Casual Dining

First Look: Galvin HOP

27-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

BigHospitality takes an exclusive First Look at Galvin HOP, the brand new pub concept from the Michelin-starred Galvin Brothers, which opens today in Spitalfields, London, following a soft launch period.

Top 50 Gastropubs Awards 2016: The Sportsman in Kent is number one for second year

25-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Michelin-starred pub The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent has topped the list of the 50 best gastro pubs in the UK for a second year running with Yorkshire pubs The Pipe & Glass Inn and The Star Inn at Harome taking second and third places respectively. 

Jason Atherton & Tom Kerridge join 'most influential' on Debrett's 500 2016 list

25-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Chefs Jason Atherton and Tom Kerridge and restaurateurs Russell Norman and Alan Yau are among those who have made it onto this year's Debrett's 500, the specialist publisher's annual list of influential and inspiring people in Britain today. 

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What you should know about accepting payments from customers from abroad

25-Jan-2016 By Gino Ravaioli

Gino Ravaioli, chairman of the DCC Forum, a group of 5 international companies which works in the Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) and financial services sector, talks through the options hospitality businesses now have when taking payments from overseas...

#FoodPorn: How restaurants can cash in on the Instagram marketing revolution

22-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Over 78m images have been tagged with #FoodPorn on Instagram, with a further 173m posts tagged #Food. With interest in this area so high, what can restaurants do to cash in on the social network? 

Jay Rayner announced as headline speaker at NRB Debate

22-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Jay Rayner, the award-winning writer, journalist, broadcaster and food critic for The Observer, has been announced as the headline speaker for the 2016 NRB Debate.

Who’s Cooking Dinner: Charity event returns for 2016

21-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Who’s Cooking Dinner, a charity event that raises money for research into the causes of Leukemia and blood cancer, is returning for 2016 with a line-up of 20 world class chefs who hold 16 Michelin stars between them.

CD Pub Co acquires fourth pub

19-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Warwickshire-based gastropub operator CD Pub Co has acquired its fourth pub - the Old Chequers Inn in Crowle.

Catering staff union to tackle 'unfair' tipping policies with MPs

18-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

Catering staff trade union GMB is to meet with MPs to discuss ‘unfair tipping policies’ at Turtle Bay and other high street restaurants.

Last minute festive boost for restaurant and pub chains

18-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Sales at some of the UK’s largest restaurant and pub chains benefited from a last minute flurry of visits in the last two weeks of the festive season according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

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What the Temporary Event Notice (TEN) changes mean to pubs and other licensed venues

18-Jan-2016 By John Coen

John Coen, a partner at national law firm Weightmans, talks through what the recent changes to Temporary Event Notice (TEN) legislation will mean to pubs and other licensed business. 

Michelin chef backs sugary drinks tax

15-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

Andrew Fairlie – chef at the eponymous two Michelin-starred restaurant at Gleneagles - has backed calls for a tax on sugary drinks in Scotland.

Lager loses lustre as ale and bitter sales rise

15-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

A lack of lustre in the lager category is being partially blamed for a drop in beer sales. 

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 11/01 - 15/01

15-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

DWP works with BHA to put spotlight on hospitality jobs

14-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is working with the British Hospitality Association (BHA) this month to help promote opportunities and jobs within the hospitality industry. 

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Chefs advised to put healthier dishes on the menu to tempt diners in January

14-Jan-2016 By Premier Foodservice

For many, January marks a new beginning with consumers determined to stick to New Year’s resolutions and cut back on indulgent dishes after the festive season. 

Coaching Inn Group set for 2016 expansion

13-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The Coaching Inn Group is aiming to expand further in 2016, having added three sites to its 10-strong UK-wide portfolio in 2015.

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Essential Cuisine starts search for Britain's Best Brigade 2016

13-Jan-2016 By Essential Cuisine

Following a successful first year, which saw eight skilled chef teams become YouTube stars, Essential Cuisine is starting the search for Britain’s Best Brigade 2016.

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How to safeguard your hospitality business against flooding

11-Jan-2016 By Sandra Jones

Sandra Jones, a partner at law firm Weightmans, advises owners of restaurants, hotels and pubs on how to protect their businesses from flooding and gives tips on what to do if you have been affected. 

Hospitality has a happy Christmas as sector leads consumer spending growth

11-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hotels, restaurants and pubs led the rise in consumer spending growth in the UK in December according to Visa’s Consumer Spending Index.

Nestlé Professional Toque d’Or 2016 tackles the talent shortage

11-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

Nestlé Professional’s 2016 Toque d’Or competition has attracted a record number of entries from catering college students across the UK.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 04/01 - 08/01

08-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top trending stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

Hospitality industry hits out at 'confusing' new alcohol guidelines

08-Jan-2016 By Sophie Witts

The hospitality industry has criticised ‘confusing’ new Government alcohol guidelines which warn that just one glass of wine could increase the risk of cancer.

Hospitality employees prefer money to ‘workplace perks’

08-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

Hospitality employees would rather earn more money than receive additional workplace perks, according to UK jobs website, CV-Library.

Feathers Inn pub to switch to five-day week

08-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The Feathers Inn pub in Hedley, Northumberland, is to follow in the footsteps of Michelin-starred kitchens by switching to a shorter working week to offer staff a better work-life balance.

