable to all of us in the pub trade in providing an...

Pubs to invest in the kitchen

12-Aug-2003

Pub food is more important for licensees than ever before, with nearly half planning to invest in their kitchens in the next year.According to the...

Morning glory for pub breakfasts

05-Aug-2003

With licensing reform set to allow flexible opening, licensees can cash in on breakfasts. Kerry Rogan butters some toast and sees what is...

Brits top the polls for eating out

04-Aug-2003

British people eat fewer meals at home than anyone else in Europe, according to a new survey.UK consumers spent £11.6bn on food bought in pubs,...

Parents blast kids' pub food

01-Aug-2003

Children's meals in many pubs are unimaginative, predictable and full of "sugar, fat and highly processed ingredients" according to a new report.A...

Barbecue contest is hot stuff

24-Jul-2003

California Wine is looking for the UK's best gourmet pub barbecue and is offering a prize of two top-of-the-range 14kw lifestyle patio heaters to the...

Beef and bean burrito parcels

23-Jul-2003

Preparation...10 minsCooking...two hoursServes...101.5kg stewing beef, diced50g taco seasoning75ml vegetable oil300g onion, thinly sliced50g green...

Publican's pie

21-Jul-2003

Preparation...five minsCooking...40 minsServes 102tbsp oilone large onion, chopped1.35kg lean minced beef900g carrots, roughly chopped350g celery,...

Whitbread steams ahead with Beefeater mark II

18-Jul-2003

Whitbread is to press ahead with its new look "second generation" Beefeater format following successful trials.The leisure group will convert a...

Fatty food fears could affect pubs

15-Jul-2003

Food manufacturers are under pressure to cut the amount of fat and sugar in their products, after scientists discovered processed food could be as...

New Walkers to curry flavour

10-Jul-2003

The British passion for takeaways and spicy food is the inspiration for a new range of Walkers crisps. The limited edition Great British Takeaways...

Bursting bubbles for champage in pubs

07-Jul-2003

Pubs should not be greedy if they want to grow their sales of champagne, according to the judges of this year's Trophee Gosset Celebris.This year's...

FSA in call for 'clean' chicken

02-Jul-2003

Adding beef, pork and water to chicken destined for use in pubs should be banned across Europe, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).The FSA,...

Chilli glazed pork loin with Texan barbecue culinary sauce and sweet potato puree

24-Jun-2003

Preparation...20 minsCooking...two hoursServes...10Two kg pork loin, rindless, boned and rolled500g shallots, unpeeled300g button mushrooms600ml...

Fat cat 'disgrace' at Whitbread

20-Jun-2003

Whitbread shareholders have revolted after chief executive David Thomas and pub-restaurant boss Bill Shannon were last year paid £850,000 and...

Quality is the future of food pubs, says marketing expert

18-Jun-2003

Offering fussy customers a top-quality dining experience is the future for food-led pubs, according to a marketing expert.Consultant Ann Elliott, who...

Tasty advice - soft profit

16-Jun-2003

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunity to boost your soft drink sales and profitsBritvic's Right Choice has identified the "family friendly" occasion...

Old Empire's taste of history

12-Jun-2003

Scores of beers in Britain carry the curious and cryptic label "IPA". I wonder how many drinkers know what it stands for and how important it is to...

CAMRA fears gastro threat

11-Jun-2003

Pubs should be forced to apply for planning permission before they can sell food to drinkers, according to members of the Campaign for Real Ale...

Awards recognise London food pub

05-Jun-2003

A London pub has won a prestigious award for its food, just seven months after opening its doors to customers.The House, in Islington, was named...

Mushroom and mixed pepper risotto

05-Jun-2003

Preparation...five minsCooking...40 minsServes...252kg Uncle Ben's Exquisotto rice215g butter, diced875g onion, finely diced1.25kg button mushrooms,...

Kids in the kitchen

05-Jun-2003

A licensee is planning to start a "Kids Kitchen Club" to encourage children to try different foods. American Scott Herbst, who has just taken over...

Win a trip to Italy!

30-May-2003

Knorr is so confident about its new Collezione Italiana wood fired pizzas, that it is giving publicans the chance to travel to Italy, where they will...

Panorama exposes on-going chicken scam

28-May-2003

Chicken destined for use in pubs and restaurants is still being pumped full of water chemicals and even pork or beef, despite the efforts of the Food...

Reform will give boost to pub grub, say experts

27-May-2003

Licensing reform is good news for pub food, according to industry experts.Longer hours and more family-friendly pubs will mean more opportunity to...

Table service

20-May-2003

Table service is a serious investment, but can give your pub a competitive edge. Phil Mellows reports.You see them don't you? Sitting there in the...

Pubs using local supplies to be rewarded by Honest Food

12-May-2003

Pubs using local suppliers and promoting food from their area are to be rewarded by Honest Food, the Countryside Alliance's campaign for independent...

Vegetarian week: What is Quorn?

09-May-2003

Kerry Rogan takes a look at the brief, but successful history of Quorn.Nineteen sixty-six was an important year.The Cultural Revolution began in...

Style in the City moves into food

08-May-2003

Venue bar operator Style In The City is branching out into food with the opening of a 220-seater brasserie, called Cafeteria, in London's Notting...

Brighton Browns celebrates its 30th

06-May-2003

Staff members from Browns, Mitchells & Butlers' bar and restaurant chain, will be celebrating the brand's 30th birthday this year.The first...

Support growing for smoking ban

28-Apr-2003

Strict measures to ban smoking in food-led pubs and restaurants could be added to the government's Licensing Bill. Public support for a complete ban...

Food for thought

25-Apr-2003

The following article is brought to you by Coca-Cola.Recognising customer occasions can do wonders for your profits - especially when you spice up...

Museum is a taste of history

24-Apr-2003

The guide at the Museum of Brewing in Burton-on-Trent asked me sternly which beers I had tasted in the bar. "I had a drop of Joules and Worthington E...