What you need to know about craft cider
Like beer, cider is getting crafty. BigHospitality looks at what craft cider is all about and the opportunities it presents for pubs, restaurants and hotels.
View ArticleYotel intalls biometric systems to record staff attendance
Hotel group Yotel has installed automated biometric systems to record the attendance of staff at three of its airport hotels which it says will enable its general managers to better plan cover and...
View ArticleWhat's on at Imbibe Live 2015
Imbibe Live, the annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade is back. Here's our round-up of what's on at this year's show.
View ArticleMichelin-starred restaurant delivery service to launch
A new service delivering food and wine direct from London's Michelin-starred restaurants will launch in London in September.
View ArticleVotes open for Chefs' Choice Awards 2016
Chefs are being urged to vote for their favourite products in the Chefs' Choice Awards 2016 for the chance to win a meal in a top restaurant.
View ArticleMcDonald's to pilot premium burger range
McDonald's is to pilot a range of premium beef burgers which it has created in consultation with a team of chefs, including those working in Michelin-starred restaurants.
View ArticleRestaurant names 2016 Chefs’ Choice Awards winners
Restaurant magazine has announced the results of its annual Chefs’ Choice Awards, which throw a spotlight on the hospitality sector’s best products, suppliers, brands and equipment.
View ArticleConfusion surrounds 'craft' term when applied to drinks, report finds
Confusion still surrounds the term 'craft' when applied to drinks despite more people drinking independently brewed beers than ever before.
View ArticleOpenTable app launches 'lickable' food pictures
Online restaurant reservations provider OpenTable has unveiled new 'lickable' technology which allows diners to taste dishes from their favourite restaurants.
View ArticleMontcalm hotels launches free Handy smartphone for guests
The Montcalm London Marble Arch has become the first hotel in Europe to launch Handy - a free smartphone service for guests.
View ArticleEdible insects: Why chefs should embrace 'nature's best kept secret'
The owners of a new business selling edible insects in the UK are encouraging chefs to embrace one of ‘natures best kept secrets’ and add them to their dishes.
View ArticleMexican cheese and edible insects at this year's Speciality and Fine Food Fair
A Mexican cheese, edible insects and a riddled beer are among the products available to try and source at this year's Speciality and Fine Food Fair.
View ArticleLate-night restaurant delivery service Feast HQ builds hotel offering
The founder of a late night food delivery service is targeting hotels to help them offer quality room service without running their kitchens after 11pm.
View ArticleAmazon launches one-hour restaurant delivery service in the UK
Amazon Restaurants has officially announced it will allow its Prime members in certain postcodes across London, to order food from selected restaurants for free delivery within an hour.
View ArticleWhere to find inspiration at The Restaurant Show 2016
This year’s Restaurant Show is all about inspiring you and your business to be the best. We’ve delved into the programme ahead of the event and dug out our top picks especially for you.
View ArticleSpending on eating out rises but transaction spend falls
Consumers are spending more on takeaway services ‒ including Deliveroo and Hello Fresh ‒ and eating out more frequently overall, although average transaction value has fallen across casual dining and...
View ArticleIntroducing the Chefs’ Choice Awards
Calling all foodservice companies: the new Chefs’ Choice Awards are your chance to show the restaurant industry that you are best in class.
View ArticleSix food and drink trends to watch in 2017
The food and drink product trends set to make an impact over the coming year have been revealed with ancient grains, plant-based products and calming ingredients predicted to make it big in 2017.
View ArticleExpedia to expand loyalty scheme to UK website
Travel website Expedia is launching its loyalty programme Expedia + in the UK next month to encourage users to book through the site and gain points in exchange for exclusive offers, discounts and...
View ArticleAcademy of Chocolate Awards 2017 receives record number of entries
The Academy of Chocolate Awards has received almost double the entries for 2017 as it did for the 2016 competition, as it confirms pastry chef Sarah Hartnett as new chair of judges.
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