Delivery and takeaway sales increase by 422%
Britain’s managed restaurant and pub groups saw delivery sales reach five times pre-pandemic levels in January, the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker has revealed.
Archives for February 23, 2022
Bridge Arms chef: It’s amazing to represent pubs in the Michelin Guide
Chef-director of Kent-based gastropub the Bridge Arms, which won a Michelin star last week, was proud to represent pubs in the Michelin Guide and champion the value of good food, friendly service and consistency.
72-year-old pub owner wins award after 40 years of service
A 72-year-old pub owner has been granted a prestigious award since retiring following 30 years of service at the Dynevor Arms, in Groes-faen, Wales.
Punk music helps Michelin-starred chef cook
Stephen Harris, head chef at the Sportsman gastropub in Kent, has shared the creative process behind his dishes. This comes after his pub retained its Michelin star in the 2022 Michelin Guide last week.
BBPA calls for exemptions on new business rates review
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has called for exemptions to the proposed ‘Duty to Notify’ requirements for pubs detailed as part of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Community and Treasury’s joint technical consultation on moving to...
Heineken relaunches Buying Club in bid to save operators £5k per year
Brewer Heineken UK has relaunched its Buying Club that it says offers pub operators exclusive deals that could help the on-trade save £1m this year.
Sector welcomes end to restrictions in Scotland
Trade bodies across the hospitality sector have welcomed the lifting of Covid restrictions in Scotland but urge the end to restrictions must come sooner and further support must be given.
UKH demands new tax rate for sector
A new hospitality tax rate must be introduced to aid the recovery of the sector while a sales tax must be introduced for online businesses, according to UKHospitality (UKH).