Lincolnshire
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity across Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby, Skegness, Boston, and Stamford. This section covers restaurant and pub openings, coastal and rural trade, local supply chains, and F&B trends shaped by tourism, agriculture, and community demand. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into operating in a region defined by seasonal variation, heritage markets, and strong local sourcing.
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Mar- 2020 -19 MarchAdvice
Keeping diners happy: The importance of a great restaurant experience
Eating out at a restaurant has long been a way for consumers to try new foods and avoid cooking and the mundane task of washing up afterwards. However, in recent years the purpose of trying out a new restaurant or visiting a regular favourite has shifted and more consumers are…
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13 MarchRestaurants
Shepherd Cox acquires Crab and Lobster restaurant
National hotel group, Shepherd Cox, has acquired the Crab and Manor hotel along with the Crab and Lobster restaurant. The five-star, 20-bedroom hotel in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, was founded in 1991, and the Crab and Lobster holds a double AA Rosette. Lee Bramzell, founder of the Shepherd Cox hotel group,…
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Dec- 2019 -18 DecemberRestaurants
Restaurant fined for serving allergen-free dish containing peanuts
Noor Mohammed, the director of the Windmill Hotel, at 10, Market Place in Alford has been prosecuted after selling a curry that contained peanuts, when a peanut free dish had been ordered. Lincolnshire Council said the case was heard at Boston Magistrates Court last week and Mohammed pleaded guilty to…
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4 DecemberAdvice
Traceability: The rise of the conscious consumer
In today’s age, consumers are now looking to extend their consideration for the world beyond their own households and are adopting small changes in behaviour. The rise in the number of dedicated food-related campaigns such as British Food Fortnight and Seafood Week highlights the need for companies to support products…
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2 DecemberAdvice
The importance of supporting young people in the catering industry
Entering the world of work can seem daunting for young people, but for businesses, providing first-time encounters for them in the workplace has become progressively more important. Given today’s economic climate, the gap in skills shortages is currently affecting businesses in several industries across the country – and more young…
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Jul- 2019 -2 JulyFeatures
Catering for all appetites
Fish and chips has been a part of British tradition for as long as I can remember; it was one of the only foods not subject to rationing during the Second World War so it should come as no surprise that it was once regarded as the nation’s favourite takeaway.…
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May- 2019 -1 MayAdvice
Business expansion
Every business is unique and while the way each business runs is dependent on several factors, growth and expansion are key goals for most business owners and entrepreneurs. Rachel Tweedale, co-director at the Elite Fish and Chip Company, explains the challenges she has faced while growing Elite’s third-generation family business…
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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchOpinion
Fish and chip shop innovation
2019 is turning out to be quite the year for the Elite Fish and Chip Company; it became the only business to be featured in The Book of Amazing People, its Sleaford restaurant became one of the first in Lincolnshire to be presented with the Healthier Options Award – and…
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1 MarchOpinion
Podium finishes: How winning awards has helped our business
Last year, the Elite Fish & Chip Company – a family-run chain of three restaurants and takeaways – celebrated 30 years in business in Lincolnshire. During its 30-year history the company has grown from a small village restaurant and takeaway to a national award-winning fish and chip establishment, owned and…
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Jan- 2019 -10 JanuaryOpinion
Reflecting on 2018 and looking forward to 2019
For most people, January is all about new year’s resolutions, change, eliminating bad habits and accomplishing goals – and that applies to our business too. September 2018 marked 30 years since my family uprooted from Huddersfield in west Yorkshire and moved to rural Lincolnshire in search of a new life.…
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