Articles by Date : February 01 2006 - February 28 2006

The Bench: London airport hotel performance in January 2006
Hotels at Heathrow and Gatwick airports saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 7.7% during the month of January. more
(23 February 2006 09:00)

Fire regulations heat up
Impending changes to the fire and safety regulations place responsibility on employers to ensure their premises comply. John Davies explains more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

The White Lion: Turning on the tapas
Rob Gamble is fighting staff complacency at his three venues with a "ruthlessly kind" approach. He has also been ruthless with the menu at the White.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Cheese goes better with beer
Beer beat wine four-two in a "taste-off" organised by the Food Development Association (FDA) at Allium restaurant in London. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Salvatore Calabrese at Fifty
After nearly 40 years in the business, legendary bartender Salvatore Calabrese is at the very top of his profession. Fiona Sims visits his London bar.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Floyd on finance and the unfair VAT system
Maybe we should have appointed the old warhorse Keith Floyd minister for tourism years ago, says restaurateur and consultant Simon Wright more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Care home catering takes its turn in the spotlight
Catering in care homes has often been seen as an unglamorous cousin of the hospitality industry, but wasn't it the same for school meals until Jamie.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Welcome Break signs Starbucks franchise?
Roadside group Welcome Break has denied reports it is planning to ditch its Coffee Primo café brand in favour of a franchise deal with Starbucks. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Students benefit from e-kitchen technology
Catering students at Lewisham College have become some of the first in the country to benefit from the use of new interactive kitchen theatre.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

It's a landslide victory for no-smoking lobby
Industry hails overwhelming 'common sense' vote for level playing field more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

It's a Five-course Ritz cracker to celebrate Blumenthal's OBE
A surprise dinner honouring Heston Blumenthal and the award of his OBE in the New Year Honours was held on Saturday night at London's Ritz hotel. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Madrid Fusión: Spanish flyer
Madrid Fusión is the gastronomic gathering at which both classical and avant-garde culinary leading lights showcase their talents and techniques..... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Success... a survivor's guide
A bad review can ruin you, but having to cope with the aftermath of critical acclaim can be a nightmare, too. Rosalind Mullen looks at how to deal.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Andrew Hartley, director of sales and marketing, Balmoral hotel
Andrew Hartley and Kim Falconer have also joined the Balmoral hotel as director of sales and marketing and sales executive, respectively. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Triumphant end to a long, hard road
It's been a long road, but at last MPs have come down in favour of a complete ban on smoking in all enclosed public places in England, without any.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Eoin O'Connell, group IT manager, City Inn
Eoin O'Connell has joined City Inn as group IT manager. He was systems manager at the Marriott Grosvenor House hotel in London. He has also worked at.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Wild garlic leaves, Valencia orange, veal
Ingredients in season... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Angela Yeung, receptionist, Golden Tulip hotel, Manchester
Angela Yeung is a receptionist at the Golden Tulip hotel in Old Trafford, Manchester. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Ian Berry, spa and leisure manager, Edinburgh's Balmoral spa
Edinburgh's Balmoral spa, part of the Rocco Forte-owned hotel of the same name, has welcomed Ian Berry as spa and leisure manager more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

BBC makes a puzzling Welsh connection
With reference to your article "BBC launches TV search for the Great British Menu" (Caterer, 16 February, page 11), I am amazed that Angela Hartnett.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Marc Thompson, hotel services manager, Matfen Hall
Northumberland's Matfen Hall hotel has welcomed sailor Marc Thompson back to terra firma as hotel services manager. In the newly created role more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Ofir Yudilevich, executive chef, Langham hotel, Auckland
Former executive sous chef Ofir Yudilevich has been promoted to executive chef at the Langham hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Ryan Glen, head chef, Old Pines hotel
Ryan Glen, who was head chef at Lochindaal hotel on the Isle of Islay, has joined the Old Pines hotel, in Spean Bridge in the Scottish Highlands, as.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Using business intelligence software to drive-up revenue
In the drive for greater efficiency and competitive advantage, managers can access the kind of detailed information their predecessors could only.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Trevor Jones, commercial director, Charlton House
Contract caterer Charlton House has created its first commercial director role as part of a five-year growth plan. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Wayne Third, executive chef, De Vere Grand Harbour hotel
Wayne Third has come in first and secured the executive chef job at the De Vere Grand Harbour hotel in Southampton. Third was last at the Royal.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Experience meets a wall of silence
I am astounded! My husband and I have recently sold our second pub and have decided not to go back into business again. So, in the last month, we.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Developing tourism skills
In response to Manish Sood's letter "A levels in tourism?" (Caterer, 9 February, page 22), I would like to point out that in September 2002.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

