Get involved in National BBQ Week 2014
Pubs are being encouraged to make the most of alfresco eating in the run up to National BBQ Week, which is to return for the 18th consecutive year.
Archives for April 10, 2014
All Bar One lands its first airport site
Mitchells & Butlers opened the first of its All Bar One airport sites this week, with a second due to open in June.
Snug launches more female friendly menu
The company has updated its food offer with more daytime and female-friendly options as part of company-wide rebrand.
NEW PRODUCTS
Amore di Gelato launches two new flavours
The company has added grape and Amaretti flavours to its range of premium ice creams.
Business booster
Money makers: Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub
PubFood's focus on event and promotional ideas for your pub
Orchid to expand All Inns concept after successful first year
Orchid Group has revealed plans to open 26 new All Inns after seeing a 23% rise in like-for-like sales in its first conversions to the brand.
Licensees offering exciting Easter events
With Easter just days away, food-led pubs have been finalising their plans to make the most of the extended weekend
Speak up if you're suffering
Depressed and overworked licensees should seek help, argues Pete Brown.
Four pub chefs competing in BBC's Great British Menu
BBC’s Great British Menu is now underway, with four pub chefs among the 24 culinary experts vying for the top prize.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Outdoor catering
Jo Godden looks at seven creative ideas for inspiring the provision of dining outdoors
Wadworth introduces new pie and ale concept
Brewer and pub operator Wadworth has launched a new food concept in conjunction with pie supplier Pieminister at Bristol site the Penny.
Handling accusations of ‘bullying’ from new staff
Having employed pub staff for a number of years I thought that we had a good handle on individuals sat in front of us being interviewed and working trial shifts, but it’s so easy to make the wrong character call.