Articles by Date : February 01 2007 - February 28 2007

Former Michelin-starred restaurant The Walnut Tree Inn closes
Former Michelin starred restaurant, the Walnut Tree Inn, near Abergavenny, has closed for business. more
(28 February 2007 17:30)

Wembley hotel changes hands
The Wembley hotel in the heart of the North London district has changed hands for the first time in 28 years. more
(28 February 2007 17:14)

New owners for food-led Yorkshire inn
The Blacksmiths Inn, a food-led country pub in the North Yorkshire village of Westow, has been sold to first-time owner-operators Jonathan Cliff and.... more
(28 February 2007 17:12)

Warwickshire inn changes hands
New owners have taken over the Peacock Inn, a Cotswold stone village pub in the Warwickshire village of Oxhill. more
(28 February 2007 17:09)

Local buyer for Strathblane hotel
Local businessman Alan Duncan has bought the Strathblane Country hotel near Glasgow which sits within the Campsie Fells. more
(28 February 2007 17:07)

London buyers for pub-restaurant in the Chiltern Hills
A London-based chef and his hotel manager wife have bought the White Lion pub- restaurant that sits alongside the Grand Union Canal in.... more
(28 February 2007 17:05)

Kingston upon Hull set to scrap free school meals
Kingston upon Hull opposition leader Ken Branson has said there is little prospect of the ruling Liberal Democrats scrapping plans to do-away with.... more
(28 February 2007 16:58)

Golfer sells Perthshire pub and restaurant
Golfer Aaron Howard has sold the Howards Inn and Restaurant and the adjoining Luncarty Inn in the Perthshire village of Luncarty. more
(28 February 2007 16:39)

Six Bells pub to house Newport’s first Russian restaurant
Punch Taverns’ Six Bells pub is to house Newport’s first Russian restaurant under its new leaseholders. more
(28 February 2007 16:37)

Exeter restaurateur buys Devon tea rooms with rooms
Exeter restaurateur Charlotte Hammick has bought the Old Inn tea rooms with letting rooms in the thatched Devon village of Drewsteignton. more
(28 February 2007 16:34)

Former manageress admits cheating workmates out of £3,700 in tips
A former manageress at an award-winning hotel has admitted cheating workmates out of £3,700 in tips. more
(28 February 2007 15:47)

Government under pressure to review Manchester super casino decision
Pressure is growing on the Government to give Blackpool the UK’s only supercasino, ignoring the official recommendation of Manchester. more
(28 February 2007 15:06)

Nestlé boss attacks ban on sweet ads
The head of confection and foodservice giant Nestlé has spoken out against the UK’s plans to ban ads for chocolate and junk food. more
(28 February 2007 14:45)

Orient-Express Hotels reports a strong end to the year
Orient-Express Hotels enjoyed a strong end to the year with a surge in fourth quarter profit and turnover as it plans for a future without its.... more
(28 February 2007 13:30)

Famous Brands buy Wimpy and promises to 're-energise' it
Beleaguered burger chain Wimpy has been bought by Famous Brands for £3m amid promises to return the brand to its former glory. more
(28 February 2007 13:00)

Strong hotel growth drives profit at Whitbread
Whitbread is on course for profits at “the top end of expectations” for the current financial year, driven by strong growth in its hotel business,.... more
(28 February 2007 12:30)

Cotswolds boutique hotel for sale for £12m
An award-winning boutique hotel in the Cotwolds has been put on the market with its smaller sister for a combined £14.85m. more
(28 February 2007 12:13)

Internationally-renowned Welsh restaurant for sale
The chance has arisen to buy an internationally-renowned restaurant on the Gower Peninsular that is a favourite of Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta.... more
(28 February 2007 12:10)

Speyside 'Whisky Trail' inn for sale
An 18th century country inn on the famous Speyside Whisky Trail has been put on the market. more
(28 February 2007 12:08)

How to coax children to eat healthier food
Restaurants should offer healthier menus for children, says Vicki Edgson, co-presenter of Five's Diet Doctor and nutritionist at recipe and menu.... more
(28 February 2007 11:46)

Lord Forte dies aged 98
Hotel and catering mogul Lord Forte has died at his London home aged 98. more
(28 February 2007 11:45)

Review of the reviews - what the critics say about Fat Duck in Bray and others
What the restaurant critics think of the food in eateries around the UK and the world... more
(28 February 2007 11:30)

Prince Charles slams the Big Mac
Prince Charles slammed fast-food giant McDonald’s yesterday and seemed to call for a ban on the Big Mac. more
(28 February 2007 11:05)

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to fight against 'bullying' supermarkets
Fearnley-Whittingstall is heading a new campaign against “bullying” supermarkets, which he claims is destroying British Food. more
(28 February 2007 10:53)

