Food

Tesco to open first pub for King’s coronation

20-Apr-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Supermarket giant Tesco will open its first pub to celebrate the King’s coronation in a bid to “do good by going to the pub”.

Businesses rise to ‘calorie labelling’ challenge

19-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

It’s been a year since calorie labelling regulations were implemented for hospitality businesses, and its impact on business has varied across the sector.

Food costs hit 45-year high despite inflation rate decline

19-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Soaring food costs are continuing to create “unsustainable” trading conditions for the hospitality sector despite an ease to the headline rate of inflation.

On-trade visits in decline but average spend up

18-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Eating and drinking out occasions in the on-trade saw year-on-year decline in the four weeks to 19 March 2023, the latest data from Lumina Intelligence has revealed.

‘I’m no man eater’ response to TripAdvisor slur

18-Apr-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Admiral Taverns licensee Georgina Smith has hit back at a one-star review that accused her of preying upon female customer’s partners.

Greene King announces partnership with sustainable farming company

17-Apr-2023 By Orla Noonan

Greene King will move towards “sustainable, homegrown food” through a new partnership with Fischer Farms.

Wholesale suppliers drop milk prices

14-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Some wholesale suppliers have slashed milk prices by 10% after milk production was better than expected, according to Prestige Purchasing.

‘No end in sight for sustained inflation’

14-Apr-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Inflation for food marginally eased in February this year but is still above 20%, signalling the need for urgent intervention to save businesses, it has been warned.

How to keep children happy at your pub

12-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Last week, pubgoers stormed to Twitter to debate the age-old issue: do kids have a place in pubs?

VOTE NOW

Poll: yes or no to cricket burgers?

12-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Would you explore the idea of using bugs in burgers like BrewDog? Have your say by voting in our poll.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023

Best Premium Food Offer, sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I: Anglian Country Inns

05-Apr-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

East Anglia-based pubco Anglian Country Inns, which delivers food of the highest quality across all sites, took home the Best Premium Food Offer accolade at last week’s Publican Awards.

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023

Best Food Offer winner: Brucan Pubs

04-Apr-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

Brucan was the undeniable winner for the “Best Food” category in 2023, according to the judges.

Michelin Young Chef Award ‘shock’ for Sarah Hayward

03-Apr-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The shock of taking home the Young Chef accolade at the prestigious Michelin Awards is still sinking in for the Coach’s Sarah Hayward, but celebrations are well underway.

BII announces LOYA semi-finalists short list

03-Apr-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced its 12 semi-finalists for this year’s Licensee of the Year Award (LOYA) competition.

Matsunaga: Meat does not make a pub unsustainable

31-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Morning Advertiser caught up with the head chef of the Black Bull in Sedbergh, Cumbria on how meat fits into a menu that’s focused on sustainability.

21 pubs now have Michelin stars

29-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A grand total of 21 pubs now have Michelin Stars, it was revealed in the 2023 Michelin Guide at a ceremony on Monday (27 March).

Convenience and value driving consumer decisions

28-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Convenience and affordability are driving consumer decisions when visiting on-premise venues, the latest Lumina Intelligence quarterly report has shown.

2 pubs gain Michelin stars

28-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Two pubs were “over the moon” after winning Michelin stars for the first time in the 2023 Michelin Guide last night (Monday 27 March).

BigHospitality rebrands as Restaurant

28-Mar-2023 By Restaurant

Daily news website BigHospitality has today (Tuesday 28 March) unveiled its new identity as Restaurant, which is more than a nod to the hugely popular Restaurant magazine adored by chefs and restaurateurs across the UK.

Salad produce availability ‘likely to continue to be a significant issue’

27-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Operators have been warned the availability and high prices of fresh produce such as salad ingredients, are likely to continue into the spring.

Consumer value in pubs grows 19%

23-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Consumer value in the pubs and bars category has grown by 19%, Lumina Intelligence data has revealed.

Four pubs score Bib Gourmands

22-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Four gastropubs were among the 20 eateries awarded Bib Gourmands by the Michelin Guide today (Wednesday 22 March).

PUBLICAN AWARDS 2023

Meet the finalists: Best Premium Food Offer sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I

22-Mar-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

The 2023 winner of the Best Premium Food Offer will have impressed judges with a high-quality menu in a business that delivers a successful food offer across its estate.

Joshua Cutress named head chef at The Harwood Arms

21-Mar-2023 By Joe Lutrario

Joshua Cutress has been promoted from sous chef to head chef at Brett Graham and Mike Robinson’s high-profile Fulham pub The Harwood Arms.

James Martin launches pub

20-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

TV chef James Martin has launched a pub in a 16th century venue located in Broadway, the Cotswolds.

Booker unveils first ‘colleague network’

14-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Wholesale provider Booker Group has launched its first colleague network – Women in Booker – to help champion gender equality.

