Articles by Date : May 01 2009 - May 31 2009

Following famous footsteps: How to take over from a big name
Taking over from a major chef or renowned operator seems ideal in some ways: you gain the good name generated by previous good work and the.... more
(29 May 2009 16:43)

Pickled rock samphire, by John Wright
Despite all the horrid things said about rock samphire, this recipe is really rather good. The "kerosene" flavour remains slightly in evidence, but.... more
(29 May 2009 16:42)

Mardan Palace Hotel, Antalya, Turkey
It cost £1b and has 10,000sq m of gold leaf - the owners of a new hotel in Turkey seem not to have noticed that there's a recession on. So will it.... more
(29 May 2009 16:42)

Brian Silva - cocktail of the month
A simple blending of complementary ingredients with style and substance proves the age-old adage that "less is more" more
(29 May 2009 16:42)

Pasta King in NHS deal
Pasta meals supplier, Pasta King, has been nominated as an official meals supplier to NHS hospitals in England and parts of Wales including Cardiff &.... more
(29 May 2009 16:30)

Urban Reef, Bournemouth
This restaurant is owned by Mark Cribb, who also runs the nearby Urban Beach Hotel. Overlooking Bournemouth beach, it comprises a main dining room as.... more
(29 May 2009 16:04)

The Cadogan Arms, London
London gastropub operators Tom and Ed Martin have launched their eighth venture in the capital in Chelsea. Interiors of the Victorian pub include.... more
(29 May 2009 16:04)

Twotwentytwo, London
Located at the Landmark hotel in Marylebone, this restaurant has reopened following a £5m refurbishment. Interiors include some of the Grade.... more
(29 May 2009 16:02)

Vista Mar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Overlooking Saltburn Bay in North Yorkshire, this restaurant offers a modern British menu with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. It.... more
(29 May 2009 16:01)

IHG joins the list of sponsors of the London Olympics
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reportedly become the latest domestic sponsor of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The announcement that hotel.... more
(29 May 2009 15:43)

Hospitality operators turn to discount wholesalers
Hospitality operators are increasingly turning to discount wholesalers such as Booker to cut costs, the company said today. Unveiling a pre-tax.... more
(29 May 2009 15:22)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Whisper it, but are those green shoots I spy? A number of Europe hotels and restaurants believe we have may hit the bottom of the recession, research.... more
(29 May 2009 14:16)

Russia’s Samarqand to open first London restaurant
Russian restaurant group Samarqand is to make its UK debut in London after signing a property in Marylebone. The group, which has four outlets in.... more
(29 May 2009 13:01)

Suppliers celebrate at Seafood awards
Food service suppliers and hospitality operators were among the 14 award winners at the 2009 Seafood Awards ceremony at the London Marriott Grosvenor.... more
(29 May 2009 12:11)

Alliance - Supplier profile
Continuing our series looking behind the scenes at some of the major suppliers to the hospitality market, we catch up with David Elder, CEO of.... more
(29 May 2009 11:59)

Avex 2009
Innovations in the vending sector will be on sho in Birmingham next month. more
(29 May 2009 11:35)

Win £250-worth of Richard Haworth linen
Five readers will pick up our top prize this month, as Buy It! teams up with P&G Professional to offer some top-quality linen plus state-of-the-art.... more
(29 May 2009 10:39)

Digital water baths from Instanta
Water boiler manufacturer Instanta is launching a range of digital water baths designed specifically for sous-vide cooking. more
(29 May 2009 08:12)

Six counter-top appliances from Burco
Burco has launched six new items of electrical light catering equipment. The counter-top collection is finished in stainless steel and comprises a.... more
(29 May 2009 08:11)

GI counter-top griddle from Pantheon
Pantheon has introduced a heavy-duty counter-top griddle to its range of plug-in catering equipment. more
(29 May 2009 08:10)

Modular ice makers from Maidaid Halcyon
Maidaid Halcyon has a range of modular ice-makers and storage bins that can be combined to ensure a constant supply of ice. more
(29 May 2009 08:09)

Ice-cream display units from Valera
A range of ice-cream conservators from Valera aims to provide attractive ice-cream display and increase sales. more
(29 May 2009 08:08)

Luminos Sapphire fly-zapper from Rentokil
The latest fly control unit from Rentokil is designed primarily for front-of-house locations in hotels and bars. more
(29 May 2009 08:07)

AUPR hood-type warewasher from Hobart
The AUPR hood-type warewasher is part of the AMX range that Hobart claims could reduce operators' running costs by 25% and won a 2009 Caterer.... more
(29 May 2009 08:06)

GS515 multi-purpose washer from Winterhalter
Winterhalter's GS515 multi-purpose washer is designed to deal with utensils, pots and pans in addition to washing crockery. more
(29 May 2009 08:05)

DV30.2 pass-through hood washer from Meiko
An automatic hood option on Meiko's DV80.2 pass-through hood warewashing machine is activated at the press of a button, which allows for opening and.... more
(29 May 2009 08:04)

