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Pub owner Sellers to feature in Burger Bar to Gourmet Star

02-Apr-2015 By Jo Bruce

Pub and restaurant owner Tom Sellers is to appear in TV show Burger Bar to Gourmet Star on Channel 4.

Brand News

London's new 'Chinese gastropub' installs Pilsner Urquell tank beer

02-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

Pilsner Urquell brand owner Miller Brands has installed its Tankovna beer at a fourth London site – new ‘Chinese gastropub’ Duck & Rice.

Leisure Tracker

Drinking out spend recovers in February

23-Mar-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

Spend on drinking out shot back up in February with a 13% increase on the previous month, according to the Greene King Leisure Tracker.

Geronimo Inns appoints new director of food

20-Feb-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Geronimo Inns has appointed a new food director.

Video: Top 50 Gastropubs 2015

19-Feb-2015 By James Evison

The Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropubs 2015 awards, hosted by Tom Kerridge, took place on Monday 26 January at Anglian Country Inns' site, Hermitage Road Bar & Kitchen in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

British Larder owners sell acclaimed Suffolk gastropub

13-Feb-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Ross Pike and Madalene Bonvini-Hamel have sold their award-winning Suffolk gastropub the British Larder.

My pub: Late Knights Brewery & 5 pubs

05-Feb-2015 By Sheila McWattie

Late Knights Brewery boss Steve Keegan has worked in the trade since he was 14. Sheila McWattie finds out how hard work has led to his continued success.

Maggi make charity call for chef 'festive selfies'

12-Dec-2014 By Helen Gilbert

Maggi has called on chefs to post festive selfies in aid of industry charity Hospitality Action.

Video: Head chef at new Kerridge pub reveals dining concept

01-Dec-2014 By James Evison & Jo Bruce

Nick Beardshaw, the new head chef and manager at the Coach, Tom Kerridge's pub in Marlow, reveals the reasoning behind the open kitchen and dining concept at the new pub.

New allergens law: Trade pleas to avoid overreaction

27-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell

With new allergens legislation coming into force, Ellie Bothwell asks what’s in store for those who fail to comply.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Allergens legislation training

16-Nov-2014 By Jo Bruce

New EU food allergen legislation comes into effect today. PubFood offers some more tips on making sure you are ready

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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

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.

Kerridge urges caterers to see new allergen legislation as a positive

19-Sep-2014 By Jo Bruce

Top chef Tom Kerridge says caterers should view the forthcoming allergen legislation as a positive opportunity to improve customer experience.

Research claims food allergies now affect one third of UK households

04-Sep-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

One third of UK households are now affected by food allergy or intolerance according to new research by YouGov.

Foodservice wholesaler warns of potential food allergen legislation loophole

01-Sep-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

A leading foodservice wholesaler has warned of a grey area concerning the new food allergen requirements that come into force at the end of the year.

Allergen law

Top tips for dealing with the new allergen laws

15-Aug-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

The deadline to comply with the new allergen laws is now less than four months away but few publicans have even begun to plan. Elliot Kuruvita looks at ideas to help licensees stay on the right side of the law

New allergen legislation comes into force in key trading time

04-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

New EU rules due to come into force in the middle of the Christmas rush will mean publicans facing unlimited fines for failing to warn customers about possible allergens in their food.

New allergen rules will carry unlimited fines

01-Aug-2014 By James Wallin

Pubs that fail to warn customers about any possible allergens in their food could face an unlimited fine, under new EU rules.

Allergen 'how to' guide launched for pubs

28-Jul-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

Foodservice supplier Unilever Food Solutions has launched a guide to help pub caterers prepare for the new allergen legislation being introduced in December.

Half of publicans unaware of new allergen law

24-Jul-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

A new report claims that half of publicans are unaware of the new allergen law that comes into force in December.

FSA publishes guide to new allergen rules

29-May-2014 By John Harrington

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published draft guidance to help small and medium-sized food businesses - including pubs, hotels, bars and restaurants - comply with new allergen laws.

Pieminister unveils plans for 'franchise' in pubs

09-May-2014 By James Wallin

Pieminister is seeking pubs to take up a brand licence to sell its pies.

Win the chance to recreate your pub in Rio this summer

18-Feb-2014 By Robyn Black

One lucky licensee will get the chance to recreate his or her pub in Rio de Janeiro this summer, as part of a new campaign for “man crisps” McCoy’s.

