Articles by Date : January 01 2008 - January 31 2008

Heinz and Farm Frites offer for National Chip Week
Heinz Foodservice and Farm Frites have joined forces to give away 2.5-litre jars of Heinz Tomato Ketchup to complement a batch of chips in time for.... more
(31 January 2008 18:04)

Eat at the Beatles hotel with Heinz
This Beatles-themed offer from Heinz Foodservice comprises a three-course dinner for four at Liverpool's Hard Days Night hotel. more
(31 January 2008 17:59)

McCain gives away cases of Signatures Gourmet Chips
McCain is marking National Chip Week (11-17 February) by offering two cases of McCain Signatures Gourmet Chips to five Buy It! readers. more
(31 January 2008 17:55)

Mammoth offer from Typhoo
To celebrate its promotion with animation film Horton Hears a Who!, Typhoo is giving two readers the chance to receive a case of Typhoo 250 string.... more
(31 January 2008 17:50)

Win a Geales meal with AAK
Enjoy dinner at London's fish and chip restaurant Geales, courtesy of AAK Foodservice, to celebrate National Chip Week (11-17 February). more
(31 January 2008 17:40)

Capital Pub Company sells three pubs to Young's
Capital Pub Company, the London freehold operator, has sold three of its pubs to Young’s for £8.5m. more
(31 January 2008 16:00)

Surrey County Cricket gets green light for hotel
Surrey County Cricket Club has been given the green light to build a 170-bedroom hotel at the Brit Oval in Kennington, south London. more
(31 January 2008 15:22)

Hospitality operators are ignoring sustainability issues
High-street hospitality operators are “way off the pace” compared to food retailers on promoting ethics and sustainability, experts have warned. more
(31 January 2008 14:38)

Hypoallergenic bathing from Concept Amenities - Hotelympia
Ideology is an alternative skincare product for hotel guests allergic or sensitive to the chemicals in conventional products from Australian supplier.... more
(31 January 2008 14:05)

Sensual gifts from Hanky Panky Hampers - Hotelympia
Hotels and wedding venues are key targets for the Hanky Panky Hampers company, which provides pampering . . . more
(31 January 2008 14:02)

Hotel hair straightener from Hotel Hair - Hotelympia
Style Saviour is a heated hair straightener from new company Hotel Hair, which makes its worldwide debut at Hotelympia. Hotels have traditionally.... more
(31 January 2008 13:58)

Designer linens from Richard Haworth - Hotelympia
Linen manufacturer Richard Haworth will officially launch its Designers Guild range of hotel bed and bath linen. The predominantly white range is.... more
(31 January 2008 13:54)

Copper tubs from William Holland - Hotelympia
Two luxury tubs - the Cuprosa Bateau and Rotundas - handmade from solid copper will be launched by William Holland. Exteriors are coated with a.... more
(31 January 2008 13:02)

Branded hotels expect rise in revpar in 2008
Branded hotel operators have brushed off fears over a drop in consumer spending, with the vast majority expecting revenue per available room (revpar).... more
(31 January 2008 12:58)

Boutique bath filler from Unique Automation - Hotelympia
Bathomatic is a digital bath filler that will allow hoteliers to pamper their guests while reducing energy consumption. more
(31 January 2008 12:58)

Decorative fabrics from Agua - Hotelympia
Agua Fabrics has created several new ranges of decorative and hard-wearing fabrics for the hospitality industry. Agua Orkney is an indoor contract.... more
(31 January 2008 12:51)

Beech-frame furniture from Andy Thornton's - Hotelympia
Combining modern style with traditional warmth is Andy Thornton's latest range of upholstered furniture. Samples from the new range will be.... more
(31 January 2008 12:47)

Outdoor solutions from Crown Pavilions - Hotelympia
Hotelympia newcomer Crown Pavilions of Hampton Court will be unveiling additions to its range of outdoor furniture. more
(31 January 2008 12:43)

All-weather woven furniture from Eastward - Hotelympia
The Amalfi Bar and Bar Stool form part of the all-weather woven furniture collection by Eastward. more
(31 January 2008 12:40)

Contract garden furniture line from Nova - Hotelympia
Nova's 2008 Contract Collection comprises weatherproof cast-aluminium garden furniture in traditional and contemporary designs. This range combines.... more
(31 January 2008 12:38)

Pictogram and LED options from Signbox - Hotelympia
A fresh range of pictograms - such as the male and female figures for toilet doors - and the energy-efficient LED sign fixing, Lumos2, will be.... more
(31 January 2008 12:33)

Capsule from International Spa Supplies - Hotelympia
Spa capsules are an all-in-one option for therapists to offer a wide range of treatments in one compact unit. International Spa Supplies will be.... more
(31 January 2008 12:28)

Customisable buffet displays from Bunzl Lockhart - Hotelympia
A customisable buffet display range joins the offer at Bunzl Lockhart. Available in a chrome or black finish, the modular, easy-to-assemble system is.... more
(31 January 2008 12:24)

Premium melamine platters from Dalebrook - Hotelympia
The new range of de luxe melamine products from Dalebrook is thicker than its standard ranges and claimed to be chip-resistant, virtually unbreakable.... more
(31 January 2008 12:21)

Crystal collection from Dudson - Hotelympia
A link-up with Dartington Crystal has allowed Dudson to launch eight ranges of glassware that offer a wide and co-ordinated variety of elegant yet.... more
(31 January 2008 12:18)

