Articles by Date : November 01 2008 - November 30 2008

Competition Terms and Conditions
1. This competition is open to all UK residents aged 18 or over except for employees of Reed Business Information Limited and their immediate.... more
(30 November 2008 20:00)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Ramsay, Ramsay, Ramsay. No not Arsenal’s wunderkind Aaron Ramsey but the F-word chef Gordon who has dominated the papers this week, cooking up a.... more
(28 November 2008 17:00)

Heston Blumenthal reveals the challenge of revitalising Little Chef
Heston Blumenthal, the three-Michelin starred chef, has lifted the lid on the difficulties he has faced in attempting to revitalise the Little Chef.... more
(28 November 2008 15:31)

VAT change could cost pub sector £36m to revamp menus and tills
The 2.5 percentage point cut in VAT could cost the UK pub industry as much as £36m just to re-print menus and re-programme tills, the Association of.... more
(28 November 2008 14:21)

Mitie lands its biggest ever catering contract in £30m deal with Standard Life
Facilities management company Mitie has landed its biggest ever catering contract with insurer Standard Life, in a deal worth an estimated £30m in.... more
(28 November 2008 12:26)

Gunmen lose control of Oberoi hotel in Mumbai
One of the luxury hotels taken over by gunmen in Mumbai is back under the control of the authorities after commandos raided the property. more
(28 November 2008 12:00)

Fake 'Ramsay chef' shut Edinburgh restaurant without telling staff
Shamed Scottish chef James Stocks shut his restaurant Wild Sorrel in Edinburgh without notifying his staff, the restaurant manager has claimed. more
(28 November 2008 11:21)

Eyck Zimmer is Portuguese Chef of the Year
Eyck Zimmer, the former executive chef of Rocco Forte’s Lowry hotel in Manchester who moved to Portugal earlier this year, has been named Portuguese.... more
(28 November 2008 10:54)

Losses rise to £5.5m at FishWorks
Restaurant chain FishWorks saw full-year pre-tax losses rise to £5.5m but expects an improved performance next year as it benefits from cost cutting.... more
(28 November 2008 10:31)

Premier Inn plans to convert Amstrad HQ into hotel
Budget hotel operator Premier Inn has unveiled plans to turn Sir Alan Sugar’s Essex headquarters into its latest hotel venture. more
(28 November 2008 07:30)

Gordon Ramsay’s 'adultery' will boost business, say Michelin chefs
Two Michelin-starred French chefs yesterday claimed that the furore over Gordon Ramsay’s alleged extra-marital affair will benefit his business.... more
(28 November 2008 07:00)

In praise of excellence
More than 250 guests gathered in the ballroom of London's Dorchester hotel last Friday to celebrate the crème de la crème of food and drink products.... more
(27 November 2008 17:42)

Excellence in Food & Drink Awards 2008 - the winners
Our judging panel of industry experts has been hard at work choosing the winners of this year's Excellence in Food & Drink Awards. more
(27 November 2008 17:27)

Fake 'Ramsay chef' Stocks closes Edinburgh restaurant
Shamed Scottish chef James Stocks, who was forced to resign from his role at Balbirnie House after embellishing his CV, has shut his restaurant Wild.... more
(27 November 2008 15:49)

Brakes: Supplier Profile
Continuing our series looking behind the scenes at some of the major suppliers to the hospitality market, we catch up with Frank McKay, group chief.... more
(27 November 2008 15:29)

Win a boiler with built-in filtration
Enter our competition, run in association with sponsor Lincat, to win one of three FilterFlow automatic water boilers which reduce damaging scale.... more
(27 November 2008 14:40)

Gordon Ramsay Holdings-owned Murano fails to excite critic
Angela Hartnett’s new restaurant Murano in London’s Mayfair has failed to impress the Metro’s food critic, who says she “just can't get excited about.... more
(27 November 2008 14:27)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: 1901 at Andaz; Murano; Cinnamon Kitchen; and Garufa more
(27 November 2008 14:04)

Compass catering manager is 2009 Acorn Scholar
Simone Sylvestre, catering manager with Compass Group’s fine dining division Restaurant Associates, has been named as the Acorn Scholar 2009. more
(27 November 2008 12:40)

Win free Loyd Grossman soup from Premier Foods
To mark the launch of two new Loyd Grossman soup varieties, the company is giving away 2kg bottles from the range to Buy It! readers while stocks.... more
(27 November 2008 12:18)

Heinz organic kitchen garden giveaway
Heinz Food Service is giving three readers a voucher for an ecofriendly Instant Organic Kitchen Garden box packed with baby organic vegetable and.... more
(27 November 2008 12:14)

Mitchell & Cooper offers three free Cuisinier chef jackets
A personalised chef jacket from Mitchell & Cooper is available for three lucky Buy It! readers to mark the launch of a new range of Cuisinier chef.... more
(27 November 2008 12:10)

River Café meals on offer from Imperial Catering
A meal for two at London Italian restaurant the River Café is up for grabs courtesy of Imperial Catering to mark the launch of its new Imperial Pasta.... more
(27 November 2008 12:06)

Bloom Sun and Bloom Shadow porcelain from V&B
Bucking the recent trend for pure white tableware, Villeroy & Boch has hired designer Francoise Jeanmoye to bring subtle patterns back to the dinner.... more
(27 November 2008 11:52)

