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Speedy guarantee aims to attract lunchtime crowd

03-Jul-2017 By Ed Bedington

Speed of service is vital for a good lunchtime offer at any pub, and one Newcastle operation is aiming to guarantee a 30-minute service for time-pressed office workers.

Norovirus outbreaks caused by dirty chefs' hands

30-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Poor handwashing in kitchens and overlooking other hygiene practices are contributing to the spread of dangerous foodborne bugs such as Norovirus, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

How to avoid faecal bacteria in pub ice machines

30-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Ice machine suppliers have issued advice to help pub operators ensure ice equipment is safe from bacterial contamination.

One third of hospitality kitchens have served meat ‘on the turn’

29-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

More than 30% of chefs have worked in kitchens that served meat ‘on the turn’, according to a university study.

Booker calls on CMA to 'fast track' probe into Tesco merger

29-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Foodservice wholesaler Booker has urged the UK competition regulator to “fast track” the review into its merger with Tesco.

Star Pubs & Bars helps battle chef crisis

29-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

A series of food training videos to help licensees combat the skilled kitchen-staff shortage and ensure high standards in food are met, is the latest initiatives launched by Star Pubs & Bars to help battle the trade chef crisis.

Wholesale foodservice price inflation ‘highest in 9 years’

28-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Inflation in wholesale foodservice prices hit 9% in May this year, the highest in almost nine years, according to CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index.

On-trade to feel the brunt of consumer confidence drop

28-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs could feel the effects of declining consumer confidence following the recent political uncertainty and the progression of Brexit, according to new research by information solutions firm Equifax.

Greene King fined £24k after child's anaphylactic shock from dessert

27-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Greene King has been ordered to pay £24,000 after an 11-year-old boy suffered an anaphylactic shock in one of its pubs after he ate a dessert containing egg.

Future Trends: Beer and Cider

There's A Beer For That: beer and food pairing is simple

27-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Beer and food pairing is a simple principle of matching flavour intensities, according to There's A Beer For That beer writer and sommelier Laurence Creamer.

Menus

How menu hacking can help your pub

27-Jun-2017 By Andrew Don

Menu hacking, a trend acquired from the US and Australia, is catching on in the UK. But why? Andrew Don reports

‘Good quality food’ top factor for making a ‘perfect country pub’

22-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Good quality food, attentive staff and a friendly and inviting atmosphere are the three most important factors to make a perfect country pub, according to a study conducted by Elliotts Agency on behalf of Upham Pub Group.

Toby Carvery to give away free meals to troops

21-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery has announced it will be serving free carvery dinners to military personnel for Armed Forces Day this Saturday (24 June).

Pubs that have made it onto the Top 50 Gastropubs list from day one

21-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The prestigious Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub list was founded in 2010 and from then, has gone from strength to strength.

Lunch is the only meal we can truly count on

20-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Fewer consumers across the globe are eating three square meals a day at traditional times, apart from lunch, which is still eaten by the majority of people between 12noon and 1pm.

Diners turn their backs on ‘fad hipster' food trends

20-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

UK diners are suffering from ‘food fatigue’, according to a poll commissioned by Bookatable.

Life after Anton: the future of the Treby Arms

20-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

The duo in charge of shaping the future of the Treby Arms speak candidly about the pub’s past and the changes made to hopefully secure its Michelin star for a fourth year.

Pub hits back at ‘fake review about microwave food’

19-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

An Essex pub has hit back after a review on TripAdvisor claimed it served "vile cheep (sic) food" and that its curry was not home-made.

Nutritional information on menus demanded by consumers

19-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

More than two-thirds (67%) of consumers want to know the nutritional information of every dish on a menu when they eat out, according to Fourth, software partner to the hospitality industry.

How to deal with blackmail on TripAdvisor

19-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

TripAdvisor blackmail is an issue many pubs have faced, but handling the situation can get a little sticky. The Morning Advertiser has spoken with pubs and the review site to find out how best to deal with customer blackmail.

In association with Alaska Seafood

Why frozen fish could be the new 'fresh'

19-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Working with frozen fish and seafood could help pub chefs meet growing consumer demand for a greater variety of fish dishes, be more creative and cut wastage, they just need to cast aside preconceptions first, finds The Morning Advertiser.

ETM founders aim to open ‘fully sustainable’ London pub

16-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Founders of the ETM Group are set to open a pub and brewery in Shoreditch, which aims to be “fully sustainable” by using on-site fish farming and hydroponics among other waste reducing processes.

Rare burgers are still a food safety focus

16-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

As part of this year’s Food Safety Week (Monday 19 to Sunday 25 June), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will focus on safe barbecuing, including the thorough cooking of burgers.

