Stocks and sauces focus: A helping hand
11-Nov-2008
...the reality is that time pressures, skill levels and staff costs do not always allow for this. Claire Sullivan, marketing director of Unilever...
Stocks & sauces focus: Time to take stock
11-Nov-2008
Sauces are the building blocks of most cookery - and one of the first skills you should check when employing kitchen staff. But we all need a...
Product trial: Big Al's at the Old Oak
09-Nov-2008
Despite what some customers may think, running a pub has never been an easy option. Even so, Sheila and Alan Hughes definitely picked an interesting...
Robin Hood has all the pies
23-Oct-2008
Robin Hood has a new merry man - and he's brought the pies with him. Mike Pichel-Juan, known as PJ, has taken on the tenancy of the Robin Hood pub in...
Stocks & sauces recipe: Mushroom Risotto
22-Oct-2008
Mushroom RisottoMakes: 10 PortionsIngredients75g Flora Original Sunflower Spread75ml Oil.75g Onion, finely chopped.350g Mushroom, button sliced.650g...
Heinz Tomato Ketchup recipe: Moroccan Fish Tagine
22-Sep-2008
Moroccan Fish Tagine Serves approx 20Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil & extra for brushing4 medium onion, chopped20 plum tomatoes, sliced8...
Birds Eye launches foodservice operation
04-Sep-2008
Captain Birdseye has the pub trade firmly in his ship's sights - the iconic frozen food brand has launched a foodservice arm.The company believes...
Autumn menu:: Season of plenty
21-Aug-2008
With the summer coming to an end and the nights drawing in, consumers begin to look for meals that are more suited to the impending autumn months....
Autumn recipe: Beef Casserole with Sweetcorn Dumplings
19-Aug-2008
Beef Casserole with Sweetcorn DumplingsCasseroles have been around since ancient times, when it was discovered that cooking food slowly in a tightly...
FSA revises label advice
17-Jul-2008 By Lucy Britner lucy.britner@william-reed.co.uk
Guidance encourages transparent practices The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revised its food-labelling guidance on use of marketing terms such as...
Business boosters
10-Jul-2008
Ideas for driving food sales at your pub 2-in-1 pies Where: Weighbridge Inn, Longfords, Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire www.2in1pub.co.uk The idea:...
In Season recipe: Cornish Albacore Tuna
24-Jun-2008
Cornish Albacore Tuna with Runner Beans, Shitake Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Sesame DressingServes 2Ingredients:120g Albacore Tuna Loin60g...
Pubs launch search for new kitchen stars
24-Jun-2008
Two Essex pubs are aiming to bridge the industry's skills gap by launching a reality-TV inspired search for young chefs.Combining elements of 'Hells...
In Season recipe: Open Smoked Salmon and Lobster Lasagne, with Broad Beans, Peas and Pecorino
28-May-2008
Open Smoked Salmon and Lobster Lasagne, with Broad Beans, Peas and PecorinoPreparation time: 15 minutesServes: 2Ingredients1 x 450 - 550g Native...
Art classes and home grown veg help boost business
13-May-2008 By Matt Eley Matt
Licensees at two Marston's pubs have come up with a couple of novel ideas to help improve trade.At the Red Hart, in Kington, Worcester, locals can...
09-May-2008 By Lucy Britner
Gordon Ramsay has told the BBC he thinks British restaurants should be fined for serving out of season produce. Ramsay said he had spoken to Prime...
Summer menu focus: Pasta gets faster
30-Apr-2008
A NORTH Wales trading estate may not be the first place you would go for a pointer on what customers will be demanding from pasta dishes over the...
Summer recipe: Salad Nicoise with Leerdammer
22-Apr-2008
Salad Nicoise with LeerdammerServes 2Ingredients:• 8 small new potatoes• 2 hard boiled eggs• 75g / 3 oz green beans• 2 fresh tuna steaks...
EPoS: The agile EPoS system
17-Apr-2008
The Millstone is a thriving leasehold that proves one-pub operators can benefit from EPoS as much as the big boys.Simon and Juliet Devine acquired...
In Season: Produce for spring
03-Apr-2008
Alan Edmeades, product marketing manager, M&J Seafood: April sees an array of fish coming into season, including brill, dover sole, whelks,...
In Season recipe: Lamb Cooked in Red Wine and Rosemary
25-Mar-2008
Lamb Cooked in Red Wine and RosemaryIngredients:1kg/2lb4oz boneless shoulder or leg of lamb, cut into chunks1 onion, sliced4 carrots, cut into...
Don't miss the Food & Drink Expo
11-Mar-2008
April's Food & Drink Expo will be packed full of live demos, tastings and briefings. The exhibition will feature more than 600 exhibitors, 11...
Family pub recipe: Cheeky cheesy bean and beef fajitas
20-Feb-2008
Cheeky cheesy bean and beef fajitasCooking time: 11 minutesIngredients (serves 4)• 415g Heinz Beanz• 2 sirloin steaks, each about 250g (8oz)•...
Equipment focus: Quick, quick flow
15-Feb-2008
LAUREL PUB Company has put an increased focus on food in its 460-strong town-centre pubs and bars over the past two years, through a major upgrading...
