The owner of Sweet Mandarin restaurant in Manchester says demand for tables has gone through the roof since she started using social networking and micro-blogging service Twitter
Front of house staff will today make another request to the government to change the loophole surrounding tips and service charges as a public consultation on the subject comes to a close
A campaign to stop the government’s plans to increase beer tax in this year’s Budget in order to give the pub industry a break gains the backing of 113 MPs
Critics say they encourage elitist cooking and inflated egos. The compilers say they help consumer choice and put bums on seats. So are the restaurant guidebooks the industrys saviours or sinners?
Missed out on being listed in this year’s Michelin guide? Fancy bagging yourself an AA rosette? Read on for details of four of the best known, restaurant, hotel and pub guides and how you can maximize your business’s chances of appearing in them.
Henry Dimbleby and John Vincent set up fast food chain Leon after spotting a gap in the market. And they’ve got some pretty ambitious plans, including going worldwide.
The restaurant founded by Bruce Poole and Nigel Platts-Martin has been voted the Overall Establishment of the Year at the Drinking Out Excellence Awards
Restaurants, hotels and pubs are being advised to plan ahead, change their business model and expect to make a small loss in order to survive the recession
An extraordinarily loyal customer base coupled with increased investment in staff will help YO! Sushi ride out the current economic storm, says its chief executive Robin Rowland.
An increasing number of individuals in the hospitality industry are growing, rearing and producing the ingredients they use in the dishes served in their establishments. Emma Eversham finds out the benefits to business from producing their own
BigHospitality reveals Restaurant magazines Thrifty 50 - top money-saving tips from industry experts to help businesses cut costs, make money and survive the downturn.
Find out more information about the governments new rules for employing workers from outside the European Economic Area and how it will affect your business
Anirudh Arora, head chef at Moti Mahal shares his top tips for making the perfect curry and a recipe for Rabbit Korma especially for National Curry Week
Alistair Darlings pre-budget report is described as a mixed blessing for the hospitality industry as he lowers VAT but ignores calls to reduce alcohol duty