North Brewing Co and Leeds Indie Food to host new food fair

15-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Publican Award winners North Brewing Co has teamed up with Leeds Indie Food to create a weekly food fair, EatNorth.

How to avoid campylobacter in pub kitchens

15-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has released guidance on reducing the risk of campylobacter after a survey revealed the levels of the food bug in chicken have declined.

Pieminister launches pub charity initiative

14-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

Pie-making company Pieminister has launched three new pies for UK pubs as part of a new charity initiative.

New pub restaurant gives a fresh start to disadvantaged youngsters

14-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

A community owned pub in Lancashire is employing youngsters not in education, training or work as front-of-house and kitchen staff.

The future of food in the on-trade revealed

14-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Meat-free options, inspiration from food festivals and experience-led occasions are the future of food, according to creative think-tank The Innovation Group.

Top 50 Gastropub takes top spot at National Restaurant Awards

13-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Top 50 Gastropub the Sportsman has been named the UK’s best restaurant in the 2017 Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards.

Cobra unveils new food pairing campaign

12-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Molson Coors has announced the launch of a new campaign for Cobra, which is aimed at celebrating the beer’s food pairing credentials.

Third-party delivery firms – good or bad for pubs?

12-Jun-2017 By Nikke Sutton

Guest experience management business HGEM has launched a new report for operators to measure the impact of third-party delivery services on their guest experience.

Can pubs meet customers' bread kneads?

09-Jun-2017 By Andrew Don

Stretching to put a home-baked offering on the menu could knock you back a bit, however, there are pre-made products out there that could prove just as good. Whatever you decide is best for your business. making the right decision could see your profits...

Fuller’s results: food up, beer down

09-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

London pub group and brewer Fuller’s profits rose by 5% to £42.9m last year, driven mainly by food and accommodation.

Top 50 Gastropubs

Coach head chef: ‘It’s all about deliciousness’

09-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Tom Kerridge’s the Coach in Marlow's head chef Nick Beardshaw lets The Morning Advertiser in on what drives dish inspiration at the Buckinghamshire pub, as well as what it is like working with Kerridge.

Food costs cause concern for business leaders

08-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Rising food prices and business rates are major concerns for business leaders, according to the CGA Peach.

Fines and prison sentences for operators selling out-of-date food

08-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Selling out-of-date food could land operators in jail or with fines, after one food business was contacted by Trading Standards, and claimed it was making food unfit for human consumption.

In association with Poppleston Allen

Legal Q&A: should you close your pub after a rat infestation?

08-Jun-2017 By Poppleston Allen

If the local environmental health officer (EHO) finds evidence of a rat infestation in a pub kitchen, should the publican close the pub at the EHO's request? Poppleston Allen explains the legal position.

General election 2017

General election 2017: manifesto round-up

06-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

With the snap general election just hours away (Thursday 8 June), The Morning Advertiser has summarised what each party has pledged for pubs.

Pub food company pays thousands after 20 customers suffer from food poisoning

06-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

A carvery operator that provides food in a West Midlands pub has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after 20 diners contracted food poisoning.

TripAdvisor: respond to customer reviews to increase diner engagement

05-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

Restaurant and pub owners who respond to TripAdvisor reviews are more likely to see higher levels of engagement from their customers on the website, according to a new study.

Hospitality sector needs stability to help combat rising prices

05-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Stability is urgently needed for the hospitality sector to help operators deal with the impact of the general election on food and drink inflation, buying company Lynx Purchasing has warned.

Head chef to open Ei gastropub after £200,000 investment

02-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

An established head chef with 35 years’ experience has teamed up with Ei Publican Partnerships to open his first pub following a joint investment of £200,000.

Pub grub sales rise faster than booze

02-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Sales of pub meals grew by 14% between 2012 and 2016, reaching £7.4bn in value, whereas sales of alcohol grew by just 6% and soft drinks by 7% for the same period, according to Mintel research.

Foodservice price inflation hits 5.8% in April

01-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Wholesale foodservice price inflation fell slightly to 5.8% in April, on the back of the weak pound and rises in fish and coffee costs, according to reports.

London pub to focus on Asian food after £250,000 refurb

31-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Star Pubs & Bars will focus on Asian food at its new south London pub following a pricey refurbishment later this month.

Inside the Parkers Arms with Stosie Madi

31-May-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

The Parkers Arms, in Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire, claimed the award for highest climber at this year’s Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs, coming in at 13th place. Here, enigmatic chef-patron Stosie Madi discusses her life in the hospitality industry and...

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