Food and Drink
What’s on the Great British menu?
Us Brits are big on food. We’ve got big opinions on our favourite meals, how they should be eaten and with whom. What’s our attitude to dinner in particular? Oldrids & Downtown, providers of dinner sets, finds out…
Newcastle: the best places to drink in the toon
With a stunning quayside, unparalleled nightlife, and picturesque settings, Newcastle Upon Tyne is one of the best weekends away that you’ll ever have.
Ace ways to celebrate Wimbledon from innovative serves to luxury holidays!
With Wimbledon just around the corner, we have rounded up some ace ways to celebrate the world’s oldest tennis tournament, from innovative serves to luxury holidays.
Online grocery clicks in the UK: Sales set to surpass £11 billion in 2017
Brits are increasingly taking advantage of fresh milk and frozen peas being just a click away. Indeed, new research from Mintel on online grocery retailing in the UK forecasts sales to reach £11.1 billion in 2017, up from an estimated £9.9 billion in 2016.
Durham Distillery - the real deal handcrafted small-batch distillery
Craft distiller Durham Distillery has launched its brand new Strawberry and Pink Pepper liqueur, boosting its bespoke range of gin and vodka.
Pub grub props up bar sales
Brits’ growing love of pub grub is plating up success for the pub industry. According to new research from Mintel, sales of pub meals grew by an estimated 14% between 2012 and 2016 to reach £7.4 billion. In the same time period, sales of alcoholic drinks grew by 6%, while soft drink sales rose by 7%.
Coq d’Argent unveils new Parisian bar refurbishment
D&D London have announced a glamorous bar refurbishment at the renowned rooftop restaurant, Coq d’Argent, inspired by the chic style of Paris.
Man cave shifts from shed to kitchen: Men more confident with cooking than DIY
The bank holiday weekend is fast approaching – traditionally a time for DIY, however, new research from Mintel reveals Britain’s young men are more confident with a pastry brush than a paint brush.
What to consider when planning your next promotional event
Promotional events can be great for business. Not only do they put your brand in the hands of potential customers, but they allow you to meet real people, network and develop relationships with both fans and like-minded entrepreneurs and business owners.
2.9 million adults never recycle their plastic bottles
Millions of Brits admit they never recycle plastic bottles, a study has found.
Oldrids and Downtown - Household food trends
We Brits love our grub. We’ve got big opinions on our favourite meals, how they should be eaten and with whom. What’s our attitude to dinner in particular? Oldrids & Downtown, providers of dinner sets, finds out.
Mother in Law menu at Royal Harbour Hotel
The Empire Room restaurant at the Royal Harbour Hotel in Ramsgate, is to offer a special Mother-in-Law menu, on the Sunday following Mother’s Day.
Christmas dinners in the UK
We like to be a bit lavish with our spending at Christmas, and nothing sums that up more than the meal itself: turkey, pork or even duck or salmon, with roast potatoes, vegetables and all the trimmings.
Jason Atherton and The Social Company launch Temple and Sons restaurant in the City
On 21st November, The Social Company opened the doors to Temple and Sons, a new City grill restaurant and bar. Situated adjacent to the iconic Tower 42, Temple & Sons is a second partnership for Jason Atherton with Restaurant Associates.
Research reveals the recipe for the perfect fry-up
The ultimate fry-up contains two sausages, two rashers of bacon, fried eggs, mushrooms, toast, beans and fried tomatoes – and RED sauce, a study has found.