World’s Best Steak crowned
Australia has taken the title of the producer of best steak in the world.
Ingredients
Making the most of your roast!
A great roast dinner is the cornerstone of many pub operations, and a cultural touchstone for many - but why is that? And what we are getting right or wrong when it comes to the classic dish. The Lock In team take a deep dive into the world of roasts,...
Seasonal fruit and veg prices soar by 37%
Soaring inflation rates have seen seasonal fruit and veg prices increase on average by 37% versus the same period in 2020, revealed data from the Government’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Pubs set to be hit by chicken supply issues
Pubs are set to be plagued by a lack of chicken supplies due to the impact of Brexit and the ongoing ‘pingdemic.’
Special report
Building a food offer: Take your pub menu to the next level
With the end of the Government's Covid-19 roadmap on the horizon and pub operators casting a cautious eye towards post-pandemic trade, The Morning Advertiser sinks its teeth into the future of pub grub and how operators can take their food offer to the...
Brewer launches exclusive Iron Maiden bottle caps
Trooper and Robinsons Brewery are offering rock fans the chance to collect limited-edition bottle caps to celebrate each of Iron Maiden’s iconic studio albums.
What do customers want to know about the meat on pub menus?
Trends are almost always customer-led and, although there is a rise in vegetarian and vegan foods, meat still plays a huge role on pub menus with secondary cuts and provenance helping lead the charge.
Change menus regularly to beat cauliflower shortage
Ensuring pub menus change frequently is the answer to vegetable shortages, according to one publican as heavy rains wash out cauliflower crops.
Chicken or beef: top Sunday roast meat revealed
The perfect Sunday roast is beef with plenty of roast potatoes and gallons of gravy, research from YouGov has revealed.
Rare steak off the menu for most Brits
Brits are munching their way through an average of 312 meaty meals a year, with 85% of meat eaters consuming animal protein at least once a day, a new survey has claimed.
Meat firms to face ‘major review’ following industry scandals
A nationwide review has revealed a need for CCTV to be installed in meat-cutting plants across the UK.
Toby Carvery offers dinner and drinks for two for under £15
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) brand Toby Carvery is giving diners almost one third off carvery meals as part of a discount deal with Wowcher.
Which dishes have been taken off JDW menus?
Dishes can change periodically and there can be various reasons as to why. Here, The Morning Advertiser looks at what pub giant JD Wetherspoon has removed from its offer.
Steak back on the menu for JDW
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is putting steak back on its menus across its 900-strong estate after it was removed following "issues" at a suppliers.
Why JDW had no steak on Steak Night
The supplier of JD Wetherspoon’s meat, which was pulled from the pub chain’s menu, is being investigated by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for “serious non-compliance with food-hygiene regulations”.
Outrage after JDW cancels Steak Night due to 'supply issues'
Customers have been angered by JD Wetherspoon (JDW) after the pub giant pulled sirloin, rump and gammon steak from its menus.
Hungry Horse pub serves chicken to pescatarian
A Norwich pub has apologised after it served chicken in error to a pescatarian customer who hadn’t eaten meat in 30 years.
Game awards launched to celebrate wild British produce
New awards have been unveiled to bring together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors to celebrate the wild game meat produced in Britain.
In association with Bidfood
How to make: jambalaya
A staple dish from the Deep South of the US, jambalaya is a great meal using a tasty mix of meat, seafood, vegetables and rice that can be used on any menu. It has a touch of spicy heat and is filling, and it could give you an offer no rival can match.
Pub food favourites
Tastes in food may be constantly changing, but when it comes to pub grub, the classics and old favourites remain constantly in contention, jockeying for positions on the menu
Why pub chefs should never wash meat
Pub chefs should not wash raw meat due to a risk of contamination in the kitchen, according the food safety experts.
Toby Carvery reveals Yorkie wraps on new menu
Mitchells and Butlers brand Toby Carvery has unveiled a new midweek menu, which includes Yorkshire pudding wraps.
Pub crowned national Best British Roast Dinner champion
A Northumberland pub has beaten tough competition to take the title of the Best British Roast Dinner 2017.
The Meat Report: make the cut
When it comes to meat, the best steaks will undoubtedly cost the most, but pubs can find great value with lesser-known cuts that are often eschewed by top-end restaurants.
Polish steaks better than British
Poland was announced the world’s best steak producer, above any other nation, at the annual World Steak Challenge awards earlier this month.
How to avoid campylobacter in pub kitchens
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has released guidance on reducing the risk of campylobacter after a survey revealed the levels of the food bug in chicken have declined.
The future of food in the on-trade revealed
Meat-free options, inspiration from food festivals and experience-led occasions are the future of food, according to creative think-tank The Innovation Group.
