New Year Celebrations “At Risk” as Omicron Cases Rise
New Year Celebrations “At Risk” as Omicron Cases Rise RISING hospitals admissions in England are putting New Year’s Eve celebrations at risk as the…
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Food and Drink
East Sussex Pub Issues Crowdfund Appeal to Avoid Closure Amid Omicron Turmoil
A pub in Hastings has issued an appeal to avoid closure after COVID cases increased rapidly in Sussex. Owners of the Marina Fountain in St…
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Deliveroo Reports a 117% Growth in Plant-Based Ordering as Veganuary 2022 Begins
Deliveroo is reporting a huge increase in demand for vegan food in the last twelve months, with orders of plant-based dishes up 117% on the…
Read more...Over 400 Pubs Closed in England and Wales in 2021
Over 400 pubs England and Wales have closed during 2021, a rate of approximately 37 per month being demolished or converted for other uses. The…
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Welsh International Culinary Championships Set to Return in 2022
The three-day Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) is set to return in February next year.
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Enjoy Your Port or Sherry this Christmas – Prices set to Increase in Proposed Tax Changes
The Government’s proposed overhaul of the UK’s clunky alcohol taxation system will see prices rocket for port and sherry drinkers. Consumers are being encouraged to…
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Brown Butter and Honey Garlic Roasted Chantenay
Sticky, buttery and sweet – this versatile side dish is simple yet glorious. Perfect served with a roast! Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking…
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Drinks Sales Dip again and Festive Fears Mount
Britain’s On-Premise drinks sales have fallen well short of pre-pandemic levels for the second week in a row, with more drops inevitable after the introduction of new COVID-19 measures.
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Concerns Raised on Hotel Quarantine System for Those with Life-Threatening Allergies
The Anaphylaxis Campaign is calling for urgent action from the government to protect those with severe food allergies. This follows an alarming report in the Guardian of a case
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Springboard “Steps Up” Campaign to Upskill Young Londoners and Secure them Hospitality Jobs
Skill Up, Step Up – an initiative by the Evening Standard and the Independent, in partnership with Barclays LifeSkills – launched today to get disadvantaged
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Sector Welcomes Government’s Small Brewers’ Relief Proposals
The government’s proposed reforms to small brewers’ relief (SBR), has been largely welcomed by industry bodies. The main proposals are: • Replacing the existing taper…
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Cyrus Todiwala launches Zest Quest Asia 2022
After a two-year gap filled by three successful on-line spin-offs, Zest Quest Asia is returning in its original format, with colleges and student chefs invited to submit their entries to Zest Quest Asia 2022.
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Growth Slows in October as Eating-Out Confidence Builds
Growth in delivery and takeaway sales has eased as consumers return to pre-COVID-19 eating-out habits, the latest edition of the CGA & Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker shows
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Cyrus Todiwala Announces Zest Quest Asia – Panasonic Autumn Challenge Champion
Cyrus Todiwala, chef owner of Café Spice Namaste in Royal Albert Wharf and co-founder of Zest Quest Asia, the student culinary competition, is delighted to announce Emily
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