Bath Blue crowned World Champion Cheese 2014
A classic blue-veined cheese made by a West Country producer has scooped the top honour at the World Cheese Awards, which took place in London earlier this week.
Archives for November 19, 2014
Top Welsh gastropub Felin Fach Griffin hires new head chef
An award-winning Welsh gastropub has appointed its first head chef from outside the business in more than a decade.
Punch abandons focus on food revenue
Punch Taverns executive chairman Stephen Billingham said the company has abandoned its target of food sales making up 35% of its tenants’ revenue.
Hertfordshire pub restaurant wins first nationwide FreeFrom Eating Out Award
Salisbury Pubs' site the Alford Arms in Frithsden, Hertfordshire has won an award for being the most allergen-aware eatery in the UK.
Spirit launches apprenticeship team
Spirit Pub Company has appointed a new team to deliver its award-winning apprenticeship scheme.
Anglian Country Inns wins Gastropub of the Year award
Anglian Country Inns' site the Fox at Willian has been announced as Gastro Pub of the Year for England in the inaugural Food Awards England and Wales 2014.
Publicans still awaiting clarity from Home Office over personal licence renewals
The pub trade is still awaiting clarification from the Home Office regarding the application forms that need to be completed to renew personal licences.
Pub statutory code: Trade responds to market rent only option vote
Leading figures in the pub trade have responded to the new market rent only option for tied tenants in the pubs code. New Clause 2 was voted through by MPs yesterday following a passionate debate in the House of Commons.
Surrey pub battling to win 'Rural Oscar'
An award winning Surrey pub is in the running to scoop a Champion of Champions accolade in an X-factor style competition.
Enterprise converting failing pubs into shops
Enterprise Inns has revealed it has converted 22 pubs to convenience stores and will continue to look at this operating model as an alternative to disposals.