Security guard attacked as he disturbed a robbery at Old Course Hotel
A security guard was subjected to a brutal attack when he disturbed a robbery at Scotland’s Old Course Hotel in St Andrew’s on Monday (26 February). more
(28 February 2007 10:27)

Fairmont appoints vice-president of its spas - and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Holiday Inn Nashville under new management; InterContinental to open in Maldives; Iberostar upgrades.... more
(28 February 2007 10:07)

Hospitality skills round-up
Barely a week goes by without a dire warning about the skills shortage in the UK hospitality sector. more
(27 February 2007 16:53)

Mr Particular relaunches as online service
Independent country house hotel guide, Mr Particular, has relaunched as an online subscription-based service. more
(27 February 2007 16:36)

UK hotel market continues to thrive
Despite recent interest rate rises, the UK hotel market has continued to thrive during January, according to a new report. more
(27 February 2007 15:00)

Acclaim Food wins ShockWaves NME Awards contract
Contract caterer Acclaim Food has won the contract for the ShockWaves NME awards 2007, worth around £35,000. more
(27 February 2007 14:45)

Businesses offered online advice on employing migrants
The Home Office has flagged up a website designed to help employers stay on the right side of the law when employing migrants. more
(27 February 2007 14:15)

Saturday Kitchen feels heat over accusations of phone in rip-off
Celebrity chef James Martin is in hot water after inviting viewers to take part in a live phone-in on his BBC cookery show, despite the programme.... more
(27 February 2007 13:42)

Number of food service outlets up in 2006
The British Hospitality Association 2007 UK Food and Service Management survey has revealed the number of outlets and meals served in 2006 were up. more
(27 February 2007 13:00)

New independent hotel review and booking site launched
A new independent hotel review and booking site was launched yesterday. more
(27 February 2007 12:30)

Almost a quarter of UK workers fiddle their expenses
Nearly a quarter (22%) of British workers regularly fiddle their expenses, according to new research by budget hotel group Travelodge. more
(27 February 2007 12:00)

Sodexho Alliance denies bid for property services group Jones Lang LaSalle
Contract caterer Sodexho Alliance has denied a report that it considering bidding for property services group Jones Lang LaSalle. more
(27 February 2007 11:25)

EasyHotel set to open in Dubai
Fledgling budget hotel chain EasyHotel has announced it is set to open the first of six planned hotels in Dubai next year. more
(27 February 2007 10:58)

Sodexho chef Anton Edelmann to run the marathon
Sodexho chef Anton Edelmann is to join 46,000 runners at this year’s Flora London Marathon raising money for charity. more
(27 February 2007 10:25)

Survey reveals UK restaurants lack health and safety knowledge
Three out of five restaurants in the UK admit to inputting false information into their health and safety, food safety and fire safety books in order.... more
(26 February 2007 14:36)

Definnitive Leisure goes into administration
A company behind some of North-East England’s best-known bars has gone into administration. more
(26 February 2007 13:30)

Former Crown Group employee has discrimination claim dismissed
A former Crown Group employee has had his claim for discrimination and breach of contract against the contract caterer dismissed. more
(26 February 2007 13:00)

Boiled leg of lamb with caper sauce
Ingredients Serves 12), 2-3kg leg of lamb, 2 carrots,2 onions,Bouquet garni (3 stalks parsley, 1 sprig thyme, 1 bay leaf) more
(26 February 2007 13:00)

Orient-Express Hotels president steps down and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Hilton’s Scandic to be bought by Swedes; Rezidor announces Middle Eastern growth plans; Ukranian.... more
(26 February 2007 12:21)

Old Course Hotel named Scottish Hotel of the Year
One of Scotland’s legendary hotels, the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, scooped the Scottish Hotel of the Year award in a ceremony last night. more
(26 February 2007 12:08)

Neo-Nazi bid to buy hotel in Rudolf Hess birthplace blocked
The German town where Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party deputy, Rudolf Hess, was buried has banded together to buy a hotel to stop it from falling into the.... more
(26 February 2007 11:48)

Ultimate Leisure reports a six-figure loss
Ultimate Leisure made a six-figure loss in the first-half of the year as it sold non-core units and closed others for refurbishment, the bar and.... more
(26 February 2007 10:49)

Copthorne Tara may convert to private apartments - for more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: York may get its first five-star hotel; Travel Inn looking to.... more
(26 February 2007 09:57)

Your chance to vote for the name of our latest blog
CatererSearch is running a poll to see which name its users favour for its latest blog launch. more
(23 February 2007 15:39)

Geronimo Inns to build pubs at key locations
Geronimo Inns plans to build pubs in a number of key locations, including the new Eurostar terminal in London’s St Pancras station and Heathrow.... more
(23 February 2007 15:38)

Liverpool restaurant fined £5,000 for dirty kitchen
Liverpool restaurant, Caesar’s Palace, has been fined £5,000 after hygiene inspectors found the kitchens to be dirty and unhygienic. more
(23 February 2007 15:14)