Articles by Date : March 01 2010 - March 31 2010

Jason Atherton to leave Gordon Ramsay Holdings
Jason Atherton, chef patron of the Michelin-starred Maze group of restaurants, has resigned from Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH) to set up his own.... more
(31 March 2010 20:20)

Egerton House’s Jovita Kit is Housekeeper of the Year 2010
The AA has named Jovita Kit, executive housekeeper at the Egerton House hotel in Knightsbridge, London, as its Housekeeper of the Year 2010. The.... more
(31 March 2010 17:16)

Second London Restaurant Festival to run for fortnight in October
The second London Restaurant Festival will run in the capital for two weeks in October, Caterersearch can reveal. The event was launched last year by.... more
(31 March 2010 16:58)

Death of Tate Modern sous chef to tonsillitis highlights long hours culture
The death of an exhausted young sous chef from tonsillitis has highlighted the issue of the long hours worked by staff in the hospitality industry..... more
(31 March 2010 15:08)

Rate rises to affect hospitality operators
Act now to combat rate rises, hospitality operators warned: expected increase in business rates are due to take effect this week, even though the.... more
(31 March 2010 15:08)

Compass sitting pretty on £600m as Elmo departs
Compass boss Ian El-Mokadem is to leave the business after four years in the post, with Ian Sarson stepping up to become group managing director for.... more
(31 March 2010 15:08)

Caterermasters wins double contract with global logistics firm
Contract caterer Catermasters has secured a double contract win with DHL Supply Chain, a global contract logistics firm. Catermasters will operate.... more
(31 March 2010 12:04)

Orchid to install 3D TV in 85 pubs ahead of Premier League match
Pub and restaurant operator Orchid Group is to install 3D televisions in 85 of its venues ahead of Manchester United's game against Chelsea on 3.... more
(31 March 2010 11:50)

Enterprise Inns makes good progress in shedding underperforming pubs
Enterprise Inns (ETI) has indicated that it has made 'excellent progress' in shedding poorly-performing pubs, as it updated the City on.... more
(31 March 2010 11:37)

European hotel values slump by 25% in past two years
Hotel values in Europe fell by 13.4% last year, taking the cumulative decline over the past two years to almost 25%, according to HVS, the hotel.... more
(31 March 2010 11:28)

Kingdom Entertainment buys Brixton’s Fridge nightclub
Local nightclub operator Kingdom Entertainment Group has taken on the Fridge nightclub in Brixton, London. Christie + Co announced last week that it.... more
(31 March 2010 10:53)

Carluccio’s enjoys good start to the financial year
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s has had a good start to the financial year and expects to report a moderate increase in profits for the first.... more
(31 March 2010 10:41)

Planning permission sought for Four Seasons’ third London hotel
A planning application has been submitted for a Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at Heron Plaza in the City of London. The 43-storey development –.... more
(31 March 2010 10:32)

Alex Aitken steps down as director of cuisine at Lime Wood
Alex Aitken, the former-Michelin-starred chef, who helped launch Lime Wood, the £30m country house hotel which opened in Lyndhurst in the New Forest,.... more
(31 March 2010 09:00)

Starman Hotels seeks up to £70m for Le Meridien Piccadilly
The 266-bedroom, five-star Le Meridien Piccadilly has been put on the market for £65-70m. Owned by Starman Hotels, Le Meridien is the company’s only.... more
(30 March 2010 16:58)

French Connections – US food trends
As chefs explore France’s regional culinary traditions, they’re making humble fare au courant. This article first appeared in the 1 February 2010.... more
(30 March 2010 16:46)

College Dining: Building the Future – US food trends
Seven schools, seven new facilities: Dining managers at colleges and universities large and small across the country give the lowdown on their newest.... more
(30 March 2010 16:18)

Chefs' Favorite Finishing Salts - US food trends
Finishing salts are a simple tool for introducing welcome touches of seasoning, texture and aroma. This article first appeared in the 1 February.... more
(30 March 2010 16:00)

Brandy-Based Cocktails – US food trends
The classic after-dinner drink also is a popular anchor for cocktails. This article first appeared in the 1 February2010 issue of Restaurants &.... more
(30 March 2010 15:46)

Hot Chocolate: Four Creative Menu Ideas – US food trends
Diners seek cold-weather comfort in steaming sips of sweet, smooth hot chocolate. This article first appeared in the 1 February2010 issue of.... more
(30 March 2010 15:34)

Mechline picks up innovation award
Mechline Developments' GB 360 food waste decomposition system has been crowned the overall winner of Hotelympia's Innovation Award after receiving.... more
(30 March 2010 14:13)

Coca-Cola launches shopping research centre
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has launched a research centre which uses virtual reality software to create interactive shopping experiences.The.... more
(30 March 2010 14:11)

Lincat: Supplier profile
Continuing our series looking behind the scenes at some of the major suppliers to the hospitality market, we catch up with Steve Mitchell, managing.... more
(30 March 2010 12:26)

First Restaurant Group to launch six-month-a-year summertime venue
London-based restaurant operator the First Restaurant Group is to launch a new restaurant next month which will run for six months of the year. The.... more
(30 March 2010 12:08)

Hotelympia highlights
Our selection of the products that were on show at the great exhibition. 1. BEST OF BRITISH CHEFSWEAR Oliver Harvey is a new brand name in chefswear.... more
(30 March 2010 11:34)

Video: BaxterStorey chef Kenneth Culhane is the 2010 Roux Scholar
Kenneth Culhane, a sous chef at contract caterer BaxterStorey, has been named the 2010Roux Scholar. Culhane, who works at the group’s contract at.... more
(30 March 2010 11:20)

