Archive: May 2016

Away from the glamour of opening night or the dramatic, fiery toil of a busy kitchen, the logistics of opening a new restaurant location rarely come to mind. All commercial use property in the UK falls into a category such as A1 or D2. But this is just the beginning! Here is a guide to the licensing your restaurant property and business will need in… Read more

The brunch time trade is a growing market in London and one whose norms are still being defined. From Japanese steamed buns to gourmet eggs, and prosecco to coffee, the brunch menu is arguably the most exciting, evolving meal of the day in London. Here are five cafe and restaurant pioneers striking exciting new ground between 10am and 2pm. Pedler A snug little restaurant on… Read more

Only a month after the new National Living Wage (NLW) has come into force, it is already causing a storm in the UK restaurant industry, with big high street chains modifying their operations to respond to higher payroll costs. In February, we discussed how the new measures might affect business, raising concerns that restaurants will end up having to cover expenses by reducing staff benefits…. Read more

Far from a mere excuse to indulge in fresh local produce, the UK’s food festivals are an increasingly important part of the restaurant industry.  From keeping up with rising culinary stars to monitoring whether British wine has finally made it to the top table, attending food festivals is becoming a must for serious restaurateurs. Festivals are becoming key to exhibiting restaurants business strategy, too. Ruth… Read more