Articles by Date : August 01 2009 - August 31 2009

A College Dining Special Report – US Food Trends
College and university dining operations are being squeezed by the economy but won't cut commitments to quality and the environment. more
(31 August 2009 08:00)

Any Way You Slice It: 50+ Pizza Ideas – US Food Trends
Pizza may be the ultimate have-it-your-way food, but when chefs choose the toppings, the results are often unexpected and inspiring. more
(31 August 2009 07:00)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
A round-up of the week's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Pierre Gagnaire to open first US restaurant; Compass opens its.... more
(28 August 2009 17:59)

Accor considers splitting pre-paid services from struggling hotel business
French hotel group Accor has said that it is considering splitting its business between its hotel operations and its pre-paid services division after.... more
(28 August 2009 17:24)

The human cost of pub closures
An unprecedented combination of factors has resulted in record numbers of community pubs closing - but what of the individual publicans who are.... more
(28 August 2009 17:08)

Is frozen yogurt the new ice-cream
Following on from the success of smoothies and juice bars, the latest US craze to hit our shores is frozen yogurt. Rosie Birkett talks to those.... more
(28 August 2009 16:20)

Ritz dining room still “one of the most beautiful” in London, says critic
Bloomberg critic Richard Vines praises the Ritz’s “faultless” cooking and service and says its dining room remains “one of the most beautiful in.... more
(28 August 2009 15:27)

TGI Friday’s fined £30,000 over multiple hygiene breaches
Restaurant chain TGI Friday’s has been fined £30,000 after pleading guilty to a catalogue of hygiene offences uncovered by Westminster Council health.... more
(28 August 2009 14:07)

What the LPA receiver really does
Know what is in your management agreement and where you stand legally if your landlord defaults on mortgage payments and a Law of Property Act.... more
(28 August 2009 13:56)

Simon Blagden - A Minute on the Clock
Simon Blagden is the managing director of Jamie Oliver's high-street restaurant chain Jamie's Italian, which earlier this month opened its first.... more
(28 August 2009 13:55)

Menuwatch - Restaurant at St Paul's
Housed in London's Wren-designed cathedral, the Restaurant at St Paul's serves a classic British menu that has seasonality and provenance at its.... more
(28 August 2009 13:55)

Ciaran Fahy - My Life in Hospitality
Ciaran Fahy is the general manager of the Cavendish hotel, London. more
(28 August 2009 13:55)

Google vs Microsoft - Clash of the titans
Google launched the first shots when it released Google Apps and announced plans for a new computer operating system. Now, Microsoft has hit back.... more
(28 August 2009 13:55)

The Restaurant Group reports “resilient” first-half results for 2009
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has reported a “resilient” first six months of trading to June 2009. TRG reported a 3% increase in adjusted earnings.... more
(28 August 2009 12:25)

Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire to make US debut
Three-star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire is opening his first U.S. restaurant at the new Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas this December. The hotel’s.... more
(28 August 2009 12:00)

World’s ‘greenest’ coffee roaster set for October launch in UK
An environmental revolution in coffee-roasting is about to arrive in Britain - the machine promoted as ‘the greenest coffee roaster in the world’.... more
(28 August 2009 11:49)

Origin Coffee becomes Cornwall’s first commercial roaster
For the first time, coffee is being commercially roasted in Cornwall. In an area where so many players in the hospitality industry are fiercely.... more
(28 August 2009 11:38)

Krispy Kreme commits to World Barista Championship in London
Krispy Kreme, the new star of takeaway ‘superbrands,’ has also become the first high-street chain name to get involved in plans for Britain’s.... more
(28 August 2009 11:32)

Hilton to roll out branded gastropub concept
American hotel giant Hilton Hotels is planning on rolling out a branded restaurant concept across some of its suburban or secondary market.... more
(28 August 2009 11:18)

Online restaurant bookings more than double
The number of diners reserving restaurant tables online has more than doubled in the past year. Just 7% of diners reserve tables online in the UK,.... more
(28 August 2009 10:56)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews including: The Ritz; The Fellow; More; and Rasa Mudra more
(28 August 2009 10:17)

Malmaison owner MWB reports more interim losses
The chairman of Malmaison and Hotel du Vin chains remains cautious about the short-term future after its group revenue remained unchanged and pre-tax.... more
(28 August 2009 09:30)

Hotel guests rate a good night’s sleep above great sex
A great night’s sleep beats great sex, according to a new global survey of sleeping habits by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The research also found.... more
(28 August 2009 07:30)

One in five families miss out on free school lunches
One in five (22%) parents on a low income are not checking to see if they are entitled to free school meals worth £1,140 a year, according to the.... more
(28 August 2009 06:00)

First Little Chef revamped by Heston Blumenthal makes Good Food Guide
The Little Chef in Popham, Hampshire has made it into next year’s Good Food Guide following three-Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal’s makeover.... more
(28 August 2009 00:01)

Space's Green Footprint scheme to help kitchens save energy and the environment
Space Catering Equipment has introduced a scheme to help operators save energy and reduce their environmental impact when choosing new equipment for.... more
(27 August 2009 17:56)

