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Hello and welcome to the December issue of Venue Insight Magazine, THE MUST HAVE publication for the UK hospitality industry.
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Christmas, a Brockmans Christmas to be precise. The gin ‘like no other’ offer up a selection of stunning festive cocktails to get customers in the mood. We also step into their bespoke lift and ‘press for gin’. We won’t spoil the surprise!
You’ll now of course notice temporary ice rinks popping up all over the UK. Losberger De Boer tell us why they are becoming increasingly popular, especially during the winter time as an attraction in a town centre, shopping centre or as part of an outdoor event.
Our coveted Q&A slot goes to Rob Star, owner of the independent pub company Electric Star which was founded in 2007. As well as overseeing the growing venue empire, Rob also runs the Eastern Electrics brand and dance music festival at Hatfield House which has been born out of running warehouse parties since the early 2000’s.
The end of the year is always a great opportunity to look to the future. Our friends at Lanchester Wines peer into 2018 and Mark Roberts, head of sales gives us his three top tips for on trade wine in the year ahead. Preparation and presentation of your bar is key. Getting both right is a recipe for success says Gill Head, Marketing Manager of bar equipment experts Artis who offers some advice on backbar strategy that will help improve your bottom line.
Here’s to a bustling Christmas period for your establishments and good will to all from everyone at Venue Insight. Cheers,
EDITOR Rob Taylor
rob@venue-insight.com 01634 568927
PUBLICATION MANAGER Dan Scudder
dan@venue-insight.com 01634 568928
ACCOUNT MANAGER Alex Wetton
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DESIGN Karl Speller
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PUBLISHER Robert Robinson
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News from the ALMR Boxpark Croydon
Q&A with Rob Star of Electric Star Pubs A Lift Like No Other
Temporary Ice Rinks What to Expect in Wine Winesave
Brockmans Cocktails Artis
Next Menu West India Quay
Water Matters for Catering Williams Refrigeration
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