Articles by Date : January 01 2004 - January 31 2004

What are Modern Apprenticeships?
I'm a school leaver thinking of a career in hospitality. I've heard about a scheme called the Modern Apprenticeship and wondered how it could benefit.... more
(21 January 2004 15:31)

Writing a covering letter
It might be tempting to have a standard letter and just change the company details each time you apply for a job, but it's unlikely to get you.... more
(21 January 2004 15:06)

Writing a CV
Presenting yourself on two pages can seem like an awkward task. But take your time writing your CV and you are more likely make a good impression and.... more
(21 January 2004 15:04)

Applying for a job online
Want to know how online applications work and get some tips on how to make yours stand out from the rest? Read on... more
(21 January 2004 15:00)

Essex council to stop arranging school meals
Essex County Council is to stop arranging a school meals service from April, when the current contracts at 356 primary schools expire. more
(21 January 2004 14:33)

Tronc guidelines come under fire from industry...
Industry experts have slammed the Inland Revenue's new tronc guidelines, due to be released on 2 February, which were expected to clear up the.... more
(21 January 2004 14:28)

What the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry... more
(19 January 2004 14:34)

win a romantic night for two at the Vineyard at Stockcross
Dim the lights, get the bubbly on ice and put Barry White on the stereo - Valentine's Day is just a month away, and we incurable old romantics at.... more
(16 January 2004 16:27)

Letters
Restaurants could be new scapegoats for obesity more
(16 January 2004 16:26)

Directors' liability
Alistair Bacon, licensed insolvency practitioner and joint partner at solicitors Matthew Arnold & Baldwin, looks at how directors - and even managers.... more
(16 January 2004 16:24)

Cape vineyards get on the map
Chef Robert Lyons champions South African wines at his Cumbria restaurant - and now he's published a road map of that country's Cape wine region more
(16 January 2004 16:21)

Scottish salmon scare
Chefs do not expect a consumer backlash to the claim that farmed Scottish salmon contains high levels of cancer-causing chemicals and is safe to eat.... more
(16 January 2004 16:16)

The top 30 movers and shakers
They're the hotshots, the innovators, the mould-breakers, the ambassadors... and more. They're Caterer's choice of the 30 men and women who will be.... more
(16 January 2004 16:14)

How I got here
West London-born chartered accountant David Thomas had his first career break at Rank Xerox, the photocopier machine people, where he worked as its.... more
(16 January 2004 16:02)

...as Les Rennie calls it a day at Ynyshir Hall
Les Rennie, the chef who earned Ynyshir Hall in Eglwysfach, Powys, a Michelin star in 2002, has left the country house hotel after three-and-a-half.... more
(16 January 2004 16:00)

Who makes the top 30... and why
There'll be some hearty back-slapping going on in hotels, restaurants, bars and catering firms across the nation this week as Caterer readers.... more
(16 January 2004 15:58)

Over to you
Michelin stars are a long-standing benchmark of the hospitality industry and play a great part in helping consumers and industry peers judge the.... more
(16 January 2004 15:56)

Savoy's River closes
The 130-seat River restaurant at London's Savoy hotel closed for good last weekend. more
(16 January 2004 15:52)

Tourists return to UK in growing numbers
Inbound tourism to the UK enjoyed a minor boost last year but is set to grow faster in 2004, with visitor numbers expected to hit 25.5 million. more
(16 January 2004 15:51)

Rival bid looms in Ask Central chain takeover
City Centre's friendly takeover of Ask Central was rudely interrupted last week by the announcement of a possible rival bid from PizzaExpress.... more
(16 January 2004 15:49)

Pedersen grows rapidly with QMH purchases
Expanding hotel and restaurant group Pedersen has tripled its hotel portfolio following the purchase of four properties from Queens Moat Houses for.... more
(16 January 2004 15:47)

Hywel Jones to be head chef at Lucknam Park...
Former London chef Hywel Jones is set to take over the kitchen at Wiltshire country house hotel Lucknam Park when its current head chef, Robin Zabu,.... more
(16 January 2004 15:46)

'Healthy eating is the future'
Sir Francis Mackay, chairman of contract catering giant Compass Group, believes the biggest influence on the food industry in the coming decades will.... more
(16 January 2004 15:45)

Christmas cheer for Paramount
Paramount, owner of the Chez G‚rard, Livebait, Caf‚ Fish and Bertorelli brands, this week reported sales growth for the Christmas period and the.... more
(16 January 2004 15:44)

