Harrogate Tipple, an independent craft distillery which is part owned by renowned master distiller Tom Nichol, will be producing a new officially licensed spirits range inspired by the television phenomenon Downton Abbey, which was produced by Carnival Films and MASTERPIECE. The official Downton Abbey gin and whisky range will be produced in limited
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Leeds event caterers serve up latest wedding buffet trend
A Leeds-based alternative catering firm is at the forefront of the latest gastronomy trend, helping couples across the region to create the ultimate wedding wow factor. Bear’s Pantry is leading the field in the surge in demand for spectacular ‘grazing tables’ and as a result has seen bookings boosted by 250
Yorkshire gins put “zing” into summer
Yorkshire Wolds based Raisthorpe Manor is launching three new fruity gins to celebrate summer. The three small batch flavoured gins - Bubble Gum, Lemon Drizzle, and Orange - are all made with Raisthorpe’s finest 40% proof gin. Quirky and retro, Bubble Gum Gin builds on the success of nostalgic flavours such as
Shipley brewhouse says cheers to new international collaboration
Saltaire Brewery, a Shipley-based independent brewhouse, has partnered with a US brewer to launch a new beer, thanks to support from the Food is GREAT campaign. The West Yorkshire brewer is collaborating with New England-based Lone Pine USA after meeting on a Northern Powerhouse-led Food is GREAT trade mission to Maine.
Alibi Bar set to open in prime Pennine location
Yorkshire based bar operators Alibi are set to open an upscale drinks and dining venue in a Georgian-listed mansion in the heart of Calderdale. Alibi has taken over the lease of Somerset House in Rawson Street, Halifax and is transforming the Grade 2 listed Georgian former mansion. The £450,000 refurbishment includes the
York hotelier relinquishes role as chair of city’s hospitality group
A York hotelier credited with reinvigorating the city’s hospitality association is stepping down from his role as its chair. Graham Usher – who took over the reins at Hospitality Association York (HAY) in 2015 – has reluctantly made the decision due to his recently launched consultancy business, MATTGRAY Hospitality, winning a
Yorkshire gin producer wins four Great Taste Awards
Yorkshire gin producer Raisthorpe Manor is celebrating after winning four coveted awards for its fruit gins, fruit gin liqueur and Yorkshire tonic at this year’s hotly-contested Great Taste Awards. Out of 12,772 products from over 100 different countries, Raisthorpe was awarded two 2-star awards for its Rose and Sloe Gins while
After 25 years, Fayzul is back currying favour in Wetherby
A Yorkshire restaurateur and his team – who count Sir Cliff Richard and Percy Sledge among happy customers - have gone back to the future by launching a new venture in a popular market town. Saffron, which specialises in Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine, has opened its doors in Wetherby – at the same premises where
Dragon’s Den backed vitamin tea brand brewing up success overseas
A Harrogate manufacturer of vitamin-infused teas that made a successful appearance on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den is set to triple its revenue to £700,000 this year following expansion into new overseas markets. TEA+ is run by husband and wife team James and Jade Dawson. The couple appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den
Yorkshire Tonics toasts county’s special day
Yorkshire Tonics is toasting Yorkshire Day by pairing its range of mixers with gins made by fellow producers from across God’s Own County. The popularity of Yorkshire Tonics has grown since production started a year ago at drinks producer Raisthorpe’s farm in Thixendale on the Wolds. The mixers – six in