News

Former Corrie actor backed pubco to add two further sites

10-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

The team behind a Manchester pub that sources its food entirely from local growers are set to open two new sites.

MENU IDEAS

Seven ideas for bar snacks

08-Nov-2014 By Sheila McWattie

Sheila McWattie looks at how pub caterers are maximising the opportunity for bar snacks in their pubs

EVENT IDEAS

Celebrate.....Thanksgiving

08-Nov-2014 By Sheila McWattie

PubFood looks at how licensees are driving trade around Thanksgiving later this month

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Food Allergen Legislation: how operators are gearing up

08-Nov-2014 By Jo Bruce

With the new food allergen legislation coming in to force, Jo Bruce asks operators how they are planning to comply

TREND WATCH

Buttermilk: from sour to sweet

08-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

PubFood looks at how pub chefs are capitalising on food trends

Food operators accept role of technology in dining experience, poll claims

06-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

The majority of food operators now accept that technology is an important part of the customer’s dining experience, a survey has found.

Tom Kerridge’s new pub venture to harness ‘revered’ kitchen experience

03-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

The head chef at Tom Kerridge’s new pub plans to draw on his experience at some of the “world’s most revered classical kitchens” to make the innovative menu formula work.

Great British Pub Awards 2014 winner buys two new pubs

03-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

The team behind the Best Food Pub in the Yorkshire, North East & Scotland category at the PMA’s Great British Pub Awards 2014 have bought two new sites in Fife.

Whitbread brand Beefeater celebrates Mr Men deal

03-Nov-2014 By Jo Bruce

Whitbread brand Beefeater hosted a Mr Men and Little Miss party to celebrate its new two-year partnership with the brand.

TREND WATCH

Barbecued food

02-Nov-2014 By Sheila McWattie

Among the food trends identified by Allegra Foodservice in its Menu & Food Trends 2014 report are "hot trends", such as barbecued foods.

EXPERT INSIGHTS

What’s the secret to social media?

02-Nov-2014 By PubFood

Karen Fewell, founder of @DigitalBlonde, a digital marketing consultancy and marketing training company for the hospitality industry helps answer the question

EVENT IDEAS

Celebrate….Beaujolais Nouveau

02-Nov-2014 By Sheila McWattie

Sheila McWattie looks at how pubs are marking this special wine event later this month

NEW PRODUCTS

Smith & Sinclair launches ‘world’s first’ cocktail confectionery

02-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Smith & Sinclair has claimed to have created the world’s first confectionery made with real cocktail ingredients.

New Products

Fruit and herbal flavours added to Dorset Tea range

02-Nov-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Keith Spicer has launched a range of fruit and herbal flavours under its black tea brand, Dorset Tea.

Pubs raise food hygiene standards for third-year running, FSA finds

28-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Hygiene standards in pubs and clubs have improved for the third-year running, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has found.

How clean is your pub?

27-Oct-2014 By Alison Baker

The Publican's Morning Advertiser looks at the cleaning necessities, from a health inspector's point of view, on how to make sure your pub is as hygienic and clean as possible.

Food and drink most popular sector says crowdfunding expert

27-Oct-2014 By Jessica Mason

Food and drink is popular among “armchair investors” because owning a stake in brands that are stocked in bars and restaurants can “sound impressive,” according to Equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube and crowdfunded spirit brand Kamm & Sons.

FSA survey shows awareness of food hygiene rating schemes on the up

27-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

Consumer awareness of food hygiene rating schemes and the old-style Scores on the Doors scheme is growing, according to the latest survey from the Food Standards Agency.

Entry deadline extended for £21,000 Moy Park bar snack competition

24-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Pub chefs have been given more time to enter a bar snack competition that is offering £21,000 worth of prizes to the winner.

Manufacturer claims industry first with ice-lolly machine

24-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Pub chefs are now able to create sorbets on a stick thanks to a new machine that can ‘blast freeze’ lollies in under half-an-hour.

Whitbread adds Mr Men kids menu to Beefeater sites

24-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Mr Tickle, Mr Messy and Little Miss Naughty are just some of the much-loved children’s characters now on the menu at Beefeater after Whitbread secured a two-year deal with Mr. Men, Little Miss.

Food sales on the increase, Horizons survey finds

24-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

More than two-thirds of operators say food sales have increased in the past year, a survey has found.

MENU IDEAS

From scratch or batch: Soup

22-Oct-2014 By Pub Food

Whether you are buying it in or making it from scratch, experts offer advice on ways to prepare soup.

Waiting for food to arrive biggest frustration, survey claims

22-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Food not arriving quickly enough is the biggest frustration faced by diners when going out for a meal, a survey has found.

MENU IDEAS

Cheese: Winning ways to boost sales

22-Oct-2014 By Sheila McWattie

From a 'fromage and friends' night to homemade ricotta, Pub Food looks at seven different cheese-themed events and recipe ideas.

TREND WATCH

Slow-cooking: Patience is a virtue

22-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

As the economic downturn took hold and cheaper cuts of meat became more fashionable, it was perhaps inevitable that there would be a slow-cooking renaissance in the UK.

London venues Crocker's Folly and 125 Church Street set to open

22-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Two new north London venues that plan to serve food with a seasonal and an international flavour are set to open.

TCG to offer pubs bespoke menus

22-Oct-2014 By James Wallin

Managed pub operator TCG has designed bespoke menus for its pubs under the Good Honest Food initiative.

PRODUCT NEWS

Wood Stone adds to kitchen theatre with new circular grill

22-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Wood Stone has introduced a new grill to enable chefs to cook with more theatre in open kitchens.

PRODUCT NEWS

French’s moves into new territory with hot dog range

22-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

US condiments maker French’s has entered into a new market with the launch of a chilled range of hot dogs.

CPL launches new food allergens e-learning course

21-Oct-2014 By Jo Bruce

CPL Online has developed a new e-learning course on food allergens.

One in 10 households live with food allergy risk, FSA finds

21-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

More than one in 10 people believe they live in a household in which someone has a food allergy.

EBLEX launches slow cooking campaign

21-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

EBLEX has launched a campaign to inspire caterers to make use of the whole carcass through slow cooking.

Chestnut Inns opens second site with pub classics and private dining focus

20-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Fledgling pub company Chestnut Inns has opened its second site with an emphasis on pub classics and private dining.

Pub manager named UK Restaurant Manager of the Year finalist

20-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

A London pub manager has made it through to the final of a competition that celebrates the best restaurant manager in the country.

Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropub Awards: Final call for entries

20-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Dining pub owners have until 5pm next Monday (27 October) to get their entries in for the three entered categories in the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropub Awards 2015.

Allergen legislation: New FSA resources available

20-Oct-2014 By Jo Bruce

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) says it is confident that pub businesses will be ready for the introduction of the food allergen labelling legislation in December.

New London bar to offer flat-share dinner-party experience

20-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

A new bar concept based on a fictional flat-share between friends from different walks of life is set to open in west London.

UKIP demands new food allergen laws are 'chucked out with the beer slops'

16-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

UKIP has called for the new EU food allergen laws due to come into force in less than two months' time to be ditched.

Stonegate adds winter warmers to new Classic Inns menu

16-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Stonegate Pub Company has included a number of ‘winter warmer’ dishes on its new Classic Inns menu.

Booker buoyed by online ordering growth in latest results

16-Oct-2014 By Ruth Williams

Catering supplier Booker says customers are becoming more willing to engage with online ordering after it posted positive half-yearly financial results.