Articles by Date : June 01 2006 - June 30 2006

UK hotels enjoy a record-breaking May despite the rain
UK Hotels enjoyed their best May since the millennium despite it being the wettest since 1979, according to two new reports. more
(30 June 2006 16:14)

Fiesta of Flavors
Casual Mexican menus attract customers with the straightforward appeal of street-inspired fare and the allure of authentic ingredients. more
(30 June 2006 15:05)

Seasonal Sugar Rush
Tradition reigns supreme with fruit desserts, but so does a dash of the unconventional. more
(30 June 2006 14:56)

Jamie Oliver forces Sodexho to rethink plans for education
Sodexho UK's boss says the company is halfway through a major review of its education strategy. more
(30 June 2006 14:50)

Dish R&D: Sesame Gulf Shrimp
Six citrus fruits add fresh appeal to a seafood favorite at 3030 Ocean. more
(30 June 2006 14:49)

Cash and Carry
Colleges augment meal plans with on-the-go options. more
(30 June 2006 14:43)

Shortcake uncovered
It's hard not to get excited about warm shortcake biscuits adorned with seasonal fruit and soft dollops of cream. more
(30 June 2006 14:37)

Every Dog Has Its Day
Oversized, dressed-up hot dogs are tailor-made for adult tastes. more
(30 June 2006 13:09)

Fruitful Endeavors
Seeking smart alternatives to empty-calorie beverages, schools juice things up. more
(30 June 2006 12:08)

Four stars: The Toast of Italy
Chefs expand the definition of bruschetta, topping grilled bread with ingredients from the global pantry. more
(30 June 2006 12:01)

Bromsgove pub is first freehouse to win Beautiful Beer award
Gate Hangs Well in Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove in the West Midlands has become the UK's first freehouse pub to win a Beautiful Beer award. more
(30 June 2006 10:16)

Government seeks view on curbing noisy pubs
The Government is sounding out views on new draft guidance to curb noise from late-night pubs and clubs. more
(29 June 2006 19:19)

First Rankin franchise opens in Bangor
Celebrity Irish chef Paul Rankin has announced the first franchised Rankin Café, which opened its doors in Bangor, County Down. more
(29 June 2006 18:12)

Gale’s windfall more than doubles profits at Heavitree
Exeter-based pub operator Heavitree Brewery more than doubled its profits in the six months to 30 April 2006 following the sale of its interest in.... more
(29 June 2006 16:38)

Caterer TV - Interview with Philip Jansen of Sodexho - Part 2
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(29 June 2006 16:23)

Caterer TV - Interview with Philip Jansen of Sodexho - Part 1
With contract caterers facing "enormous pressures" since Jamie Oliver's TV series on school meals, we film Sodexho UK chief executive Philip Jansen,.... more
(29 June 2006 15:35)

AHG tables higher offer for De Vere
The Alternative Hotel Group (AHG) has submitted an increased offer for hotel and leisure group De Vere. more
(29 June 2006 15:33)

Nottingham has UK’s first female professor of brewing science
The University of Nottingham has appointed the UK’s first female professor of brewing science and, at the same time, launched a new postgraduate.... more
(29 June 2006 14:05)

Revpar grows by nearly 10% in London hotels
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 9.9% in the week ending 25 June, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(29 June 2006 12:35)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 25 June, 2006
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 9.9% in the week ending 25 June, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(29 June 2006 12:25)

The Bench: Scottish hotel performance in May 2006
Hotels in Scotland boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 4.5% during the month of May. more
(29 June 2006 12:22)

Robert Carrier dies at the age of 82
Robert Carrier, the renowned chef-restaurateur and broadcaster, died on Tuesday at the age of 82. more
(29 June 2006 12:05)

Playboy to open club in old MoD building
Heffner's empire sets sights on London for new venue more
(29 June 2006 12:00)

Key issues for hotels
Hotel branding, staffing, good management, emerging markets and technology will determine the success of hotel groups during the next decade,.... more
(29 June 2006 11:00)

Blue Apple takes on software developer in Slough ... and other food service news
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering industry including: Blue Apple takes on software developers; Avenence wins lab contracts and.... more
(29 June 2006 10:54)

Support growing for Irish smoking ban
Support amongst smokers for Ireland’s smoking ban has grown by 30% since its introduction in March 2004. more
(29 June 2006 10:45)

