Pubs warned to check their gas bills
Licensees are being strongly advised to check they are not being overcharged thousands of pounds for energy bills due to an error by British...
Archives for November 1, 2005
Christmas ideas - The proof is in the pudding
We ask pub chefs for their tips on making the perfect Christmas pudding Sean Hope, head chef, the Olive Branch, Clipsham "I like to soak the dried...
Opinion - Jo Bruce, Editor
Smoking policy's a disaster for pubs What a howling shame that pub food is set to become the main victim of the Government's smoking-ban policy. In...
Christmas ideas Mixing it up with combos and sharing platters
Christmas menu ideas
Christmas ideas - Keep the festive spirit flowing
Mark Taylor asks pub chefs for their tips on surviving the hustle and bustle of the Christmas rush David Thorley, Lord Nelson, Burnham Thorpe, King's...
Great Pub Chefs - A vision realised - John Rudden
A bleak, run-down pub swathed in mist was not John Rudden's idea of a promising career move. But 10 years on, the White Hart is an expanding and...
My Favourite Ingredient - Christmas
Article on Christmas ingredients
Wetherspoon's non-smoking pubs' sales down
Sales at JD Wetherspoon's non-smoking pubs have continued to fall, according to a trading statement released by the pub operator today.The group said...
Wine Wisdom - we ask pubs for their tips on driving wine sales
Bickley Mill, Kingskerswell, Devon Tel: 01803 873201 www.bickleymill.co.uk Talking to owner David Smith Though the building for Bickley Mill is a...
Christmas ideas - Joy to the Kitchen
Joy to the Kitchen … the staff has come! Harmony at work is vital for a successful yuletide. If you pay a pittance or let morale fall, you may find...
Good service - learning the art of listening
David Leach is the restaurant manager of the Fountain at Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. He's been in the catering industry for 20 years and has very...
Mediterranean. Suppliers give pubs a taste of the Med
Mediterranean products for pubs
Business Ideas - Follow their success
Mark Taylor reports on some simple but effective ideas that could give your business the edge over your competitors. Wine and food evenings Where:...
PubChef Awards - Starters and Light Bites
As the first or possibly the only dish many customers try, pub starters and light bites need to make a great impression. Natalie Cooper reports...
In the Hot seat - James Rudden
In the hot seat - James Rudden
Mediterranean - Everything under the sun
Healthy and full of flavour, Mediterranean food encompasses a whole range of cooking styles - from Spanish and French to Lebanese and Egyptian - that...
PubChef Awards - Game
Game is growing in popularity in pubs, with diners attracted by the health benefits and flavours inherent in the meat. This category saw chefs...
Mediterranean - Sacla sauces a hit at the Fountain
Andy McCulloch, general manager at the Fountain Inn & Hotel in Cowes, Isle of Wight, started offering more Mediterranean dishes on the menu due...
The Surgery - Help the environment by buying locally grown food
The Surgery's tips on local sourcing
Pub Classics - Great balls of fire
It has its origins back in the mists of time, but it is still, arguably, the country's favourite festive dessert. Richard Fox lauds the Christmas...
Buying Fryers - not for small fry
Buying professional frying equipment for your kitchen needn't be complicated. Danny Blyth asked some of the industry's leading suppliers for their...
Craft Talk - How to motivate staff
Craft Guild of Chefs member Ian Gibbs and head chef at the Coventry Arms, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, advises fellow chefs on how best to motivate their...
The Surgery - Tips to make sure the customers will gobble up your turkey
The Surgery's tips on marketing turkey
Letting off Steam - What are your views on the Government's plans to ban smoking
What are your views on the Government's plans to ban smoking only in pubs that serve food, rather than all pubs? Lia Vittone, licensee, the Chimney...
Famous Eaters - Homer Simpson
Famous people who love their food - Tony Blair
Chef's CV - James Rudden
John Rudden's route to the award-winning White Hart comprised spells in the kitchens of numerous pubs and hotels, giving him the perfect grounding to...
PubChef Awards - Beer and Food
These days, there's a growing trend to accompany food with beer. The intention behind our Beer & Food category was to challenge chefs to create...
Book Review - Cooking without Fuss - Johnny Haughton
Book review of Cooking without Fuss
Wine - Limari
Lima-where, you might be asking? Well, any serious wine lovers should familiarise themselves with Chile's Limarí Valley.
Good service - The waiting game
Good service makes the world of difference to your customers' enjoyment - and if you get it right, they'll return again and again. Mark Taylor...
Meet the Merchant - Great Western Wine
Great Western Wine The Wine Warehouse, Wells Road, Bath BA2 3AP Tel: 01225 322800 Fax: 01225 442139 Talking to Philip Addis, co-founder. Founded by...