Fuller's launches Oliver's Island ale
Fuller, Smith & Turner has brought out a new permanent ale, named Oliver’s Island.
Archives for March 13, 2015
Trend Watch
Trend watch: croquette me not?
Customers' appetites for croquettes are virtually universal. From Spanish ham and béchamel croquettes, which are a staple on any traditional tapas menu, to Korea where they are filled with spicy kimchi, pork and bulgogi, croquettes are consumed in droves.
Event news
"Culinary superstars" in action at the International Food & Drink Event
Martin Bates, chief executive of the Craft Guild of Chefs, recommends visiting the Skillery at the International Food & Drink Event.
My Pub
My pub: Old Bridge Inn, Ripponden, West Yorkshire
Pork pies, cold meat buffets and no swearing have been the mainstays of possibly Yorkshire’s oldest hostelry, the Old Bridge Inn in Ripponden, since Lindsay Eaton Walker’s family took over in 1963. Her husband Tim tells Alison Baker how traditional...
Britain's top cop calls for fewer pubs and licensing reform
Britain’s most senior police officer has said councils should seek to limit the number of pubs in their area to combat alcohol fuelled disorder.
Red Nose Day
Comic Relief: CPL offers 'digital selfies' for charity
A creative twist on raising money for Comic Relief has been undertaken by CPL Online, with the firm offering digitally sketched 'selfies' for donations to the charity.
Video
Video: Running a pub - The Grafton
Licensees of the award-winning Grafton in Kentish Town, Joel Czopor and Susie Clarke, offer their tips to aspiring publicans on setting up a successful business.
Ex-Gordon Ramsay head chef to open Kent Pub
Mark Sargeant, Gordon Ramsay’s former right hand man and former Head Chef of Claridge’s, is to open his first pub, M&C Report understands.
New Product
New products: Dragon's Fury, allergen-friendly utensils
Alf Turner & Sons has announced the expansion of its brand in to the snacks category with the launch of Dragon's Fury Chilli Pork Crackling.
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