Articles by Date : June 01 2003 - June 30 2003

Foodservice briefing
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering sector... more
(30 June 2003 15:39)

Cendant pulls Howard Johnson
Hotel franchisor Cendant is pulling its Howard Johnson hotel and serviced apartments brand out of the UK and Ireland. more
(30 June 2003 12:06)

Group dynamics
The rate of openings might have slowed down recently, but restaurant chains are still expanding, offering training opportunities and jobs even in the.... more
(27 June 2003 10:53)

Living the brandWhat Kate did next...
It's not what you know, it's whoyou know, they say. Contactscertainly matter when it comesto getting job offers, as Steve Nash has discovered. more
(26 June 2003 15:56)

... as Hill quits the Box Tree
Helen-Lela Avis, managing director of the Box Tree, in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, has confirmed that Alan Hill is leaving his job as head chef of the.... more
(26 June 2003 15:49)

Caterer Letters
Please send letters to: The Editor, Caterer & Hotelkeeper, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5AS. They may be faxed on 0208 652 8973.... more
(26 June 2003 15:40)

Flower show brings small cheer to London hotels
The Chelsea Flower show and the mayor's £3.8m Totally London campaign provided a boost to feeble London hotel results in May, but occupancy figures.... more
(26 June 2003 15:33)

Don't think that it can't happen
"You can't lose weight by talking about it. You have to keep your mouth shut." more
(26 June 2003 15:32)

Future of Le Méridien in balance
The future of floundering hotel chain Le Méridien will be announced tomorrow (Friday) following months of speculation over the group. more
(26 June 2003 15:28)

In Brief
Sodexho contracts - Contract caterer Sodexho has lost its £5m-a-year staff-feeding contract with investment bank Merrill Lynch in the City of.... more
(26 June 2003 15:25)

Review of the reviews
The Observer - 22 June - JAY RAYNER, after news that an Italian restaurant critic is being sued for £15m by McDONALD'S for slating the food, reviews.... more
(26 June 2003 15:22)

Forte back on London scene
Sir Rocco Forte is returning to the London hotel market with the purchase of Brown's, a former Forte property, as predicted by Caterer last week. more
(26 June 2003 15:09)

Fast-food firms move to curb US obesity lawsuits
American restaurateurs are hoping a new government bill will prevent a barrage of obesity-related lawsuits. more
(26 June 2003 15:05)

Master Innholders scholarship places
If you're interested in putting yourself forward as a candidate for a Master Innholders' management scholarship next year, you have until 1 July to.... more
(26 June 2003 15:00)

Environmental management
Pat Perry, managing director of consultancy Perry Scott Nash Group, examines the relevant issues relating to environmental management systems. more
(26 June 2003 14:58)

Global report
ASIA - Marriott eyes up India for expansion - Ramada International Hotels and Resorts, part of Marriott International, has ranked India among its top.... more
(26 June 2003 14:48)

Regent Inns is left out of pocket as Unchained Growth calls in receivers
A second pub company that owes money to Regent Inns has fallen into administrative receivership. more
(26 June 2003 14:35)

TV times
What's it like to be the star of a television docu-soap? Andrew Turner gives us an insider's view on a new series based on a group of students.... more
(26 June 2003 14:32)

Hospitality the healer?
Rebuilding a country's shattered hospitality and tourism industries after the devastation of war is not only vital to its economic recovery as a.... more
(26 June 2003 12:58)

Restaurant openings
Chino Latino for Park Plaza in Leeds - Nottingham's Chino Latino restaurant - which combines Chinese, South-east Asian, Thai and modern Japanese.... more
(26 June 2003 12:49)

Pubs round-up
Belhaven seeks funding for expansion plans - The Belhaven Group, which claims to be Scotland's largest regional brewer and pub operator, is trying to.... more
(26 June 2003 12:46)

Wok stars
As Thai green curry enters the top 10 favourite UK dishes, entrepreneurs and purveyors of mid-market Oriental fusion food are coming into their own -.... more
(26 June 2003 12:44)

Cornish school meals service back in-house
Cornwall County Council has taken its school meals service back in-house after nearly 10 years in the hands of Initial Catering Services. more
(26 June 2003 12:35)

supplier Under the spotlight
After 40 years, the food manufacturer the industry knew as Caterplan changed its name to UBF Foodsolutions. Managing director Calum Ross is under the.... more
(26 June 2003 12:33)

