Pub Food

Farm Frites shakes it up with new concept

04-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

An extra pound can be added to the price of a portion of chips with Farm Frites new Shake Your Fries concept, the foodservice potato supplier has announced.

Pubs awarded Michelin stars in 2019 guide

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

This year’s Michelin Guide has been revealed and four pubs have received the prestigious accolade of a Michelin star at a live event in London.

Diner finds ‘disgusting maggot’ in Toby Carvery meal

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Mitchells & Butlers brand Toby Carvery has apologised after a guest at an Essex pub found what she thought was a maggot in her meal.

Tipping legislation ‘an unnecessary burden’ on hospitality

01-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has warned that any new statutory legislation regarding tipping is an unnecessary burden.

6 pubs awarded Bib Gourmands by Michelin

28-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Michelin's latest Bib Gourmand awards list includes six new pub additions, alongside 22 that have retained the accolade.

Pubs taste success in AA Hospitality Awards

26-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

The AA announced its top three British pubs at its 21st annual Hospitality Awards in London’s Grosvenor House this week (Monday 24 September).

Marston’s wins PETA award for vegan menu

25-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub group Marston’s has been awarded the Best Vegan Menu award from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

My shout: 'American cuisine is more than burgers and hot dogs'

25-Sep-2018 By Lucy Pedrick

Lucy Pedrick, insights manager at Bidfood, explains why pubs can't afford to miss out on regional Americana cuisine

Opinion: dine out on the demand for food

25-Sep-2018 By Pete Brown

Pubs are in an enviable position when it comes to the time-poor consumer who needs food – and needs it now

Chefs take ‘soft’ policy on free-from food options in kitchens

24-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Almost one in five (18%) of chefs have worked in kitchens that operate a ‘soft’ policy on food intolerances, according to a new study.

Kerridge is the nation’s favourite pub chef

20-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Celebrity chef and operator Tom Kerridge is the UK’s favourite pub chef, according to a new survey, based on cookbook sales over the past two decades.

They said veganism wouldn’t catch on… they were wrong

20-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

They said it would eventually become a big part of our lives, although, for whatever reason, many didn’t believe it. But the fact is free-from food and drink, especially vegan and vegetarian, has ballooned in recent years, and the past 12 months has shown...

Marston’s rejects claims a veggie was served beef burger

20-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Marston’s has denied claims that a vegetarian customer was served a beef burger at one of its pubs.

JDW pub forced to close following possible norovirus outbreak

19-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon has closed the doors on one of its sites following its employees reporting symptoms “consistent with norovirus”.

Rare steak off the menu for most Brits

19-Sep-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

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.