Punch Taverns pub co-investors form Distinctive Inns
Distinctive Inns has been formed in the East Midlands by James Bull and Ross Tunaley who opened the Riverside Pub and Kitchen near Newark in a co-investment deal with Punch Taverns last year.
Archives for January 6, 2012
Pearls of Wisdom: Alan Swinson
Alan Swinson started his professional life as a chef more than 20 years ago and worked his way up through the ranks to become catering director Macdonalds Hotels & Resorts where he oversees Food & Beverage at 42 of the group's properties.
VisitBritain calls on hospitality businesses to ‘Share Your GREAT Britain’
Hospitality businesses are being urged to make use of a free online toolkit from VisitBritain that allows users to participate in, and benefit from the ‘GREAT Britain – You’re Invited’ 2012 campaign.
Harden's UK Restaurant Survey names Le Gavroche and Gidleigh Park as the best
The Mayfair restaurant run by celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr topped the London list of restaurants from Harden's, while Gidleigh Park in Chagford, Devon was named the best outside the capital for the second year in a row.
Could the Olympics hold the key to a prosperous 2012 for restaurants?
With a bumper year packed full of iconic, once-in-a-lifetime events including the London 2012 Olympics, the London 2012 Festival and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the UK restaurant industry will be hoping to capitalise. But just how big an impact will...
Greene King 'meet and eat' franchise key for company in 2012
Greene King will continue the rollout of their ‘Meet and Eat’ franchise pubs in 2012 as the scheme forms an important part of the Suffolk-based brewer's business plan during the tough economic climate.
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Help a Capital Child with GBK and Healthy Choices at YO! Sushi
Restaurants and hotels, including Gourmet Burger Kitchen, YO! Sushi, The Chester Grosvenor and Umi hotels, tell BigHospitality about special events and promotions they're running to attract more customers.
FlexiChef kitchen appliance launched to save chefs time and money
Catering equipment manufacturer MKN has launched FlexiChef, a new kitchen appliance that allows chefs to cook an entire menu in one operation.