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How much time should you give diners to eat a meal?

31-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Getting the balance right between allowing diners enough time to eat and ensuring tables are turned over efficiently is tricky. Recent research from YouGov, however, shines a light on the correct direction.

Extreme weather to cause 5% rise in food prices

28-Aug-2018 By James Beeson

Prices of meat, vegetable and dairy products are set to rise by “at least” 5% in the coming months due to extreme weather in the UK this year, according to new research.

Hungry Horse unveils vegan dishes

23-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Greene King brand Hungry Horse has launched a vegan range on its new menu at more than 280 of its pubs across the country.

More than half of Brits prefer eating at independent venues

21-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Some 53% around the country prefer to eat out at independent establishments in order to support local businesses, according to a new survey.

JDW chief refutes claims 'no-deal' Brexit would push up food prices

21-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) boss Tim Martin has written a response to claims in national media that a ‘no-deal' Brexit would increase food prices.

Bidfood adds vegan options as it unveils 2018 Christmas range

16-Aug-2018 By James Beeson

Foodservice company Bidfood has released details of its 2018 Christmas range, which has been designed with operators in mind.

35 pubs named ‘best places for a roast’

13-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Iconic foodie and MasterChef star Tom Parker Bowles revealed his top 50 places for a Sunday roast, including 35 pubs.

Afternoon tea served in a Yorkshire pudding added to pub menu

13-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A Yorkshire pub is serving afternoon tea in Yorkshire puddings to celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week (Monday 13 to Sunday 19 August).

Boozing gives people the ‘drunchies’ and here’s why

09-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Heavy drinking sessions down the pub naturally cause junk food cravings as blood sugar levels plummet, changing blood flow and causing the ‘drunchies’.

How can pubs tap into the snacking market?

09-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Customers who snack fall into seven categories, including impulsive buys, healthy options and planned purchases, according to a new report.

Why you shouldn’t lie about your food-hygiene rating

09-Aug-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

A restaurant owner has been banned from running companies for five years after he falsely advertised a five-star food-hygiene rating in a local publication, highlighting why operators should be truthful about their score.

Food jobs will be cut to ‘absorb costs’

08-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Catering firms are preparing to cut jobs to absorb increasing costs, while a significant proportion of operators claim they do not plan to hire new staff this year.

Heatwave could mean vegetable shortage

07-Aug-2018 By Emily Hawkins

A difficult harvest caused by recent hot weather means buyers may struggle to buy certain produce, a leading procurement experts has warned.

Cheap and classic – what consumers want from pub food

06-Aug-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brits place the price of a dish above all else when eating in the casual-dining sector, while the size of a portion and whether it is cheaper than dining at home also rank highly, new research claims.