Articles by Date : November 01 2009 - November 30 2009

Premier Foods gives away dessert hampers and school recipe books
In support of the campaign for healthier children's meals in schools, Premier Foods is giving a hamper full of its classic British desserts and a.... more
(30 November 2009 17:46)

Revol presentation porcelain tray giveway from Bunzl
The Basalt Range from Revol is a high-quality range of black porcelain presentation trays manufactured to look like slate for serving appetisers,.... more
(30 November 2009 17:44)

Win free cases of Tetley green tea with lemon
The green tea market is currently worth £17m and growing.Tetley's blenders have developed a green blend that appeals to a wide range of consumers and.... more
(30 November 2009 17:40)

£50 tea gift voucher up for grabs from Country Range
To celebrate the launch of its new tea, Country Range is giving one Buy It! reader £50 worth of gift vouchers to indulge in all things tea at.... more
(30 November 2009 17:38)

Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley lives up to the hype, say critic and Heston Blumenthal
The weekend papers were full of positive reviews from a variety of different restaurants from one of the most expensive in the land and to another.... more
(30 November 2009 15:37)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest national restaurant reviews including: Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley; the Ashmolean Dining Room in Oxford; Seahorse in.... more
(30 November 2009 15:17)

Win an evening at Nigel Haworth's gastronomic celebration Obsession
In January, Michelin-starred hotel-restaurant, Northcote in Lancashire, will celebrates 10 years of Obsession, its annual festival showcasing fine.... more
(30 November 2009 12:45)

Heathcotes Outside to cater for Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool
Events caterer Heathcotes Outside has won the contract to provide catering at this year’s Royal Variety Performance, which this year will take place.... more
(30 November 2009 12:25)

SBPA calls for clemency over late paperwork for new Premises Licences
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has called on Scotland's licensing board to take a "pragmatic" approach towards licensed operators in.... more
(30 November 2009 12:04)

Nathan Outlaw to relocate Michelin-starred restaurant from Fowey to Rock
Cornwall-based chef Nathan Outlaw has closed his Michelin-starred restaurant at the Marina Villa hotel in Fowey and will relocate it to the St Enodoc.... more
(30 November 2009 11:20)

Enodis renamed Manitowoc Foodservice UK following takeover
Following a recent takeover, Manitowoc Foodservice UK will be the new name for kitchen equipment supplier Enodis from January 2010. more
(30 November 2009 10:48)

Burton's Foods launches new division for food service snack market
Burton's Foods has launched its Out of Home Snacking division to make its brands available in a range of formats specifically for the food service.... more
(30 November 2009 10:41)

M&B to tell takeover watchdog of power grab by its biggest shareholders
Pubs group Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) is to submit evidence to the City takeovers watchdog that some of its biggest shareholders are trying to seize.... more
(30 November 2009 10:32)

Gram seeks input for its 2010 Green Paper
Refrigeration supplier Gram is inviting caterers from all food service channels to get involved in the 2010 Gram Green Paper, due to be published.... more
(30 November 2009 10:30)

GMB proposes beer-tie revolt among tenant landlords - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Premier Inn seeks legal advice over Travlelodge ‘refund’.... more
(30 November 2009 10:25)

New hotel rate comparison website will support children’s charities
The founder of booking website Laterooms.com has launched a new comparison website that will donate nearly all of its commission to children’s.... more
(30 November 2009 09:00)

Lindley scores two football stadia contracts
Contract caterer Lindley Group has been awarded two new football stadia contracts with a combined value of around £3m. Crystal Palace football club.... more
(30 November 2009 08:00)

Brasserie-style restaurant to open at Birmingham’s Custard Factory
The developers behind the Custard Factory in Birmingham’s Digbeth have secured a local operator to open a brasserie-style restaurant at the arts and.... more
(30 November 2009 07:00)

Settling claims with employees
Paying an employee money to go away quietly does not protect you from future claims over notice pay, unfair dismissal or discrimination. For that,.... more
(27 November 2009 18:17)

Mini Manhattans - Cocktail of the Month
Since the 18th century, Liverpool has been trading with America, with the first American cotton unloaded in the port in 1784. The Pima Bar, the.... more
(27 November 2009 18:17)

Huw Griffiths - My worst job
Huw Griffiths is the executive development chef at Pabulum. more
(27 November 2009 18:17)

Bright young things - the 2010 Acorn Awards
Now in their 24th year, Caterer's Acorn Awards, sponsored by Unilever Foodsolutions, acknowledge rising talent within the industry and celebrate the.... more
(27 November 2009 18:17)

Technology - the cell sell
Almost everyone in the UK now has a mobile phone, and for the smart hospitality business that represents a great marketing opportunity. Daniel Thomas.... more
(27 November 2009 18:17)

In Season: poached roe deer, morel mousseline, caramelised cauliflower and truffle
This recipe was contributed by Gareth Jones, head chef at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa in LLandudno, North Wales. more
(27 November 2009 18:17)

Infozone -the briefing: 27/11/2009
Workers take action to help employers survive recession; use Chrtistmas to boost January. more
(27 November 2009 18:16)

