John Porter
Reporter
Lager than life: think bigger to create the perfect pub
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
Fall in love with Valentine's chocolates and pâtisserie
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
Make a splash with a no- and low-alcohol menu
Why regenerative farming is breaking new ground for caterers
Agnieszka Swiecka took the crown at Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2023
Think drinks: beverages with health benefits
How pubs can survive and thrive
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
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
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
Chef Adam Dulye promised to take food pairing “where no grape has gone before” when US[...]
Harness the latest trends at the pub
Although the British pub is rooted in tradition, going with the flow in consumer habits can help you stay afloat. Here are the current trends behind the bar and on the table"
Choose quality over quantity, says Britvic in its Soft Drinks Review
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
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
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
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
As lockdown fades away, consumers are hungry for hospitality – but they’ll be thirsty, too. We[...]
Onwards and pubwards: the latest products for publicans
The return to the pub is finally under way in all four regions of the UK,[...]
The latest gin, vodka and rum releases to shake up your cocktail offering
It’s the white spirits – gin, vodka and rum – that have become customer favourites throughout lockdown, acting as a base to premium cocktails shaken at the bar or delivered to mix it up at home. "
Hip hops: craft beers perfect for that first pint
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
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.
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