Green&Clean dishwasher from Electrolux
With a capacity of 1,200 dishes per hour, the hood type Green&Clean dishwasher from Electrolux is suitable for larger restaurants or small hotels. more
(29 May 2009 08:03)

Hydro pass-through dishwashers from Classeq
The Hydro range of pass-through dishwashers from Classeq can process up to 40 500mm x 500mm racks, or around 720 dinner plates, every hour. more
(29 May 2009 08:02)

Evolution 1010 pass-through dishwasher from Maidaid
Manufactured to an entirely new design and launched earlier this year, the Maidaid Evolution 1010 pass-through dishwasher features a 20-litre wash.... more
(29 May 2009 08:01)

Easter a mixed bag for UK hotels
UK hoteliers experienced a mixed Easter this year, with London enjoying high occupancy levels while regional cities suffered a gloomier experience,.... more
(29 May 2009 08:00)

The CF1201 pass-through dishwasher from Valera
The CF1201 pass-through dishwasher from Valera can wash up to 1,060 plates per hour. It comes complete with a universal rack, plate rack and two.... more
(29 May 2009 08:00)

Château Blanc breads from Southover Foods
Rustic loaves, olive breadsticks and six-cereal baguettes are among the range of authentic French bakery and morning goods offered by Château Blanc. more
(29 May 2009 07:28)

Cheese Twists trio from Bakehouse
Cheese and Chutney; Cheese and Wild Garlic and Cheese and Bacon twists have been added to Bakehouse's Cheese Twists range. more
(29 May 2009 07:27)

Hot Wrappe snacks from Love Joes
Wrappe hot handheld snacks are supplied assembled and frozen in a plastic wrapper and branded cardboard holder. more
(29 May 2009 07:26)

Allergy-free chocolate ice-cream from Booja Booja
Caterers can keep their sweet-toothed allergy-suffering customers happy with Stuff in a Tub Hunky Punky Chocolate ice-cream from Booja Booja, which.... more
(29 May 2009 07:25)

Additive-free mayonnaise from Farrington Oils
Following the launch of its cold-pressed rapeseed oil Mellow Yellow, Farrington Oils has introduced additive-free mayonnaise incorporating rapeseed.... more
(29 May 2009 07:25)

Rollover expands into meatballs
Rollover has extended its Wrappas range with the launch of meatballs and an accompanying tomato and sweet chilli relish. more
(29 May 2009 07:24)

Chilli or virgin rapeseed oils from Wharfe Valley Farms
Red chilli-infused extra virgin cold-pressed rapeseed oil from Wharfe Valley Farms is full of long red dried sanam chillies, which are still in the.... more
(29 May 2009 07:21)

Coconut palm sugar and sea salt crystals and flowers from Speciality Farm Foods
Handmade Coconut Palm Sugar and Bali Beach Pyramid Sea Salt Crystals are just two of a variety of exotic salts and sugars from Speciality Farm Foods,.... more
(29 May 2009 07:21)

Mussels and haddock meals from Brakes
Mussels in a creamy stout sauce is one of two light meals to be added to Brakes' frozen fish portfolio. more
(29 May 2009 07:20)

Lamb Kidney Turbigo Pie from Simple Simon Pies
Simple Simon has added a Lamb Kidney Turbigo Pie to its Luxury Larder range, which also includes a Beef Wellington pie. more
(29 May 2009 07:19)

Potato waves, potato dippers and roast potatoes from Lamb Weston
Potato Waves, Potato Dipping Strips and Roast Potatoes are the latest products from Lamb Weston. more
(29 May 2009 07:18)

New Signatures potato lines from McCain
Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper Wedges and Caramelised Onion and Thyme Dice are the two latest additions to the McCain Signatures range. more
(29 May 2009 07:17)

Rustic chips for pubs from Farm Frites
Rustic Traditional Chips from Farm Frites are thick-cut golden chips developed for UK pub chains. more
(29 May 2009 07:16)

Vale Sovereign potatoes from Vales Fresh
Vales Sovereign is a new potato variety, which, according to Greenvale AP, has a lower carbon footprint than traditional potato varieties because it.... more
(29 May 2009 07:15)

Potato Crush from Farmhouse Potato Bakers
Potato Crush is made with British new potatoes, crushed with onion, olive oil, cracked black pepper and parsley. more
(29 May 2009 07:14)

Potato choices from Pauleys
Pauleys supplies a wide range of potato products including Château (6/7-sided barrel shaped in 5kg bags), Fondant (tube fondant with bevelled edges.... more
(29 May 2009 07:13)

Rooster potatoes from Albert Bartlett
Developed in Ireland, Rooster potatoes, including organic varieties, are characterised by their glossy red skins, shallow eyes and a wholesome creamy.... more
(29 May 2009 07:12)

Individual potato gratins and Super Mash from Aviko
Individually frozen potato gratins are gently steamed potato slices combined with a creamy sauce and supplied in 100g portions. more
(29 May 2009 07:11)

Six styles of latte spoon from John Artis
In response to increased consumer demand for lattes, often served in a tall cup or glass, John Artis has introduced six styles of latte spoon. more
(29 May 2009 07:09)