Toby Carvery launches Groupon deal for one third off meals
Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery has launched a Groupon deal offering a meal and a drink for two for under £15.
Slug & Lettuce targets vegetarians and sharers with new menu
Stonegate-operated pub chain Slug & Lettuce is expanding its vegetarian and sharing plates offer.
Beefeater launches new menu with dishes as cheap as £5
Whitbread steak pub arm Beefeater has unveiled a new Daytime Saver menu with dishes available for £5.
Brits go gaga for US barbecue
Pub gardens are perfect for barbecues. But barbecue cooking is more complex than slapping some flaccid meat on a smouldering grill.
Wetherspoon customers can now order and pay using new app
JD Wetherspoon has rolled out a new phone app that allows anyone with an iPhone or Andriod phone to order food and drink, and pay for it without leaving their seat.
AHDB launches revamped quality scheme
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHBD) has launched a revamped quality standard mark (QSM) scheme alongside a new team of ambassadors.
EATING CHALLENGES
Teesside pub creates gut-busting 8,000-calorie kebab 'sandwich'
A pub notorious for creating huge eating challenges has unveiled its latest gastronomic creation – a perilously unhealthy parmo and kebab sandwich.
CHRISTMAS
Pub's 'upsetting' reindeer meatballs spark controversy
A Kent pub has sparked controversy by serving meatballs made from reindeer meat to mark the festive season.
Free-from food
Extra '£5k profit' in pubs from vegan food
A meat and dairy alternative company that is growing in popularity in UK pubs has launched a ‘joint of lamb’ and ‘chorizo sausages’ specially for eateries, following an uptick in demand for vegan and vegetarian products in pubs.
MEAT
Vegetarians, avert thine eyes: how meat cookery is evolving in the UK pub sector
Amidst the all-consuming talk of superfoods and health-conscious customers, you’d be forgiven for thinking meat had fallen by the culinary wayside. You’d be sorely wrong...
In association with Booker
A meatier steak in food
A keen eye for meat prices and a focus on what his customers want has led licensee Sam Dainter of the Old Court House, Dudley, to raise the food covers at his Marstons pub from just 10 a week to 1,500 in six years
BEST ROAST DINNER 2016
Welsh pub wins Best Roast Dinner award 2016
A Pontypridd pub has been named as serving the best roast dinner in the country.
Great British Pub Awards
Pub Awards: Best Family finalist - The Puss in Boots
The Puss in Boots is a powerhouse of a family pub, catering for more than 2,000 covers a week, with a first-rate carvery and the recent addition of pizzas, which have gone down a storm with kids.
DISH DECONSTRUCTED
How to make: chef James Mackenzie's venison tartare
This take on a classic tartare by James Mackenzie, chef-patron of Michelin-starred pub the Pipe & Glass Inn, South Dalton, Yorkshire, combines succulent venison with rich, fruity flavours and a haggis Scotch egg.
Summer of Sport
Feeding the fans
You may have a quality food offer that you are rightly proud of, but when the fans are packing your pub — and if you’ve got your offer right, they most certainly will do this summer — you’re going to need fare of a different kind, and finger food is just...
Top London gastropub puts squirrel on the menu
An award-winning London gastropub has begun serving croquettes made with a somewhat…unusual meat.
Bidvest launches summer range with vegetarian and barbecue focus
Bidvest Foodservice has unveiled its new 'Create Summer' summer product range.
Food trends
International cuisine and chicken cooked in cola top consumers’ 2016 wish list, says Premier
Dishes from the Mediterranean, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam top a list of foods consumers want to try, while a desire to eat more pulled meats – including chicken cooked in cola – also made the list, according to research from Premier Foods.
Menu ideas
Pub dishes with 'northern twists and humour' added to Beef & Pudding menu
Restaurant concept Beef & Pudding from New Moon Company has added dishes to its menu which play on 'northern twists and humour'.
Vegetarian
Meat off the menu: consumers opt for veggie dishes over health fears
More consumers are shunning meat in favour of vegetarian alternatives, with concerns about health as the main reason, new research from a NatCen Social Research survey claims.
Vegan
Former Brewdog man opens vegan-focused pub in Bristol
A new pub in Bristol has opened serving a menu of almost completely vegan dishes.
New meat education programme for chefs
AHDB Beef & Lamb has launched its Meat Education Programme, a new resource for chefs and professionals in the food industry.
Social media
The Black Cock Inn's Facebook page blocked due to 'racist' language
A pub called The Black Cock Inn had its Facebook page blocked due to ‘racist or offensive language’ in the name, according to the licensee.