Macdonald managers aim to delist shares
The founders and senior managers of Macdonald Hotels have made a bid to take the company private again because the disadvantages of being a listed.... more
(26 June 2003 12:28)

Hard Rock set to rule Americas and Europe
The Rank Group, which has more than 100 Hard Rock Cafés in 38 countries, has formed a joint venture with Spanish-based hotel operator Sol Melià to.... more
(26 June 2003 12:26)

Chips with everything
Chip-and-PIN technology offers a secure and seamless way for customers to pay for services electronically. But, as Sara Edlington finds out, there's.... more
(26 June 2003 12:23)

Over to you
What should the new tourism minister's priorities be? more
(26 June 2003 12:19)

Working lunch
One area that's still relatively untapped by contract caterers is the feeding of hotel staff. Rosalind Mullen takes a look at how contractors fit in.... more
(26 June 2003 12:16)

The floating forum
The annual Catering Forum, a three-day conference programme attended by more than 700 hospitality professionals, was held earlier this month. Dan.... more
(26 June 2003 12:13)

Contract catering News
Massarella wins with Littlewoods - Sheffield-based Massarella Catering has won the contract to run 88 restaurants in Littlewoods stores across the.... more
(26 June 2003 12:02)

Dorelli stands down at Savoy
Caterer says farewell to legendary Savoy bartender Peter Dorelli - and then says hello again. more
(26 June 2003 11:53)

bob walton
High-flying Bob Walton, 46, manages to squeeze helicopter lessons and golf into a packed schedule split between a pub, a restaurant and the.... more
(26 June 2003 11:44)

Notice board
Change at the top for Caterer awards venue. more
(26 June 2003 11:04)

Shorts
Slow wines - Want to know more about Italian wine? The Italian Wine Guide 2003 from the Slow Food Movement is in the shops now, price £17.99. more
(26 June 2003 10:51)

News round-up
Murchison moves on - Alan Murchison has resigned from his position as executive chef at the one-Michelin-starred L'Ortolan restaurant in Shinfield,.... more
(26 June 2003 10:45)

Last supper
A flip-flop and shorts-clad Claude Bosi, chef-patron of Hibiscus in Ludlow, Shropshire, would opt for poulet de Bresse for his last meal on earth. more
(26 June 2003 10:37)

Where the tarte is
Suitable for serving hot or cold are three 175g individual shortcrust pastry tartes that have been introduced by Brakes. more
(26 June 2003 10:24)

Centrifugal force
A compact centrifugal fan suitable for kitchen use has been developed by Addvent. more
(26 June 2003 10:20)

Light my foyer
Newly available to the commercial market is a range of vinyl floor tiles from Harvey Maria. more
(26 June 2003 10:10)

Board, Board, Board
Australian company Füritechnics has developed the Clean Cut chopping board system. more
(26 June 2003 10:10)

It's a set-up
If you want to make sure your guests don't miss breakfast - even if there has been a power cut or British summertime has kicked in overnight - you.... more
(26 June 2003 10:01)

Herbal remedy
Supplier of food storage bags Everfresh has teamed up with producer Fresh Guernsey Herbs to offer a range of 25 popular herbs, including mint, basil.... more
(26 June 2003 09:59)

Schwabs call in help for front of house at Winteringham Fields
Claire Sharp, currently restaurant manager at Melton's in York, has been appointed to head up front of house at Winteringham Fields, Lincolnshire. more
(26 June 2003 09:53)

Broadbent to head Isola...
Restaurateur Oliver Peyton has recruited Mark Broadbent as head chef to revamp the offer at his 106-seat Isola restaurant in Knightsbridge, London. more
(26 June 2003 09:48)

Menzies to sell three-star hotels as major purchase draws near
Menzies Hotels has put the last of its three-star hotels on the market and is close to making a large acquisition in the four-star sector. more
(26 June 2003 09:46)

Hospitality looks to new minister for tourism boost
The hospitality trade is counting on new tourism minister Richard Caborn to keep the trade near the top of the agenda among other departments at.... more
(26 June 2003 09:43)

Cost of housing is main barrier to recruitment
One in five employers say the cost and availability of housing is a barrier to recruitment, according to a survey by accountancy and consultancy firm.... more
(25 June 2003 15:46)

Worldwide briefing
Essential news from around the world... more
(24 June 2003 15:26)

Requests from parents for flexible hours
What should an employer do if a worker asks for a change in their hours of work because of family? more
(24 June 2003 12:16)