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Do you charge for extra items?

26-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

MasterChef star Simon Wood has sparked a debate after sharing a diner’s complaint that they were charged for extra butter on a cheeseboard.

Shropshire pub forced to take 'extra security measures' after theft

21-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

A Shropshire-based pub has had been forced to take “extra-security measures” after oil drums were stolen from its premises while the pub was closed.

Businesses rise to ‘calorie labelling’ challenge

19-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

It’s been a year since calorie labelling regulations were implemented for hospitality businesses, and its impact on business has varied across the sector.

Food costs hit 45-year high despite inflation rate decline

19-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Soaring food costs are continuing to create “unsustainable” trading conditions for the hospitality sector despite an ease to the headline rate of inflation.

Wholesale suppliers drop milk prices

14-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Some wholesale suppliers have slashed milk prices by 10% after milk production was better than expected, according to Prestige Purchasing.

‘No end in sight for sustained inflation’

14-Apr-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Inflation for food marginally eased in February this year but is still above 20%, signalling the need for urgent intervention to save businesses, it has been warned.

21 pubs now have Michelin stars

29-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A grand total of 21 pubs now have Michelin Stars, it was revealed in the 2023 Michelin Guide at a ceremony on Monday (27 March).

BigHospitality rebrands as Restaurant

28-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Daily news website BigHospitality has today (Tuesday 28 March) unveiled its new identity as Restaurant, which is more than a nod to the hugely popular Restaurant magazine adored by chefs and restaurateurs across the UK.

Salad produce availability ‘likely to continue to be a significant issue’

27-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators have been warned the availability and high prices of fresh produce such as salad ingredients, are likely to continue into the spring.

Consumer value in pubs grows 19%

23-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Consumer value in the pubs and bars category has grown by 19%, Lumina Intelligence data has revealed.

Four pubs score Bib Gourmands

22-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Four gastropubs were among the 20 eateries awarded Bib Gourmands by the Michelin Guide today (Wednesday 22 March).

Joshua Cutress named head chef at The Harwood Arms

21-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Joshua Cutress has been promoted from sous chef to head chef at Brett Graham and Mike Robinson’s high-profile Fulham pub The Harwood Arms.

Booker unveils first ‘colleague network’

14-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Wholesale provider Booker Group has launched its first colleague network – Women in Booker – to help champion gender equality.

Licensees leaving gastropub after decade of service

02-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Norfolk operators of a top gastropub have announced they are leaving their pub after 10 years.

Top 50 Gastropub recognised with three AA Rosettes

01-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

A Lancashire gastropub in part of 15 venues that have been commended for culinary excellence.

Food shortages and supply issues becoming 'normality'

22-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Supply chain issues have “sadly” become “normality” for the hospitality sector as the UK could reportedly face further threats to a variety of vegetables this year.

Pubs sweeten the deal for Pancake Day

21-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Quizzes, eating challenges and charity events are just a few ways pubs are celebrating Pancake Day today (Tuesday 21 February).

Takeaway sales slip as consumers tighten spending

20-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

January delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant groups were down 2% on the same month in 2022, new data has revealed.

UK inflation: Oil, sugar & milk prices surge

16-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Prices for olive oil, sugar and low-fat milk have rocketed, with officials warning inflation rates still “hinder” the hospitality sector.

Knorr® Professional Great British Roast winners revealed

14-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Victoria Inn, Penzance, was crowned the Best Meat Roast in this year’s competition while King Street Tavern, Southsea, was named the Best Vegetarian Roast.

Fewer than 1 in 5 to dine out for Valentine’s

13-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Under a fifth of customers (17%) are looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day by dining out, research by guest experience management expert HGEM has revealed.

Great Sausage Roll Off 2023 winner revealed

10-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Previous Masterchef winner Mat Follas, from Bramble Restaurant in Sherborne, Dorset, has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Great Sausage Roll Off.

69% firms have hiked menu prices

01-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Rising food and supply costs are causing major issues for operators, but staffing shortages causing fewer problems than expected, new research has revealed.

Secrets behind #1 Gastropubs success

01-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Aspiring chefs need to cook for themselves and never for their ego, according to chef-patron of the 2023 number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Stosie Madi.

Gov support 'important' to reduce inflation

25-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Current levels of food inflation “underline the importance” of Government investment in the hospitality sector, trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has stated.