Equipment focus: A new wind blows through
15-Feb-2008
THE FOUR Winds pub is a firm favourite with locals in the village of Belbroughton, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Owner James Judd has worked...
Equipment focus: Aids for busy chefs
15-Feb-2008
Faster pizzaPizza dough was originally cooked outdoors on hot flat stones - hence the development of stone ovens. Times have changed and it's now...
Spring Menu focus: In Season
06-Feb-2008
Sally Sturley, product marketing manager, fresh produce, Pauleys: February sees the return of Valentine's Day. Although not in season, splash out on...
British Yorkshire Pudding Day recipe
22-Jan-2008
Carvery Yorkshire PuddingsIngredients6 Eggs1 Pint of Milk240g Plain FlourSalt & Cracked Black Pepper100ml Vegetable Oil/DrippingMethodPlace the...
National Chip Week: Mark Hix Recipes
17-Jan-2008
National Chip Week - Mark Hix Recipes"Chips are without a doubt one of the nation's favourite foods - they're always popular in my restaurants as...
Beer & food recipe: Beef in ale with vegetable toad-in-the-hole
16-Jan-2008
Beef in ale with vegetable toad-in-the-holeThis recipe is a mix of two cooking methods - traditional roasting and pot-roasting. The beef tastes...
Beer & food recipe: Lamb shank, mustard mash and shallot confit
16-Jan-2008
Lamb shank, mustard mash and shallot confitIngredients (Serves 10)10 Lamb shanks4 Large onions (roughly chopped)1kg Carrots (roughly chopped)2 litres...
Flora New Year recipe: Herbed Marmite burgers and potato wedges
15-Jan-2008
Herbed Marmite burgers and potato wedgesIngredients (10 Portions)1125g Potatoes, old peeled and wedged60g Flora Original 500gBurgers:550g Beef,...
In Season: Serve good, simple food
08-Jan-2008
Sally Sturley, product manager - fresh produce, Pauleys: With most people over-indulging at Christ-mas, eating fresh, seasonal produce as part of...
Make it mutton, says Pub Food Awards winner
14-Dec-2007
The Pub Food Award winning Royal Standard of England, England's oldest freehouse, is urging more pubs to follow its lead and put mutton on the menu....
Stocks & sauces focus: Just add sauce
03-Dec-2007
At the risk of going over old ground, the different pressures pubs face when creating and delivering a successful menu mean that preparing everything...
Let machines take the strain
29-Nov-2007
Operators know that the right equipment is essential for maximising profit or earning extra cash. Graham Ridout looks at what's on offer for key...
Alford Arms
26-Nov-2007
Owners: Becky & David Salisbury. The Alford Arms is part of Salisbury Pubs, which includes the Royal Oak, Marlow, the Swan Inn, Denham, and the...
In Season: Gearing up for Christmas
21-Nov-2007
Sally Sturley, product manager - fresh produce, Pauleys: Very popular for Christmas dinners, Brussels sprouts are a member of the cabbage family and...
Pubs accused of food rip-off
16-Oct-2007
The rising cost of a pub meal could put customers off eating out, claims the Good Pub Guide.Guide co-editor Alisdair Aird has risked the wrath of...
Hardys chef of the year finalist recipes
12-Oct-2007
Here are a few of the recipes from Hardys chef of the year competition. Recipe: North Atlantic Cod Cheeks Œa la Bourguignonne' with pommes...
Kit for a quick bite
10-Oct-2007
SOME RELATIVELY lightweight snack equipment can make a heavyweight contribution to a pub's food profits. Investment in snack equipment is low...
Foodservice news
01-Oct-2007
A look at what's new in the world of pub suppliers Mutton makes a comeback This year's Mutton Renaissance Campaign is encouraging pubs to get...
Take three
01-Oct-2007
Richard Fox explores ways of combining a humble trio to make tasty, original meals This little combo is pub food heaven -quite literally cheap as...
Orchid Group earns Red Tractor status
03-Sep-2007
The Orchid Group has become the first pub company to become a Red Tractor licensee. The food accreditation will be in place across the managed pub...
Phil Vickery recipe: Beef Simmered in Beer with Flat Mushrooms
30-Aug-2007
This is a good autumn dish and it's so easy to cook. Just simmer and thicken, and there's no need to worry about oven temperatures or sealing the...
Fish for compliments
28-Aug-2007
Richard Fox looks at easy ideas for using seafood on your menu When I try to recall one of those "best-ever" meal experiences, the setting is...
Kitchen equipment: A Rational way to cook
12-Jul-2007
A waterside location never hurts when it comes to developing a successful pub operation, and that's certainly true for the Mulberry on Conwy Marina...
Easy ideas for your menu
21-Jun-2007
Meat-free treats Frozen food supplier Glendale has increased its portfolio of meat-free dishes to include veggie burgers, stuffed peppers and...
Seafood focus: Fish frenzy
21-Jun-2007
Breaded haddock fillets with horseradish mash & creamed leeksCooking time: 15 minutesIngredients250-350g potatoes Horseradishtwo large leeks75ml...
08-May-2007 By The Morning Advertiser
Want to make a delicious Pumpkin and Rhubarb Tart with Cardamom Cooked Cream? Then look no further.
