New owners plan to revamp Speyside hotel
A SPEYSIDE hotel is set to undergo a refurbishment after changing hands.
Marie Murray plans to carry out a phased revamp of the 18-bedroom Dowans...
The right tools for the job
Back-bar equipment can improve service, efficiency and profits, firms say
A CLUTTERED back-bar area can slow down service and even lead to lost revenue.
Despite...
New wine list for eatery
GLASGOW restaurant La Bonne Auberge has introduced a new wine list with a focus on French Mediterranean flavours.
The new list, which is sourced from...
Know the score on allergen rules
THE regulations requiring caterers to provide allergen information have been in force since December 13, 2014.
While some businesses have implemented measures to meet the...
Keeping your cool
Energy efficiency can bring down bills
Refrigaration is vital to the ‘perfect serve’ that sets pubs apart from drinking at home, but keeping drinks at...
Clever tech for effective prep
Every step in food prep is vital, and there’s tech to help with all aspects – and to suit varying kitchen sizes too
Every step...
Heating up food sales this summer
A BARBECUE has been a popular event in British summers for longer than many pub and bar customers have even been alive, but with outdoor eating and drinking having become an even bigger factor in hospitality over the past two years, it could be well worthwhile for licensees to fire up the grill again during 2022.
Cool heads needed when ice machines are chosen
ICE machines have become an increasingly important purchase for bar operators, according to equipment supplier Manitowoc.
Regional sales director Simon Frost said that as ice...
Breathe life into the bar with a fresh look
Granite, marble and bright colours among the current favourites in interior design
BOLD patterns and overseas influences are said to be two of the big...
Preparation key to success
Planning well can help unlock finance
Finance is the foundation of any business venture but it’s no secret that the trade has had to endure...
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Luke Richardson
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