Articles by Date : April 01 2008 - April 30 2008

Healthy eating month
Healthy eating appears to be on the agenda for most sectors on the industry, be it Jamie Oliver's campaign to get kids eating better food in schools.... more
(30 April 2008 18:00)

TRI HotStats: monthly European hotel figures - Industry data
The Berlinale film festival brought Berlin the biggest boost to average room rate during February 2008 of the 10 European cities listed in the.... more
(30 April 2008 17:02)

Malmaison loses two key executives
Boutique hotel chain Malmaison has announced the departure of two of its key executives, Caterer has learnt. more
(30 April 2008 16:59)

IHG reveals design plans for first green hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed design proposals for its first fully-fledged green hotel. more
(30 April 2008 15:32)

Caterersearch's best of the hospitality web
The web is awash with reports that Gordon Ramsay plans a new restaurant in Chicago (previously reported) and according to Harden’s, St Ives in.... more
(30 April 2008 14:50)

Lindley Catering extends Colchester United FC deal
Stadia and leisure operator Lindley Catering has extended its seven-year long relationship with Colchester United FC in a deal worth £8m. more
(30 April 2008 14:18)

Industry data: Employment in the UK hospitality industry
The hospitality industry in the UK employed more than 1.96 million people in 2007, according to latest Labour Force survey by People 1st, the sector.... more
(30 April 2008 14:00)

UK Conference Benchmark: Fourth quarter of 2007
Leaner corporate spending budgets prompted many organisers to switch from residential to day events during the final quarter of 2007, according to.... more
(30 April 2008 12:18)

Stephen Wheeler quits Hilton to join the Belfry
Stephen Wheeler, executive chef at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, has left the property less than a year after joining to become the new executive.... more
(30 April 2008 12:14)

Poor weather to blame for hotel business slowdown
An early Easter holiday and poor spring weather resulted in a slowdown in business for hotels in March, according to a report by analyst firm PFK. more
(30 April 2008 11:22)

Peach poaches Fleet Street pub manager
Caterer Adopted Business Peach Pubs has snapped up John Taylor, general manager at the Punch Tavern, a gastro pub in Fleet Street, London, as its.... more
(30 April 2008 10:59)

Dominic Ford to extend Japanese restaurant concept
London restaurateur Dominic Ford has announced plans to expand his Japanese restaurant concept Bincho Yakitori. more
(30 April 2008 08:00)

Latin Explorers – US Food Trends
Consumers are ready to discover lesser-known Latin American cuisines, and these five staple recipes can kick off the journey. more
(30 April 2008 07:03)

Fire and Spice - US Food Trends
Chefs talk about peppers and other favorite Hispanic ingredients. more
(30 April 2008 07:02)

Sandwiches 2.0 – US Food Trends
Classic sandwiches offer foolproof foundations for contemporary updates that customers can't resist. more
(30 April 2008 07:01)

Breakfast Gets a Break – US Foot Trends
With economic woes leaving dinner sales slumping, it may be breakfast's time to shine. more
(30 April 2008 07:00)

Second Vivat Bacchus site planned for capital
London fine dining restaurant Vivat Bacchus is to open a second site in the capital this summer. more
(29 April 2008 16:30)

Reverse racism test case not a threat to restaurants
Lawyers have played down fears that a test case for “reverse discrimination” will prevent hospitality operators from employing staff based on their.... more
(29 April 2008 14:43)

Hit Scotland offers unique Formula 1 prize
Attendees at this Thursday’s Hit Scotland Industry Dinner will have the opportunity to win a unique Formula 1 experience. more
(29 April 2008 13:07)

London's Brown's hotel renames Grill restaurant
London’s Brown’s hotel has renamed its iconic Grill restaurant. more
(29 April 2008 11:50)

JD Wetherspoon profits go flat
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has seen its margins squeezed after three-months of flat sales. more
(29 April 2008 11:24)

New Millennium & Copthorne boss to focus on stability
The new chief executive of hotel group Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) has revealed that his focus will be on stability rather than expansion. more
(29 April 2008 07:00)

Manchester's Printworks to revamp F&B offering
Manchester’s Printworks is to revamp its food and beverage (F&B) offer in a bid by new owners Resolution to market the entertainment venue to a wider.... more
(28 April 2008 16:30)

2007 Roux Scholar Armand Sablon moves on from Galvin at Windows
Armand Sablon, the 2007 Roux Scholar, will be part of the brigade at the new London restaurant of French chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex,.... more
(28 April 2008 15:57)

Critic finds it's worth getting through security for Gordon Ramsay's Plane Food
The critics find plenty to praise in the weekend’s restaurant reviews with the Telegraph’s Jasper Gerard sure the food at Gordon Ramsay’s Heathrow.... more
(28 April 2008 15:08)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Gordon Ramsay Plane Food; Café Boheme, London W1; Restaurant Hélène Darroze, Paris; Artisan,.... more
(28 April 2008 14:42)

