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: 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)

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)

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)

Peyton and Byrne, London
Oliver Peyton's second branch of his British bakery is located in the ground floor lobby of the Wellcome Collection, a new public venue offering a.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

How the BHA works for you
In a world that is increasingly dominated by rules and regulations, the role of the British Hospitality Association has become increasingly important.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Bob Cotton: Mastermind of the BHA
Bob Cotton has been in the hospitality sector for nearly 40 years, but it's his work at the British Hospitality Association that has shown his.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Charity work can help hospitality workers personally and professionally
Guest editor Bob Cotton believes that hospitality workers can enhance their personal development, and therefore the business, by getting involved in.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Reinvention is the industry's greatest asset
Living through four decades of change gives David Michels, board member of Vector Hospitality and former Hilton chief executive, a special slant on.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Damian Allsop, chocolatier - an interview
Three months ago chocolatier Damian Allsop, former head pastry chef at Locanda Locatelli, set up his own company after developing an advanced.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Vicarious liability
To what extent are employers liable for acts of discrimination or harassment by third parties against their staff? Solicitor Katee Dias has the.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Should I stay open or not during our hotel's refurbishment?
"How can I decide whether to stay open or not during our hotel's refurbishment? Can carrying out refurbishment while trading become a false economy.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

In search of sustainability
It has been my privilege to edit this edition of Caterer which marks the centenary of the British Hospitality Association. It is always difficult.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

The history of the BHA
So the British Hospitality Association has been around for a century - but where and how did it begin? And what has it been up to in all that time?.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Sleep Inn, Birmingham
This ninth Sleep Inn is located close to the centre of Birmingham and near the city's Aston Villa Football Club. It is designed for both business and.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Zafferano Delicatessen, London
Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Zafferano has branched out and opened this delicatessen in London's Belgravia. Offering a range of Italian.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Le Caprice, London - Menuwatch
As part of his guest editorship, Bob Cotton has chosen evergreen London site Le Caprice as his favourite restaurant. Tom Vaughan takes a look at its.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Starwood is a place staff feel special
The winners of our 2007 Best Places to Work in Hospitality Awards will be profiled every month. Here, Emma Allen takes a look at Starwood Hotels UK more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Why aren't young Brits choosing the industry as a career
The influx of eastern Europeans has plugged a hole in the skills shortage, but once again raises the question of why young Brits are not choosing the.... more
(28 June 2007 00:00)

Bob Cotton's top 10 crazy laws
Sometimes it seems the Government has no understanding of the issues faced by the hospitality and tourism industry. Here, our guest editor Bob Cotton.... 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)

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)

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)

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)