Articles by Date : June 01 2007 - June 30 2007

Michelin-starred chef Michael Bedford to launch new café-delicatessen
Chef-proprietor Michael Bedford, of one-Michelin-starred Trouble House near Tetbury, is launching a café-delicatessen in the Gloucestershire village. more
(30 June 2007 07:00)

Heavitree sees half year profits dip but remains positive about life after the smoking ban
Exeter-based Heavitree Brewery has seen a dip in half-year profits, but expects improvements made to its pub estate in the run up to the England.... more
(29 June 2007 17:37)

Patrick Moore named Care Cook of the Year
Patrick Moore has tasted victory in the National Association of Care Catering’s annual challenge (NACC) becoming the 2007 Care Cook of the Year. more
(29 June 2007 17:21)

Arena on the lookout for new director
Hospitality networking organisation Arena has put the word out that it’s looking for a new director. more
(29 June 2007 16:52)

Failed car bomb attempt continues to disrupt London hotels and restaurants
Hospitality operators in central London face disruption after police warned the Haymarket area is likely to remain closed for some time following an.... more
(29 June 2007 16:19)

London hotel market performance slows in May
The London hotel market could be cooling down after a strong start to 2007 that has seen room rates soar. more
(29 June 2007 14:44)

Industry data: TRI HotStats - monthly European hotel figures
Hotels in Munich showed the greatest year-on-year growth in April 2007 of the 10 European cities listed in the monthly Europe HotStats survey from.... more
(29 June 2007 14:02)

Commercial hotel near Bristol sells for £2.795m
Crest Hotels is the new owner of a 49-bedroom commercial hotel on the outskirts of Bristol with planning permission to nearly double in size. more
(29 June 2007 11:10)

Two Fat Ladies buy Glasgow’s iconic Buttery restaurant
Two Fat Ladies Group has added the Buttery – Glasgow’s oldest and most celebrated restaurant – to the two venues it already owns in the city’s West.... more
(29 June 2007 11:08)

New owner for Ironbridge freehouse and restaurant
Silvergate Leisure has bought its sixth English pub in the form of the Swan Inn at Ironbridge, near Telford in Shropshire. more
(29 June 2007 11:05)

Couple buy Tintern hotel they wanted six years ago
James McMorrough and Samantha Wright Chepstow Monmouthshire have bought a Grade II-listed hotel near Chepstow, Monmouthshire, that they originally.... more
(29 June 2007 11:02)

Local buyer for Ide village inn
Local licensee Tony Stearman has bought the Poachers Inn, a traditional Devon village pub in the affluent commuter village of Ide on the outskirts of.... more
(29 June 2007 10:59)

New lease for award-winning Cardiff restaurant
The owners of restaurants in Newbury and Reading have snapped up the award-winning Gilby’s restaurant in Cardiff. more
(29 June 2007 10:57)

Thwaites pub profits increase after restructuring of business
Lancashire brewer and pub operator Thwaites has seen profits jump after last year’s improvement to its pubs and the restructuring of its business. more
(29 June 2007 10:50)

BHA fails to recognise importance of budget hotels, says Travelodge exec
Guy Parsons, chief operating officer at Travelodge, has hit out at the British Hospitality Association (BHA) for failing to note the rise of the.... more
(29 June 2007 07:00)

Supplier News: Discover the versabeanity of Heinz
Caterers are craving new ideas to add a point of difference on the menu. This Independence Day (4th July), to celebrate the launch of its new.... more
(29 June 2007 00:00)

Supplier News: Have a sizzling summer with HP BBQ sauce
With barbequed meals and occasions becoming ever more popular it’s no wonder BBQ sauce has become such a popular choice both at home and when eating.... more
(29 June 2007 00:00)

James Purnell named culture secretary in Gordon Brown reshuffle
James Purnell, the man handed the onerous task of introducing of the controversial Licensing Act in 2005, has been rewarded with the role of culture.... more
(28 June 2007 17:37)

Budget hotels to ban bedroom smoking from the New Year
Budget hotel chains Travelodge and Premier Travel Inn (soon to be Premier Inn) are to ban smoking in all their hotel rooms from January 2008. more
(28 June 2007 16:23)

Supplier News: Go with Turbo-Flow
Imperial Catering recognises that efficiency is the most important factor for any busy chef which is why it has introduced its range of Electric.... more
(28 June 2007 15:52)

Supplier News: Get fruity with Typhoo
Fruit and herb accounts for over 11% of total hot beverages consumed out of home1 and Typhoo has the perfect new products to help outlets grow.... more
(28 June 2007 15:33)

Sustainability: act now or pay later, industry warned
Hospitality businesses need to spend time and money tackling the issue of sustainability now, or face being clobbered by massive bills in the future. more
(28 June 2007 12:00)

