Articles by Date : June 01 2005 - June 30 2005

Chief exec of Tourism Society resigns
Carrie England has resigned from her post as chief executive of the Tourism Society. more
(30 June 2005 16:15)

Dawnay Shore acquires Walton Hall for £15m
Warwickshire country house will become Paramount-branded four-star hotel more
(30 June 2005 12:17)

Punch said to have offered £3b for Spirit Group
Tenanted pub operator Punch Taverns is widely believed to have made an unsolicited approach to buy the privately-owned Spirit Group for an estimated.... more
(30 June 2005 10:49)

Compass to extend deal with O'Briens
Compass Group is reportedly in talks to expand its franchise deal with Irish sandwich bar chain O'Briens. more
(30 June 2005 10:16)

Avenance UK chairman resigns
Tim West has resigned as chairman of Avenance UK. more
(30 June 2005 09:36)

Employees with criminal records
Possessing a criminal record is possibly the most significant obstacle a prospective employee has to overcome. more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Equipment guides: Banqueting systems
Cook-chill is fast becoming the system of choice for busy banqueting operations, but it needs the right equipment to deliver food safety and.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

The White Horse
Few publicans are as skilled at matching beer and food as Mark Dorber. Fiona Sims reports from his new pub-restaurant more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

The lap of luxury
Former racing driver Lawrence Huggler is on track for the opening of the Club Hotel & Spa in Jersey. As Emma Allen discovers, no expense has been.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

My new kitchen: The Pourcel Brothers' W'Sens restaurant
The kitchen at the Pourcel brothers' W'Sens restaurant in London has been designed around a versatile Athanor suite which copes admirably with.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

SSC must find skills solution to ease 1.4 million jobs 'hole'
After months of corporate governance, consolidation and refocusing, the Sector Skills Council for hospitality and tourism is ready to get to grips.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Backstage pass
All those ageing rockers at London's Live 8 concert are in for a treat - the backstage catering is courtesy of Embassy London owners Mark Fuller and.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

London must be alert to security threats
Leading London hoteliers are being warned to remain vigilant about the security threats facing their properties. more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Changing of the guard
It has been an interesting 12 months for senior management in the contract catering sector, with high-profile departures at many of the biggest.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Raffles-style conman runs out of luck in Dublin
An international conman has been remanded in custody in Dublin after stealing cash and jewels from the city's five-star Merrion hotel. more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Queen's hungry party guests leave Sodexho out of pocket
Greedy guests at the Queen's summer garden parties have been eating contract caterer Sodexho out of a profit. more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

LibDems say drink problems are out of control in the UK
Industry leaders have rejected calls for the start of the new licensing regime to be put on ice, after the Liberal Democrats claimed alcohol-fuelled.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

AWT takes up the fight to restore the potato's image
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has joined the fight to banish the term "couch potato" from the dictionary, claiming it damages the spud's.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Restaurateurs call for outright smoking ban
Proposed partial limit is labelled "stupid and irrational" more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Restaurant rents on the rise
High-street restaurant rents have grown by 10-20% across the country over the past five years, according to property agent Fleurets. more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Galvin brothers to take over Anda site?
Chef Chris Galvin and his brother, Jeff, are looking at the former site of Anda for their new venture, Galvin's, Caterer has learned. more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

S&M chain eyes future in catering and retail
Café chain wants three new sites this year after refinancing more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Tangled up in red tape
The cost of complying with legislation is hitting hospitality companies' profits more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

SFI Group calls in administrators
Troubled pub operator SFI Group moved into administration last Thursday (23 June) before the sale of 98 of its 150 city centre pubs and bars. more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Book Review: Matching Food & Wine
Michel Roux Jnr has cleverly benchmarked classic and not-so-classic combinations that can be used as a sensible rule of thumb... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Buy, sell or hold?
Independent hoteliers should consider how they are affected by the recent industry restructuring, says hotel industry consultant Melvin Gold more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Caterer Loves... Festivals
When it comes to catering on a large scale, festivals are the ultimate challenge, and June will potentially enter the record books for the most UK.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Handling a VAT investigation
Chris Lane, a partner at accountancy firm Kingston Smith, offers guidance on dealing with an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

