Articles by Date : February 01 2009 - February 28 2009

Jobs at risk at Von Essen’s Seaham Hall hotel
Up to 20 jobs are believed to be at risk at Von Essen’s Seaham Hall hotel in Northumberland. more
(27 February 2009 16:30)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Today is the deadline for our Acorn Awards which, in their 23rd year, continue to celebrate talent and showcase 30 professionals under the age of 30,.... more
(27 February 2009 16:18)

Caterer launches a new blog on hospitality products
Product Junkie is Caterer's new dedicated products blog for the hospitality industry and covers everything related to food, drink and equipment. more
(27 February 2009 15:45)

Pre-register for the 2009 Hotel and Catering Show
The 2009 Hotel and Catering Show takes place at the Bournemouth International Centre on 10-11 March. more
(27 February 2009 15:43)

Champagne prize for best British shepherd's pie creator
The chance to win a Champagne reception, dinner and overnight accommodation at a five-star London hotel plus two tickets to a top London show is up.... more
(27 February 2009 15:40)

ScotHot attracts 90 new exhibitors
Visitors to ScotHot 2009 will find more than 90 new exhibitors among the 200-plus at the three-day show which takes place on 2-4 March at Glasgow's.... more
(27 February 2009 15:38)

Wine-tasting event for caterers at Bridgewater Hall
Hatch Mansfield and Fells are hosting a wine-tasting event for caterers at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on 9 March. more
(27 February 2009 15:36)

Win a two-night break in Stockholm courtesy of Essential Cuisine
Here's a stock that could bring you a big return. Essential Cuisine is offering one lucky Caterer reader a trip for two to the Swedish capital. more
(27 February 2009 14:38)

Trade body warns against cigarette vending machine ban
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has said a proposed ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs will hurt publicans, while having.... more
(27 February 2009 14:15)

Regent Inns future in doubt unless it addresses falling sales
Walkabout owner Regent Inns has admitted that it will not survive unless it rebuilds its flagging sales. more
(27 February 2009 13:56)

Fifty 'Saint's Day'Tibard chefs' jackets up for grabs
Tibard is celebrating the upcoming St Patrick's Day (17 March) and St George's Day (23 April) by giving Buy It! readers the chance to receive one of.... more
(27 February 2009 12:28)

Win a digital camera from Dawson Equipment
To promote its entire range of "powerful, functional, compact and reliable" Mareno equipment, Dawson is giving away a powerful, functional, compact.... more
(27 February 2009 12:25)

Beans and POS giveaway from Heinz
To coincide with its œ1.4m marketing campaign and the return of the Beanz Meanz Heinz slogan, Heinz Foodservice is giving away a case of Heinz Beanz.... more
(27 February 2009 12:21)

Free Tau branded water kit from Ty Nant
Ty Nant is giving away one Tau branded bar kit including a case of Tau Spring Water to mark the recent launch of the Tau Spring Water website, more
(27 February 2009 12:18)

Young's Foodservice - Supplier profile
Continuing our series looking behind the scenes at some of the major suppliers to the hospitality market, we catch up with Simon Clarke, group.... more
(27 February 2009 11:59)

IFE09 exhibition highlights
Chef Simon Hulstone samples a selection of products to be found at next month’s international food exhibition more
(27 February 2009 11:04)

Tim Brooke becomes general manager of Jersey's Legacy Hampshire hotel
The newly-named Legacy Hampshire hotel in Val Plaisant, St Helier, Jersey, has employed Tim Brooke as its general manager. more
(27 February 2009 10:05)

Sacha Cauwels becomes general manager at QHotel's Hellidon Lakes golf and spa hotel
Sacha Cauwels has been appointed general manager at QHotels' Northamptonshire property, Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa hotel. more
(27 February 2009 10:01)

Andrew Grahame is appointed general manager at the Goodwood Park hotel in West Sussex
Andrew Grahame is the new general manager at the Goodwood Park hotel in West Sussex, having previously been at the Lygon Arms in Broadway,.... more
(27 February 2009 09:59)

Jonathan Huglin becomes general manager of the Radisson SAS Hotel Leeds
Jonathan Huglin has been appointed general manager of the Radisson SAS Hotel Leeds. more
(27 February 2009 09:57)

Jamie Oliver backed Fifteen pulls plug on Leeds restaurant
Jamie Oliver-backed charitable restaurant chain The Fifteen Foundation has abandoned plans to open in Leeds. more
(27 February 2009 09:00)

Former Caterer Adopted Business launches new Brighton pub
The owners of former Caterer Adopted Business the Preston Park Tavern have launched a second pub, the Chimney House in Brighton. more
(27 February 2009 08:00)

Accor chairman and directors quit in protest at boardroom shuffle
Accor’s chairman and five directors have quit the board of the French hotel giant, in protest at the decision to unite the roles of chairman and.... more
(27 February 2009 07:00)

Flash Clean & Care from P&G
Delicate surfaces can be tricky to clean without stripping some of the beauty away with products that are too harsh, or having to pay extra for a.... more
(26 February 2009 16:27)

