Articles by Date : May 01 2008 - May 31 2008

Local buyer for Powys hotel linked to Henry Vaughan
A local buyer has taken on the historical Old Rectory Country hotel - once the home of poet Henry Vaughan - in the Powys village of Llangattock. more
(30 May 2008 17:10)

El Coto Restaurants buys fifth site in Durham
North-eastern group El Coto Restaurants has bought Ricardo’s restaurant in Durham city centre off a guide price of £600,000. more
(30 May 2008 17:07)

Isle of Arran hotel changes hands
The Glenisle hotel in the seaside village of Lamlash on the Isle of Arran has changed hands. more
(30 May 2008 17:01)

InterContinental considers headquarter move
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has joined the growing number of companies considering moving their headquarters offshore to avoid the.... more
(30 May 2008 16:59)

G&T Leisure buys Wenlock inn
G&T Leisure has bought the Wenlock Edge Inn at Hilltop in Shropshire. more
(30 May 2008 16:59)

Lancashire hoteliers snap up Coppull restaurant
The owners of Ferrari’s Country House hotel in Thornley have bought the Coppull Moor restaurant in the Lancashire village of Coppull. more
(30 May 2008 16:57)

New owner for four-star Dumfries guesthouse
The four-star Glenlossie Guest House in Dumfries – one of the largest guest houses in southern Scotland – has been sold through the Glasgow office of.... more
(30 May 2008 16:48)

Aldo Zilli to host “Chef Factor”
Celebrity chef Aldo Zilli has launched a recruitment drive with a difference ahead of the opening of his restaurant in Brighton next month. more
(30 May 2008 14:53)

Win café equipment worth £1,600
A café essentials kit from Shop-Equip, comprising a water boiler, cooler, microwave and griddle, is up for grabs in this month's Buy It! competition. more
(30 May 2008 12:19)

Chicago Rib Shack branded 'ghastly'
The Chicago Rib Shack has been slated yet again, with the Metro’s Marina O’Loughlin calling its food “universally ghastly”. more
(30 May 2008 12:15)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews including: Gary Yau’s Aaya; Chicago Rib Shack; Cha Cha Moon more
(30 May 2008 12:06)

The Master Innholders elects five new members
The Master Innholders, an association of leading hoteliers founded 30 years ago, has elected five new members. more
(30 May 2008 11:54)

Pull-up toaster from Hatco giveaway
With constant reminders of how breakfast is the most important meal of the day, Hatco is giving away a pull-up toaster for caterers to serve.... more
(30 May 2008 11:47)

Heinz Weber BBQ giveaway
To celebrate the start of the barbecue season, Heinz Foodservice is giving away a One Touch Gold Weber BBQ. more
(30 May 2008 11:47)

Sensual Kit Kat giveaway from Nestlé
Nestlé Professional is giving away five cases of its latest Kit Kat Senses bars for caterers to treat their customers. more
(30 May 2008 11:46)

Scoop cases of Signatures Starters and Sides from McCain
To mark the recent launch of its Signatures Starters and Sides range, McCain Foods is giving away three cases of products to three lucky readers. more
(30 May 2008 11:45)

Salvis Fresh and Smart mobile cooking stations from Exclusive Ranges
Fresh and Smart is a range of mobile front cooking stations from Salvis that allows caterers to cook theatre-style in front of their customers - even.... more
(30 May 2008 11:44)

Cream-handled Ikon knives from Haus
The newest additions to the Ikon range of German precision-forged knives from Wüsthof sport a fashionable white handle. more
(30 May 2008 11:43)

New Alto-Shaam gas fryer from Equipline
The new Alto-Shaam ASF-75G Gas Fryer with EcoSmart technology is claimed to offer the most efficient heat distribution on the market thanks to its.... more
(30 May 2008 11:42)

EKA counter cookers from Katermart
Two top-of-the range electric convection ovens from EKA to join the Katermart line-up are compact enough to perch on bar counters ready to bake.... more
(30 May 2008 11:41)

VarioCooking Centre for restaurants from Frima
The new variant of the compact multi-purpose computer-controlled VarioCooking Centre (model VCC 111) from Frima has been designed especially for busy.... more
(30 May 2008 11:40)

CT1 conveyor toaster from Lincat
The robust CT1 high-output conveyor toaster from Lincat can churn out 340 slices of toast per hour by taking two slices of bread side by side. more
(30 May 2008 11:39)

Leak-proof Kraft salad boxes from WK Thomas
Your take-away salads can now come dressed in fully green packaging with the launch of WK Thomas's leak-proof kraft salad boxes. more
(30 May 2008 11:37)

RC1 rice cooker from Pantheon
The RC1 rice cooker from Pantheon is a compact, lightweight appliance that can sit on a counter top to produce 26 portions of rice in 10 minutes. more
(30 May 2008 11:35)

Genware baking mats from Neville
The two non-stick baking mats that have joined the Genware line are suitable for protecting delicate pastry items in the oven. more
(30 May 2008 11:32)

