Articles by Date : April 01 2004 - April 30 2004

Table Talk
I can see you've got your hands full, Heston, but can I just say... more
(30 April 2004 16:34)

Spirit Group confirms S&N Retail purchase
Spirit Group ended months of speculation last week by announcing confirmation of its £2.5b acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle's (S&N) managed pub,.... more
(30 April 2004 15:34)

Ex-Christopher's staff could win £70,000 payout from Thistle
Thirty-two former employees of Christopher's restaurant in London's Victoria could win up to £70,000 between them in back pay following an employment.... more
(29 April 2004 13:29)

Choc waves
The new Smart Choice Tuxedo Royale from 3663 is a chocolate pastry case filled with rippling layers of chocolate and cheesecake. more
(28 April 2004 17:52)

Hot property
If you want to offer more than just coffee and tea, Ingrams-ServEquip (or ISCO - the name for the new company created by ServEquip's purchase of.... more
(28 April 2004 17:51)

Comfort zone
The Zeta dining chair from Classic Furniture is a new contemporary design featuring a basket cradle seat for comfort combined with the modern.... more
(28 April 2004 17:50)

It has to be ewe
During and after the foot-and-mouth crisis in 2001 there was a real shortage of sheep's milk. more
(28 April 2004 17:46)

Tourism slump softens Hard Rock Cafe results
The Hard Rock Cafe brand experienced a 16% fall in operating profit during 2003, as tourists shied away from city locations and currency fluctuations.... more
(27 April 2004 16:02)

Bulli for you - Norfolk chefs' perk is visit to top eaterie
Chefs at a restaurant in rural Norfolk are being offered an unusual perk - lunch at celebrated Spanish eaterie El Bulli, outside Barcelona. more
(26 April 2004 12:34)

Oliver keeps promise to go back to school
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is going back to school - but this time he is going to be serving school dinners. more
(23 April 2004 17:32)

Stair Inn, Stair, Ayrshire
Tired of the rat race? Then how about getting away from the city and buying a going concern in the Ayrshire countryside. more
(23 April 2004 15:05)

Table Talk
Well, she did ask for home delivery, Any volunteers to wash dishes? Cuddle up with Wozza the Pooh more
(23 April 2004 11:53)

Landmarks could go in Piccadilly redevelopment
A massive redevelopment of London's Piccadilly area could signal the disappearance of Le Méridien's Café Royal and the Regent Palace hotel. more
(23 April 2004 10:47)

Data security is vital for hotels
The physical security of your hotel presents widely known problems, but the security of your information and your IT systems is every bit as.... more
(22 April 2004 10:14)

Bhatia leaves Zaika and buys Chelsea's English Garden
Vineet Bhatia has quit London restaurant Zaika to set up his own restaurant. more
(21 April 2004 17:48)

Cliff Richard to open hotel in Manchester
Pop legend Sir Cliff Richard has teamed up with hotel operator Arora International to open a hotel in Manchester. more
(21 April 2004 17:42)

Ford leaves Harvey Nichols to go it alone
Dominic Ford, the mastermind behind the destination restaurants and Foodmarket retail concept at Harvey Nichols stores, has left the company after 12.... more
(21 April 2004 17:40)

Chilling performance
With pressure on floor space in mind, and the need to get beer and wine bottles cold quickly at peak times, Williams has launched a Rapid Bottle.... more
(21 April 2004 17:35)

Tartlet treats
Normandy apple tartlets are a new thaw-and-serve dessert from Délifrance made from 40% fruit with a shortcrust base, an almond filling, apple topping.... more
(21 April 2004 17:31)

Pizza bagels
Frozen bagel manufacturer Mr Bagels has launched a savoury snack, the pizza bagel. more
(21 April 2004 17:28)

Cutting the mustard
Sausage makers Debbie and Andrew Keeble of Manor Born have teamed up with Colman's mustard to create the Colman's mustard sausage. more
(21 April 2004 17:26)

Spring turns up heat
Swiss company Spring has a new range of cookware on the market designed for use on both induction and traditional hobs. more
(21 April 2004 17:22)

Von Essen could lose out in battle for Lanesborough
Hotel group Von Essen looks likely to be trumped in its bid to buy the Lanesborough by investment company Oppenheimer and little-known US hotel group.... more
(21 April 2004 14:43)

Cooking by the Sea
Anyone who holds two Michelin stars has my upmost respect. It's a prestigious achievement - one which Danny Horseele has gained at his restaurant, 't.... more
(21 April 2004 10:51)