BHA boss urges government to keep its hands off the hospitality industry
‘Hands off hospitality’ was the rallying cry delivered at the British Hospitality Association’s (BHA) centenary lunch, yesterday. more
(28 June 2007 11:53)

London revpar rises by nearly 15%
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 14.5% in the week ending 24 June, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(28 June 2007 10:28)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 24 June, 2007
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 14.5% in the week ending 24 June, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(28 June 2007 10:12)

The Bench: North-eastern hotel performance in March 2007
Hotel revenue per available room (revpar) grew by 5.3% in the North-east during the month of March. more
(28 June 2007 10:04)

Hospitality firms give skills pledge a cautious welcome
Major operators have cautiously backed the Government's new skills pledge which calls on organisations to offer all staff Level 2 training by 2010. more
(28 June 2007 10:00)

No rush for REITs after Vector failure
Vector, the group created by Richard Balfour-Lynn and David Michels, failed to become the hotel industry's first REIT earlier this month after a lack.... more
(28 June 2007 09:00)

Alternative Hotel Group to stick with Searcy branding
Alternative Hotel Group (AHG) has promised not to change the Searcy brand, admitting that attempting to alter the top-end caterer's identity would be.... more
(28 June 2007 08:00)

Compass's first executive chef for UK welcomed by industry
Catering giant Compass Group's move to create its first UK executive chef role has been welcomed by food service industry figures. more
(28 June 2007 07:00)

Supporting the industry for 100 years - the BHA centenary
This is a double celebration year for the British Hospitality Association. It's our centenary year; it's also the 40th anniversary of the Restaurant.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Strawberry and sweet pepper gazpacho with yogurt sorbet by Simon Hulstone
For the soup: blend all the soup ingredients together. Pass through a fine chinois. Chill for a minimum of six hours. more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Cherries, Beef, Pollack
It's the perfect time of the year for English strawberries, particularly from Hampshire and Kent (about 80p-£1 per punnet) - and there are also some.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Supplier News: All is well with Hatco
With a reported 100,000 cases of food poisoning reported each year in the UK1 it is essential that outlets consider health & safety measures when.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Leasehold Bar and Restaurant
Fully equipped restaurant, Bar and Kitchen within a busy year round hotel with indoor leisure centre and set in beautiful gardens overlooking the.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Hotel, Penarth
16 en suite letting bedrooms,2 s/c 2 bed letting cottages,Quality restaurant and bar,3 bed owners’ excellent accomm,Extensive grounds more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Review of Reviews
The Daily Telegraph 23 June Mark Palmer finds Cannizaro House in London SW19 as "sexy as watching the covers go on during a Wimbledon.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Corporate Social Responsibilty will no longer be a option for businesses
Ignoring corporate social responsibility will no longer be an option when legislation is toughened up in October, delegates were warned. more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Managers worry about rules, staff and the planet
Finding good staff, the environment and red tape are the three issues keeping hospitality managers awake at night, exclusive Caterer research has.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Sharing food the Sydney way
Sharing plates: A table for all seasons Jared Ingersoll Murdoch Books, Australian, £14.99 ISBN 1-74045-963-6 This is the second book from Jared.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

special offers
Hospitality suppliers are offering Buy It! readers free products, merchandising aids and special price deals - but you'll have to be quick to snap.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

in brief
Independent Fairtrade coffee supply company Peros has acquired the assets of Freshcafé, whose customers will have access to Peros's products and.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

frozen food awards
Manufacturers of food service products were among those honoured in the 2007 British Frozen Food Federation Annual Awards held recently at the.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

ZUIDAM TAKES ON owens IN TOP PASTRY CHEF ROLE
Matt Owens will be involved in product innovation and development Dutch confectioner Zuidam, supplier of fresh desserts to UK hotels, cafés and.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

equipment directives
Far-reaching European Union environmental proposals could affect virtually all power- and water-using equipment at hospitality premises. An EU draft.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

unilever boost for sustainable tea
From August Unilever will introduce Rainforest Alliance certification to its Lipton and PG Tips brands with the aim of having all Lipton Yellow.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Competitions New ways with baked beans Heinz Foodservice is offering caterers a chance to win a five-day trip to Boston in a recipe competition.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Over to you
What were the biggest changes over 40 years? more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Beer edges out wine in taste test challenge
Beer edged past wine by the smallest of majorities in a "Beautiful Beer" taste test held by the British Beer & Pub Association at Pearl restaurant.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Smoking ban: it's D-day in England at last By Christopher Walton In September 2004, Caterer launched the Stub Out Smoking campaign, calling for a.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)