Articles by Date : January 01 2008 - January 31 2008

Producing Michelin standard food without the stars
David Cavalier, food director at contract catering Charlton House and a former Michelin-star winner, believes many contract caterers are producing.... more
(24 January 2008 12:26)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 20 January, 2008
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 4.6% in the week ending 20 January, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(24 January 2008 11:25)

The Bench: North-eastern performance in August 2007
Hotels in the North-east saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 2.2% during the month of August. more
(24 January 2008 11:20)

Exclusive: Gary Rhodes and Anthony Demetre on winning another Michelin star 
Following Michelin’s release of its 2008 guide for Great Britain and Ireland, we caught up with Gary Rhodes and Anthony Demetre at their respective.... more
(24 January 2008 11:02)

Anger over wage probe's slow start
A Government crackdown targeting hotels flouting the national minimum wage started with a whimper, with fewer than 30 employers visited in the first.... more
(24 January 2008 07:00)

Exclusive: Michelin Guide Editor Derek Bulmer on the Michelin stars awarded for 2008 
In an exclusive video interview for Caterersearch, Derek Bulmer, editor of the Great Britain & Ireland and London guides, speaks about the.... more
(24 January 2008 00:29)

Skate - a masterclass
Many chefs treat skate as a one-hit wonder. But Simon Hulstone looks beyond pan-frying it with black or brown butter, as Michael Raffael reports more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Spain's new cooking
Chester Boyd chief executive Charles Boyd made a gastronomic pilgrimage to the Basque region to sample its revolutionary cooking techniques and.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Hereford Road, Westbourne Grove, London - Menuwatch
Since opening in October 2007, Hereford Road has been widely acclaimed by the critics for its pared-down seasonal British food. Tom Vaughan reports more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

The Hibiscus dream team
Many of Claude and Claire Bosi's staff at the London incarnation of Hibiscus moved with them from Ludlow, and their experience came in handy when the.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Get 'em while they're young
The industry needs to capture the interest of schoolchildren and invest in training if it wants to recruit and retain skilled people, according to.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Von Essen goes after the family market
Von Essen took over the Luxury Family Hotels group two years ago, providing the investment clout needed to take the concept to the next level. So.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Paul Channon - January 2008 Star of the Month
Our first Star of the Month in 2008 is Paul Channon, who works for contract caterer the Brookwood Partnership as group manager at University College.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Etap Southampton Centre
Part of Accor's UK expansion programme for budget hotel brand Etap, this new hotel in Southampton is in the centre of the city, providing easy access.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

The Knaypa, London
Set up to cater for Hammersmith's growing Polish community, this restaurant combines traditional Polish cooking with a more modern Western cuisine..... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

The Lime Leaf, Basingstoke
This new Thai restaurant in Basingstoke is run by a former diplomat who spent a number of years working in Thailand and Lagos. Located in the old.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

The Walnut Tree Inn, Abergavenny
This former Michelin-starred restaurant has reopened under the new ownership of William Griffiths and Shaun Hill, formerly from the Merchant House in.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Apple, Pork, Anchovies
Beef supplies from Brazil have now ended until their foot-and-mouth situation sorts itself out. Older stocks are also reaching... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall campaign against intensively farmed chickens 
Every year in the UK, more than 800 million chickens are reared in the grim conditions of intensive farms. But that will change if Hugh.... more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Barceló offers taste of Spain to UK hotels
Barceló Hotels & Resorts is planning to introduce a Mediterranean flavour to its food and beverage (F&B) offer at its 20 UK hotels. more
(24 January 2008 00:00)

Greene King warns over share price drop
The chief executive of Greene King has warned the pub sector that it should prepare itself for consolidation if share prices do not recover and the.... more
(23 January 2008 17:46)

Compulsory cooking classes will need extra funding
Government plans to make cooking a compulsory school subject for 11 to 14 year olds across England will not be successful without extra funding,.... more
(23 January 2008 17:17)

Search for next top young chef begins
The search for Britain and Ireland’s new top young chef has begun with the launch of the 2008 Robbie Millar Scholarship. more
(23 January 2008 16:41)

TRI HotStats - monthly European hotel figures
London proved the best all-round performer during November 2007 of the 10 European cities listed in the monthly Europe HotStats survey from TRI.... more
(23 January 2008 16:35)

Shepherd Neame tenant picks up first Michelin star
The Sportsman in Seasalter, Kent, flew the flag for the pub trade in this year’s Michelin Guide as the Shepherd Neame tenancy picked up its first.... more
(23 January 2008 16:08)

Scotland's total Michelin stars reaches 12
Champany Inn in West Lothian and Ballachulish House in the Highlands have joined the eight-strong list of Michelin starred- restaurants north of the.... more
(23 January 2008 15:33)