Sally Clarke's Book: Recipes from a Restaurant, Shop & Bakery
Just in case you missed your chance when it was first published in hardback some years ago, you can now buy Sally Clarke's Book in paperback. more
(21 April 2004 10:49)

Regional Spotlight: Scottish Highlands
The Scottish Highlands with its castles, forts and gorgeous scenery - not to mention the elusive Loch Ness monster - has long been a tourist haven.... more
(21 April 2004 10:45)

Your Shout: David Abramson, Davis Coffer Lyons
THE UK casino market looks a good bet. more
(21 April 2004 10:40)

Dabbling in dhals
This week, Caterer takes the pulse of Indian cuisine and looks at the many uses of dhals. Michael Raffael reports more
(20 April 2004 10:49)

QMH deal with lenders eases its debt problem
Troubled hotel group Queens Moat Houses (QMH) has done a deal with some of its lenders that will allow it to sell its hotels and solve its massive.... more
(19 April 2004 12:19)

Table Talk
Don't look down - the eyes are the windows of your sole, Plunge the parts into cold water and refresh before service, And - don't tell me - they.... more
(16 April 2004 17:03)

Your Shout: Melvin Gold, Melvin Gold Consulting
Hoteliers, this is your wake-up call! more
(16 April 2004 15:41)

Pregnancy, maternity and adoption
In line with the development of social policy in western Europe, the UK has brought in some very comprehensive family-friendly legislation. more
(16 April 2004 14:15)

Regional Spotlight: Cornwall
Scenic Cornwall, with its stunning coastline and glorious countryside, offers a great escape for tourists, surfers and hospitality entrepreneurs.... more
(14 April 2004 17:18)

Sedgemoor Inn, Westonzoyland, Somerset
Battle buffs may be interested to hear that the I6th-century Sedgemoor Inn in the village of Westonzoyland, near Bridgwater, Somerset, is on the.... more
(14 April 2004 17:16)

Done deals
England's oldest inn fetches £1.85m, New owners for Ingleborough View, Windermere guesthouse changes hands, Carlisle hotel sold for close to.... more
(14 April 2004 17:13)

Jus the job
Lamb Jus and Chicken Jus are the two latest additions to Nestlé's Chef range. more
(14 April 2004 17:04)

The mains event
Sous-vide specialist Loxton Foods is expanding its range of main meals. more
(14 April 2004 17:01)

Freezer cuisine
Fine Dining is a new range of 16 products including starters, main courses and puddings from Bernard Matthews. more
(14 April 2004 16:58)

Low-salt pastes
Three new flavours have been added to Knorr's range of bouillon pastes: Roast Beef, Roast Chicken, and Rich Vegetable. more
(14 April 2004 16:55)

Scottish cures
To complement its wild Scottish smoked salmon, Halliday & Lloyd has now introduced speciality cooked meats to its range. more
(14 April 2004 16:52)

Flavour range
Noël's range of herbs, spices, seasonings and condiment sauces is being relaunched under a new name. more
(14 April 2004 16:50)

Macdonald to open up second Bankside
Chef-restaurateur Kelvin Macdonald is to open a sister restaurant to his successful London eaterie, Bankside. more
(14 April 2004 16:32)

M&C's Wilson gets 50% rise as profit falls
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels boss John Wilson was awarded a 50% increase in his pay packet last year despite a 70% decline in pre-tax profit across.... more
(14 April 2004 16:30)

Soho House eyes hotel options in London and LA
The company behind celebrity hangout Soho House is considering expanding its hotel operations. more
(14 April 2004 16:29)

Thumbs up for online school meals payments
Online school meals payments by parents could become the norm following successful trials at nursery and primary schools in Surrey. more
(14 April 2004 16:25)

Platts-Martin in Notting Hill venture
Leading restaurateur Nigel Platts-Martin is planning a new venture in what was formerly Notting Hill's Dakota restaurant. more
(14 April 2004 16:23)

MoD to take healthy look at troop rations
Caterers for the Ministry of Defence are to examine all aspects of its catering operation in a bid to tackle obesity, heart disease and diabetes. more
(14 April 2004 16:21)

Your Shout: Gary Cleverdon, Westcountry Commercial
By Gary Cleverdon, of Exeter-based independent licensed property agent Westcountry Commercial. more
(08 April 2004 09:32)

Mandarin Oriental eyes Europe for expansion
Upmarket hotel group Mandarin Oriental is to open two new owner-operated hotels in Europe and is looking to expand its residences business to the.... more
(07 April 2004 15:22)

Happy Days for Cendant group
Rapidly expanding hotel franchisor Cendant Hotel Group Europe has signed deals to open four new Days Inn and Days Hotel properties in England. more
(07 April 2004 15:19)