Articles by Date : January 01 2009 - January 31 2009

Berry-glazed nut roast from Bean Thinking
Vegetarian artisan-made Berry Glazed Nut Roast from Bean Thinking can be cooked from frozen in 35 minutes or microwaved in just four. more
(26 January 2009 00:18)

Herbal, fruit and functional teas from Dr Stuart's
Dr Stuart's offers a range of ready-to-drink herbal teas and envelope teas, including herbal, fruit, functional and green varieties. more
(26 January 2009 00:17)

Cookies and bronkies from Delice de France
Supreme Indulgence and Sweet Discovery are two selections of cookies and bronkies (a cookie with the texture of a brownie) from Otis Spunkmeyer. more
(26 January 2009 00:16)

Croissants and twists from Bakehouse
Bakehouse's Chocolate Praline Croissant has a creamy chocolate and hazelnut filling with flaky layers of all-butter pastry and chocolate and a.... more
(26 January 2009 00:15)

Pastries, paninis and buns from Delice de France
A lemon and cream cheese French pastry, miniature panini and cinnamon bun have been added to the Delice de France portfolio. more
(26 January 2009 00:14)

Deli sub rolls from Brakes
White and oat-topped brown deli sub rolls are fully baked and can be served as 6in or 12in sandwiches once thawed. more
(26 January 2009 00:13)

La Brea Bakery part-baked loaves from Delice de France
La Brea Bakery's range of 11 part-baked loaves includes baguettes, rolls and Continental breads such as the Roasted Garlic, Rosemary Olive Oil, Pecan.... more
(26 January 2009 00:12)

Multigrain rolls and croissants from Mantinga
Mini and regular multigrain croissants and multigrain round rolls are sourced from an artisan bakery in Germany. more
(26 January 2009 00:11)

Bloomers and baguettes from Delifrance
Multicereal bloomers are made from wheat flour, rye, oatmeal, barley and malted wheat. more
(26 January 2009 00:10)

Whites pavé loaves from 3663
Perene, Walnut and Multigrain pavé loaves from Whites are based on the perene pavé, described as a rustic, natural sourdough French bread. more
(26 January 2009 00:09)

Cupcakes from Delice de France
Cupcakes have come back into fashion in recent months and Delice de France has responded to the trend by introducing three ranges. more
(26 January 2009 00:08)

Single-serve wines from Simply Yours
Three single-serve 18.75cl wines have been added to the Simply Yours collection, including an Australian Shiraz rosé, a Californian Cabernet.... more
(26 January 2009 00:07)

Tariquet Dernières Grives from France Domaines
The Tariquet Dernières Grives is made from 100% Petit Manseng grapes, and the new 2007 vintage is released after ageing in oak barrels. more
(26 January 2009 00:06)

New Zealand Pathway wines from DGB
Pathway is the new label from Marlborough producer Winegrowers of Ara that currently offers a Sauvignon Blanc 2008 and Pinot Noir 2008. more
(26 January 2009 00:05)

Cavit Terrazze della Luna IGT Novello from Meridian Wines
Cavit uses only indigenous Teroldego grapes from the Campo Rotaliano region to make its Terrazze della Luna IGT Novello wine. more
(26 January 2009 00:04)

Chamarré Grande Reserve wines from Thierry's
Grande Reserve is exclusively available to the on-trade from Chamarr‚ and comprises two white and three red wine varieties. more
(26 January 2009 00:03)

Kissing Tree wines from CWF
Caterers will be pushed to find a more aptly named wine to serve this Valentine's Day than the Kissing Tree range from Yorkshire wine company CWF. more
(26 January 2009 00:02)

Echo Falls spritzers from Matthew Clark
For customers keen to ease up on their alcohol and calorie intake following Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Echo Falls Spritz is one.... more
(26 January 2009 00:01)

Four new Chilean Caliterra wines from Hatch Mansfield
Chilean producer Caliterra has released four new wines: Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007; Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008; Tributo Carmenère 2006 and.... more
(26 January 2009 00:00)

Jacob's Creek additions from Pernod Ricard
Jacob's Creek chief winemaker Phil Laffer has added four new wines to the brand's Sparkling, Reserve and Classic ranges. more
(26 January 2009 00:00)

Bordeaux Médoc Château Les Grands Chênes from Charles Matthews
Wine "composer" Bernard Magrez has introduced the Bordeaux Médoc Château Les Grands Chênes to the UK wine market. more
(26 January 2009 00:00)

Celtic Manor Resort to cut 10% of workforce
Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, which is set to host golf’s premier team competition the Ryder Cup next year, is to cut up to 10% of its workforce.... more
(23 January 2009 16:56)

Linekers plans new chain of party bars in the UK
Linekers, the bar group launched by the brother of former England and Tottenham Hotspur footballer Gary Lineker, has unveiled plans for a new chain.... more
(23 January 2009 16:38)

Renaissance Pubs sells Cinnamon Cay restaurant
London-based gastro pub group Renaissance Pubs has sold its Cinnamon Cay restaurant in Battersea as it “no longer met with the core identity” of the.... more
(23 January 2009 16:19)