More on NVQ qualifications
I was glad to read Matt Lewis's comments (Caterer, 16 February, page 26) that the Hospitality Awarding Body (HAB) will remain operating under the.... more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Smoking Tips
In response to the total smoking ban announcement, your readers might want to consider these points of marketing advice in preparation. more
(23 February 2006 00:00)

Garnishing tool kit by Russums
Made in Germany is an eight-piece garnishing tool kit by Giesser designed for creative garnishing and precision decorating of fruit and vegetables. more
(22 February 2006 17:39)

Jugs from Alfi
Alfi is a collection of insulating jugs in various styles. more
(22 February 2006 17:34)

Best Places to Work in Hospitality Winners
The winners of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality were announced yesterday at the awards presentation. The award winners are listed here. more
(22 February 2006 15:54)

Chester Boyd wins a royal deal
Upmarket event caterer Chester Boyd has won the contract to cater for Buckingham Palace garden parties. more
(22 February 2006 12:34)

New blog launched for Gloucestershire school caterers
School cooks and chefs in Gloucestershire now have their own place to share views and exchange ideas on the Internet. more
(22 February 2006 11:09)

Luminar sells property
Nightclub and bar operator Luminar has sold six properties for £8.5m. more
(22 February 2006 10:49)

Operators told not to panic about bird flu
Operators have been told not to panic after the arrival of avian bird flu in France. more
(22 February 2006 10:49)

Novotel set to open in Edinburgh
European hotel group Accor is to manage the Novotel Edinburgh Park development, which is due to open late next year. more
(22 February 2006 10:14)

British pubs failing disabled guests
More than 40% of British pubs are either difficult or impossible for disabled people to use, according to disability charity Leonard Cheshire. more
(22 February 2006 10:14)

Medallists from Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres 2006
Salon Culinaire is the UK’s largest internationally respected salon providing a showcase for the best chefs in the business. more
(21 February 2006 16:54)

Hotelympia competition results: Monday 20 February
Medallists from Le Salon Culinaire International De Londres 2006 more
(21 February 2006 16:49)

HM Revenue makes massive U-turn on Troncs
Restaurants and hotels will be able to reclaim millions of pounds back from the tax man after HM Revenue & Customs made an embarrassing U-turn on.... more
(21 February 2006 15:47)

Heavitree criticises regulation
Heavitree Inns, the Devon-based pub company listed on the Alternative Investment Market, has hit out at the new licensing system. more
(21 February 2006 15:46)

Millennium & Copthorne reports 17% rise in profits
Millennium & Copthorne hotels has credited its strategy of operating and owning hotels for a successful year that saw turnover and profit increase. more
(21 February 2006 15:32)

UK the world’s top brand
The UK has emerged as the overall top brand in a consumer survey of 35 countries around the world. more
(21 February 2006 14:02)

Harrogate tearoom wins Best Places to Work Award
Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate and La Tasca Restaurants have triumphed in Caterer and Hotelkeeper’s inaugural Best Places to Work in Hospitality.... more
(21 February 2006 12:59)

Rural tourism has been failed by Government polices
Measures to boost tourism in the rural economy after the Foot and Mouth crisis have failed, according to new research. more
(21 February 2006 12:10)

QHotels bags first Scottish property
Leeds-based QHotels has acquired its first Scottish property, The Westerwood Hotel in Cumbernauld. more
(21 February 2006 11:10)

Prezzo raise more cash to fund expansion
Restaurant group Prezzo has raised an additional £7.5m before expenses through a share placing to fund its continuing expansion. more
(21 February 2006 11:09)

Hotelympia competition results: Sunday 19 February
Medallists from Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres 2006 are announced... more
(20 February 2006 17:45)