Super 8 fuel Red’s growth with investment deal
Fast-growing smokehouse concept Red’s True Barbecue has secured £5M investment, stoking the fires of its roll out plans. The debt funding and equity investment deal brings together a handpicked consortium of eight of the industry’s most respected CEOs and MDs to help accelerate its aggressive expansion. The ‘Super 8’ includes industry veteran Ian Neill, Jamie […]
The Old Swan & Minster Mill appoints Head Chef Benjamin Xavier
Lana de Savary, owner of the Old Swan & Minster Mill in the Cotswold village of Minster Lovell, has appointed Benjamin Xavier as the new head chef. Benjamin has been in the industry for over ten years and during his career has worked in some of London’s most prestigious restaurants including Tom Aikens in Chelsea. […]
Speedy Service at Waiters Day Race
Over 300 waiters gathered in London’s Hyde Park on Thursday 21st May to celebrate National Waiters Day. Inspired by Fred Sirieix, General Manager at Galvin at Windows, National Waiters Day aims to not only celebrate hard working waiters, food and beverage staff, pub and bar workers and baristas, but also to showcase a career in […]
Casual dining call to arms
With the new Government team freshly installed, the ALMR has launched its Casual Dining Manifesto promoting the UK’s varied and innovative casual dining market. The Manifesto highlights the dynamism and diversity of casual dining in the UK and calls upon the Government to address issues surrounding property and investment to ensure continued growth in the […]
57% of UK consumers ordering takeaways – but eating-out still bigger
Research from CGA Peach’s new BrandPulse service has revealed that 57% of the population ordered a take away meal in the last month – probably to accompany them watching a box set or movie at home, with 37% saying they stayed in to watch a subscription TV service like Sky Movies, Netflix or Amazon Instant. […]
New Hospitality Venue at Twickenham for Rugby World Cup 2015
Rugby World Cup 2015 has announced a new on-site hospitality experience that is designed to bring rugby fans closer to the action at the biggest sporting tournament of the year. England 2015 is set to be a very special and record-breaking celebration of rugby and the purpose-built Champions Park is located in the heart of […]
Champagne volume and value remains buoyant
2014 was another fantastic year for both Champagne and Sparkling Wines with increases in both volume and value in the combined on and off trade channels. According to the fourth Lanson International Champagne Category Report 2015, Champagne sales will grow further as the industry continues to create more Champagne ‘occasions’ and more visibility by innovation […]
Krug & Chips, a Tom Sellers Story
This July, Maison Krug is launching a gourmet chip shop, Krug & Chips, in collaboration with Michelin starred chef Tom Sellers. Following the fantastic success of Krug Kreperie and Krug Krustacean, Krug is transforming the traditional British favourite, the “chippy”, and elevating it to an unforgettable rough luxury culinary experience for consumers to enjoy in […]
London welcomed 17.4 million international visitors in 2014
London welcomed more international visitors than ever before in 2014, with the city’s cultural attractions and world class sporting events proving irresistible draws for millions, according to new figures released today by the Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey (IPS). The new figures show there were 17.4 million visits to the city in 2014 […]