The A to Z of healthy catering
With more and more food being consumed outside the home, caterers are in a position of enormous influence when it comes to the health of the nation..... more
(28 April 2008 13:21)

Arena video: Arena's Face-to-Face interview with Alastair Storey 
Last week saw hospitality industry networking organisation Arena’s latest Face-to-Face networking event take place at the Dorchester hotel on.... more
(28 April 2008 12:33)

Whitbread looks to combat rising food prices
Whitbread is looking at more cost savings and menu changes to combat rising food ingredient prices at its Premier Inn, Costa Coffee and Beefeater.... more
(28 April 2008 12:22)

Hilton launches the HiltonT brand in India and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: The Resort Group seek operator for Cape Verde; Luxury hotel on Lake Garda reopens for business;.... more
(28 April 2008 11:59)

Healthier school meals jeopardised by junk food 'black market'
The Government’s Jamie Oliver inspired drive to create healthier school meals is reportedly being jeopardised by students operating a black-market.... more
(28 April 2008 11:45)

Reuben brothers are Britain’s richest hospitality personalities - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: McDonald's trials franchising expansion with Roadchef; Forte.... more
(28 April 2008 10:33)

Marlon Abela is to launch a second A Voce restaurant in New York
Marlon Abela, chairman and chief executive of the Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation, is to launch a second A Voce restaurant in New York, Caterer.... more
(28 April 2008 07:00)

Premium Bars & Restaurants' finance director leaves company
Premium Bars & Restaurants will lose its group finance director of nearly seven years when it relocates its head office from Newcastle to Manchester. more
(25 April 2008 18:13)

Sweetly Satisfying – US Food Trends
Sweet bakery treats are simple indulgences that play dual menu roles as quick, easy-to-eat breakfasts and grab-and-go snacks. more
(25 April 2008 18:08)

Soft-Sell Shellfish – US Food Trends
Diners don’t need to be enticed to order shrimp. Chefs find that simple preparations often are most well-received. more
(25 April 2008 17:56)

Four Stars: Testing the Waters – US Food Trends
Shedding their past as a lunchbox staple, tuna-salad sandwiches are nattily dressed for success in these tasteful renditions. more
(25 April 2008 17:27)

Brew Companions – US Food Trends
Wine is delightful, but beer can be even easier and more fun to pair with food. more
(25 April 2008 17:14)

Ramada Jarvis wins green award
Ramada Jarvis has become the first national hotel group to achieve Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) award at bronze level or above at all of its.... more
(25 April 2008 17:00)

Mitchells & Butlers confirm private equity interest
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed it is in talks about selling a stake in the business to a private equity investor. more
(25 April 2008 16:36)

Spider-Man cleans windows at Shanghai hotel
A five-star hotel in China has become a tourist attraction after it dressed its window cleaners in Spider-Man costumes to make them less annoying to.... more
(25 April 2008 16:27)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Organic carrot cake with carrot juice tuile Photos © Lisa Barber ( www.lisabarber.co.uk ) Go back to Chef Conference.... more
(25 April 2008 15:11)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Yorkshire rhubarb, Chapel Down Champagne jelly, clotted cream custard Photos © Lisa Barber ( www.lisabarber.co.uk ) .... more
(25 April 2008 15:09)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Lemon posset, lemonade foam, Scottish shortbread Photos © Lisa Barber ( www.lisabarber.co.uk ) Go back to Chef.... more
(25 April 2008 15:07)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Kent asparagus, Isle of Mull Chedder scone rarebit Photos © Lisa Barber ( www.lisabarber.co.uk ) Go back to Chef.... more
(25 April 2008 15:05)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Wealdsway goats' cheese, roasted beetroot, watercress salad Photos © Lisa Barber ( www.lisabarber.co.uk ) Go back.... more
(25 April 2008 15:00)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Braised pork belly, breaded pork cheek, mustard- and honey-glazed pork fillet, mash butternut squash, gravy Photos ©.... more
(25 April 2008 14:58)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Poached cannon of spring lamb from Alltanog Farm, pea consommé, Sharpham Farm spelt Photos © Lisa Barber (.... more
(25 April 2008 14:54)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Sustainable fish bowl: Cornish gunard and Scottish pollack and razor clams in mussel broth Photos © Lisa Barber (.... more
(25 April 2008 14:45)

Chef Conference 2008: Lunch menu
    Chicken bowl: free-range paoched breast of chicken in smoked chicken consommé, organic Scottish Chantenay carrots .... more
(25 April 2008 12:54)