Articles by Date : January 01 2010 - January 31 2010

TRI HotStats: monthly European hotel figures
London hotels boosted profitability by 23.4% in December 2009, according to the latest monthly HotStats survey of 10 European countries. Hotels in.... more
(31 January 2010 00:00)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality
Story of the week: Spanish celebrity chef Ferran Adrià dominated the news this week with the announcement at Madrid Fusion that he is to close his.... more
(29 January 2010 16:01)

Letters: 29/01/10
This week's topics include: Quest for 'perfect' vegetable is dictated by the supermarkets; Haiti donations are having an immediate effect; Peach.... more
(29 January 2010 15:35)

Infozone: the briefing - 29/01/2010
Topics covered in our weekly briefing include: recession 'over' but employee engagement has plummeted; Agency Workers Directive could cut number of.... more
(29 January 2010 15:00)

Fraser Suites, Edinburgh
Located in Edinburgh's Old Town, with close attractions including the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, this boutique hotel is spread over seven.... more
(29 January 2010 14:56)

Fish Restaurant, London
Located at riverside retail development Hay's Galleria near London Bridge, this fish restaurant from wine merchant Balls Brothers offers a range of.... more
(29 January 2010 14:55)

Chez Jules, Edinburgh
French chef Pierre Levicky, who rose to fame with his former French restaurant chain Pierre Victoire, has relaunched the Chez Jules concept with this.... more
(29 January 2010 14:54)

Good Week Bad Week: 29.01.10
Our regular catch-up of what has brought a burst of sunshine - or a mantle of storm clouds - to the catering and hospitality world this week. more
(29 January 2010 14:42)

Bitter chocolate box with salted caramel ice-cream, by Daniel Galmiche and Alex Edwards
Daniel Galmiche is the executive head chef, and Alex Edwards the pastry chef, at the Vineyard at Stockcross. more
(29 January 2010 14:35)

The perfect gin and tonic - Cocktail of the Month
While the Gin and Tonic is not a cocktail as such, it should be seen as a attainable benchmark in the delivery of fine mixed drinks in any discerning.... more
(29 January 2010 14:26)

It's too early to celebrate new growth
The UK economy has officially emerged from recession, but only by the skin of its teeth. Positive growth of 0.1% in the last three months of 2009 may.... more
(29 January 2010 14:15)

Bocuse d'Or 2010 - the race is on
The countdown for the next Bocuse d'Or has started, so Caterer is getting behind the Academy of Culinary Arts and calling on our readers to support.... more
(29 January 2010 14:12)

New powers for police to tackle problem pubs and underage drinkers
New police powers to tackle 'problem premises' and underage drinking have come into force today. The changes to the Policing and Crime Bill mean that.... more
(29 January 2010 14:08)

Fantastic Gastro Pub Opportunity
Theatre Style Open Plan Kitchen, Underwent £750,000 Investment, Grade II Listed Building with Beautiful Interior, 4 Letting Rooms with 4* AA Rosette.... more
(29 January 2010 14:03)

For Sale by Auction, Hotel & Restaurant
Well established and successful restaurant business with hotel bedrooms set within a classic period structure dating back to 1794 given Grade II.... more
(29 January 2010 13:20)

What IT will we see in 2010?
The latest gizmos, such as the Apple Tablet and Google's Nexus smartphone, are undeniably exciting, but what hospitality-related technology will.... more
(29 January 2010 13:17)

Choice Hotels Europe
With more than 60 years of experience and over 6,000 hotels in over 40 countries, Choice Hotels International® is one of the world’s largest hotel.... more
(29 January 2010 13:14)

Appointing a building contractor
Before you hire a contractor to carry out building or refurbishment, you must make sure you have finalised your design, and you choose the correct.... more
(29 January 2010 13:05)

The business plan - looks good on paper
If you want to start a business, a comprehensive business plan is crucial. With Nestlé's Toque d'Or set to challenge a new group of students, we.... more
(29 January 2010 12:57)

Chris Wheeler - My Life in Hospitality
Chris Wheeler is the executive head chef at Stoke Park Country Club and Resort. more
(29 January 2010 12:55)

Bishopsgate Institute, Provision of catering services
Expressions of interest are invited from established catering operators to tender for the operation of a cafe facility at the Bishopsgate Institute,.... more
(29 January 2010 12:55)

Blackpool hotel tops the Tripadvisor filth league
A Blackpool hotel has been named the filthiest in the in the UK by Tripadvisor in its 2010 top 10 dirtiest hotels. Grosvenor Hotel came top of the.... more
(29 January 2010 12:49)

Bradford’s Dubrovnik hotel wins HRS.com innovation award
The Dubrovnik hotel in Bradford won the new Robert Ragge Award for innovation at the third annual HRS.com Hotel Excellence Awards, held in.... more
(29 January 2010 11:51)

Big freeze puts the chill on Marston’s sales
Marston's has been hit by January's big freeze, as it reported that a rise in like-for-like sales in its managed pubs division was dragged down by.... more
(29 January 2010 11:34)

M&B chairman ousted by major shareholders
Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) chairman Simon Laffin has been ousted from the company's board at yesterday's annual meeting, after he lost his battle.... more
(29 January 2010 10:16)