Giles Thorley to step down as Punch boss
Giles Thorley is to step down as chief executive of Punch Taverns. The company announced the move this morning and indicated that it was "well.... more
(30 March 2010 11:09)

Dorchester Collection names Lisa Lernoux-Doux as Coworth Park sales director
Lisa Lernoux-Doux has joined the Dorchester Collection in the role of director of sales for Coworth Park, reporting directly to general manager Zoe.... more
(30 March 2010 10:44)

Daniel Chinen becomes restaurant manager at 108 Marylebone Lane Restaurant & Bar
Daniel Chinen has been appointed as restaurant manager at 108 Marylebone Lane Restaurant & Bar, in London's Marylebone Village. Previously, Chinen.... more
(30 March 2010 10:41)

Choice Hotels International promotes Mark Pearce to senior vice-president, international
Choice Hotels International, the global hotel group behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands, has promoted Mark Pearce to senior.... more
(30 March 2010 10:38)

Ashburton cookery school recruits James Knight-Pacheco and Phil Oram as chef tutors
Two new chef tutors, James Knight-Pacheco and Phil Oram, have joined the Ashburton cookery school in South Devon, bringing the teaching team to six.... more
(30 March 2010 10:35)

Chris Gregory joins the Bath Arms at Longleat as head chef
The Bath Arms at Longleat has appointed Chris Gregory as head chef. Gregory spent several years learning the basics as a commis chef before moving to.... more
(30 March 2010 10:32)

Vas Lazarou - My Worst Job
Vas Lazarou is the operations manager at Pabulum Catering. "What was your worst job?" It has to be when I was working as a chef at a nursing home in.... more
(29 March 2010 17:43)

Christian hoteliers forced to sell following religious row with guest
The two Liverpool hoteliers who last year were cleared of committing a religiously aggravated crime against a guest have been forced to put their.... more
(29 March 2010 17:29)

Martin Miller - My Life in Hospitality
Martin Miller is the owner of Millers Hotels. Martin Miller is not a conventional hotelier. Yet this is the secret of his success. A world-renowned.... more
(29 March 2010 16:38)

Calum Ross: supplier turned hotelkeeper
Two years ago, Calum Ross was Unilever Foodsolutions' Man in Latin America. Now he's back in his native Scotland and running the three-star,.... more
(29 March 2010 16:31)

Paris House in Woburn trumps critic’s expectations
Jasper Gerard of the Daily Telegraph arrived at the Paris House in Woburn with great expectations. With the restaurant having recently been taken.... more
(29 March 2010 15:57)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest national restaurant reviews including: Paris House in Woburn, Bedfordshire; Bibis Italianlissimo in Leeds; 36 on the Quay,.... more
(29 March 2010 15:32)

Park Inn Hyde Park attracts more than 40 viewings
More than 40 viewings of the Park Inn Hyde Park have taken place since the 188-bedroom hotel was put up for sale earlier this month for more than.... more
(29 March 2010 15:23)

Gordon Ramsay opens revamped Pétrus just days ahead of Australian debut
Gordon Ramsay's 'reborn' Pétrus has re-opened today, just days ahead of the launch of his first Australian restaurants Maze and Maze Grill.Pétrus is.... more
(29 March 2010 15:14)

Geronimo Inns boosts annual sales by 26% after buying four pubs
Pub chain Geronimo Inns has pushed its sales up 26% to £22.3m for the year to June 2009, following the acquisition of four pubs. Like-for-like sales.... more
(29 March 2010 14:09)

WTTC CEO Ufi Ibrahim to become chief executive of British Hospitality Association
The British Hospitality Association has announced that Bob Cotton’s replacement as chief executive is to be Ufi Ibrahim, currently chief operations.... more
(29 March 2010 13:15)

Snow fails to dampen sales at Domino’s Pizza
Pizza delivery giant Domino's is expected to reveal an 11% boost in like-for-like sales for the first six weeks of the year in a trading statement.... more
(29 March 2010 13:11)

Scotch pie to be rehabilitated in the Great British Menu 2010
Scottish chefs Tony Singh and Michael Smith will be serving up a gourmet version of the humble Scottish pie as their regional dish for the latest.... more
(29 March 2010 13:03)

Ian Sarson to replace Compass boss Ian El-Mokadem
Compass boss Ian El-Mokadem is to leave the business with Ian Sarson announced as his replacement. The changeover, effective from April, follows four.... more
(29 March 2010 12:31)

Pub landlord arrested after body found in freezer
The landlord of a Norfolk pub five miles from royal residence Sandringham House has been arrested after the body of a woman, believed to be his.... more
(29 March 2010 12:22)

Scottish cuisine leads the world, finds global survey
Scotland has been hailed as a world leader for its food and drink by a global study that put it ahead of eight other destinations, including.... more
(29 March 2010 12:12)

Jean-Christophe Novelli blames BA strike for missing TV appearance
Jean-Christophe Novelli has hit out at British Airways after he missed a US TV appearance because of a industrial action on the airline. Novelli was.... more
(29 March 2010 10:26)

Richard Caring prepares court battle over Birley nightclub
Restaurant tycoon Richard Caring is believed to be preparing legal action to prevent Robin Birley, the son of the late Mark Birley and Lady Annabel.... more
(29 March 2010 10:20)

Provision of food services in Bexley, Kent
The schools, that each have onsite production, are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, nutritionally sound and experienced.... more
(29 March 2010 00:00)