Articles by Date : September 01 2008 - September 30 2008

Pubs 'n' Bars chairman slams planned beer duty rise
The chairman of pub group Pubs ‘n’ Bars has added his weight to calls on the Chancellor to abolish the beer duty escalator announced in this year’s.... more
(30 September 2008 15:09)

Enterprise Inns pulls back from REIT plans
Enterprise Inns is pulling back from plans to become first pub group to adopt tax efficient Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) status, due to the.... more
(30 September 2008 10:58)

Chefs turn out for Peter Kromberg memorial service
Michel Roux, Richard Shepherd, Brian Turner, David Pitchford and Michael Coaker were among the chefs who attended a memorial service for former.... more
(30 September 2008 10:13)

Chinese restaurant exposed for selling fake DVDs
A counter assistant at a Chinese takeaway in South Wales made an expensive mistake when she offered an off duty Trading Standards Officer a fake DVD.... more
(30 September 2008 09:00)

Hotelkeeper fined after failing to clean up premises
A hotelkeeper in Scotland has been fined £900 after he failed to clean up his premises despite seven separate visits from environmental health.... more
(30 September 2008 08:00)

William Curley to relocate Shepherd's Market shop
Former Acorn award winning chocolatier William Curley has closed his shop in London’s Shepherd’s Market and is relocating to Victoria. more
(30 September 2008 07:00)

Compass Group retains contract with Leeds NHS trust
Compass Group has retained its deal to cater at Leeds NHS trust in a contract worth and estimated £10 to £15m over the full term, Caterersearch has.... more
(29 September 2008 17:13)

Former Compass manager launches take-away pasta concept
A former Compass operations manager is launching a pasta takeaway concept and is on the lookout for sites in central London. more
(29 September 2008 15:40)

Fuller's opens new training centre
Brewer and pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner has opened a new training centre, featuring a full working cellar and bar plus classroom and.... more
(29 September 2008 15:00)

Made in Great Britain, Aiden Byrne - book giveaway
The current revival of interest in British produce and cuisine is fantastic - and long may it last. more
(29 September 2008 12:55)

Jamie Oliver says UK school kitchens lack proper facilities
Jamie Oliver has claimed that more than half of the UK’s school kitchens lack proper facilities and should be shut down. more
(29 September 2008 11:23)

AA Gill gives El Bulli five out of five
AA Gill has given Ferran Adrià’s El Bulli five out of five stars but says he won’t damn the restaurant by saying it’s the best in the world. more
(29 September 2008 11:07)

Dragons' Den judge to be guest at 'Too many critics' charity event
Ten of the nation’s best known food critics must impress one of BBC TV’s Dragons as well as a who’s who of stars from hospitality at the “Too Many.... more
(29 September 2008 10:54)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Bill’s Produce Store, Lewes; The Kingham Plough, Oxfordshire; Oki-Nami, Brighton; El Bulli,.... more
(29 September 2008 10:48)

Jellyfish to debut on Michelin menu in Spain - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Leading organic supplier plans chain of neighbourhood.... more
(29 September 2008 10:42)

Piccolino owner sticks to roll-out plan
Piccolino owner the Individual Restaurant Group (IRG) is to keep faith with its roll-out programme despite the challenging consumer outlook. more
(29 September 2008 10:26)

Sodexo signs agreement with Zehnacker Group and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: InterContinental enters timeshare market; Starbucks opens first store in Portugal; Hilton Garden Inn.... more
(29 September 2008 08:00)

Lindley Group enters into partnership with Green’s of London
Stadia caterer Lindley Group, previously Lindley Catering, has entered into partnership with London oyster bar and restaurant Green’s. more
(29 September 2008 07:00)

Revpar falls by nearly 6% at London hotels
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) fall by 5.84% in the week ending 21 September, according to figures from hospitality research.... more
(26 September 2008 17:24)

Sadliers of Tettenhall voted UK’s best coffee house
The top coffee house in Britain, as recognised by the Beverage Service Association in its 2008 Bev-e awards, is Sadliers Coffee Lounge of Tettenhall,.... more
(26 September 2008 17:17)

Park Plaza Hotels deliver 'solid performance'
International hotel operator Park Plaza has warned that a growing trend amongst travellers to book hotel rooms later as economic confidence falters.... more
(26 September 2008 16:58)

STR Global: London weekly hotel performance to 21 September, 2008
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) fall by 5.84% in the week ending 21 September, according to figures from hospitality research.... more
(26 September 2008 15:47)

Excellence in Food & Drink Awards - shortlist part 2
In the second part of our preview of this year's Caterer and Hotelkeeper Excellence in Food & Drink Awards, we find out which drinks and snacks have.... more
(26 September 2008 15:08)

Tampopo expands with three new openings
Manchester-based noodle bar group Tampopo is expanding, with the opening of three new restaurants.he move comes on the back of the company, which.... more
(26 September 2008 11:30)

Enter your equipment or service for an award
Entries are being sought for Caterer and Hotelkeeper's Equipment & Supplies Excellence Awards 2009 in time for the 31 October deadline. more
(26 September 2008 10:49)