Tommy Banks to open gastropub

13-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The Banks family, Matthew Lockwood and the Tommy Banks Group have announced the forthcoming launch of a pub with rooms in North Yorkshire in late spring.

Eye-watering energy costs force Top 50 Gastropub to shut

10-Mar-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators of Devon-based Top 50 Gastropub were left “heart-broken” when sky-rocketing energy bills forced them to call last orders after seven years.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023

Female chefs celebrated for International Women's Day

08-Mar-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

To celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday 8 March, The Morning Advertiser spoke to some of the leading women in the food sector to discover how the industry can #EmbraceEquity.

Pubs and the coffee conundrum

06-Mar-2023 By Ed Bedington

Mushroom coffee anyone? The Lock In team get to grips with coffee and ask why pubs have failed to maximise the opportunities open to them when it comes to java juice.

Licensees leaving gastropub after decade of service

02-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Norfolk operators of a top gastropub have announced they are leaving their pub after 10 years.

Quarter of consumers demanding more from venues

01-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 23% of consumers have higher expectations from hospitality businesses now compared to 12 months ago, a new report has revealed.

Top 50 Gastropub recognised with three AA Rosettes

01-Mar-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

A Lancashire gastropub in part of 15 venues that have been commended for culinary excellence.

Food Trends feature

FEATURE: Why pricing is key to helping you sell on-trend dishes

27-Feb-2023 By Phil Mellows

Spotting food trends and creating dishes to catch the gastronomic imagination of customers is the fun side of developing a menu for your pub.

East London NQ64 will be its biggest site

24-Feb-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Experiential retro arcade bar NQ64 will launch its biggest site to date in May 2023 with an opening in Old Street, Shoreditch.

Food shortages and supply issues becoming 'normality'

22-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Supply chain issues have “sadly” become “normality” for the hospitality sector as the UK could reportedly face further threats to a variety of vegetables this year.

Pubs sweeten the deal for Pancake Day

21-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Quizzes, eating challenges and charity events are just a few ways pubs are celebrating Pancake Day today (Tuesday 21 February).

Hospitality leaders confident despite ‘immense challenges’

21-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Leaders of Britain’s top managed hospitality groups remain cautiously optimistic about the future despite spiralling costs, the 2023 Business Leaders’ Survey from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth has revealed.

Takeaway sales slip as consumers tighten spending

20-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

January delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant groups were down 2% on the same month in 2022, new data has revealed.

Ossett to open Salt beer site with pizza offer

17-Feb-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Ossett Brewing Group is opening a new site under its craft beer brand Salt that will bring drinks and pizza to the North Yorkshire town of Malton.

UK inflation: Oil, sugar & milk prices surge

16-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Prices for olive oil, sugar and low-fat milk have rocketed, with officials warning inflation rates still “hinder” the hospitality sector.

How Hand & Flowers chef got to the top

15-Feb-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Being a chef in any hospitality setting is hard work but Tom De Keyser, who is head chef at the Hand & Flowers, is getting more rewards these days.

Knorr® Professional Great British Roast winners revealed

14-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Victoria Inn, Penzance, was crowned the Best Meat Roast in this year’s competition while King Street Tavern, Southsea, was named the Best Vegetarian Roast.

Making the most of your roast!

14-Feb-2023 By Ed Bedington

A great roast dinner is the cornerstone of many pub operations, and a cultural touchstone for many - but why is that? And what we are getting right or wrong when it comes to the classic dish. The Lock In team take a deep dive into the world of roasts,...

Fewer than 1 in 5 to dine out for Valentine’s

13-Feb-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Under a fifth of customers (17%) are looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day by dining out, research by guest experience management expert HGEM has revealed.

Great Sausage Roll Off 2023 winner revealed

10-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Previous Masterchef winner Mat Follas, from Bramble Restaurant in Sherborne, Dorset, has been crowned the winner of the 2023 Great Sausage Roll Off.

De Keyser: Gov must do more to help sector

09-Feb-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Head chef at the Hand & Flowers gastropub Tom De Keyser acknowledges he is in a lucky position but believes the Government could help the sector more as a whole.

How much of your food sales comes from burgers?

07-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Last week saw burgers crowned the most popular new addition to pub menus in Lumina Intelligence’s latest Menu Tracker Tool, accounting for more than half (57%) of new dishes added to menus in Q4 of 2022, while chips/wedges/fries were crowned the most...

Keanu Reeves visits Hertfordshire pub

06-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Film star Keanu Reeves has been spotted enjoying some quintessentially British cuisine at a Fuller, Smith & Turner pub in Hertfordshire.

Burgers most popular new main dish on pub menus

03-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Main course dishes accounted for the largest proportion of new items introduced onto pub and bar menus in Q4 of 2022, the latest Menu Tracker Tool from Lumina Intelligence has revealed.