How to... cater for a party of duds
If you have a number of duds among your friends, it's far better to invite them all together to a party... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Just opened
Western House hotel at Ayr; The Swan at Iver, Bucks; Aagrah, Shipley; Morley Hayes hotel, Derby; Deco Lounge, Bristol more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Over to you
Will the trend for the division of bricks and brains in the industry affect independent operators? more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Rôtisseries: visual theatre plus effective cooking
Rôtisseries can inject a welcome dash of theatre into cookery, and they're versatile, handling anything from pigs' trotters up to a whole lamb, plus.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Table Talk
The final selection for the general manager of the Hell Bay hotel on the Scilly Isles came down to two guys... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Internet technologies are transforming hotel services
If you think the internet has caused a revolution in communications, you haven't seen anything yet. Ross Bentley takes a look at convergence.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

WorldSkills 2005
If you're a French competitor, the whole country will be cheering you on. If you're from Korea and you do well, they'll give you a car - or even a.... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

Pork, Juliette salad potatoes, runner beans
Ingredients in season... more
(30 June 2005 00:00)

NI to introduce smoking restrictions
Northern Ireland is to introduce smoking restrictions in public places, according to minister for health Shaun Woodward. more
(29 June 2005 15:24)

Center Parcs plans Bedfordshire opening
Center Parcs has submitted planning permission for a fifth UK village resort at Warren Wood, near Woburn in Bedfordshire. more
(29 June 2005 12:37)

Hoteliers believe Olympics will boost hotel standards
More than half the general managers in London believe winning the Olympic bid would improve hotel standards in the capital, but might lead to.... more
(29 June 2005 11:07)

Corus Hotels unveils chef training scheme
Corus Hotels has launched Chef School 2005 to recruit apprentice chefs to work across its UK hotels. more
(29 June 2005 10:36)

Food service briefing
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering industry including: Eurest wins leisure centre contract; Sodexho extends Salvation Army.... more
(29 June 2005 10:00)

Pub boss joins licensing fee review panel
Punch Taverns director Francis Patton has been appointed to the independent panel reviewing the level of fees local authorities charge under the 2003.... more
(28 June 2005 15:24)

Four points to a successful sale
A 17th century Berkshire village pub has sold for about £125,000. The Four Points Inn, located in the village of Aldworth, is a Grade ll listed stone.... more
(28 June 2005 14:20)

Norfolk hotel sold to Swallow
The Lodge hotel at Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, has been sold to Swallow hotels for about £1.3m. more
(28 June 2005 14:04)

Barracuda and Charterhouse Capital complete £262m deal
Pub and bar operator Barracuda has secured new backing from Charterhouse Capital Partners in a £262m deal. more
(28 June 2005 12:04)

Trophée Gossett shortlist revealed
A total of 17 establishments throughout the UK will contend this year’s Trophée Gosset Celebris. more
(28 June 2005 11:51)

Glastonbury's caterers escape worst of the storm
Caterers at last weekend's Glastonbury festival escaped the worst of the floods which submerged parts of the Somerset grounds after storms struck. more
(28 June 2005 10:56)

That’s entertainment!
The leasehold of Arbuckles in Sheffield has sold to the Restaurant Group, which will trade it under the Chiquito brand. The purpose-built restaurant.... more
(28 June 2005 10:23)

Laurel adds to city centre portfolio
Laurel Pub Company has bought 98 city centre pubs and bars from the SFI Group for £80m. more
(27 June 2005 16:40)

Vineyard head chef turns industry’s education bible author
John Campbell, executive head chef of Michelin-starred Berkshire restaurant Vineyard at Stockcross, has been named as the new co-author of the fourth.... more
(27 June 2005 15:39)