Granite carvery from Moffat
Upmarket carveries are the target customers for Moffat Catering Equipment's new servery unit, which has been designed to keep food at optimum serving.... more
(30 May 2008 11:29)

Frosty Ecopaque labels from Planglow
Sandwich labelling has taken a greener turn with the launch of Planglow's Frosty Ecopaque labels. more
(30 May 2008 11:27)

Bio-GD FOG disperser from Chemex
Bio-GD provides a safe solution for caterers who face thousands of pounds in fines for blocking their drains with fats, oils and grease (FOG). more
(30 May 2008 11:24)

Welsh rateable value relief row
The Welsh Assembly has been urged to extend small business rate relief to protect hotels and stimulate tourism in the Principality. more
(30 May 2008 11:02)

Premier and Pro Eco lines from Foster Refrigerator
The new Eco versions of Foster's Premier and Pro refrigeration cabinets slash energy use by 47% compared with a year ago at no extra cost to the.... more
(30 May 2008 10:52)

Pizza prep counter from Gram
Easy access and constant temperature are the catering needs that inform Gram's flexible refrigeration lines, which range from compact and twin.... more
(30 May 2008 10:50)

Coral wall-mounted chiller from Williams
Coral is a wall-mounted refrigerated cabinet designed for kitchens where space is at a premium. more
(30 May 2008 10:47)

Self-service Delfied merchandisers from Enodis
The use of the patented Impinged Air Distribution system and in-shelf LED lights in Delfield's self-service merchandisers provide a host of space-.... more
(30 May 2008 10:45)

System VariCool drawers from Adande
The patented insulated drawer design that underlies Adande's award-winning System VariCool can reduce energy consumption by up to 50%, saving.... more
(30 May 2008 10:41)

RW13EBSS Samsung wine cooler from Apuro
An elegant compact cabinet with a bow-fronted glass door makes Samsung's RW13EBSS wine cooler suitable for front-of-house use in restaurants and.... more
(30 May 2008 10:37)

PolarStrip thermal curtains from Aerotrim
PolarStrip thermal curtains that fit in the doorway of coldrooms to prevent loss of temperature are designed to replace old-fashioned PVC strips.... more
(30 May 2008 10:34)

New Jetice ice-makers from Katermart
Two new Jetice ice-makers from Katermart combine a compact design with a high output of 110kg or 220kg clear cubes per hour. more
(30 May 2008 10:31)

Porter Electric Chiller van from Cold Logic
The Porter Electric Chiller is a carbon-free refrigerated van for urban food deliveries that can deliver significant savings for operators in large.... more
(30 May 2008 10:27)

Chilly blast chiller from Valera
Blast freezing is an efficient way of preserving the taste, colour and nutritional value of cooked or fresh food, because it reduces the growth of.... more
(30 May 2008 10:24)

Atlanta GN fridges and freezers from Apuro
Customers of Apuro's new line of Atlanta gastronorm fridges and freezers will benefit from a bespoke delivery straight into their kitchens, where.... more
(30 May 2008 10:21)

Dual-temperature chillers from Valera
The newest dual-temperature chillers from Valera do away with the need for separate fridges and freezers as they incorporate an integral.... more
(30 May 2008 10:18)

SA budget GN refrigeration cabinets from Precision
The SA range of entry-level gastronorm cabinets from Precision is greener and cheaper than many of its rivals. more
(30 May 2008 10:14)

Forced-air cooling lines from LEC
A forced-air cooling system allows LEC's relaunched range of catering fridges, freezers and bottle coolers to regain the correct temperatures swiftly.... more
(30 May 2008 10:11)

Caterersearch's best of the hospitality web
Never a dull moment on the web and we kick off this week with a claim in the Daily Star that the famously craggy Gordon Ramsay may be a fan of botox.... more
(30 May 2008 09:00)

East Cambridgeshire District Council:Catering, Bars and Hospitality Contract
East Cambridgeshire District Council are seeking expressions of interest for the provision of a hospitality, catering and bars service for The.... more
(30 May 2008 00:00)

Burgh House Buttery Garden Café & Catering
The Burgh House Trust seeks to award a contract to an experienced catering company to take over the Buttery Garden Café and private catering. Start.... more
(30 May 2008 00:00)

Redcar & Cleveland College: Provision of catering services
The corporation of Redcar & Cleveland College seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified companies or individuals to deliver and manage a.... more
(30 May 2008 00:00)

Better control of Foster blast chillers and freezers
Foster Refrigerator has made its wide range of cabinet and modular blast chillers and blast chiller freezers easier to control by upgrading its Surf.... more
(29 May 2008 17:26)

Slimline chillers and freezers from Valera
The heavy-duty slimline chiller and freezer line from Valera is designed for kitchens where space is limited, with depths of just 720mm on the.... more
(29 May 2008 17:18)

FridgeFree fridge unblocker from Cleveland Biotech
FridgeFree is a new bacteria-busting solution from Cleveland Biotech that protects fridges from a gel-like substance that builds up in the condensate.... more
(29 May 2008 17:13)