Inn Collection launches Chef Academy to help tackle sector crisis
The Inn Collection Group is targeting the back-of-house staffing crisis by launching its Chef Academy that is open for applications now.
Archives for May 24, 2023
Sector 'still suffering' despite ease to headline inflation rate
Hospitality firms are “not out of the woods yet” despite an ease to the headline rate of inflation, according to trade bodies from across the sector.
Sales growth in April tempered by inflation woes
Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups in Great Britain achieved like-for-like and year-on-year sales growth of 6.9% in April 2023 against last year, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker.
OPINION
Delusions of cheaper beer is beyond naive Prime Minister
You have to wonder if politicians really believe the things they say because our Prime Minister’s recent comments about how one of the benefits of Brexit has been the delivery of cheaper beer does seem to fly in the face of reality.
GBPA
CCEP pledges thousands to Community Hero pubs
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will be giving £15,000 to this year’s Community Hero finalists at the 2023 Great British Pub Awards, for the pubs to donate to good causes.
PROPERTY ROUND-UP
Admiral Taverns pub reopens after £155k revamp
There are new sites from BrewDog and NWTC, while Admiral Taverns, Greene King and Shepherd Neame reopen pubs after significant investments.
C&C: challenging conditions to remain, net revenue up 18.4%
Drinks business C&C Group said it expects macroeconomic conditions to continue affecting trade adversely – particularly in Great Britain – but also announced an 18.4% boost to net revenue in its results for the 12 months ended 28 February (FY23).
Farr Brew take on Greene King pub after £300k revamp
The Bell in Tring, Hertfordshire, has reopened its doors under new ownership after a £300,000 investment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners.
Stonegate raises £250k for MND Association
The UK’s biggest pub company, Stonegate Group, has raised £250,000 for its corporate charities, the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association and MND Scotland.
DRINKS MASTERCLASS
How to make a Starward Whisky New Old Fashioned
This week's Drinks Masterclass showcases a New Old Fashioned cocktail from Starward Whisky.
The Lock In Podcast
Black gold: Why is Guinness so popular?
Guinness is an iconic brand that has stood the test of time and continues to forge a path others can only dream of. The Lock In team takes a closer look and asks: Why is Guinness the only show in town?*
Big Interview
The undercover boss
There won’t be many captains of industry that look to stay close to the coalface, but for one top boss, playing an undercover role behind the bar is key to understanding his business.