Book review: BiBi The Cookbook
Chet Sharma’s debut book tells the story of one of the UK’s most progressive and exacting Indian restaurants.
Product Launches
Liquid assets: July 2025
This month’s key drinks launches include a spicy soda, a new rum from Black Tot and a collaboration between two of Italy’s best known brands.
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
This month’s round up of stories includes new ranges from Paulig PRO and Booker plus Deliveroo’s pilot drones service in Dublin.
Sticks’n’Sushi launches sauce range
Danish Japanese restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi is bottling its signature sauces with the launch of a limited-edition retail range.
Book review: Sunny Days Taco Nights
Enrique Olvera’s new book is a beautiful reminder of the intricacies and diversity of what is one of the world’s great dishes.
Book review: The Cynic’s Guide to Wine
By broadly rejecting the concept of terroir, Sunny Hodge is out to challenge the perceived wisdom of wine.
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
This month’s key product launches include a ‘groundbreaking’ AI-powered voice agent and Clifton Food Range’s Black Edition range.
Liquid assets: May 2025
New premium vodka, whisky and sake and a simpler way for bars and restaurants to make Virgin and Blood Marys are among this month’s most notable drinks launches
Book review: Arabica
James Walters’ new cook book draws on his extensive travels across the eastern Mediterranean.
10 new products exhibiting at next month’s UK Food & Drink Shows
A nitro-injected Plum Porter, palm oil-free cannoli and an AI age-verification system are among the hundreds of new products visitors will be able to see at the UK Food & Drink Shows in April.
Damm partners with craft brewer Northern Monk to expand its super premium offering
Spanish beer company Damm has secured a distribution agreement with independent craft beer brewer Northern Monk.
World’s Best Steak producer scores first UK retail listing
Jack’s Creek, the Australian beef producer that has won the World’s Best Steak award at the World’s Steak Challenge for two years running, has secured its first UK retail listing.
Liquid Assets: February 2025
Our round up of the latest drinks products includes a new way to buy Bordeaux, Patron’s super-premium Tequila and a landmark English still wine.
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
This month’s stories include a range of ‘next generation’ ice makers and a collaboration between Biffa and food sharing app Olio.
Diageo responds to Guinness sale speculation saying it won’t split with the G
Diageo has responded to speculation that it is looking to sell its Guinness brand, saying that it is not up for sale.
Book review: The Dog & Gun Cookbook
Ben Queen-Fryer’s debut cookbook is packed with recipes everyone will want to eat.
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
This month’s key launches include a new kitchen display system from POS provider Lightspeed and a fish filleting knife designed by Nathan Outlaw.
Liquid assets: December 2024
Our round up of the latest new drinks products includes a blanc de from emerging East Sussex producer Everflyht and Margot Robbie’s new gin.
Book review: Hokkaido
Chef Tim Anderson explores Japan’s northernmost island, which is famed for its diverse and distinctive cuisine.
Book review: Café Cecilia
Max Rocha's cookbook is a celebration of finding simplicity and beauty in fresh, seasonal, unfussy and incredibly pleasing food.
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
This month’s key supplier news stories include a new frozen food processor from Chef Tools and a new delivery management platform from Zonal.
Book review: Who’s Afraid of Romanée Conti?
Noble Rot co-founder Dan Keeling’s latest book is largely about identifying and sourcing great wines, from solid quaffers to ‘the most unattainable and holiest of grails’.
Liquid assets: October 2024
A pet nat from New Zealand's Saint Clair Family Estate, a new Caribbean rum brand and the 'holy grail' of non-alcoholic red wine are among this month's best new drinks launches.
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta launches premium dried pasta range
London-based Italian restaurant group Emilia’s Crafted Pasta has launched an e-commerce platform focused on dried pasta ahead of a planned push into shops and supermarkets.
