British Food Fortnight

ALMR calls on pub chefs to represent sector

25-Apr-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

The ALMR has called on UK pub chefs to represent the trade for the upcoming Great British Food Fortnight in September. 

Top chef urges others to ‘buy British’

21-Sep-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

A top chef has joined forces with royalty and government ministers to urge food businesses to be more supportive of local produce by displaying the provenance of the food on their menus during British Food Fortnight.

Initiative aims to spread international awareness of British food and produce

10-Apr-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Love British Food has teamed up with online retailer British Corner Shop to spread international awareness of the upcoming British Food Fortnight.

Event ideas

Flying the flag: British Food Fortnight ideas

07-Aug-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

Elliot Kuruvita looks at ideas for how pub caterers can capitalise on this year’s British Food Fortnight

Pubs encouraged to take part in British Food Fortnight

19-May-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

This autumn sees the return of the popular Bring Home the Harvest campaign for British Food Fortnight, which aims to bring together communities from across the UK to celebrate the yearly harvest.

BFF hailed a success

13-Oct-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The tenth British Food Fortnight (BFF) has been declared a success by organisers and participants alike.

Food pubs struggle with higher operating costs

26-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Food-led operators are struggling against operating costs that are up to 7% higher than their wet-led counterparts, according to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR).

Lincolnshire is Britain's Favourite Food Spot

16-Sep-2011 By Lesley Foottit

British Food Fortnight has named Lincolnshire the winner of Britain’s Favourite Food Spot.

Proud to be British

05-Aug-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Lesley Foottit explores ways pubs can get involved in British Food Fortnight, running from 17 September to 2 October.

Diners get regional about food

27-Sep-2010

Three-quarters of Brits now think it's important for pubs and restaurants to serve produce grown in their region, according to new research from...

Geronimo keeps it English

24-Sep-2010 By Jo Bruce

Geronimo Inns is offering a range of old English dishes for British Food Fortnight, which runs to 3 October. The company is offering dishes such as...

East, west, home's best: British food

23-Aug-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Lesley Foottit looks at ideas for how pubs can maximise food and drink sales during British Food Fortnight, which runs from 18 September to 3 October.

British Food Fortnight attracts pubs

17-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce

Seven pub groups have signed up to take part in this year's British Food Fortnight, which runs from 18 September to 3 October.

British food push for Olympics

30-Apr-2010 By Jo Bruce

British Food Fortnight, the two-week promotion of British food, is to coincide with the London Olympics in 2012 — and licensees are urged to get...

British Food Fortnight to run during 2012 Olympics

22-Apr-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Pubs have been given the opportunity to capitalise on the 2012 Olympics after British Food Fortnight was moved to run alongside the event. The move...

Orchid boosted by British Food Fortnight

09-Oct-2009

A 'Best of British' approach helped Orchid Group drive a 4 per cent sales increase during British Food Fortnight. The managed pub group made the most...

Still time to plan for British Food Fortnight

14-Sep-2009

British Food Fortnight is almost with us, kicking off on September 19 and running until October 4. Thousands of pubs are taking part, with Enterprise...

Celebrate UK food in promo fortnight

18-Jun-2009 By Jo Bruce

Licensees are being encouraged to boost business by getting involved in British Food Fortnight. The annual celebration of British produce takes...

Pub groups sign up for British Food Fortnight

16-Jun-2009

Thousands of pubs will once again be taking part in British Food Fortnight this year - with an emphasis on passing on cooking skills to the next...

British Food Fortnight: Celebrate the best of British grub

08-Sep-2008

British Food Fortnight, running this year from September 20 to October 5, is the biggest national celebration of the diverse range of food that...

British Food Fortnight - win great British chips with McCain

07-Sep-2008

Never mind all this 'French fries' nonsense, chips are every bit as British as pizza, chicken tikka and Spanish omelette…well, the great thing...

Looking for the best

04-Aug-2008

In the current climate, it's more important than ever to remember that the pub is an essential British icon. The Publican is teaming up with Brakes...

The best of British

21-Aug-2007

ANY PUB failing to make plans for British Food Fortnight 2007, which runs from September 22 to October 7, might want to rethink that decision....

Best of British

22-Sep-2006

Quick, it's British Food Fortnight! Break out the chalkboard and start flagging up the sausage and mash. Let's be honest, if pubs are doing their job...

Pubs support food fortnight

21-Sep-2006

Hundreds of pubs are offering special menus to celebrate British Food Fortnight, starting this Saturday (23 September). Participants include Ha! Ha!...

Rock the week

01-Sep-2006

As winter approaches, why not make the most of promotional events in the calendar to keep the punters coming through your doors whatever the weather

BII pubs promo supports British Food Fortnight

18-May-2006

A responsible drinking message will form a central theme to the licensed trade's contribution to British Food Fortnight this autumn. The British...

A lesson in culinary skills

11-May-2006 By Jo Bruce

Pub caterers are being urged to get involved with teaching children more about cooking and local produce during British Food Fortnight. Hundreds of...

The Surgery - The Benefits for pubs from British Food Fortnight

01-Sep-2005 By Mark Taylor

The Surgery's tips on getting involved with British Food Fortnight

Camra plots beer and food agenda

25-Mar-2004

Camra (Campaign for Real Ale) has announced plans for a year of activities that focus on matching beer with food. The organisation last year declared...

Food Fortnight a success for pubs

26-Nov-2002

The first British Food Fortnight has been declared a big success by organisers the Countryside Alliance.More than 15 million people took part in the...