DRINKS & FOOD

FOOD AND COCKTAIL MOMENTS – HOW AND WHY WE DO IT

Whether it’s a spontaneous bite to eat or planned meal out, food and drink go hand in hand, with individuals now more inclined to choose a venue based on its drink’s menu. 

MASTERCLASS: SPIRITS & FOOD

Whether it’s aperitifs, digestifs or cocktail pairing, there’s a great opportunity to get imaginative, impress your guests and boost your sales.

THE BENEFITS OF OFFERING FOOD AT YOUR VENUE - PT.1

Tim and Olivia give you the tools on how to properly set yourself up for success, when it comes to food service. The duo also highlight key points on how to best match spirits with food occasions.

THE BENEFITS OF OFFERING FOOD AT YOUR VENUE - PT.2

It’s never been more important to maximise your bottom line, and in this bitesize session Tim Philips explores the benefits of offering food at your bar no matter what type of venue you are.

EXPERT TIPS FOR SHARING INGREDIENTS

It is becoming much more common for ingredients to be shared between the kitchen and bar. Diageo Global Gastronomer Mark Moriarty shares the benefits of this in his restaurant and gives tips on how to bring these worlds together in your bar.

FOOD AND SPIRITS: ADVICE FROM A FLAVOUR PRO

Maximising the impact of a well-crafted meal with a corresponding drink, or vice versa, is a great way of elevating a guest's experience, increasing spend per head and helping the venue’s bottom line.

CHEF TOOLS TO COVET

As bartenders, one of our biggest influences are chefs. Whether it's through flavour pairing or culinary techniques, many of the best modern cocktails have been inspired by food and cooking.

TIPS FOR USING VEGETABLES IN COCKTAILS

From menus inspired by the seasons to greater control of freshness, top tips on how to incorporate kitchen ingredients into your drinks menu.

USING COCKTAILS TO ENSURE EVERY DAY IS A SPECIAL OCCASION

Delicious cocktails are an excellent way to enhance any dining occasion. 

AFTER-DINNER COCKTAILS

A former pastry chef and owner/ chief drink slinger at Queen’s Park in Alabama, Laura Newman is just about the perfect person you’d want to fix you a drink after dinner. 

FOOD & WHISKY – A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

Ewan Gunn explores what goes well with whisky and shares his suggestions on the perfect whisky and food combinations for a match made in heaven.

BEER AND FOOD

Watch Padraig Fox give his top tips and tricks on how match flavoured beers with food, explore the different types and styles of beer, and how best to pair their characteristic flavours with food.