Cumbria
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity across Cumbria, with updates from Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, Ambleside, and the Lake District National Park. This section covers restaurant and pub openings, tourism-driven trade, rural supply chains, and F&B strategy tailored to seasonal demand and destination dining. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into balancing local sourcing, guest experience, and operational resilience in one of the UK’s most scenic hospitality regions.
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Jan- 2020 -31 JanuaryRestaurants
Rogan & Co appoints new head chef
Michelin star restaurant Rogan and Co in Cartmel, Cumbria, has appointed Liam Fitzpatrick as its new head chef. Fitzpatrick joined the Rogan group in 2014 as chef de partie at L’Enclume before moving to Rogan and Co as sous chef in 2017. He will work alongside Tom Barnes, executive chef…
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Aug- 2019 -6 AugustPubs and Bars
The Sun Inn pub reveals £50,000 revamp
New jobs have been created at the Sun Inn pub in Ulverston, Cumbria, following a £50,000 project to revamp a disused area of its second floor. Room 1780 will open on Sunday 11 August, when Manchester United take on Chelsea in the Premier League. The new venue – named in…
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Jul- 2019 -1 JulyPubs and Bars
AA Hospitality unveils The Pub Guide 2020
AA Hospitality and Hotel Services has revealed The Pub Guide 2020: 2,000 pubs for great beer and good food, is published today, Monday 1 July, with a brand new look and feel. The 21st edition of the AA Pub Guide is a guide to the country’s best pubs by county,…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JunePubs and Bars
LXi acquires 14 Greene King Pubs
Investment company LXi REIT has acquired 14 Greene Kings Pubs, as part of a £135m bulk investment. The 14 pubs are located in Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Newcastle and County Durham. Each property has been let to Greene King with 15-year unexpired and unbroken lease terms and annual rent…
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Apr- 2019 -11 AprilFeatures
Recruitment in the catering industry
When asked in a recent survey, only one third of employees from the catering industry said that they chose their job based on having a passion for food. But, what makes this industry an attractive one to work in and what is recruitment currently like in the sector? Is there…
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3 AprilAdvice
Boost sales by a simple email?
One of the most cost-effective ways of marketing your offers and services to customers is to email your database, but how do you ensure you actually implement a campaign that works, rather than one that gets ignored? Well, as they always say, trial and error is one of the best…
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Jan- 2019 -22 JanuaryAwards & Events
The Dining Room and Pétrus among latest Rosette Award winners
The AA has announced its latest Rosette Award winners, recognising restaurants with the highest culinary offerings in the UK. Three restaurants have been awarded four AA Rosettes, while a further 16 have been awarded three AA Rosettes. Restaurants honoured with four AA Rosettes are Old Downton Lodge (Ludlow, Shropshire), Roganic…
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Dec- 2018 -5 DecemberBeverages
The Samling launches £400 per glass cocktail
The Samling Hotel in the Lake District has released a new cocktail which will cost £400 per glass. House cocktail 22.5, is served in a champagne flute crafted by Cumbria Crystal (whose glass creations have been featured in James Bond films) and is made with Christian Faure Grand Armagnac, Sir…
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4 DecemberAwards & Events
Nottingham’s Restaurant Sat Bains rated fourth best in the world
Restaurant Sat Bains in Nottingham has been rated the fourth best fine dining restaurant in the world, according to the TripAdvisor 2018 Travellers’ Choice. The eatery which serves British cuisine was the only UK-based restaurant to place the top 10 in the list; Adam’s in Birmingham was rated 11th while…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards & Events
Bibendum’s Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards
Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chef’s Chef award, chosen by his peers…
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