Georgian townhouse hotel in Warwick on offer
A Georgian townhouse hotel in the heart of the historic town of Warwick has come to the market with a price tag of £975,000. more
(29 June 2006 10:37)

Permira hopes to top AHG bid in the battle for De Vere
Private equity firm Permira plans to trump Alternative Hotel Group's (AHG) £1b offer for De Vere, as the battle for ownership of the hotel and.... more
(29 June 2006 10:00)

Horley hotelier buys local B&B off £1.2m asking price
Horley hotelier Raj Patel has added the Gainsborough Lodge B&B to the other hospitality business, the Gatwick White House hotel, that he owns in the.... more
(29 June 2006 09:06)

Mannings hotel in Norfolk changes hands
The Crowson Leisure Group has sold Mannings hotel and restaurant in the Norfolk village of Acle to Nicholas Greenhall. more
(29 June 2006 09:05)

Mediterranean makeover for Exeter’s Angel pub
The Angel pub in the heart of Exeter is being redesigned into a Mediterranean bar/café under its new owners, David Gibson and Leo Jacques. more
(29 June 2006 09:04)

First-time buyers for Lancashire guesthouse
First-time hotel buyers Shaun and Amanda Brelsford have bought the Brook House hotel in the Lancashire village of Clayton Le Woods. more
(29 June 2006 09:03)

Falmouth B&B attracts new owners from Lancashire
Lancashire couple Jeff and Pam Faulkner are the new owners of the Carmelle Lodge hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall. more
(29 June 2006 09:02)

Local buys the only pub in the village
Clive Fisher is the new owner of the Rampant Cat pub and restaurant, which is the only pub in the affluent village of Broad Layings on the.... more
(29 June 2006 09:01)

Hampshire buyers for Perthshire glen hotel
A Hampshire couple are to make their debut as hoteliers with the purchase of the Glenisla hotel, a former coaching and drovers’ inn nestled in one of.... more
(29 June 2006 09:00)

Religious discrimination
New legislation will make it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of religion or belief when providing services. Stephen Levinson reports more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

InterContinental Hotel Group sponsors Aston Martin
France's iconic 24 Heures du Mans race (18 June) marked the launch of InterContinental Hotel Group's sponsorship association with car maker Aston.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Internet security: Protect your business data from hackers
Small businesses' IT systems are under increasing threat from security breaches by ever more resourceful hackers. Ross Bentley outlines some of the.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Restaurant profile: Waddesdon Manor
Just eight years ago, Waddesdon Manor could boast only a tearoom and the occasional event. Nowadays, after a £3m investment, the National Trust.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Nigel Platts-Martin: The quiet man?
He's the reserved, crisply dressed Oxford-educated lawyer who turned his back on a banking career 20 years ago to open a restaurant - and hasn't put.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Pali Grewal, Domino's Pizza franchisee and chef
Domino's Pizza franchisee and chef Pali Grewal is the fastest pizza maker in the UK. He recently became the first non-American to come in the top.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Papillon, London
Philippe Messy has eschewed New World offerings in favour of mainly French and other European wines at Papillon, and so far he's had no complaints,.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Caterer loves...World Cup escapes
It might seem like it will never finish, but the end of the World Cup is in sight, with the quarter-finals starting tomorrow night (30 June). While.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Will Germans be World Cup winners?
Hotel industry consultant Melvin Gold discusses the need to focus on both short- and long-term benefits from events such as the World Cup more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

BC Partners bid for Travelodge
Private equity firm BC Partners is believed to be preparing a bid for budget hotel chain Travelodge worth between £700m and £750m. more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Caterers hail VAT victory on sarnies
Contract caterers' profits could be boosted by a recent court ruling on the VAT rate for pre-made sandwiches. more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Michel Roux Jnr puts beer on the menu
Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr has introduced a beer menu at his London restaurant, Le Gavroche. more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Congestion charge will be devastating for west London
Hotels and restaurants in Kensington and Chelsea must fight against the congestion charge extension or face financial ruin, a leading campaigner has.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

Alex Aitken takes over Latimers on the Quay
Self-taught Michelin-starred-chef Alex Aitken has bought the Latimers on the Quay restaurant in Southampton for close to the asking price of £595,000. more
(29 June 2006 00:00)

A big hand to celebrate 10 years of the Star Inn
It was a case of the chef versus the fisherman when Andrew Pern and fish supplier Alan Hodgson indulged in a bit of arm wrestling after a lunch to.... more
(29 June 2006 00:00)