Articles by Date : October 01 2007 - October 31 2007

New easy-to-use search facility launched on Caterersearch
Searching for articles on Caterersearch will now be a simpler process thanks to changes made following user feedback. more
(31 October 2007 17:55)

Barbecue-Up in Smoke – US Food Trends
Chefs take up smoking as barbecue’s trendy next step. more
(31 October 2007 17:13)

Prepared Doughs-Proof of Purchase – US Food Trends
Prepared doughs such as puff pastry and phyllo encourage creativity while ensuring consistency. more
(31 October 2007 17:04)

Government plans partial U-turn on captial gains tax
The Government is reportedly planning a partial U-turn on its controversial changes to capital gains tax, which have been fiercely opposed by the.... more
(31 October 2007 17:02)

Four Stars: Call it Macaroni – US Food Trends
Mac and cheese doesn’t need improving, but chefs just can’t resist adding new, rich touches to keep this classic comfort dish fresh. more
(31 October 2007 16:56)

Award-winning Devon hotel up for sale
Award-winning Devon hotel and restaurant the Horn of Plenty has been put up for sale for more than £2m. more
(31 October 2007 16:16)

TRI HotStats - monthly European hotel figures
A four-yearly congress of heart surgeons this September allowed Vienna to achieve the highest hikes in occupancy, room rate and revenue per available.... more
(31 October 2007 15:50)

Sustainability must be a joint effort
Reducing your company's impact on the environment involves more than just recycled paper and energy-saving lightbulbs - it's a whole-business.... more
(31 October 2007 13:17)

Can co-branding improve a coffee offering?
It has worked for retailers and leisure operators, so what can caterers learn from the current wave of co-branding to improve a coffee offering? Ian.... more
(31 October 2007 13:11)

The new health benefits of tea
The real or perceived health benefits of tea have boosted the popularity of some of the more unusual blends in recent months. Some companies are.... more
(31 October 2007 13:05)

Coffee machines: traditional versus automatic
Choosing the right coffee machine for your catering operation can be a tricky matter. Ian Boughton looks at the arguments in the traditional versus.... more
(31 October 2007 12:59)

New guide launched to aid caterers in disposing of fat
Water UK, the association that represents water and sewage companies, has today launched a best practice guide to help caterers properly dispose of.... more
(31 October 2007 12:12)

Supermarkets can continue selling cheap booze
The Competition Commission has ruled that the below cost selling of alcohol and other goods is not having “significant unintended effects” on smaller.... more
(31 October 2007 12:01)

Irish duo build M&B stake
Irish racing tycoons John Magnier and JP McManus have built a 3.4 % stake in All Bar One and O’Neil’s operator Mitchells & Butler through an.... more
(31 October 2007 11:47)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews inlcuding: Kenza: Gordon Ramsay's The Devonshire; Shanghai Blues; The Fountain more
(31 October 2007 11:31)

Win a £2,000 Foster fridge
A Gastro Pro G600 refrigerator from Foster, using hydrocarbon refrigerant technology, is up for grabs in this month's competition. more
(31 October 2007 11:24)

Indian masterclass from Tilda
To mark next month's Diwali festival, beginning on 9 November and known as the Festival of Lights, Tilda is giving away two places at a masterclass.... more
(31 October 2007 11:09)

Dilawi festival goodies from Sharwood's
Sharwood's is celebrating the Dilawi festival by giving away 10 goodie bags of Indian food, including korma and tikka masala ready-to-use sauces,.... more
(31 October 2007 11:05)

Typhoo celebrates Boston tea party
The anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, the 18th-century protest that left Boston harbour awash with 45 tons of tea, is taking place on 16 December,.... more
(31 October 2007 11:03)

Travelodge to recruit 2,500 jobseekers
Travelodge has announced plans to help recruit up to 2,500 long-term unemployed as part of a new government skills blueprint for London. more
(31 October 2007 11:01)

Win a personalised chef's coat from Meyer
Meyer Commercialware is operating a reward scheme offering customers who spend £250 on Meyer cookware a personalised chef's jacket. more
(31 October 2007 10:59)

Drive a Mini with Unilever
Unilever Foodsolutions has launched a Best of British promotion with its Colman's brand to encourage operators to offer the condiments with British.... more
(31 October 2007 10:56)

Heinz giveaway for Ed's birthday
As part of its 20th birthday celebrations, US dining chain Ed's Easy Diner has revamped its menu to include Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Heinz BBQ Sauce and.... more
(31 October 2007 10:48)

Hilton to get new president and chief executive
Private equity firm Blackstone has appointed Christopher Nassetta, currently chief executive of Host Hotels & Resorts, as the new president and chief.... more
(31 October 2007 10:28)

