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Recent Articles
Celebrating spuds
Read articleThe Potato Council leads the celebration of the vegetable that is served in 45% of meals eaten out-of-home with sales estimated to be worth around £2.5 billion
London 2012 Under starter's orders
Establishments that want to offer great hospitality and benefit from the 'Greatest Show on Earth' need to start planning right now to ensure their house is in order and able to excel even with substantially increased footfall
Customer service rules
With customers counting every penny, many publicans are doing all they can to keep prices low. But don't ignore the bigger picture - customer loyalty and advocacy
Ride the Mexican Wave
With the popularity of Mexican cuisine among UK consumers reaching new heights of success, there is no doubting that this ethnic food is a highly lucrative market.
Marcus Wareing leading by example
At this moment in time Marcus Wareing is at the very top of the hospitality tree. EC caught up with the mighty Marcus shortly after the launch of his latest business
English wine
Don't get left with egg on your face
Boost business with beautiful bakes
Get on top of rising food prices
Tea is the new coffee
Source your seafood responsibly - it's what customers want
Is property tax on your menu?
Kitchen ducts - ensure yours are not a recipe for disaster
Young chefs
Much ado about meat
Money matters
2010 BII Licensee of the Year
Industry News
Moët UK Sommelier of the Year: Finalists announced
May 2012 • The names of the 12 sommeliers who have made it through to the final of this year’s Moët UK Sommelier of the Year competition have been announced. read more >
Counting cocktail calories
May 2012 • Cocktail bar Après London has come up with a cunning plan to keep the custom of those who might be wanting to curb their calorie intake in the run-up to summer. read more >
UK restaurants urged to participate in Real Wine Month
May 2012 • In conjunction with The Real Wine Fair restaurants across the UK are being invited to take part in May's Real Wine Month and give their customers the chance to try natural wines by the glass. read more >
Free guide helps businesses avoid costly mistakes on energy contract renewals
Apr 2012 • A free 'Quick Guide' has been launched by ENER-G Procurement to help businesses avoid making costly mistakes on renewing energy contracts. read more >
Mini Jersey Royals
Apr 2012 • As the season for Jersey Royal potatoes approaches, we are told that The Jersey Royal Company has unveiled plans to make available on the mainland the 'Jersey Royal Pearl' potato. read more >
Coffee industry gets behind UK Coffee Week 2012
Apr 2012 • Close to 4000 coffee shops and cafés will be taking part in UK Coffee Week 2012, the nation's largest charitable celebration of coffee, being held from 23-29 April. read more >
Cafédirect shortlisted for European Business Award
Surrey hotel wins The Tea Guild’s Top City and Country Hotel Tea Award 2012
Calling all who offer coffee
Hospitality industry issued with first aid challenge
Growing appetite for garden centre catering
Mini baker required
McCormick launches global Flavour Forecast for 2012
Sustainability, do you go the extra mile?