Curvaceous cutlery from John Artis - Hotelympia
Ovation and Tuscany are two curvaceous new ranges of cutlery that bump up the John Artis offer to 20 ranges. Both are made from heavy-gauge 18/10.... more
(31 January 2008 12:16)

Breakfast in Bed collection from La Cafetière - Hotelympia
Making its Hotelympia debut, La Cafetière will showcase its new Breakfast in Bed collection dreamed up by UK designer Alison Appleton. It comprises a.... more
(31 January 2008 12:12)

Porcelain and glass tableware from LSA - Hotelympia
First-time Hotelympia exhibitor LSA International is showing two additions to its stable of handmade glassware and fine porcelain. more
(31 January 2008 12:08)

Silver-coated carafes and airpots from PMI - Hotelympia
New members of the Stanley Commercial ErgoServ family - including brew-in carafes with a tall profile or glass bowl replacement and stainless-steel.... more
(31 January 2008 12:05)

Spyro embossed tableware from Steelite - Hotelympia
Spyro, an embossed range of tableware that won an award in the Food Service Equipment Reports' Smallwares and Tabletop competition in the USA last.... more
(31 January 2008 12:01)

Cubic glassware from Urban Bar - Hotelympia
Qubo and Cubana are two glassware ranges that will make their debut on the Urban Bar stand. more
(31 January 2008 11:59)

Radio-controlled temperature monitor from Abacus - Hotelympia
Cook-chill specialist Abacus Icespy is launching a radio-controlled temperature monitor that links to computers and mobile phones to warn operators.... more
(31 January 2008 11:52)

Combis and counter-top appliances from Angelo Po - Hotelympia
The CombiStar FM423E - a baby professional combi-oven - makes its UK debut at Hotelympia. The 4.5kW oven measures just 700mm x 505mm x 500mm but can.... more
(31 January 2008 11:38)

Virtual newcomers from Apuro - Hotelympia
There won't be a solid product in sight on the Apuro stand - it has so many new lines that it has opted to display them in a gallery format with.... more
(31 January 2008 11:35)

Trendy boilers from Backerson - Hotelympia
Trendy is the name of a four-strong range of electronic catering urns that will be shown by Dubai-based Backerson. more
(31 January 2008 11:30)

Top chefs challenge Fuller's at the London Marathon
Eight top chefs are uniting to compete against at team from brewer Fuller’s in this year’s Flora London Marathon on Sunday 13 April. more
(31 January 2008 11:28)

S900 heavy-duty range from Berto's Spa - Hotelympia
The new S900 heavy-duty range from Berto's Spa is claimed to be the first professional kitchen to carry a five-year guarantee on all components. more
(31 January 2008 11:24)

Volcanic cooking from Black Rock Grill - Hotelympia
Smaller operators such as cafés, bars and mobile caterers can now offer the drama of live cooking at the customer's table with the launch of Café.... more
(31 January 2008 11:22)

Carvers and chafers from Buffet Enhancements - Hotelympia
A contemporary carving station and a choice of New Age chafing dishes will be launched by Alabama-based Buffet Enhancements International. more
(31 January 2008 11:18)

Service accreditation from CESA - Hotelympia
CESA is using Hotelympia to launch a service to help you find a reliable service company to look after your pricey equipment. more
(31 January 2008 11:15)

Bespoke budget range from Charvet - Hotelympia
French manufacturer Charvet, which specialises in heavy-duty prime cooking equipment, is showcasing the Charvet Modern range, an entry-level, budget.... more
(31 January 2008 11:12)

Teams battle for a place in Nestlé Toque final
Sixteen teams of students from colleges all over the UK have been selected to do battle for a place in the Grand Final of the Nestlé Toque d’Or.... more
(31 January 2008 11:02)

Punch Taverns denies M&B takeover bid
Punch Taverns has denied speculation linking it to a takeover bid for Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) after the rival operator admitted that a number of.... more
(31 January 2008 10:54)

Kettles and toasters from Dualit - Hotelympia
A cordless dome kettle priced at £46.81, a relaunched 10-litre economy soup kettle and a compact one-slice conveyor toaster will be the newcomers on.... more
(31 January 2008 10:54)

Oil-saving fryer and menu transfer upgrade from Enodis - Hotelympia
A fryer that uses less energy and oil and a USB version of Merrychef's MenuKey technology will be launched on the Enodis stands. more
(31 January 2008 10:51)

Duck roaster from Exclusive Ranges - Hotelympia
The new Beech duck oven from Exclusive Ranges is designed to provide authentic succulent Peking duck with a crispy skin. It is similar to the other.... more
(31 January 2008 10:48)

Multideck display options from Foster - Hotelympia
There are 24 models across four ranges in the new Multideck line-up of display cabinets debuting on the Foster Refrigerator stand. more
(31 January 2008 10:46)

Combined pot and dish washer from Granuldisk - Hotelympia
Potwashing specialist Granuldisk celebrates its 20th anniversary with the launch of a new combination dishwasher, the Granule Combi, that combines.... more
(31 January 2008 10:39)

Commichef pots and pans from Grunwerg - Hotelympia
Stainless steel specialist Grunwerg will be highlighting its Commichef range of high-grade stainless-steel pots and pans with a two-tone body finish..... more
(31 January 2008 10:35)

Rapid steamer from Hatco - Hotelympia
New to the UK, the Hatco Steam-Max Rapid Steamer has been designed as a cost-effective way of steaming, warming and holding a variety of foods.... more
(31 January 2008 10:31)