Catering

Brexit 'slowing down' catering equipment industry

20-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The catering equipment industry is apprehensive about its future, with fears Brexit will have a detrimental impact, a survey has revealed.

Continued growth predicted for the food service management sector despite Brexit fears

15-Nov-2017 By James Beeson

Short and medium-term growth is forecast in the foodservice management sector, despite concerns over post-Brexit immigration restrictions, according to a new survey of the industry from the British Hospitality Association (BHA).

Food credit card launched for pubs

23-Oct-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

A national food wholesaler has launched a credit card for catering businesses, which has an upper limit of £25,000 and up to 37-days’ of interest free credit.

New equipment and products

18-Jun-2015 By PubFood

Our pick of the latest kit

Award-winning Hampshire publican launches private catering service

09-Mar-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Lucy Townsend, chef and owner of Michelin Pub of the Year 2014 the Greyhound on the Test, in Stockbridge, Hampshire, has announced the launch of Wilds, a new company catering to private parties and events.

Eating out sector set to grow again in 2015

12-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

The eating out sector is set to grow again this year, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.

Licensees extend premium mobile catering business

22-Dec-2014 By Jo Bruce

The owners of a Sussex pub are to open a pop-up restaurant with dishes cooked in a mobile food van.

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Story time: food and social media

30-Nov-2014 By Karen Fewell

Karen Fewell, founder of @DigitalBlonde, a digital marketing consultancy and marketing training company for the hospitality industry, looks at why your social media about food needs to tell a story

Foodservice wholesaler warns of potential food allergen legislation loophole

01-Sep-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

A leading foodservice wholesaler has warned of a grey area concerning the new food allergen requirements that come into force at the end of the year.

Hollywood film will help attract new people to the catering industry claims industry association

04-Jul-2014 By Elliot Kuruvita

Chef – the new film starring Jon Favreau and Scarlett Johansson – is set to trigger an increase in the number of start-up catering businesses, reports the Nationwide Caterers Association.

Brakes launches its first food market for caterers

10-Mar-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Foodservice supplier Brakes Group will open its first Professional Food Market next Monday (17 March).

Foods Matter launches awards for allergies and intolerances

27-Sep-2013 By Lesley Foottit

Food allergies and intolerances expert Foods Matter will launch the FreeFrom Eating Out Awards next year.

Wholesaler Palmer & Harvey targets pubs with launch of new food division

17-Apr-2013 By Jo Bruce

Delivered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey is targeting pubs with the launch of a new food division.

St Austell plans to build a development kitchen for chefs

06-Sep-2012 By Lesley Foottit

St Austell Brewery is planning to build a development kitchen on site next year.

Pub Chef Opinion: External events can bring great rewards

25-Jul-2012 By Josh Eggleton

As fellow chefs will testify, one of the biggest challenges in our profession is staying motivated and on top of your game when spending day after day working unsocial hours in a sweltering kitchen.

Pub food cost worries could drive more chefs to buying frozen food

06-Jul-2012 By Lesley Foottit

As the recession continues more pubs may be forced to turn to frozen food, according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).

Booker launches a ‘foodservice force’

18-Jan-2012 By Jo Bruce

Food wholesaler Booker is launching a new foodservice delivery business that will compete against Brakes and 3663.

Premier Foods' Chef's Panel is a hit

03-Jan-2012 By Lesley Foottit

Premier Foods’ online panel for chefs has gathered more than 1,500 panellists since launching in Aprill last year.

Pub food: business boosters

07-Jun-2010 By Jo Bruce

Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including adding doughnuts to dessert menus and and cooking hog roasts.

CESA: Chop, chop! Get fresh in the kitchen

11-Dec-2008

Fresh pub food has real customer appeal. The Publican Food Report 2008 found that 'fresh' is the most popular description, used by 72 per cent of...

The New Inn, St Owen's Cross, Hereford

01-Jun-2008

When experienced outside caterer Nigel Maud took over the leasehold of the New Inn in 2006, he was keen to build up the food side of the business and...

Win a laptop and other great prizes in our Food Report giveaway

14-Sep-2007

Which burning issues have driven the pub food market over the past year?From the smoking ban to food hygiene, and menu planning to local sourcing,...

Good month bad month

01-Sep-2007

Good month for Med bar concept Que Pasa: Marston's is investing £1m in three new sites. Saucy chefs: Innovate Foods is giving away a trip to...

Food for 400 Punch pubs

30-Nov-2006 By The PMA Team

Around 400 Punch licensees will be targeted for detailed help in launching a food offer in the coming year. The move is part of a far more pro-active...

Equipment logic

26-Oct-2006

You've done your research, you know what type of food offer you're going to do at the pub and you've got your menu sorted. So now it's time to decide...

Win a laptop with The Publican Food Report 2006

12-Sep-2006

Publicans completing the annual Publican Food Report survey can win a Toshiba laptop or one of 75 other great pub food prizes. The internet-ready...

North meets South as chefs trade skills

17-Aug-2005

Top chefs have joined forces with food developers, catering suppliers and farmers to share their passion for quality beef and lamb.Hosted by the...

Pubco products on new cancer scare list

25-Feb-2005

Products made for two pub groups have been named on the latest list of products contaminated with the Sudan 1 food dye.The Food Standards Agency...

Branded-spirits food sales boost

24-Feb-2005

Alcohol-themed dishes based on branded products could help pubs boost food sales, according to drinks distributor Thomas Lowndes & Co. The...

North: Black Bull

13-Jan-2005

Wylam, Northumbria Licensee Paul Bowes is a firm believer in the personal touch and his hands-on approach to business at the Black Bull is the one...

Vegetarian week: What is Quorn?

09-May-2003

Kerry Rogan takes a look at the brief, but successful history of Quorn.Nineteen sixty-six was an important year.The Cultural Revolution began in...

Buyers line up for Brake Bros

10-Apr-2002

The battle for Brake Brothers is hotting up as buyers line up for the UK food service company that put itself up for sale last month.Earlier this...

Bidvest locks on to £500m Brake Bros

20-Mar-2002

South African buyout group Bidvest is thought to be preparing a £500m bid for Brake Brothers, one of the largest food suppliers to pubs and...

Pub & Bar 2001: Exhibitors' list

14-Sep-2001

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