Curry house fined £28,000 after ignoring hygiene improvement notices
A North-west curry restaurant, which ignored nine improvement notices warning it to improve hygiene standards, has been hit with a massive £28,000.... more
(23 January 2009 15:44)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
If when I wrote the Friday Wrap last week I'd known then what I know now I'd have done things differently, no doubt. more
(23 January 2009 15:02)

Hospitality operators fear the worst as recession is confirmed
Today’s news that the UK economy is officially in recession will have confirmed the worst fears of hospitality operators, according to consultancy.... more
(23 January 2009 14:36)

Hospitality workers still being cheated out of minimum wage
Hospitality workers in the hotel, restaurant and bar sectors are most likely to be cheated out of the minimum wage by unscrupulous employers,.... more
(23 January 2009 12:06)

Marston’s acts to aid struggling landlords
Brewer and pub operator Marston's today revealed it is absorbing the rising cost of lager and freezing the price of its own beers to protect.... more
(23 January 2009 10:44)

Campanile budget hotels face UK expansion and overhaul
European hotel operator Louvre Hotels has unveiled plans to expand and overhaul its budget brand Campanile in the UK. more
(23 January 2009 09:00)

Hotel deals will continue to slump, warns Jones Lang LaSalle
The number of hotel investment deals fell dramatically in 2008 and will continue on a downward spiral this year, according to a new report from Jones.... more
(23 January 2009 08:00)

Social policies become key to winning contracts, says Vacherin
Caterers will soon be forced to provide evidence of a sustainability policy in order to tender for public sector contracts, according to the director.... more
(23 January 2009 07:00)

Wine masterclass with Gerard Basset and Gearoid Devaney 
Wine expert Gerard Basset provide wine tips with Tom Aikens's head sommelier, Gearoid Devaney. Amanda Afiya and Katherine Alano were on hand to.... more
(22 January 2009 17:33)

Calum Ross becomes Hilton's general manager for central Scotland
Calum Ross has been recruited by Hilton Hotels Corporation to take up the newly-created role of area general manager for central Scotland, where he.... more
(22 January 2009 16:01)

150 jobs lost as Real Hotel Group closes four hotels
The administrator of the Real Hotel Group (RHG) has closed four of its hotels, leading to the loss of 150 jobs. more
(22 January 2009 15:04)

Malcolm John's Fish & Grill hooks critical acclaim
Malcolm John’s new Fish & Grill restaurant will succeed in convincing Croydoners to “swap fish and chips for Cornish line-caught sea bass”, according.... more
(22 January 2009 14:47)

Gordon Ramsay scotches closure rumours
Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH) has been forced to deny that two of its London eateries are to close their doors. more
(22 January 2009 14:30)

Enterprise Inns slams Wetherspoon’s 99p pint
The chief executive of pub operator Enterprise Inns today criticised JD Wetherpoon for its “99p pint” promotion. more
(22 January 2009 14:11)

Sodexo wins silver award at La Parade des Chefs
The Sodexo Culinary Team walked away with a silver medal from the La Parade des Chefs restaurant competition at Hospitality on Tuesday. more
(22 January 2009 12:56)

Equipment & Supplies Excellence Awards 2009 - the winners
A round-up of the winners of the Caterer and Hotelkeeper Equipment and Supplies Excellence Awards 2009, sponsored by 3663 Catering Equipment, more
(22 January 2009 12:13)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews including: Bocca di Lupo; Avisata; The Bombay Brasserie; and Fish & Grill more
(22 January 2009 12:06)

Tamarind branches out into event catering
Former Michelin-starred restaurant Tamarind is to branch out into the event catering market after entering a partnership with Mint Catering. more
(22 January 2009 11:29)

BaxterStorey recruits ex-Compass man to lead northern expansion
Independent caterer BaxterStorey has appointed ex-Compass Group man Richard Flynn to lead its push into the north of England and Scotland. more
(22 January 2009 11:17)

Michelin guide's shower of stars
This year the Michelin guide has handed out more of its highly prized stars to UK restaurants than ever before, but there's the suspicion of a bias.... more
(22 January 2009 09:00)

Nominations sought for Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2009
Nominations for the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2009 are now being sought. more
(22 January 2009 08:00)

Bincho Yakitori says it's still growing as Oxo Tower closes
Japanese restaurant group Bincho Yakitori has insisted that its expansion plans are still on track, despite deciding to shut its flagship restaurant.... more
(22 January 2009 07:30)

VisitBritain appoints interim deputy chief executive
VisitBritain has created the interim role of deputy chief executive and accounting officer as it continues the hunt for a new chief executive. more
(22 January 2009 07:00)

A buyer's market
The credit crunch has led to a steady supply of hospitality business sites on the market, and with the giant operators holding fire on expansion.... more
(22 January 2009 00:00)

Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecote, London
After a restaurant in Marylebone Village, this is Le Relais's second London outlet, located on the site of the former Stock Exchange in the City. The.... more
(22 January 2009 00:00)

Bocca di Lupo, London
This Italian restaurant in Soho is spread over two floors and includes a main restaurant, bar and private dining room. The menu offers most dishes in.... more
(22 January 2009 00:00)