The Arch - a dream realised
Some 30 years ago, Abraham Bejerano spotted a row of townhouses near Marble Arch in London and thought they would make a great setting for a hotel..... more
(29 January 2010 10:11)

Francesco Mazzei - A Minute on the Clock
Italian chef Francesco Mazzei has become the latest guest chef at high street chain Pizza Express and has created a range of dishes that will appear.... more
(29 January 2010 09:00)

Jerry Brand’s Host scoops a hat trick of new contracts
Host, the independent contract caterer run by entrepreneur Jerry Brand, has won three new contracts with a total value in excess of £3m. The first of.... more
(28 January 2010 17:33)

Hospitality guests demand both value and quality, finds research
The recession has created increasingly discerning hospitality customers who demand both value and quality and will tolerate no compromise in either,.... more
(28 January 2010 17:02)

Locked-in staff at closed hotel told they will get unpaid wages
Staff who have barricaded themselves into the Foley Arms hotel in Malvern, Worcestershire, after the owner suddenly closed the business have been.... more
(28 January 2010 15:53)

Mourad Mazouz to expand Momo restaurant concept to Lebanon
Acclaimed London restaurateur Mourad Mazouz, co-owner of the Michelin-starred Sketch and founder of Momo, is expanding the North African restaurant.... more
(28 January 2010 15:17)

Let's hear it for the Maitre d'
In another of his regular columns, Peter Hancock, chief executive of luxury hotel marketing consortium Pride of Britain Hotels, explains why.... more
(28 January 2010 14:53)

The Vineyard at Stockcross - Menuwatch
Chef Daniel Galmiche took over the reins at the Vineyard at Stockcross last autumn, and is already making his mark. Janet Harmer went to visit. more
(28 January 2010 14:44)

Hotelympia cooks face frozen fish challenge
A class where competitors use frozen ingredients is to be held for the first time at the Salon Culinaire International de Londres. more
(28 January 2010 14:34)

London hotels boosted profitability by 23% in December
London hotels enjoyed a strong boost to profitability during December 2009 as trading recovered strongly, according to the latest HotStats survey.... more
(28 January 2010 13:43)

Win an Adande single drawer chef base worth more than £2,500
We’ve teamed up with Adande to offer one lucky Buy It! reader the chance to win a Single Drawer Chef Base worth more than £2,000, which keeps food.... more
(28 January 2010 12:03)

Enjoy a cottage break courtesy of Heinz
Heinz Foodservice is giving away a cosy cottage break to celebrate its Classic Soup range as part of the company's It Has To Be Heinz campaign, which.... more
(28 January 2010 12:02)

Win a case of 'proper' Lord Chips from Aviko
Research carried out by Aviko has shown that despite much publicised trends for healthier eating, when asked, 76% of respondents stated that they.... more
(28 January 2010 11:59)

Tomato Ketchup case giveway from Heinz
Also linked to the "It Has To Be Heinz" campaign is a National Chip Week giveaway featuring Heinz Tomato Ketchup. The first five Buy It! readers.... more
(28 January 2010 11:57)

Snap up free tubs of Chef Paul Magic Seasoning Blends from Atlantic Foods
Chef Paul Magic Seasoning Blends are 100% natural, with no MSG or preservatives and provide an alternative to salt, pepper and other herb seasonings. more
(28 January 2010 11:55)

3663: Making 2010 the best for your business
It's 12 months since we started following the fortunes our Best for Business operators. One year on, we look as how the experience has helped them.... more
(28 January 2010 11:17)

First Choice Coffee: Delivering for future growth
There's no doubt that 2009 was a tough year. Consumers have been watching every penny they spend and hospitality businesses have felt the impact. But.... more
(28 January 2010 11:15)

Beacon's review of the year
Best for Business proved an interesting and timely project for us, especially given the economic climate. When we visited the businesses a year ago,.... more
(28 January 2010 11:14)

3663's review of the year
Tim Doran, client development manager at 3663, has been impressed with the thought, planning and consideration that each outlet has put in to their.... more
(28 January 2010 11:12)

First Choice Coffee's review of the year
The highlight for the First Choice Coffee team has been seeing the operators develop a passion for coffee. more
(28 January 2010 11:09)

January update: The Taverners - one year on
When Roger Serjent and his wife, Lisa Choi, opened their doors and books to their business mentor, Lee Cash, co-founder of the Peach Pub Company,.... more
(28 January 2010 11:02)

January update: The Royal Sportsman - one year on
Looking back over what has been an enormously challenging year, both personally and professionally, Louis Naudi has nothing but positive comments to.... more
(28 January 2010 10:39)

January update: The Wild Wood - one year on
At the start of the Best for Business process Dominic Wood was excited at the prospect of the Wild Wood, his restaurant and bar in Bristol,.... more
(28 January 2010 10:26)

January update: The Mulberry Tree - one year on
For the Mulberry Tree in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent, 2009 was a fantastically successful year, despite the difficult trading conditions brought on by.... more
(28 January 2010 10:20)

January update: Tudor Farmhouse Hotel - one year on
With the economy in a turbulent state at the start of 2009, Colin Fell was already considering looking for some advice when the opportunity to.... more
(28 January 2010 10:14)