Articles by Date : October 01 2008 - October 31 2008

Excellence in Food & Drink Awards - shortlist part 3
A third helping of the products vying for recognition in this year's Caterer and Hotelkeeper Excellence in Food & Drink Awards. more
(31 October 2008 18:30)

Nestlé Professional: Supplier profile
Continuing our series looking behind the scenes at some of the major suppliers to the hospitality market, we catch up with David Field, managing.... more
(31 October 2008 18:25)

Last chance to enter Equipment & Supplies Excellence Awards 2009
There's still time to enter Caterer and Hotelkeeper's Equipment & Supplies Excellence Awards 2009 now that the deadline has been extended to Friday 7.... more
(31 October 2008 18:22)

Denny's opens fitting centre in London
Corporate clothing supplier Denny’s has opened a fitting centre in the City of London to offer a professional measuring service for employee.... more
(31 October 2008 18:01)

Le Meridien on Piccadilly for sale for £90m
The luxury hotel Le Meridien on Piccadilly, London is to be put up for sale for an estimated £90m, it emerged today. more
(31 October 2008 17:25)

Poor-quality beverages disappoint hotel guests, says Pritchitts
Independent research into hotel guests’ in-room experiences commissioned by dairy supplier Pritchitts revealed that over a quarter of guests were.... more
(31 October 2008 17:10)

HCE wins £2m deal to revamp Savoy kitchens and bars
Hampshire-based catering equipment supplier HCE has been awarded a £2m contract to supply and install equipment in the kitchens and bars of London’s.... more
(31 October 2008 17:05)

Rogers wins Turkey Chef of the Year as Loxton takes Best Product title
Pub chef James Rogers and Loxton Food Company were both winners at the British Turkey Awards 2008. more
(31 October 2008 17:05)

PLG gets in the spirit of things
Independent wine and beer importer PLB Group has announced that it is incorporating spirits into its portfolio. more
(31 October 2008 17:00)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Although Friday Wrap can’t promise controversy in the league of Brand and Ross, there was still plenty to ponder within hospitality this week to.... more
(31 October 2008 16:28)

Dorchester head chef leaving to run own pub
Head chef at the Dorchester hotel’s Grill restaurant Aiden Byrne is leaving to run his own pub in Cheshire. more
(31 October 2008 16:10)

Pub, Hatherden
The Old Bell & Crown is set in picturesque countryside just north of Andover in the rural village of Hatherden.? It is a picturesque 16th century.... more
(31 October 2008 15:39)

Win a dessert display cabinet worth £1,300
Make the most of your opportunities to give diners the indulgence they desire with pâtisserie and dessert products presented in this dedicated.... more
(31 October 2008 15:19)

Pub, Wanborough
The Cross Keys lies on the edge of the Marlborough Downs, offering wonderful walks. The area is also well known by cyclists as Wanborough is part of.... more
(31 October 2008 15:00)

Canteen to open a fourth venue, in Canary Wharf
British restaurant group Canteen is to launch its fourth site in London, with the opening of an outlet in Canary Wharf next year. more
(31 October 2008 14:53)

Win free drinks stations and ethical coffee packs from Mars Drinks
Mars Drinks has gained the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal of approval for three of its Flavia fresh-ground coffees - Rich Roast, Smooth Roast and.... more
(31 October 2008 14:40)

Ecological chefs' jacket giveaway from Denny's
Denny's is offering one of its ecological chef jackets to 10 lucky Buy It! readers. The jacket, worth £23.50 (plus VAT), is part of the Le Chef.... more
(31 October 2008 14:36)

Claim your free induction-ready cookware from Meyer
Energy efficiency has never been more important, from an eco-friendly point-of-view as well as from a cost perspective, and one area where greater.... more
(31 October 2008 14:30)

Contract caterer Restaurants at Work unveils expansion plans
Contract caterer Restaurants at Work has revealed plans for expansion after its parent company was publicly listed this week. more
(31 October 2008 13:11)

British sauces and sport vouchers on offer from Heinz
Local sourcing and reducing food miles continues to be a hot topic, and last month saw British Food Fortnight celebrate the diverse and delicious.... more
(31 October 2008 12:55)

Pub, Wiltshire
Corsley is a small village nestled close to the stately home and forest of Longleat and the Centre Parcs village. more
(31 October 2008 12:40)

Village Inn
A delightful character property with origins reputed to date back to the 13th century. Well presented throughout this former coaching inn retains.... more
(31 October 2008 12:30)

Cadbury's commits to green and ethical future
Confectionary giant Cadbury's set up the Cadbury Cocoa Partnership at the start of this year to secure the economic, social and environmental.... more
(31 October 2008 12:10)

Fairtrade teas and coffees from Cafédirect
The ethical hot beverage market is on the rise, up 33% year-on-year and the Fairtrade logo is recognised by more than 50% of the population who are.... more
(31 October 2008 12:04)

First Choice Coffe unveils new livery for Grand Café coffees
The award-winning and ethical line of Grand Café coffees has been relaunched in new packaging. It ticks all the right green boxes: 100% Fairtrade,.... more
(31 October 2008 12:01)