FSB urges government to act now or lose pubs forever
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged the government to abolish the beer tie in order to save Britain’s pubs. A new FSB report has.... more
(27 August 2009 16:26)

Nathan Outlaw unfazed by potential sale of Fowey hotel
Leading British chef Nathan Outlaw, whom Michelin has tipped as a contender for a second star, told Caterer that his plans for Restaurant Nathan.... more
(27 August 2009 16:09)

Restaurants fined nearly £10m for hiring illegal workers
Restaurant chains Chez Gerard and Pizza Hut are amongst the 1,000 companies fined for employing illegal workers. Immigration officers have found.... more
(27 August 2009 14:34)

Turbot with potted clam sauce, samphire and broad beans, by Nathan Outlaw
Nathan Outlaw is the chef behind Restaurant Nathan Outlaw at the Marina Villa hotel in Fowey, Cornwall. Read our exclusive interview with Nathan.... more
(27 August 2009 14:00)

Robert Breare sacked as chairman of Merchant Inns
Chairman of pubs-with-rooms chain Merchant Inns, Robert Breare, has been fired following a shareholder review, Caterersearch can reveal. The decision.... more
(27 August 2009 13:12)

Beetroot cured salmon, by Peter Biggs
Beetroot cured salmon, by Peter Biggs, head chef at Nathan Outlaw Seafood & Grill, St Enodoc hotel, Rock, Cornwall. more
(27 August 2009 12:54)

Vanilla cream with Cornish strawberries and vanilla crumble, by Peter Biggs
Vanilla cream with Cornish strawberries and vanilla crumble, by Peter Biggs, head chef at Nathan Outlaw Seafood & Grill, St Enodoc hotel, Rock,.... more
(27 August 2009 12:47)

Interview with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw
Nathan Outlaw has been earmarked by guides and his peers as a chef to watch, with Michelin hinting at a second star accolade for his Restaurant.... more
(27 August 2009 12:01)

VFI urges government to save Irish pubs
The Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) has called on the Irish government to cut VAT rates and encourage employment in order to save the troubled.... more
(27 August 2009 11:41)

Video: Interview with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw 
Nathan Outlaw has been earmarked by guides and his peers as a chef to watch, with Michelin hinting at a second star accolade for his Restaurant.... more
(27 August 2009 11:31)

Jean Christophe Novelli to be showbiz reporter on ‘This Morning’
Troubled chef Jean Christophe Novelli will join ITV’s This Morning as a showbiz reporter as the popular daytime show is revamped for its 21st series..... more
(27 August 2009 11:01)

Scottish justice secretary under fire for untimely holiday
Scottish justice secretary Kenny MacAskill has sparked anger in the pub industry for taking holiday just days before controversial new licensing.... more
(27 August 2009 10:29)

Staff urged to provide ‘peep show’ at New York hotel
Staff and managers of a hotel in New York City’s Meatpacking District are being encouraged to strip off and pose provocatively in the building’s.... more
(27 August 2009 09:00)

Comptoir Libanais owner to open two new London sites
The restaurateur behind Lebanese canteen Comptoir Libanais is set to launch two new sites in Paddington and the O2 Centre on Finchley Road this.... more
(27 August 2009 08:00)

Barracuda’s Varsity bars target fresher students with promotions
Pub group Barracuda’s bar chain Varsity is rolling out a series of promotions for students ahead of the infamous university “freshers” weeks this.... more
(27 August 2009 07:00)

Bank holiday bonanza predicted for UK home breaks
This Bank Holiday weekend will see 11.9 million Britons taking a trip within the UK, according to VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip.... more
(26 August 2009 15:13)

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty buys 33% stake in V8 Gourmet Holdings
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has bought a 33% stake in Indian food group V8 Gourmet Holdings and plans to launch a range of ready-made meals.... more
(26 August 2009 14:14)

Bermudan Dark 'n Stormy cocktail
Rum is one of the most mysterious spirits on the back bar. It originated in the East Indies and quickly spread to the Spanish, Portuguese and French.... more
(26 August 2009 13:55)

Beetroot gazpacho, by Robin Gill
This recipe was created by Robin Gill, head chef of Restaurant Sauterelle in London. more
(26 August 2009 13:55)

Future of luxury Kinnaird hotel hangs in the balance
The future of Scotland’s Kinnaird Estate lies in the balance, after owner Constance Ward announced her intention to retire from the hotel business..... more
(26 August 2009 12:48)

Compass Group to launch retail business at University of Surrey
Contract caterer Compass Group has opened its first post office at the University of Surrey in Guildford and plans to extend the retail business over.... more
(26 August 2009 12:14)

BBPA announces new chief executive
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has appointed Brigid Simmonds as its new chief executive. Simmonds said she was delighted to be joining.... more
(26 August 2009 10:26)

General manager of Dubai's Atlantis resort in shock departure
The general manager of Dubai’s £390m Atlantis resort, located on man-made island Palm Jumeirah, has resigned from his job. The reasons for Amadeo.... more
(26 August 2009 10:00)

Developer gets green light for £30m hotel in Leeds
A £30m hotel in the centre of Leeds has been given the go-ahead and is set to open by 2012. Property developer Oxford GB has obtained planning.... more
(26 August 2009 09:00)