Menu Ideas

Serving pizza pays profits

11-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

With sales of pizza showing the biggest increase in leading out-of-home lunch and dinner dishes, savvy operators would be wise to take a slice of the action.

New software to make menus visible in search engines

09-May-2018 By James Beeson

With consumers increasingly searching out eating out options on their mobile devices, the importance of having a web-friendly and mobile-optimised menu has never been greater.

Whatever happened to beer and food matching, asks Sophie Atherton

08-May-2018 By Sophie Atherton

The notion of matching food with beer has not been grasped – and when it is, it is not pubs taking the lead.

How to design your food menu to take advantage of online searches

30-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Key insights about how consumers search for eating-out options online could help boost the number of visitors to your venue, according to new Google data.

Four easy food and beer pairings to try in your pub

27-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

For those without experience, pairing food and beer can be a daunting prospect.

Top 50 Gastropubs

How to make: the Staith House's pan roast hake

26-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Top 50 Gastropub the Staith House in North Shields, Tyne & Wear, has a strong fish and seafood offer. Here is one of our menu favourites.

Five dishes to pair with IPA

26-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Finding food matches for India Pale Ale can sometimes be a challenge, as the aggressive bitterness and juicy, citrusy hop flavors can overwhelm more delicate dishes.

How to put boring bar snacks behind you

24-Apr-2018 By Sarah Sharples

Twists on traditional classics, plus some out-there experimentation, is making bar food exciting again.

Pop-up street food ideas to spruce up your pub menu

24-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Once associated with low-quality burgers and soggy chips from a van, street food is now synonymous with cutting-edge, tasty food from cuisines across the globe.

Summer BBQ boom: capitalise on the flavour trends

16-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Barbecue flavours are on the rise so it’s time to formulate a plan of how you can take advantage – and with summer on its way, perhaps getting the heat on in the garden is the way to go?

Top 50 Gastropubs

How to make: the Parkers Arms' fish croquettes

10-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

These croquettes are a staple dish at Top 50 Gastropubs darling the Parkers Arms in Clitheroe, Lancashire, featuring great, luxurious flavours.

In beak condition: how to avoid falling foul of mass-produced poultry

04-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

British chicken consumption is showing no signs of slowing but concerns remain over the safety and morality of the mass-production of poultry. How can pubs ensure the bird meat they offer isn’t going to give customers a bad time?