BHA releases statement on Channel 4 programme

07-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has released a statement in response to Tricks of the Restaurant Trade, to offer guidance on cooking medium/medium rare burgers.

Industry responds to business rate appeal consultation

06-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality trade bodies the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) have responded to the Valuation Office Agency’s consultation on the business rates appeals system.

Big Hospitality Conversation set for Dundee

05-Jan-2016 By Liam Garrahan

The Big Hospitality Conversation is to take place in Dundee later this month, with over 50 Scottish hospitality and tourism businesses expected to attend.

Overseas visitors forecast to spend £23bn in UK in 2016

04-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Spending by overseas visitors is predicted to reach £23bn this year as the number of visits to the UK rise, according to forecasts by VisitBritain. 

Events

Hat trick for Deltic and another brace for New World Trading Company at Publican Awards 2016

01-Jan-2016 By James Evison

Late night operator Deltic was the big winner at a glittering awards ceremony in central London tonight (15 March), picking up three awards at the 25th anniversary of the Publican Awards.

Living Ventures plans Gusto and Artisan expansion in 2016

23-Dec-2015 By Emma Eversham

Restaurant and bar group Living Ventures is planning further expansion of its Italian restaurant chain Gusto and casual dining restaurant and bar brand Artisan in 2016. 

BigHospitality's top 5 stories of 2015

23-Dec-2015 By Emma Eversham

Another busy year has passed in hospitality with employers forced to deal with an ever increasing number of staff shortages and mulling the impact of next year’s National Living Wage.

Leisure spend fell sharply in November 2015

23-Dec-2015 By James Wallin

Average household spend on drinking and eating out fell sharply in November, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Tracker.

Service hiccups: Gold Service Scholarship finalists 2015

22-Dec-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Everyone can have a bad day every now and then, as the Gold Service Scholarship finalists have been discussing. In the latest in our Spotlight on Service campaign, we reveal to you some of the moments that left the best in the business rather red-faced.

More Brits plan overnight festive trips and meals out

21-Dec-2015 By Emma Eversham

More Brits are planning overnight trips and meals out this Christmas and New Year than they were last year according to VisitEngland's latest Domestic Trip Tracker.

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How music can benefit your hospitality business

21-Dec-2015 By Nick Chambers

Nick Chambers of PlayNetwork, a provider of entertainment media for businesses, looks at how choosing the right music for your hotel, restaurant or pub, can benefit your business.

Sager Group announce new London serviced apartments

18-Dec-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Sager Group has released plans to create 108 serviced apartments in Islington Square, North London.

The top 5 stories in hospitality this week 14/12 - 18/12

18-Dec-2015 By Sophie Witts

What were some of the top stories in hospitality this week? Here's our pick.

Gin growing in popularity with younger generation

18-Dec-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Gin is growing in popularity with the younger generation and they are more likely to drink it than their older counterparts, a study by Mintel has found.

The North East outpaces London for restaurant and pub openings

15-Dec-2015 By Brendan Manning

The North East has outpaced London in food-­led premises openings over the past five years, according to the latest Market Growth Monitor report.

Icebar London set for second London site in 2016

14-Dec-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Icebar, an ‘ice experience’ bar concept, is set to open its second site in London in 2016.

UK coffee shop market to be worth over £15bn by 2020

14-Dec-2015 By Sophie Witts

The UK’s ongoing caffeine addiction could see the coffee shop market worth over £15bn by 2020 with over 30,000 outlets nationwide.

EU allergen laws - is the industry still falling short?

14-Dec-2015 By Sophie Witts

It’s now one year since the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation came in to force, requiring all restaurants to provide diners with a full breakdown of the ingredients in each dish.

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What to consider when making your pop-up restaurant permanent

14-Dec-2015 By Nigel Mason

Nigel Mason, partner at Hamlins LLP gives his top tips to pop-up restaurant and pub owners looking to make their concepts a permanent fixture. 

Drinking venues slump on underage drinking tests

11-Dec-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Drinking venues across the UK are performing badly in the fight against underage drinkers, according to research by Serve Legal, an independent auditing body of age-restrictive sales.

Tourism Industry Council to help implement Government’s tourism plans

11-Dec-2015 By Liam Garrahan

Hilton Worldwide, along with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, has announced the launched the Tourism Industry Council in the new Parliament.

SMALL TALK

Patrick Frawley of Restaurant Story on the changing face of the sommelier

11-Dec-2015 By Emma Eversham

Patrick Frawley recently joined Restaurant Story as head sommelier. Previous roles include beverage manager at Rosewood London and head sommelier at Sushisamba. He talks about how the sommelier's role has evolved over the last few years.

Soho House gets green light for Brighton seafront development

10-Dec-2015 By Sophie Witts & James Wallin

Plans for a Soho House development on Brighton seafront including Dirty Burger, Chicken Shop and Pizza East restaurants have been approved.

Sommelier role changes as restaurants embrace informality

10-Dec-2015 By Emma Eversham

Sommeliers in the UK are increasingly being hired for their ability to match more than wine with food say industry experts as restaurants seek to quench the nation’s growing thirst for drinks such as craft beers and boutique spirits and embrace a more...

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73% of hospitality operators see soft drinks as growth area

09-Dec-2015 By Emma Eversham

More than half (60 per cent) of hospitality operators believe soft drinks have become a more important part of their offering over the last year, yet many are not paying enough attention to their range or doing enough to promote them, according to research...