Articles by Date : September 01 2007 - September 30 2007

Great North Run fans in race to stop new hotel development
Plans for a £15m hotel have run into opposition from fans of one of Britain’s best-known athletics’ events, the Great North Run. more
(30 September 2007 07:00)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Going once, going twice, sold to the gentleman in the tall white hat…yes Caterersearch has auction fever and will be holding its first online auction.... more
(28 September 2007 18:00)

Domino's defends itself over staff exploitation allegations
Domino’s Pizza has been forced to defend itself again after fresh allegations of staff exploitation. more
(28 September 2007 15:14)

Second international franchisee for Gourmet Burger Kitchen signed
Clapham House Group today revealed it has signed up a second international franchisee for Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK). more
(28 September 2007 14:25)

Sports Cafe suffers due to lack of sport
Sports Cafe’s sales fell away during the first half of the year as a lack of major sporting events meant fewer punters visited its bars. more
(28 September 2007 12:23)

Enterprise Inns REIT talks ongoing
Enterprise Inns is still in talks with HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) over the possibility of converting to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). more
(28 September 2007 11:34)

Capital buys two London pubs for £5.75m
Capital Pub Company has splashed out £5.75m on two freehold pubs in London owned by Puzzle Pub Company. more
(28 September 2007 11:04)

Urban Turban to open in London’s Westbourne Grove
Vineet Bhatia, chef-proprietor of the Michelin-starred Indian restaurant Rasoi Vineet Bhatia, is to launch a new eaterie in London. more
(28 September 2007 10:23)

Uncertainty in the financial markets may hit hotel sector
The UK hotel sector is continuing to perform well but “storm clouds may well be gathering”, experts have warned. more
(28 September 2007 07:00)

Compass expects healthy boost to profits
Compass Group today said 12 months of improving its margins and the retention of existing business will lead to a healthy boost in profit when it.... more
(27 September 2007 16:49)

Gaucho Grill set to return to the stock market
Gaucho Grill Restaurants is planning a £100m return to the London stock market or a sale – a year after it was acquired by private equity firm.... more
(27 September 2007 15:38)

St. John’s, Smith Square: Provision of catering services
Premier central London concert hall requires an entrepreneurial, creative caterer, who is not jaded by the business, to develop and expand our.... more
(27 September 2007 14:00)

Caterersearch.com online auction
Caterersearch and Hilditch Auctioneers will be holding an inaugural online auction of used catering equipment and other must have items on 19 October. more
(27 September 2007 14:00)

Mitchells & Butlers confirms Tchenguiz joint venture
Mitchells & Butlers today confirmed it was planning to press on with its proposed £4.5b property joint venture with investor Robert Tchenguiz despite.... more
(27 September 2007 13:16)

Video recipe masterclasses 
Here you can find all the latest video recipe masterclasses from professional chefs, bringing a wide range of modern and classical cuisine and.... more
(27 September 2007 12:08)

Minibar Systems offers a smart future
The SmartCube offers unprecedented flexibility; it can upgrade its technology from manual, to semi automated, to a fully automated minibar with the.... more
(27 September 2007 12:00)

Xing Xing: Quality for a fair price
Are you looking for that special shape vitrified durable porcelain dish that you chef craves then look no further than Xing Xing’s unusual shape.... more
(27 September 2007 12:00)

Village Hotels puts £60m into refurbishment
Hotel group Village Hotels has revealed plans to invest £60m overhauling its portfolio over the next three years. more
(27 September 2007 12:00)

Union leaders launch campaign for fair tips
Union leaders are today launching a campaign calling on the Government to close the loophole that allows hospitality employers to use tips to make up.... more
(27 September 2007 11:07)

Restaurant For Sale
A rare opportunity has arisen for the purchase of one of Nerja's most well known and successful restaurants.The restaurant is situated in the.... more
(27 September 2007 11:00)

Country House Hotel
A fine Country House Hotel with an attractive home Amerdale House, Arncliffe, North Yorkshire. more
(27 September 2007 11:00)

Restaurant and flat with Garden
Bought by the present owner in 1984, this charming old building was first conversted into a coffee Shop with Gallery upstairs. From 1991 for many.... more
(27 September 2007 11:00)

Salvation Army turns to Aramark healthcare in £5.75m deal
Aramark's UK healthcare division has been awarded contracts worth more than £5.75m in total by the Salvation Army. more
(27 September 2007 11:00)

Government decides to tackle malnutrition
The Government is launching a new action plan designed to address malnutrition among the elderly, which costs the UK an estimated £7.3b a year. more
(27 September 2007 10:00)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 23 September, 2007
London hotels increased revenue per available room (revpar) by 7.3% in the week ending 23 September, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(27 September 2007 09:05)

The Bench: West Midland hotel performance in May 2007
Hotels in the West Midlands saw revenue per available room (revpar) fall by 1% during the month of May. more
(27 September 2007 09:00)