Barrica, London
Barrica is the first UK site from Spanish based bar group Vino Tinto, located in the former site of Ooze on Goodge Street. The menu offers a variety.... more
(27 November 2009 18:10)

Food poisoning - don't blame it on the oysters
They're often blamed for food-poisoning outbreaks, and many people are wary of eating them. But do oysters really deserve their bad press? Tom.... more
(27 November 2009 18:09)

Mennula, London
Italian-born chef Santino Busciglio (ex-Number Twelve) has launched his first solo venture on the former site of Gennaro Contaldo's famous Passione.... more
(27 November 2009 18:05)

Canteen Canary Wharf, London
British restaurant group Canteen has launched its fourth London outlet in the Canada Square Pavilion in Canary Wharf. Interiors feature booth seating.... more
(27 November 2009 18:00)

Flooded Jennings brewery to resume production in January
Jennings, the Cockermouth-based brewery that was forced to close after floods devastated the town, today said it will resume brewing again in.... more
(27 November 2009 16:25)

In-house barista champions and the Bev-e award winners unveiled
The competition season has started in the beverage world and, with the big coffee promotional year just round the corner, several high street names.... more
(27 November 2009 16:14)

Guoman’s Royal Horseguards joins the Preferred Hotel Group
The Royal Horseguards, the five-star flagship London property of Guoman Hotels, has joined marketing and sales consortium, the Preferred Hotel Group..... more
(27 November 2009 15:26)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Story of the week: Gordon Ramsay's annus horribilis continued as the fiery chef endured another bad week with four of his companies dragged through.... more
(27 November 2009 14:39)

Jongleurs founders in talks with pubcos to open 30 new venues
The owners of the Jongleurs comedy club brand are in negotiations with major pub companies to open almost 30 new venues using its name across the.... more
(27 November 2009 12:22)

Spain gains a seventh three-Michelin-star restaurant
There are now seven three-Michelin starred restaurants in Spain and Portugal, after the latest edition of the guide handed the top accolade to El.... more
(27 November 2009 11:37)

Camra names finalists for National Pub of the Year award
Camra, the Campaign for Real Ale, has named the four finalists in the competition to be named National Pub of the Year 2009. The four were whittled.... more
(27 November 2009 10:52)

British Beer and Pub Association launches manifesto
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a manifesto aimed at reducing the tax burden on pubs and bolstering support for them among.... more
(27 November 2009 10:00)

CF2 Cascade chocolate fountain from Giles & Posner
Chocolate fountains have proved popular attractions at buffets, weddings and other events and now you can have two chocolate flavours running at the.... more
(27 November 2009 09:18)

Fabric-woven Fiber flooring from Amtico
Following two years of development, Amtico International has launched its fabric-woven flooring, Fiber. more
(27 November 2009 09:17)

Leather gifts and accessories from Stitch London
The Stitch London range of corporate promotional merchandise comprises a variety of coloured luxury leather gifts and accessories, presented in.... more
(27 November 2009 09:16)

Duvet and Pillow Warehouse launches online hospitality service
With a 15-year track record in the retail market, Duvet and Pillow Warehouse has launched an online service for the hospitality market with no.... more
(27 November 2009 09:16)

Nest candelabrum and candlesticks from Robert Welch Designs
Building on the success of its stainless steel candlestick range, Robert Welch Designs is launching a new candelabrum, Nest, and two new.... more
(27 November 2009 09:14)

Soap from Duck Island
Available in 20g or 40g sizes, Duck Island's soap features an embossed logo, ergonomic shape for easier guest handling and easy-to-open cellophane.... more
(27 November 2009 09:13)

Professional Collection of lighting from Jim Lawrence
Interior furnishings company Jim Lawrence has launched a dedicated Professional Collection of products specifically for hospitality operators looking.... more
(27 November 2009 09:12)

Ultra-thin, energy-efficient electric radiators and heaters from Needo
Needo is an ultra-thin, ultra-modern range of energy-efficient electric radiators and heating systems that are both aesthetically pleasing and user.... more
(27 November 2009 09:11)

Zassenhaus Cheese Boards from Gilberts
A range of Zassenhaus Cheese Boards is brand new to the UK from Gilberts Food Equipment. more
(27 November 2009 09:10)

RobQ barbecue cooker from JM Posner
RoboQ is a new barbecue cooking concept that offers a profitable new revenue stream for pubs, hotels and restaurants and delivers consistent results.... more
(27 November 2009 09:09)

R402 food processor and CL50 Gourment veg prep models from Robot Coupe
The new R402 from Robot Coupe offers all the benefits of the company's standard R401 machine with a larger capacity 4.5-litre bowl, coping easily.... more
(27 November 2009 09:08)

Online food safety course from Safer Food System Company
The Food Hygiene Regulations require all UK food and drink businesses to put in place a food safety management system incorporating HACCP (Hazard.... more
(27 November 2009 09:07)

Thermodyne low-temperature cooker from ACE
Developed in the USA, Thermodyne is a low-temperature system for holding, slow-cooking and reheating food without overcooking or drying out. more
(27 November 2009 09:06)