THE BIG INTERVIEW
Young's' executive chef Chris Knights: rise of casual dining was 'double-edged sword'
The chef world has changed immeasurably since Chris Knights was peeling potatoes in the kitchen of his mum's pub at age 13.
Archives for March 2, 2016
Events
Exciting new trade show - The Bar & Pub Show - launches
A new event dedicated to the bar and pub sector will run alongside this year's Restaurant Show at Olympia bringing together the best suppliers in the business with top operators that are transforming the UK’s on-trade.
Four ways to prepare for the new National Living Wage
With the introduction of the new National Living Wage just a month away, the Government has issued four pieces of advice to help businesses manage the policy’s impact.
Podcast
Ice boss: ‘Don’t shun frozen food as inferior, embrace its money-saving qualities’
Frozen food should not be shunned by pub chefs who fear using non-fresh produce will taint their offer, but should embrace its nutritious and money-saving qualities.
Sugar fears branded 'collective madness'
Discussions about how the Government tackles the UK’s growing obesity problem are taking place ‘against a backdrop of collective madness’ according to Institute of Economic Affairs director Christopher Snowden.
city news
Shepherd Neame sales up 2.7% in tenanted and 6.5% in managed estates
Shepherd Neame has announced like-for-like sales in its managed estate up 6.5% for the half year to 26 December with tenanted like-for-like EBITDAR up 2.7%.