Win a £1,200 Gustav Emil Ern knife set from Gilberts
A boxed set of 15 Gustav Emil Ern knives from Gilberts Food Equipment, as used by Marco Pierre White in ITV's Hell's Kitchen, is up for grabs in this.... more
(27 September 2007 09:00)

Niels Sherry to join De Vere Deluxe from Morgans
Niels Sherry has become chief operating officer at Alternative Hotel Group's De Vere Deluxe chain, Caterer can reveal. more
(27 September 2007 09:00)

Tea-off with Typhoo
To encourage caterers to support this year's National Tea Break on 19 October, which aims to raise funds for Epilepsy Action, Typhoo is offering 10.... more
(27 September 2007 08:39)

Fee-less registration on mymarket.com
The interactive online ordering and information service mymarket.com is running a special promotion waiving its œ52 annual fee. This enables new.... more
(27 September 2007 08:37)

Winter warmers from Nestlé
Mocha Mudslide, Mint Sensation and Orange Spiced Chocolate are some of the tempting recipes developed by Nestlé Foodservices using its Aero Bubbly.... more
(27 September 2007 08:35)

Souper vegetable bonanza from Unilever
To coincide with the launch of the Country Chicken & Vegetable and Lentil & Bacon ambient soups, Unilever Foodsolutions is running a consumer loyalty.... more
(27 September 2007 08:34)

Free web access and barramundi from M&J Seafood
M&J Seafood is celebrating National Seafood Week (5-12 October) and the launch of its new-look website. Until midnight on 12 October, Buy It! readers.... more
(27 September 2007 08:31)

Scampi campaign from Whitby Seafoods
As part of its "I Love Scampi & Chips" campaign for National Seafood Week, Whitby Seafoods and Farm Frites are giving one Buy It! reader 100 covers.... more
(27 September 2007 08:31)

Festive fish from Lyons
Lyons Seafoods has launched a Christmas menu which includes smoked salmon and asparagus timbales, salmon canapés and prawn and sun-dried tomato.... more
(27 September 2007 08:30)

Turkey for one from Bernard Matthews
Bernard Matthews Food Service has introduced a seasonal Mini-Roast-For-One combining rolled turkey fillet with pork, prune and apple stuffing. more
(27 September 2007 08:29)

Pastry trees from Pidy
Among its 100 lines, Belgian baker Pidy offers seasonal Christmas tree-shaped pastry cases. more
(27 September 2007 08:28)

Meat-free lines from Brakes
Vegetarians are catered for at Brakes with products including a new walnut and aubergine bake. This main-course dish comprises chargrilled aubergine.... more
(27 September 2007 08:27)

Turkey cuts from Brakes
Three new turkey products join the Brakes 20-strong turkey portfolio. Premiere free-range Norfolk black turkey breast and thigh combi pack comprises.... more
(27 September 2007 08:26)

Christmas decorations from Brakes
Brakes's festive table and party decorations are designed to help caterers get their customers into the Christmas spirit. Table decorations include a.... more
(27 September 2007 08:25)

Cake recipes from Dawn Foods
A Christmas recipe leaflet from Dawn Foods features nine seasonal recipes. It includes recipes for a selection of its products including the Crème.... more
(27 September 2007 08:23)

Log-shaped pudding from Brakes
New and improved Christmas puddings from Brakes with fruit, cider, sherry and distinct pieces of fruit and peel plus spices are available frozen or.... more
(27 September 2007 08:22)

Own-brand cooking fats from Highgrove
Wiltshire-based Highgrove Food Distribution is extending its Fine Food range and introducing speciality own-branded fats. more
(27 September 2007 08:21)

Christmas joints and slices from Southover
The Southover Food Company is offering hand-prepared and packaged cooked meats. more
(27 September 2007 08:20)

Xmas pudding from Coles and Adnams
Coles Traditional Foods has teamed up with British brewer Adnams to add a twist to its traditional Christmas puddings. more
(27 September 2007 08:19)

Hand-cooked stuffing from Mr Crumb
Cranberry, juniper berry and cinnamon stuffing from Irish stuffing producer Mr Crumb contains over 53% fruit and vegetables. more
(27 September 2007 08:18)

Loison Panettones from IB Food
IB Food has launched the Loison range of Panettones, including the 100g Mignon which caterers can offer to customers as an alternative to a.... more
(27 September 2007 08:17)

Italian panettones from IB Food
IB Food has launched the Loison range of Panettones, including the 100g Mignon which caterers can offer to customers as an alternative to a Christmas.... more
(27 September 2007 08:17)

Seeded healthy croissants from Délifrance
Croissants just got healthier with the launch of what is claimed to be the UK's first fibre-filled, seeded variety by French bakery Délifrance. more
(27 September 2007 08:16)

Rainforest-Alliance Lipton tea from Unilever
The Rainforest Alliance environmental and social standards, which have benefited coffee and fruit farmers in Africa and Latin America, have now been.... more
(27 September 2007 08:15)