Filterflow water boilers from Lincat
Lincat claims its range of FilterFlow automatic water boilers is the first in the world with cost-effective water filters built in. more
(31 October 2008 11:57)

The Protector Fryer from Enodis
The Protector Fryer from Enodis uses Smart4U technology to cut costs by 50% by using less oil and extending the oil's life. more
(31 October 2008 11:55)

Induction innovations from Induced Energy
Induction cooking is not just speedy, it is 50% more energy-efficient than halogen and 86% more efficient than gas - and produces no poisonous.... more
(31 October 2008 11:53)

Aware! line of green catering disposables from Alliance Online
Aware! is Alliance Online's range of environmentally friendly, biodegradable and recyclable disposables made from sustainable sources. more
(31 October 2008 11:50)

Chinese bulrush packaging for caterers from Biopac
Bulrush is an organic, sustainable, 100% biodegradable and compostable product from China that is used as catering packaging in Europe exclusively by.... more
(31 October 2008 11:47)

Carry tray and recycled PET disposables from Huhtamaki
The BioWare range of eco-friendly disposables from Huhtamaki has been joined by the Strongholder carry tray, which allows up to four hot or cold.... more
(31 October 2008 11:44)

N-viro cups for Flavia drinks machines from Mars Drinks
The N-viro cups developed by Mars Drinks for use in its Flavia drinks machines form part of the group's Thirsty for Change initiative to help.... more
(31 October 2008 11:37)

Natural Collection rustic packaging from Planglow
The new Natural Collection from Planglow is a line of eco-friendly rustic packaging in neutral tones that will complement corporate colours, branding.... more
(31 October 2008 11:34)

LPG gas back-ups from Calor
Calor's LPG gas is an ideal fuel to power or back energy-efficient heating, cooling and water heating solutions that can power entire businesses in.... more
(31 October 2008 11:32)

Energy-saving Veltia hand dryer from Green Planet Solutions
The contact-free Veltia hand dryer uses 80% less energy than traditional models thanks to a patented system that directs high-speed jet streams of up.... more
(31 October 2008 11:26)

Water-saving BaSiX basins and Delabie electronic taps from Mechline
Hand washing can use up to eight litres of water when the hot and cold taps are running for 40 seconds at 12 litres per minute. more
(31 October 2008 11:22)

Reduced-consumption laundry lines from Miele
Technology has reduced the use of raw materials, energy, and water in Miele's latest washer-extractors, tumble dryers and flatwork ironers. more
(31 October 2008 11:19)

LED light options from Greenled
While compact fluorescents are being touted as the green lighting of the future, Gloucestershire's Greenled is backing LED technology as the way.... more
(31 October 2008 10:51)

Halogen Energy Saver bulbs from Oliver Lamps
Family-run Oliver Lamps - which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year - has launched two Halogen Energy Saver lamps that combine the benefits of.... more
(31 October 2008 10:47)

Online lighting cost calculator from Osram
The Osram Online Light Consultant will help caterers compare conventional light systems with energy-saving solutions from Osram for different light.... more
(31 October 2008 10:45)

Master LED lamps from Philips
Philips' Master LED lamp range features the latest Luxeon Rebel LED technology. This makes it a quality alternative for incandescent (GLS), halogen.... more
(31 October 2008 10:42)

Porter Electric Chiller food delivery van from Cold Logic
The compact Porter Electric Chiller is a carbon-free refrigerated food delivery van whose long-life Lead-Gel batteries exempt it from Vehicle Excise.... more
(31 October 2008 10:15)

Wireless refrigeration energy-saver from eCube
ECube is a wireless device that reduces the energy consumption of commercial refrigeration by between 10% and 20%. more
(31 October 2008 10:11)

Delfield S490 refrigerator from Enodis
The Delfield S490 upright refrigerator not only cuts energy costs by 40%, but it is cheaper to buy than more polluting alternatives, thanks to its.... more
(31 October 2008 10:08)

Anna Hansen's Modern Pantry so last century, says critic
Marina O’Loughlin is underwhelmed by the décor and the food at the Modern Pantry in Farringdon, saying it is more “last century” than modern. more
(31 October 2008 07:30)

Marcus Wareing enters into partnership with caterer Aramark
Contract caterer Aramark has signed a development partnership with Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing. more
(31 October 2008 07:03)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Le Bouchon Breton; Arch One; and The Modern Pantry more
(31 October 2008 07:00)

Eco line of refrigeration cabinets from Foster
The Eco line of Premier and Pro refrigeration cabinets from Foster uses 47% less energy than their predecessors a year ago but costs no more to buy. more
(30 October 2008 17:15)

Cost-cutting MIDI K625H fridge/freezer from Gram
The MIDI K625H from Gram is the UK's most economical, energy-saving fridge/freezer for caterers, according to the Energy Technology List. The list.... more
(30 October 2008 17:11)

ISA relaunches Isalab stainless steel cabinets
Energy efficiency is built into the relaunched Isalab range of stainless-steel refrigerated bench and upright cabinets. more
(30 October 2008 17:09)