The Academy of Food & Wine Service’s UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition, now in its sixth year, has started its search for the 2014 champion.
Gymkhana stole the top spot at last night's National Restaurant Awards 2014, but what other venues made it into the top 10? Check out our interactive map for more details on the ten best restaurants in the UK.
Mayfair restaurant Gymkhana has been voted the UK’s best restaurant at the 2014 National Restaurant Awards, beating previous winners The Ledbury and The Hand & Flowers to the top spot.
Charity for the hospitality industry People 1st has released new research which shows that a mere 58 per cent of hospitality companies have a business plan, yet it also showed a link between planning and higher profits.
Serviced apartment provider Aparthotels Adagio has just announced its plans to develop two new aparthotels in London, which will mark the company’s first venture into the nation’s capital.
Independent hospitality businesses should ensure they offer a card payment option as British consumers increasingly see cashless payments as a decisive factor.
EBLEX, a division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, has launched a marketing tool for the meat industry that grants chefs and caterers access to beef and lamb images for use in promoting their business.
Customers posting pictures of your food on social media is a trend you can't escape, but by following simple guidelines you can actually use the #foodporn craze to your advantage.
Imbibe Live, the annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade, will return to London’s Olympia Grand on 1-2 July.
Managing director of Glendola Leisure Alexander Salussolia joined the company in 1992 as an area manager, before becoming its managing director in 2000. The company is about to open its first venture in the City of London, restaurant and aged cocktail...
The UK’s top chefs and restaurateurs will gather at the Hurlingham Club in London on Monday (30 June) for the prestigious National Restaurant Awards 2014.
Living Ventures is to open The Trading House bar and restaurant in the City, the first venture operated under its New World Trading Company outfit to launch in London.
The government’s announcement that zero-hour contracts would not be banned, but that exclusivity clauses would have to be removed, has been met with mixed reactions in the hospitality industry.
A review released by hospitality intelligence company HotStats has shown that while London hotel occupancy rates dropped in May, areas like the South East and Chester saw growth, and Glasgow came out on top with record occupancy.
TripAdvisor has just released its travel trends for British travellers this summer and results show that staycations are going to be popular, with UK cities taking 6 of the top 15 travel destination spots.
Hotel prices in Wimbledon have increased by as much as 114 per cent while the tennis championships are on, according to hotel search website trivago.co.uk, and hospitality businesses are laying on events and offers to make the most of the tournament.
To mark its 40th year in the UK, McDonald’s has produced a report highlighting its contribution to the economy, the number of jobs created and its ongoing investment in restaurants and its supply chain. We take a look at some of the key findings and also...
Tragus has received support from 85-90 per cent of landlords and creditors in regards to a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA), which will see the company shed up to 40 sites from its Café Rouge and Bella Italia estate.
In the second part of our special feature on design, BigHospitality looks at how clever use of space and furniture can ensure a restaurant or bar delivers the right balance of aesthetics and efficiency.
In the fourth part of our special feature on design, we look at the changing trends in tableware and glassware, and offer some hints and tips for choosing the right products.
Wine and spirits sales now make up 41.45 per cent of the value of all drinks sold in pubs, bars and restaurants, according to the latest Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) report.
As part of their £20 million venue refresh programme, Novus Leisure has closed and renovated its Late Night London venue Abacus in the City of London, which will reopen as Forge bar and restaurant in July.
Many small businesses, including restaurants and pubs, are ‘playing Russian roulette with fire safety’ by failing to carry out appropriate risk assessments, according to a new survey.
Bidroom, a no-fee website that allows hotels to bid for customers’ business without going through an online travel agent (OTA), has launched a crowdfunding campaign to take its concept to the next level.
Networking association for the hospitality industry Arena has announced details for this year’s Summer Event, which will be held at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel in London on 27 June.
VisitRentals.com aims to raise the profile of the serviced apartment sector with the launch of a real-time online booking portal entirely dedicated to them.
Taste of London has kicked off at Regent’s Park and will run from 18 to 22 June. The festival will feature many well-known chefs, though this year’s theme is emerging talent.
Preliminary figures released by business advisory and accountancy firm BDO LLP showed slow growth and a dip in occupancy for hotels in London in the month of May, while regional hotels had strong increases in room rate and yield.
CGA Peach’s BrandTrack survey of consumer opinion has just been released, crowning Loch Fyne as the top brand for customer service among the UK’s top casual dining restaurant and pub brands.
Foodservice industry figures from global information company The NPD Group show that casual dining establishments have attracted an extra 47m visits each year in comparison to five years ago.
Allegra’s second Marketing in Foodservice conference will take place this Thursday (19 June) at Vinopolis, London, and aims to help hospitality businesses improve their brand image.
