Steven Hesketh

Image By Andrew Ward Photography A year ago, Foxxy Foods did its very first event at Deva Fest 2025. At the time, none of us really knew exactly where the business would go. We had a van, a concept, a lot of enthusiasm and, most importantly, two people who were willing to get stuck in and make it work: my son Scott and Dill, who is our Head Chef at The Chester Townhouse. They are the ones who run the van day to day, prep the food, travel to the events, deal with the customers and handle...

In my opinion breakfast can make or break a hotel stay. You can have a comfortable bed, a spotless room and brilliant service, but if the final experience before checking out is a disappointing breakfast, that is often what the guest remembers. It is the last proper interaction many guests have with the hotel. It can influence the review they leave, whether they recommend you and, ultimately, whether they choose to return. So why is breakfast still treated like an afterthought in so many...

Andy Burnham’s government has announced a further 20% reduction in business-rates bills for pubs, social clubs and eligible live music venues in England from April 2027. The measure is expected to benefit almost 32,000 properties and save a typical pub around £1,100 a year. For an industry that has spent years calling for reform, this is a welcome announcement. Pubs and live music venues are more than places to buy a drink or watch a performance. They are employers, community spaces, cultural...