Gastropolar gastronorm fridge from Rieber
The Rieber Gastropolar is a refrigerator tailor-made for storing gastronorm containers. more
(26 February 2009 16:25)

Crossfire Broiler from Imperial
The Imperial CrossFire Broiler, with stainless-steel front, sides and stand, comes in a choice of two models, the ICFB-36 with two burners and an.... more
(26 February 2009 16:23)

TriLax heavy-duty non-stick coating from Rational
Conventional non-stick coatings can wear out quickly in a commercial kitchen, so Rational has developed TriLax, a new coating for heavily used.... more
(26 February 2009 16:20)

PO pizza oven from Pantheon
Pantheon has launched a new pizza oven, the Pantheon PO. It has two separate decks, each capable of holding 4 x 12in pizzas. more
(26 February 2009 16:17)

Alcohol tax rises put more than 75,000 jobs at risk
More than 75,000 jobs will be at risk if the Government proceeds with its plan to increase taxes on alcohol over the next four years, five trade.... more
(26 February 2009 15:40)

Heavitree chairman sees no let up for pub industry
The chairman of Devon pub company Heavitree Brewery has predicted there will be no upturn for the struggling industry this year. more
(26 February 2009 15:26)

Electric fryers from Imperial
Imperial Catering Equipment has recently introduced electric fryers to its range with capacities of 14 litres, 22 litres, 27 litres and 41 litres. more
(26 February 2009 15:00)

OE7105/F fryer with built-in filter from Lincat
Lincat has added another fryer, with built-in oil filtration, to its heavy-duty Opus 700 range of prime cooking equipment. more
(26 February 2009 14:57)

Ital Eldorado countertop electric fryers from Apuro
The new Ital Eldorado countertop electric fryers from Apuro are designed to be efficient, hygienic and practical. more
(26 February 2009 14:54)

New Series 2000 Pension fryers from Valentine
The latest Series 2000 Pension fryers from Valentine claim to offer maximum output with savings on oil and electricity. more
(26 February 2009 14:44)

Reusable frying oil filter from Miroil
The Miroil Filter is a reusable frying oil filter that simply sits on the top of the fry pan, filtering the used oil as the operator pours it back.... more
(26 February 2009 14:39)

Hospitality shedding jobs at fastest rate in a decade
Hotels, bars and restaurants are cutting jobs at the fastest rate in more than a decade as the economic crisis intensifies, the CBI has revealed. more
(26 February 2009 14:23)

Goodman steak house up there with Maze Grill, says critic
Bloomberg critic Richard Vines visits steak house Goodman, just off London’s Regent Street. more
(26 February 2009 14:09)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews including: Goodman; A Taste of McClements; Terroirs; and Sushinho. more
(26 February 2009 13:58)

Hotel revpar falls by 13.5% in London
Revenue per available room (revpar) slumped by 13.5% in London hotels and by 20.3% in the regions in the week ending 7 February 2009, according to.... more
(26 February 2009 12:41)

Ex-Belgo executive convicted of insider trading
A former senior executive at restaurant group Belgo has been convicted of insider trading. more
(26 February 2009 12:25)

Fire breaks out at bombed Marriott Islamabad hotel
A fire has broken out at the Marriott hotel in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, five months after a suicide truck-bomber killed 55 people there. more
(26 February 2009 12:11)

BHA names Dudley Osborn as new chairman
Dudley Osborn, proprietor of the Weston Manor hotel in Weston on the Green, Oxfordshire, has been elected chairman of the national executive of the.... more
(26 February 2009 11:52)

Western House named as Scottish National Hotel of the Year
Western House near Prestwick has been named Scottish National Hotel of the Year 2009 in the annual Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards. more
(26 February 2009 11:29)

Hoxton’s rooms-by-the-hour seen as a smart move
The Hoxton hotel's new offer, giving business travellers the chance to rent rooms by the hour, has been lauded as a smart marketing initiative. more
(26 February 2009 09:00)

Government takes tourism more seriously with VisitBritain appointment
The Government's decision to reinstate the role of head of policy at VisitBritain hopefully signals its intention to take tourism more seriously,.... more
(26 February 2009 08:00)

One-group addition to Rancilio's Classe 6 espresso machines
Rancilio has extended its Classe 6 range of espresso machines with the addition of a one-group model to the existing two-group, two-group compact and.... more
(26 February 2009 07:05)

Credit squeeze imperils small contract caterers
A number of contract caterers could "hit the wall" this year as margins are squeezed ever tighter, experts have warned. The business and industry.... more
(26 February 2009 07:00)

OneCafé single-use pouch from Union Hand-Roasted Coffee
Union Hand Roasted has launched OneCafé, a gas-flushed single-use pouch to retain the fresh smell of coffee. more
(26 February 2009 07:00)

Dockmaster's House, London
This restaurant is housed in a three-storey Georgian building with a glass conservatory area, a 100-seat cellar bar and two private dining rooms. It.... more
(26 February 2009 00:00)

Rupert Ellwood - A Minute on the Clock
Rupert Ellwood is managing director of Vinopolis, the wine-tasting venue near London Bridge, which has recently been granted planning permission to.... more
(26 February 2009 00:00)