Help cut the cost of kitchen energy
The Catering for a Sustainable Future Group (CSFG) is looking for opportunities to monitor the energy consumption of professional kitchens and to.... more
(26 September 2008 10:44)

Hoshizaki buys Gram
Danish refrigeration manufacturer Gram Commercial has been acquired by the Japanese commercial kitchen equipment company Hoshizaki Group for DKr395m.... more
(26 September 2008 10:37)

Shetland Food Festival
French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is to headline the first Shetland Food Festival, which takes place on 3-12 October. more
(26 September 2008 10:32)

Heinz Foodservice: Supplier profile
Continuing our series looking behind the scenes at major suppliers to the hospitality market, we catch up with Phil Jones, director of Heinz.... more
(26 September 2008 10:23)

Blanket ban on glass at St Albans bar overturned
An appeal court’s decision to overturn a blanket ban on glass at a Hertfordshire bar has been hailed as a “victory for common sense”. more
(26 September 2008 07:00)

Win £1,500-worth of breakfast products
Help your customers start their day in the best possible way - with the benefit of a range of equipment and products from Heinz Foodservice and Hatco. more
(25 September 2008 17:20)

Licensees want beer-tie plans to be scrapped
The overwhelming majority of licensees want the beer tie that is imposed by pub companies to be scrapped, according to new research. more
(25 September 2008 16:51)

Marcus Wareing  
Chef Marcus Wareing was born in Churchtown in Lancashire in 1970 and is currently chef-patron of the two-Michelin-starred Petrus restaurant at the.... more
(25 September 2008 16:28)

Wholewheat pasta giveaway from Barilla
Barilla, now available through 3663, is giving away a case of its Whole Wheat Spaghetti pasta containing 15 x 1kg packs to 10 Buy It! readers. more
(25 September 2008 16:27)

Win a de luxe spa visit to celebrate Hatco steamer launch
A de luxe spa pamper day for two is up for grabs to celebrate the launch of Hatco's new Steam-Max Rapid Steamer. more
(25 September 2008 16:24)

Stock up on stock bases courtesy of Major
Ten Buy It! readers can stock up on Major International's range of stock bases - but they'll have to be quick. more
(25 September 2008 16:21)

Heinz gives away cases of its five new Select soups
Heinz Foodservice is celebrating the launch of the Heinz Select ambient soup by giving five Buy It! readers the chance to receive a case of all five.... more
(25 September 2008 16:15)

Pillivuyt's Grand Chef tableware from Chomette
French porcelain manufacturer Pillivuyt is celebrating its 190th birthday by launching a new range of fine tableware called Grand Chef. more
(25 September 2008 16:06)

Tognana porcelain quartet from John Artis
Tognana porcelain is fired at high temperatures at the manufacturer's factory in Casier, northern Italy, giving excellent resistance to scratching.... more
(25 September 2008 16:04)

Royal Genware Fine China Collection from Neville UK
The Royal Genware Fine China Collection offers a range of pure white fine china tableware that is oven-, microwave-, dishwasher- and freezer-proof. more
(25 September 2008 16:02)

Black-on-white Boutique china from Dudson
The elaborate and bold black-on-white decoration of Boutique by Dudson is inspired by modern living. more
(25 September 2008 15:58)

Taste sharing dishes from Steelite
Developed in response to an increased demand for sharing dishes, Steelite's Taste collection features a selection of chargers, trays, bowls and.... more
(25 September 2008 15:56)

Buffet Concept and Lyra porcelain from RAK
Shown in prototype form at Hotelympia earlier this year, the B Concept (B for buffet) from RAK is now available for delivery. more
(25 September 2008 15:54)

Rhapsody glassware from Thorns Group
Thorns Group has introduced new ranges of contemporary glassware in time for Christmas and New Year parties. more
(25 September 2008 15:51)

New Geometrix chef's trays from Dudson
New to the Geometrix range from Dudson are three sizes of white Rectangular Chefs' Trays designed for today's bold styles of cuisine. more
(25 September 2008 15:49)

Micro Fibre table linen from Denny's
Workwear and uniform specialist Denny's has added microfibre technology to its weaving process to produce a range of luxurious table linen that.... more
(25 September 2008 15:47)

Extras and Connoisseur tableware from Foodcare Dining
From elegant and contemporary to rustic and casual, Foodcare Dining offers a selection of tabletop items in numerous shapes and designs. more
(25 September 2008 15:45)

Michelangelo stemware from John Artis
Manufactured by renowned Italian glassware house Luigi Bormioli, Michelangelo stemware is imported to the UK by John Artis. more
(25 September 2008 15:42)

James Bidwell quits as head of tourism for London
James Bidwell is to quit his job as head of tourism for London to become managing director of the European business of a US-based fashion retailer. more
(25 September 2008 15:14)

Hollow-handled cookware from Meyer
Hollow handles prevent Meyer's three key ranges of aluminium-based commercial cookware from becoming too hot to handle. more
(25 September 2008 14:46)