New foodier format for Ember Inns

01-Apr-2011 By Jo Bruce

Mitchells & Butlers has launched Ember Pub & Dining. The new format moves Ember's traditional pub offer to a more premium food and family...

Orchid Group opens 10th pub/Thai restaurant

21-Mar-2011 By Gurjit Degun

Managed pub operator Orchid Group has opened its 10th site that combines a pub and a Thai restaurant. The Plough & Dragon in Hemel Hempstead,...

SA Brain buys restaurant on 300ft tower

18-Oct-2010 By The PMA Team

SA Brain, the brewer and pub operator, is set to reopen the restaurant atop Swansea's £70m Meridian Tower. The Penthouse restaurant, which is...

Toby Carvery offers Yorkshire pudding ice cream

12-Jul-2010 By Jo Bruce

Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery is offering customers an unusual dessert option — a Yorkshire pudding ice cream.

Toby Carvery campaign attracts new customers

19-May-2010 By Ewan Turney

Toby Carvery's Great British Roast Dinner Debate TV and radio ads have helped attract a new, less price conscious consumer to the outlets. The...

Toby Carvery hits TV screens

19-Mar-2010 By Jo Bruce

Mitchells & Butlers has launched their first TV advertising campaign for Toby Carvery — a £2m campaign.

Sell More, Save More 3: It's a snack attack

06-Jan-2010

As 2010 gets underway the four must-stock pub categories in the spotlight at our Sell More, Save More pubs are moving ahead. The initial visits to...

Top hosts buy two foodie freeholds

18-Sep-2009 By Jo Bruce

Four award-winning licensees have bought the freeholds to their food-led pub businesses from Enterprise and Punch. Ashley and Kelly Mc-Carthy, of Ye...

Food poisoning: Keep risks to a minimum

13-Feb-2009

Why? Because no matter what is being prepared in the kitchen, all food carries a risk element in its supply, preparation, cooking and storage. And as...

Credit crunching - Tayto takeover for Jonathan Crisp

20-Jan-2009

The Northern Ireland-based Tayto Group has acquired the Jonathan Crisp brand, further adding to its snack empire.The deal for the upmarket crisp...

Guard against the credit crunch with marketing

14-Nov-2008

How do you brace against the credit crunch when you've already focused attention on cost reduction and business efficiency but you still feel...

Christmas can ring the bells on profit

08-Sep-2008

Economic pressure can hold a silver lining3663 client development manager Tim Doran has been working with the pubs, sharing expertise on the current...

Snacks focus: Sssh... theyre healthy

08-Sep-2008

AS ANY publican knows only too well, the average bar is full of people with strong opinions, most of which they are only too happy to express.This...

It's not easy being green

06-Jun-2008

Tim Robinson and Vanessa Grove from the Rose and Crown near Faversham in Kent have one goal in 2008: to go green. The traditional grade two listed...

News update: Sell More pubs make progress

06-Jun-2008

* Sometimes businesses have to take one step back in order to take two steps forward. The White Hart, Hull, is planning a relaunch as a rebranded...

Golden Wonder owner acquires Mr Porky

14-Mar-2008

Snack supplier Tayto Golden Wonder has added to its exanding operation with the acquisition of Mr Porky owner Red Mill Snack Foods.The latest deal...

Gastro rise threatens darts

15-Mar-2007

In the week that saw the Prince of Wales expressing an interest in darts, a new survey says that the rise of the gastro- pub is killing the game....

Judge tells FAPL to target the big fish

09-Nov-2006 By Iain O'Neil iain.oneil@william-reed.co.uk

A judge has called on the FA Premier League (FAPL) to stop prosecuting licensees and focus on the suppliers. District Judge Gillespie made his...

BII pubs promo supports British Food Fortnight

18-May-2006

A responsible drinking message will form a central theme to the licensed trade's contribution to British Food Fortnight this autumn. The British...

Fuller's snaps up four London gastros

18-Aug-2005

London brewer Fuller's has bought four freehold London gastro pubs in a private sale. The pubs, purchased for an undisclosed sum, are the Pilot in...

Whitbread sells Pelican restaurants for £25m

10-Jun-2002

The restaurant groups Pelican and BrightReasons have been sold by Whitbread for £25m.Whitbread paid £133m for 104 Café Rouge and 14 Domes in 1996....

Drinks and bar snacks calorie counter

16-Jan-2002

On a diet? Watching what you eat? We can help! Take a look at the calories that are contained in your favourite tipple or bar...