Book review: Mangal II Stories and Recipes
From trailblazing ocakbaşı grill to progressive Turkish dining room, brothers Ferhat and Sertac Dirik's cookbook charts the story of their Dalston restaurant.
Coco di Mama rolls out baguette retail range
Coco di Mama has launched a range of sandwiches into Sainsbury’s stores nationwide following a successful trial with the retailer in the capital.
Itsu expands retail offering with sushi range
Asian-inspired fast food chain Itsu has broadened its retail offer with the launch of a new chilled sushi range in Tesco.
Products
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
QSR's partnership with Dave's Hot Chicken, Santa Maria's K-food range, and new caviar and olive oils are among this month's big supplier news.
products
Novameat raises €17.4m to boost global market reach
Sustainable food technology company Novameat has raised €17.4m in an oversubscribed Series A round to fund its growth.
Book review: Cooking for People
The Camberwell Arms and Frank’s Cafe chef Mike Davies has penned a cookbook that celebrates the joy of home entertaining, but there’s plenty within it for pros too.
Book review: Liguria: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera
Belmond has teamed up with publisher Apartamento to explore one of Italy’s most beautiful and gastronomically distinctive regions.
Marco Pierre White launches meat range for chefs
Marco Pierre White has added to his growing range of products aimed at chefs with the launch of a selection of meats, pâtés, terrines and smoked salmon under the Farmhouse Cuisine by Marco Pierre White brand.
Liquid assets: August 2024
Canned drinks for the summer, a range of new rums, and a grand cru gin with north African botanicals are among this month's hottest drinks launches.
Book review: An English Vineyard Cookbook
The family behind Nutbourne Vineyard and London restaurants including The Shed, Rabbit and The Sussex have published a collection of seasonal recipes.
Cast your votes in Restaurant's Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Restaurant is once again on the hunt for the best brands and suppliers in the hospitality sector with its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
Ibérica Restaurants launches deli retail range
Spanish restaurant group Ibérica has become the latest hospitality brand to launch into retail.
Deliverect launches market intelligence platform Pulse
Food tech platform Deliverect has launched a new marketing intelligence platform that it says gives restaurants the insights and tools they need to improve visibility and ROI.
Book review: Mediterra
Cubitt House chef director Ben Tish is on familiar territory with this collection of simple yet distinctive Mediterranean recipes.
Liquid assets: July 2024
Botivo's first limited edition product and House of Suntory's Tsukuriwake series are among our top picks for this month's new drinks releases.
Book review: Hungry Heart
Clare Finney’s personal account of her memories through food is Nigel Slater’s Toast for a new generation.
Book review: Flavorama
Arielle Johnson explores the mechanics of flavour and gives chefs the tools they need to master it.
Book review: Steak
Tim Hayward's meaty new cookbook is a passionate and enthusiastic exploration of the world of steak.
The Real Greek moves into retail with Tesco range
The UK’s largest Greek restaurant chain has launched a 15-strong retail range into Tesco stores nationwide.
Liquid assets: May 2024
Swedish and Scottish whiskies and Sussex and Hampshire wines are among our top picks for this month's new drinks releases.
Book review: Whole Catch
Irish chef Aishling Moore's neat guide to seafood champions the more commonly found cheaper fish varieties.
Entries for World Steak Challenge 2024 now open
The prestigious World Steak Challenge (WSC), the competition that puts the planet’s finest cuts of steaks to the test, is returning this September.
Rockfish launches virtual fishmonger and seafood counter
Restaurant and seafood business Rockfish has partnered with Gloucester Services to launch a virtual fishmonger and seafood counter.
Book review: The Connaught Bar
Discover the cocktails that make the hotel bar one of the best in the world.
Liquid assets: March 2024
A new Jack Daniel's expression, the launch of a host of premium rums, and the revival of Port Ellen distillery make up this month's top drinks news.
Book review: Easy Wins
Best-selling cookbook writer Anna Jones’ new book is a covert celebration of all things vegetables.