London wins five additional Michelin stars
Michelin has awarded London restaurants with five additional stars, in the second edition of the company’s dedicated guide for the capital. more
(23 January 2008 15:11)

England gains six new Michelin stars
The English regions gained six new Michelin stars in the 2008 Great Britain and Ireland Guide, released today. more
(23 January 2008 14:30)

Hibiscus fails to keep its two-Michelin-starred status
One of the big shocks of the 2008 Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland was Claude and Claire Bosi’s relocated Hibiscus restaurant not.... more
(23 January 2008 13:50)

No top awards for restaurants in this year's Michelin guide
Michelin today released its 2008 guide for Great Britain and Ireland - and has not promoted any restaurants to the coveted two or.... more
(23 January 2008 12:54)

Hotels must keep a tight reign on revenue
Hotel operators will have to maximise their average room rates in 2008 to maintain growth, as occupancy levels have peaked, experts have warned. more
(23 January 2008 11:35)

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall calls on industry to switch to free-range poultry 
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, whose campaign against intensive farming on Channel 4 has driven nationwide debate over the past fortnight, has called.... more
(23 January 2008 07:00)

Hospitality sector a poor employer
Hospitality workers think they work in “Hell’s Kitchen” and are having “Kitchen Nightmares”, according to a wide-ranging survey of British worker.... more
(22 January 2008 17:35)

Fatal Cornish hotel fire now a murder investigation
The deaths of three people from a fire that destroyed a hotel in Newquay last August are now being treated as murder. more
(22 January 2008 17:23)

Ollie Couillaud to open restaurant at London's Grosvenor House
French chef Ollie Couillaud has revealed details of his forthcoming restaurant at London’s Grosvenor House hotel. more
(22 January 2008 15:45)

JD Wetherspoon sales slide as consumers drink less and smoking ban bites
High-street pub chain JD Wetherspoon suffered a gloomy Christmas and grim start to the year, with a sales decline deepening further. more
(22 January 2008 15:09)

Calls for tighter junk food ad restrictions to kids
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has joined calls for further restrictions on the advertising of junk food to children. more
(22 January 2008 13:18)

Lindley Catering lands £20m deal at Echo Arena Liverpool
Heathcotes Outside, part of Lindley Catering, has won the battle for a £20m catering contract at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. more
(22 January 2008 12:44)

Smoked salmon and sea kale - by Liz Payne
Sea kale is available predominantly in January and February in its forced variety, and should be treated similarly to asparagus. more
(22 January 2008 00:00)

The Cavendish wins Considerate Hotelier award
The Cavendish hotel in London has been crowned the Considerate Hotelier of the Year. more
(21 January 2008 18:00)

Arena appoints Mat Baker as chairman
Hospitality networking organisation Arena has appointed Mat Baker, country director of cleaning products manufacturer, P&G Professional, as chairman. more
(21 January 2008 17:00)

CEDA chairman Peter Kitchin calls for competition entries to win £60k kitchen
CEDA chairman Peter Kitchin has described Caterer and Hotelkeeper’s competition to win a £60,000 kitchen upgrade as the biggest prize ever to be.... more
(21 January 2008 16:26)

Scandic and IKEA team up and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Morgans Hotel Group announces new hotel in Palm Springs; JJW buy two properties in the Algarve for.... more
(21 January 2008 15:53)

Piccolino owner cautious but confident for 2008
Piccolino owner Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) has said it remains cautiously confident about prospects for the sector in 2008. more
(21 January 2008 15:15)

Curry Hell restaurateur dies
Tributes have been paid to one of Tyneside’s best known restaurateurs who has died at the age of 52. more
(21 January 2008 14:53)

The Telegraph’s Mark Palmer finds service not up to scratch at Urban Turban
The Telegraph’s Mark Palmer likes the cut of Vineet Bhatia’s Urban Turban in London’s Notting Hill but finds the service appalling. more
(21 January 2008 13:15)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: The Griffin Inn, Fletching, near Uckfield; Urban Turban, London W2; The Rosendale, London.... more
(21 January 2008 13:06)

Compass HR executive director Mike Burton to leave
People 1st trustee and Junior Chefs Academy champion Mike Burton is to leave his role as executive director of HR at Compass Group UK & Ireland. more
(21 January 2008 12:23)

Gordon Ramsay opens latest restaurant Foxtrot Oscar
Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay has added to his restaurant empire with the opening of latest outlet Foxtrot Oscar today. more
(21 January 2008 11:08)

Local boozers taking a battering as alcohol sales slide
Community boozers are suffering the most as sales of alcohol continue to slide in the on-trade, new research has revealed. more
(21 January 2008 10:59)