John Porter

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Lager than life: think bigger to create the perfect pub

27 March 2024 by

With the local becoming an endangered species, it’s time to ensure your menu and drinks selection is what everyone wants from their pub. John Porter reports

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Fall in love with Valentine's chocolates and pâtisserie

07 February 2024 by

Whether you’re creating bespoke chocolates or simply adding finesse to a prepared dessert, suppliers are swooning over this year’s Valentine treats. John Porter reports

How pubs can survive and thrive Pub & Bar

How pubs can survive and thrive

31 March 2023 by

In the face of economic hardship pubs have to keep on top of trends to stay[...]

It's a labour of love for operators this Valentine's Day Products

It's a labour of love for operators this Valentine's Day

27 January 2023 by

It’s time to mix up the Champagne cocktails, blow up the heart balloons and turn up[...]

All time low: high times for low-alcohol drinks Products

All time low: high times for low-alcohol drinks

26 August 2022 by

Sales of low- and no-alcohol drinks are higher than ever. John Porter looks at the options[...]

Westminster Kingsway hosts Brewers Association beer and food matching lunch Products

Westminster Kingsway hosts Brewers Association beer and food matching lunch

12 August 2022 by

Chef Adam Dulye promised to take food pairing “where no grape has gone before” when US[...]

Choose quality over quantity, says Britvic in its Soft Drinks Review Products

Choose quality over quantity, says Britvic in its Soft Drinks Review

06 May 2022

Operators should focus on premium drinks and making customers feel special to attract post-Covid trade, says soft drinks firm Britvic.

Westminster Kingsway battles the staffing crisis through hospitality education Chef

Westminster Kingsway battles the staffing crisis through hospitality education

01 February 2022

Westminster Kingsway College weathered the Covid storm, losing funding, students and even its in-house restaurants, but its leadership team is resolute that the school will keep training its students and battle the staffing crisis.

Black magic: dark spirits to bewitch from behind the bar Products

Black magic: dark spirits to bewitch from behind the bar

30 July 2021 by

At-home experimentation with rums and whiskies has led to discerning customers knowing which dark spirits to[...]

The lowdown on the latest premium alcohol-free drinks Products

The lowdown on the latest premium alcohol-free drinks

25 June 2021 by

For customers returning to hospitality after lockdown, any occasion can be a celebration. But don’t pop[...]

Soft drinks to make a splash on your pub or restaurant menu Products

Soft drinks to make a splash on your pub or restaurant menu

11 June 2021 by

As lockdown fades away, consumers are hungry for hospitality – but they’ll be thirsty, too. We[...]

Onwards and pubwards: the latest products for publicans Products

Onwards and pubwards: the latest products for publicans

21 May 2021 by

The return to the pub is finally under way in all four regions of the UK,[...]

Hip hops: craft beers perfect for that first pint Products

Hip hops: craft beers perfect for that first pint

29 January 2021

Pubs may be facing an uncertain future but the thirst for beer and craft ale definitely has not diminished. We look at how pub operators can maximise the unique experience of a pint in the pub.

A global tour of the latest flavours to add instant pizazz to smaller menus Products

A global tour of the latest flavours to add instant pizazz to smaller menus

13 November 2020

Today’s diners expect a whole world of flavour on their plates. John Porter discovers which cuisines are on-trend and how they can be implemented in menus.

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

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