Menu Ideas

Gluten-free and vegetarian off the Christmas menu

23-Aug-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Free-from foods have fallen to the bottom of Brits’ Christmas party food wish lists, while traditional turkey and British cuisine top the charts, new research has claimed.

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Burgers: what's the future of the beefy beast?

21-Aug-2017 By Michelle Perrett

They’ve been a staple of the British high street for many years now, but burgers, which are constantly being modified and reinvented, are still growing in popularity in an ever-widening variety of outlets. 

Avoiding jargon can increase interest in beer and food pairings

10-Aug-2017 By James Beeson

Using less specialist vocabulary can help pubs and restaurants sell beer and food pairings to customers, according to the US Brewers Association (BA).

Bidfood unveils Christmas range with 'free-from' focus

19-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Bidfood has revealed its Christmas range for this year, which includes more than 120 new products and taps into the ‘free-from’ trend.

Walkabout announces new ‘heritage-focused’ menu

19-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Stonegate Pub Company brand Walkabout has announced its new menu, which taps into the company’s Australian heritage and is due to hit sites later this month (25 July).

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Why frozen fish could be the new 'fresh'

19-Jun-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Working with frozen fish and seafood could help pub chefs meet growing consumer demand for a greater variety of fish dishes, be more creative and cut wastage, they just need to cast aside preconceptions first, finds The Morning Advertiser.

Pieminister launches pub charity initiative

14-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

Pie-making company Pieminister has launched three new pies for UK pubs as part of a new charity initiative.

The future of food in the on-trade revealed

14-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Meat-free options, inspiration from food festivals and experience-led occasions are the future of food, according to creative think-tank The Innovation Group.

How to cook 8 Top 50 Gastropub dishes

13-Jun-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser (MA) takes a look at how some of the country's best gastropubs prepare their world-class dishes.

London pub to focus on Asian food after £250,000 refurb

31-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Star Pubs & Bars will focus on Asian food at its new south London pub following a pricey refurbishment later this month.

Pub brunch and breakfast trends revealed

31-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Eggs, Millennials and food-to-go are the latest trends operators need to look out for in their brunch and breakfast offer, according to foodservice bakery company Kara.

Optimising menus is key to combat rising food costs

24-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Customer analytics can help pubs make more money in an environment of rising food costs, according to private equity firm Livingbridge.

National Vegetarian Week: what pubs were doing

17-May-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubs took to social media to showcase the vegetarian fare available on their menus, throughout National Vegetarian Week (15 to 22 May).

Harvester launches £20 Groupon meal deal

17-May-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Harvester, the Mitchells & Butlers brand, has launched a Groupon deal offering a meal and drink for two for £20.

Premiumisation of Mitchells & Butlers sites results in sales boost

17-May-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Mitchells & Butlers has credited an "innovative agenda" including vegan meals, low-calorie Prosecco and its Miller & Carter steakhouse format for the rise in food and drink sales across the group.