Flower-display Conglas from Cup of Tea
Hoteliers and restaurateurs can now convert their glasses into low-cost vases with the help of a stainless-steel disc called Conglas from Mono in.... more
(27 November 2008 11:49)

Freehouse
Public Bar, Restaurant (20 cover), Catering Kitchen, Cellarage, Trade Garden, Parking, 4 Bedroom Accommodation .... more
(27 November 2008 11:49)

Ovetto recycling bin from Nochicima
Italy's Nochicima has bought a touch of Latin style to recycling with the launch of Ovetto, an egg-shaped recycling bin designed by Gianluca Soldi. more
(27 November 2008 11:46)

Washington chinaware from Dudson
Washington is a line of fine china tableware from Dudson designed for fine dining. more
(27 November 2008 11:38)

Umit Unal-designed workwear from Banquet Solo
Award-winning designer Umit Unal is the creator of the latest line of affordable catering workwear from Banquet Soho. more
(27 November 2008 11:36)

Flow Reed tabledware from V&B
Flow Reed adds a subtle splash of colour to Villeroy & Boch (V&B) all-white Flow tableware from its Food & Mood series. more
(27 November 2008 11:33)

SaddleBag Ashtray planters from DecoPots
Yorkshire firm Decopots has come up with a classy and elegant solution to the problems posed by the smoking ban - namely unsightly cigarette butts.... more
(27 November 2008 11:31)

Cordless decorative lighting from ip-8
Hotels and restaurants unable to use naked flames or candles for illumination can hire energy-saving cordless lamps from ip-8 Cordless Decorative.... more
(27 November 2008 11:27)

Bugambilia buffetware from Dudson
Bugambilia is a line of solid cast-aluminium cold buffetware from Dudson that has a protective resin coating to make the pieces dishwasher-safe and.... more
(27 November 2008 11:24)

820 Anatolia and Syrie towels from Balineum
Bathroom linen and accessories specialist Balineum has made its first move into the towel sector with the launch of two luxury collections. more
(27 November 2008 11:21)

Spyro and Monaco additions from Steelite
Five additions have been made to two Steelite ranges using its Distinction ceramic formula that combines the elegance of fine china with high.... more
(27 November 2008 11:18)

Figgjo children's set, Gastronorm and Ellipse crockery from CCS
Scandinavian chinaware supplier Figgjo has added a number of extensions to its Gastronorm, Bowls and Trays and Combination Plates collections, along.... more
(27 November 2008 11:15)

Marselha satin cutlery from John Artis
Marselha is a premium range of satin cutlery from Brazilian designer Tramontina whose simple style and sophisticated lines are well suited to.... more
(27 November 2008 11:13)

Rechargeable lithium cordless lamps from the Light Projects Group
The award-winning line of cordless lamps from Australian supplier Neoz is now sold in the UK via the Light Projects Group. more
(27 November 2008 11:11)

Multi-surface Figgjo Duell and Podium crockery from CCS
Surfaces of differing heights provide new food presentation opportunities in two new lines to join the Figgjo Front collection of crockery. more
(27 November 2008 11:07)

Emperor tile and wallpaper sets from Dominic Crinson
Emperor is the latest tile and wallpaper collection from designer Dominic Crinson to add a touch of glamour and splendour to restaurant and hotel.... more
(27 November 2008 10:46)

Mumbai hotels at centre of terrorist attack
Two luxury hotels in Mumbai have taken centre stage in terrorist attacks in the Indian city previously known as Bombay. more
(27 November 2008 10:20)

Beer tax hike a ‘kick in the teeth’, says BBPA
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has described the Government’s decision to hike beer tax as a “kick in the teeth” and attacked its U-turn.... more
(27 November 2008 08:00)

Hospitality experts urge caution on tips law
Industry leaders have urged the Government to not rush through proposals to ban hotels and restaurants from using tips to make up the national.... more
(27 November 2008 07:30)

BaxterStorey’s Linda Halliday wins Springboard outstanding contribution award 
BaxterStorey’s Linda Halliday was the big winner at last night’s Springboard Awards for Excellence, picking up the Chris Beaumont award for.... more
(27 November 2008 07:00)

April Bloomfield - My life in hospitality
April Bloomfield is the chef and co-owner of the Spotted Pig and John Dory restaurants, New York more
(27 November 2008 00:00)

Interview with Richard Corrigan on his new Mayfair opening
It's eminently the wrong time to be launching a fine‑dining establishment, and in such a highly competitive location, but Richard Corrigan has high.... more
(27 November 2008 00:00)

The List: The Crown at Whitebrook
The Crown at Whitebrook has long had an impressive array of wines, something finally recognised by the award of the AA's Best Welsh List in.... more
(27 November 2008 00:00)

Phil Scott, general manager of Premier Inn's Manchester Old Trafford hotel
November's Star of the Month is Phil Scott, general manager of Premier Inn's Manchester Old Trafford hotel. more
(27 November 2008 00:00)

Starbucks UK to go Fairtrade in 2009
Starbucks has made the move that supporters of ethically-traded coffee have demanded for so long, stating all espresso coffee sold in its British and.... more
(26 November 2008 18:00)

Green & Clean dishwashers from Electrolux
A 20% reduction in running costs is promised on the new Green & Clean dishwashers from Electrolux that are designed to balance the demands of.... more
(26 November 2008 16:55)