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National Chef of the Year semi-finalists revealed

The Craft Guild of Chefs has officially unveiled the semi-finalists for National Chef of the Year as the competition reaches its next exciting s...

First production horticulture work experience bursaries awarded

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation recently announced the first recipients of its new production horticulture work experience bursary.&...

British Garden Centres reaches 80th outlet milestone

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of St Bridget Nurseries in Exeter. In a significant move for the brand, the historic site w...

Sales drop in latest HTA figures

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) ’s monthly Market Update report showed that overall garden centre sales, including catering, fe...

Government cuts VAT to 5% for kids' meals

The government has announced it will reduce the rate of VAT to 5% for children’s meals in restaurants this summer. It will also apply the ...

GCA confirms 2027 conference details

The Garden Centre Association (GCA) has confirmed the location and dates for its 2027 conference. The annual event, organised by chairman Ben Ha...

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GCA column: 60 not out

As we are settling into 2026 now, it is a great time to look forward and plan for the year ahead, while also reflecting on our performance in 20...

Event preview: HRC 2026

Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HRC) will return to Excel London from 30th March to 1st April 2026. It will once again be at the ...

The big interview: Roadchef

While the nation’s foodie scene has undoubtedly been turbocharged in recent years, there is one sub-sector that has remained in the slow l...

Garden Centre Catering Awards winner profile

Thetford Garden Centre was established in 1982, with the Lime Kiln Kitchen evolving from its original coffee shop concept. Redesigned and enlarg...

Garden Centre Catering Awards winner profile

Monkton Elm Garden Centre is an independent business run by the Bellman Family. The site started out a successful tomato nursery, run by David a...

Garden Centre Catering Awards winner profile

British Garden Centres was founded back in 1990 when two brothers, Charles and Robert Stubbs, opened Woodthorpe Garden Centre in Alford, Lincoln...

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Dobbies rolls out new foodhall concept

Dobbies Garden Centres has made a £1.5m investment to transform its foodhall offer across 48 stores nationwide. They represent the ne...

Hillier unveils new dining concept

Hillier Garden Centre Weyhill has unveiled a new chapter for its dining experience with the reopening of its fully refurbished restaurant &ndash...

British Garden Centres continues expansion

British Garden Centres has announced that Alton Garden Centre in Wickford, Essex, has joined its family-owned group. It becomes the fifth centre...

British Garden Centres buys Millbrook sites

British Garden Centres (BGC) has announced the acquisition of Millbrook Garden Centre's Staplehurst and Gravesend sites, extending its portf...

Case Study: Dobbies

Situated a stone’s throw from the bustling John Lennon Airport, Dobbies in Liverpool is a glasshouse-style building, housing the best of t...

Case Study: Notcutts Garden Centre

Founded in 1897, family-owned business, Notcutts, prides itself on creating a home-from-home experience for its diners. With nineteen garden cen...

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National Chef of the Year semi-finalists revealed

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First production horticulture work experience bursaries awarded

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British Garden Centres reaches 80th outlet milestone

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Government cuts VAT to 5% for kids' meals

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Kraft Heinz offers bigger prize for Masters of the Menu 2026

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Enter the 2026 Garden Centre Catering Awards!

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Toque d’Or finalists take on farming challenge