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Brook House wins top service award

25-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Brook House in Fulham, west London was presented with the Front of House Team of the Year Award at the 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs.

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The Oarsman named Newcomer of the Year

25-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Marlow-based bistropub and wine bar the Oarsman was awarded the title of Newcomer of the Year at the 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs.

Food inflation hits record high 24% at year end

25-Jan-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) ended 2022 at record highs, with the food basket almost one quarter higher than December 2021 but including drinks, it ended slightly lower at 22.9%.

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New number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub

23-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2023 number one Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub is the Parkers Arms in Newton-in-Bowland, Lancashire, a prestigious ceremony revealed on Monday 23 January.

1 in 10 of UK’s top restaurants are pubs

18-Jan-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Ten gastropubs have been credited in SquareMeal’s list of the UK’s best 100 restaurants, heralding from Kent, to Norfolk to Northern Ireland.

Judging panel for Great Sausage Roll Off revealed

18-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The judges for this year’s Great Sausage Roll Off have been unveiled for the competition, which is taking place on Wednesday 8 February at the Red Lion in Barnes, south London.

Fuller’s to hand out 100 free burgers & pints

17-Jan-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Free cheeseburgers and pints are up for grabs for 100 guests at a Fuller’s pub this January to celebrate the launch of the pubco’s new burger.

Healthier eating trend helping operators manage costs

16-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators are capitalising on healthier eating and sustainability food trends in a bid to help mitigate rising costs, a report has found.

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How food-led pubs are fighting rising energy costs

10-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators have been taking a number of steps to reduce energy consumption around their food offer including changing kitchen equipment, menu adaptions and a focus on sustainability.

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Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list unveiled

09-Jan-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

The 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list will be announced in full later this month (Monday 23 January).

'Different world' forces pub to axe hours

23-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Rocketing food and energy costs on top of staff shortages have forced a Warwickshire based pub to reduce its trading hours and food service.

Food inflation exceeds 20%

19-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

Foodservice price inflation has reached inflation of 21.5% – a record rate and the 10th consecutive month of double-digit inflation.

Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub awards finalists unveiled

15-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The finalists for the specialist awards at the 2023 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs have been revealed.

Phishing scam at Andrew Pern’s York site

14-Dec-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Andrew Pern-operated site the Star Inn The City has warned customers not to give their credit and debit card details to anyone after falling victim to a phishing scam.

Pub hits back at ‘watery gravy’ review

13-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

A London pub has responded to a one-star TripAdvisor review that criticised its ‘watery gravy’ and the fact it served cabbage rather than “a decent green vegetable”.

Snack provider workers end 11-week strike

09-Dec-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

More than 750 workers at the Jacob’s Cream Crackers factory have won a pay deal after ongoing strike action.

Inflation makes pricing xmas menus 'tricky'

08-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Managing soaring food prices is going to be “tricky” for operators this Christmas as festive menus announced months ago no longer reflect current costs.

'Communication' key as supply chain 'under threat'

07-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Hospitality businesses need “clear lines of communication” from suppliers to remain “prepared” as the National Farmers Union (NFU) warned British food supply was “under threat”.

Nigel Howarth discusses 'interesting and tricky year'

02-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington caught with up Three Fishes at Mitton chef patron Nigel Howarth this week to discuss what’s been an “interesting and tricky year”.

Bird flu outbreak ‘worst in years’

01-Dec-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The outbreak of avian flu wiping out Christmas turkey stock is the worst seen in recent years, according to the British Poultry Council.

Winter looks 'bleak' as food prices rise

30-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Winter looks “increasingly bleak” as food inflation accelerated to 12.4% in November, the highest inflation rate in the food category on record, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) index.

New catering hygiene guide launched

30-Nov-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

An updated version of the industry guide for catering hygiene standards has been launched by UKHospitality (UKH), the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

Bird flu: Half of Xmas turkeys culled

30-Nov-2022 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Half of the free range turkeys produced for Christmas in the UK have been culled or have died due to avian flu, an industry official told MPs.

Guest satisfaction rises but pubs can do more

11-Nov-2022 By Gary Lloyd

Customer satisfaction is on the rise at hospitality sites but businesses could still do more when it comes to responding to online reviews, according to a Reputation study.

The Pelican team to relaunch Oxfordshire’s the Bull

09-Nov-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The team behind recently launched Notting Hill gastropub the Pelican are to take over the Bull pub in the Oxfordshire village of Charlbury this week.