Still no licensees at mandatory code meetings
More than half of the places at government-run meetings about its controversial plans to introduce a mandatory code of practice have been left empty....
Archives for July 9, 2009
Kitchen equipment: Get kitted out with our product round-up
It's Gico Time Exclusive Ranges has added the Gico range of modular cooking systems to its UK portfolio. A series of gas ranges from the Italian Gico...
Equipment focus: Berkins backs Winterhalter washers
Kevin Berkins owns two of the best pubs in the North West. The Fence Gate Inn near Burnley was named Freehouse of the Year in The Publican Awards...
Equipment focus: Room for improvement
Earlier this year, The Publican ran a competition in association with refrigeration specialist Gram. The prize for the winning pub was a professional...
Red wine on the decrease
Wine drinkers are favouring rosé and white wines above red, according to a new survey. The Consumer Intelligence survey for the Wine and Spirit...
Lucky 13 for winning pub at golf event
After 13 years of trying Coventry's Corner Post pub team has finally triumphed in The Publican Pub Golf Tournament. The team, representing the...
Equipment focus: All under control at Barceloneta
As food becomes more important, more pubs and bars are discovering the appeal of European-style snack and sharing dishes such as antipasti and tapas....
AWP income up after stakes and prizes increase
AWP operator Gamestec has seen a 13% increase in income since the new £1 stake and £70 prize limits were introduced a month ago. Gamestec has...
'Disappointing' turn-out for mandatory code show
A trade chief says it's "very disappointing" not a single licensee attended the first two regional roadshows on Government plans on new red tape.
Welsh ministers push government for minimum pricing
Welsh Assembly ministers have stepped up the pressure on the UK government to bring in minimum pricing by writing to cabinet members arguing the...
Equipment focus: CESA on second hand equipment
In the current economic conditions it's more tempting than ever to consider buying second-hand equipment. Cost is obviously the main advantage...
Equipment focus: Merchant Inns is freshly equipped
Boutique pub group Merchant Inns has made restoring unloved pubs to their former glory into something of a speciality. Integral to the group's offer...
Equipment focus: Keeping it clean
Research carried out by Cask Marque last year showed that 40 per cent of glassware in pubs is dirty - in other words, it was found to have a film on...
Rustic Lamb Chunkies with Pesto and Mediterranean Vegetables
Rustic Lamb Chunkies with Pesto and Mediterranean Vegetables Serves 10 Ingredients10 x 150g lean lamb shoulder chunkies - mini roasts For the mint...