Industry not impressed by anti-smoking letter stunt
Hospitality leaders have slammed the latest move by anti-smoking campaigners Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) in which letters were sent to.... more
(16 January 2004 15:14)

Thomas takes over at Eaton Group
Eaton Group, the London-based business and industry caterer, has appointed Rebecca Thomas managing director following the departure of Alan.... more
(16 January 2004 15:12)

Review of the reviews
GUY DIMOND checks out Malmaison's BRASSERIE DE MALMAISON, London more
(16 January 2004 15:08)

Tax relief plan brings cheer for Irish hoteliers
The Irish hotel industry is in for a "very promising" year following the extension of a tax-relief scheme for hoteliers and continued growth in new.... more
(16 January 2004 15:06)

Honeycombe in red
Honeycombe Leisure says it plans to continue growing its managed pub division despite a plunge into the red over the past six months. more
(16 January 2004 15:05)

Demand sends pub prices soaring
Insatiable demand for quality freeholds in the pub market will continue to drive up property prices in 2004, according to Christie & Co. more
(16 January 2004 15:04)

Consortium left with 24 hours for Gresham bid
A consortium of investors has until 16 January to make a formal bid for the Gresham Hotel Group or announce that it will not go ahead with its offer,.... more
(16 January 2004 15:00)

Revolution's festive sales headache
Inventive Leisure last week announced mixed results for the Christmas trading period. Although the opening of six new Revolution vodka bars helped.... more
(16 January 2004 14:56)

Malmaison London
A love of unpretentious French cooking is the inspiration for head chef John Woodward at hotel group Malmaison's newest property more
(16 January 2004 14:48)

Chairman's son to head Sodexho UK
Francois-Xavier Bellon has been appointed chief executive of Sodexho UK & Ireland. Bellon, the son of the company's founder and chairman Pierre.... more
(16 January 2004 14:44)

Grab 'n' Go show
Hotelympia 2004 will feature, for the the first time, a section dedicated to the growing market for snacks and other impulse food purchases. Matthew.... more
(16 January 2004 14:43)

table talk
Apetito, the frozen meals supplier to the healthcare sector, has identified a North-South food divide. more
(16 January 2004 14:38)

Global report
Ritz-Carlton has added a fifth hotel to its European portfolio after taking over the management of the 177-bedroom Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort in.... more
(16 January 2004 14:34)

Kitchen grease traps call comes under fire
A proposal to force all commercial kitchens to install grease traps has been branded draconian and unworkable by a leading hospitality consultant. more
(16 January 2004 14:32)

Contract wins
Eurest has retained two contracts with a total turnover of £1.65m. Its deal with Bristow Helicopters in Dyce, Aberdeen, has been extended by five.... more
(16 January 2004 14:30)

The best meal of the day
Breakfasts of burnt toast, watery bacon and tepid coffee just aren't good enough any more. Caterers are turning to the speciality produce on their.... more
(16 January 2004 14:25)

Could the hotel sector ever go totally private?
More and more hotel groups are making the move from public to private company. Samantha McClary investigates their reasons - and asks if a London.... more
(16 January 2004 14:20)

Hilton's special agent?
Most people think of Hilton as a sluggish industry giant. That surprises Wolfgang Neumann, Hilton UK & Ireland's area president, who says his company.... more
(16 January 2004 14:15)

Conference call
The 2004 Caterer & Hotelkeeper Chef Conference takes place at the Brewery in London on 22 March. Dan Bignold went along to the venue - originally.... more
(16 January 2004 14:09)

Supplier under the spotlight
The managing director of The Cheese Cellar Company says the British still don't enjoy cheese as much as the rest of Europe - but that doesn't mean.... more
(16 January 2004 14:00)

In Brief
British company Sterling Foodservice Design has added another Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) award to the Worldwide Excellence.... more
(16 January 2004 13:53)

News Round-up
Three hundred and fifty extra tickets have been released for BallArena, after additional space was secured at exhibition centre ExCel. more
(16 January 2004 12:41)

Last supper
After a meal cooked by his two young children, chef MARTIN HADDEN would spend his last moments Scalextric racing with Rolf Harris and Michelle.... more
(16 January 2004 12:30)

inside track
Everson Hewett, What business is it in? Contract catering. more
(16 January 2004 12:15)

Best Independent Marketing Campaign
Thinking big when it comes to marketing your hotel, pub, restaurant or catering outlet doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. It certainly didn't.... more
(15 January 2004 15:46)

Hotel accountant
Handles all transactions for the hotel. more
(15 January 2004 15:22)