Raffles to add five hotels by 2011 and other international news
Essential news from around the world, including: Starwood opens Egyptian resort; Hard Rock Hotel to be developed in Malaysia; McDonald’s plans.... more
(31 October 2007 10:21)

Legacy Hotels clinches seventh management deal
Legacy Hotels and Resorts has signed its seventh hotel management deal as it celebrates its second anniversary. more
(31 October 2007 08:00)

Revenue to appeal against tronc ruling
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to launch an appeal against a ruling that said non-cash tips could be counted towards the minimum wage. more
(31 October 2007 07:00)

Beeche Visitor Centre: Provision of catering services
The Council wishes to invite Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced companies for the opportunity to develop and operate a.... more
(31 October 2007 00:00)

Rocco Forte pursues Middle Eastern hotel deals
Sir Rocco Forte is in negotiations over a number of projects in the Middle East as he seeks to expand his luxury chain outside Europe. more
(30 October 2007 17:24)

Government publishes plans to tackle malnutrition in care homes
The Government today launched the first ever nutrition action plan aimed at tackling malnutrition amongst care home residents. more
(30 October 2007 16:22)

William Curley to launch third London chocolate shop
Former Acorn Award winner William Curley is to launch his third London chocolate and patisserie shop with the opening of a new outlet at Shepherd’s.... more
(30 October 2007 14:52)

Hospitality staff are among most likely to use employment tribunals
Hospitality staff are among the most likely to consider making employment tribunal claims, according to the new chairman of conciliation service Acas. more
(30 October 2007 14:38)

UK tourism worth £20b more than official estimates, says BHA
The UK tourism, hospitality and leisure industry is now worth more than £106b, £20b higher than official estimates, according to the British.... more
(30 October 2007 12:49)

Tougher recycling laws start today
Tougher UK recycling laws have come into force today, introducing a requirement for all non-hazardous waste to be sorted by type and recycled where.... more
(30 October 2007 12:10)

Barracuda restructures management team to fuel food business growth
Managed pub operator Barracuda Group has reshuffled its senior management in a move that sees the creation of two new roles to handle the company’s.... more
(30 October 2007 12:06)

Sausage rolls at Hibiscus wow food critic
Food critic Jan Moir has been blown away by the Michelin-star standard sausage rolls at relocated Hibiscus, part of Claude Bosi’s Herefordshire.... more
(30 October 2007 11:46)

Nightclub operator Luminar feels next to no impact from smoking ban
Nightclub operator Luminar has felt only “marginal impact” on its sales following the introduction of the smoking ban in England in July. more
(30 October 2007 11:00)

Brian Turner and AAIM to open pub and catering school in Somerset
Brian Turner and Stuart Le Gassick, one of the founding directors of investment fund AAIM, are to launch a new food-led pub and catering school in.... more
(30 October 2007 07:00)

Revpar grows by 17.7% at London hotels
London hotels increased revenue per available room (revpar) by 17.7% in the week ending 21 October, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(29 October 2007 15:00)

Tampopo hits out at EIS changes
Asian restaurant chain Tampopo has hit out at this summer’s changes to Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) legislation claiming they will inhibit the.... more
(29 October 2007 14:32)

September sees solid performance by UK hotels
Hotels across the UK continued to perform solidly in the September sunshine, research revealed today. more
(29 October 2007 13:25)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 21 October, 2007
London hotels increased revenue per available room (revpar) by 17.7% in the week ending 21 October, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(29 October 2007 13:09)

The Bench: North-western hotel performance in June 2007
Hotels in the North-west of Engand saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 5.3% during the month of June. more
(29 October 2007 13:03)

Supplier News: Lincat launch new Lynx 400 convection oven
Lincat has introduced a compact, 2.5kW convection oven as part of its new generation of Lynx 400 electric, countertop cooking equipment. Ideal for.... more
(29 October 2007 12:56)

What’s on the menu? – A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: The Rocks; Haozhan; Caldesi; The Dining Room; and Hibiscus more
(29 October 2007 12:34)

Accor to revamp Sofitel brand and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Mandarin Oriental to launch resort on St Kitts; Golden Tulip opens regional development office in.... more
(29 October 2007 12:12)

Orchid plans 20 new Contemporary Carverys
Managed pub operator the Orchid Group has unveiled plans to open nearly 20 new outlets under its Contemporary Carvery brand. more
(29 October 2007 11:35)

Government plans to tackle care home malnutrition
The Government-led action plan to tackle malnutrition in care homes is expected to be published tomorrow. more
(29 October 2007 11:07)

Plans to stop care home patients starving - For more hospitality news, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Health chiefs plan to stop care home patients starving to death;.... more
(29 October 2007 10:42)

Hospitality must prepare for corporate manslaughter law
Hospitality and catering businesses could fall foul of forthcoming corporate manslaughter legislation unless they ensure all staff have been through.... more
(29 October 2007 07:00)