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Celeb chef to oversee 'Man v Food' challenge at Publican Awards finalist pub

11-Jan-2016 By James Evison

Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer is due to return with a 'Man v Food' style challenge at Robinsons' site, The Airport in Manchester.

Operators serve up US-themed favourites for Independence Day

06-Jul-2015 By Noli Dinkovski

Food operators celebrated America’s Independence Day over the weekend (4 July) with a variety of US-themed menus and dish options.

Michelin-starred chef Daniel Clifford buys Essex pub

31-Mar-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Clifford, who is chef patron of acclaimed Cambridge eatery Midsummer House, bought the freehold of the Flitch of Bacon, in Little Dunmow, for £300k with an eye to re-opening it in under five months after a £500k refurbishment.

Great British Pork Pie Off 2015: Peter Weeden of Newman Street Tavern crowned champion

03-Mar-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Head chef Peter Weedan of the Newman Street Tavern won the event at Truffle Hunting Site the Princess Victoria on Monday 2 March.

Ealing Park Tavern re-opens with new menu after refurbishment

27-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

West London pub the Ealing Park Tavern has re-opened after a period of refurbishment.

The Garrison wins Pork Pie Off

04-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

The Garrison in Bermondsey, London, was crowned double champion at last night’s Pork Pie Off.

M&B to expand Harvester breakfast trial

08-Feb-2011 By The PMA Team

M&B, the managed pub and casual dining operator, is to expand a breakfast trial at its Harvester brand, which has around 176 sites.

Fifth site for hotel group

13-Aug-2009 By Jo Bruce

Independent hotel operator Thorpeness and Aldeburgh Hotels have opened a fifth site. The Suffolk company has opened 300-year-old freehold the Crown...

Chris Maclean: A lesson from my friendly local cash & carry

06-Feb-2009 By Chris Maclean

My wife doesn't normally allow me to go to cash and carry. She knows me well. I hate it. Surly staff. Poor stock control. Queues. Everything...

Menu Matching: Wine and food working together

11-Dec-2008

Bridget Kilgannon, wine category manager with WaverleyTBS, has been working with BII Licensee of the Year 2008 Chris Lewis and his head chef, Mark...

You're hired! Apprentice chefs celebrate

30-Jul-2008

Two Essex pubs have tackled the skills shortage head-on, putting young chefs through their paces in a contest combining elements of 'Hells Kitchen'...

Breakfast focus: A good start to the day

12-Mar-2008

WHETHER OR not they make do with muesli at home, for many people eating out at the start of the day means a proper breakfast.For pubs wanting to show...

Day in the Life: breakfast and brunch

07-Feb-2007

Breakfast: so many statistics, often entirely contradictory, are rolled out regarding the various benefits or otherwise of different food and drink....

BPEX goes back to bacon basics

05-Feb-2007

We may all think we know our way around a bacon sandwich, but a refresher course never hurts.The first ever British Bacon Education Week takes place...

Christmas - Alternative Remedies

01-Oct-2005 By Richard Fox

Tired of preparing the same old seasonal fare? Richard Fox has some ideas to liven your interest in the Christmas menu

Turkey with smoky bacon and mushrooms

22-Nov-2002

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minsCooking time: about three hours, 40 minsServes: 10-12one tbsp oilsix smoked bacon rashers, choppedone small onion,...