Articles by Date : February 01 2007 - February 28 2007

Marco Pierre White is new star on Hell's Kitchen
Marco Pierre White was unveiled as the new star of TV show Hell's Kitchen yesterday, a move first reported in Caterer last October. more
(21 February 2007 14:57)

Kew Green Hotels signs Holiday Inn franchise deal with InterContinental
Kew Green Hotels (KGH) has signed a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which will see 11 Courtyard by Marriott sites.... more
(21 February 2007 14:47)

Sanguine Hospitality launched with purchase of Hoole Hall hotel
A former director of Merseyside’s Centre Island Hotels, Simon Matthews-Williams, has bought Hoole Hall Hotel in Cheshire in a £6.35m deal. more
(21 February 2007 14:29)

Review of the reviews - what the critics say about Barburrito, Manchester and others
What the restaurant critics think of the food in eateries around the UK and the world... more
(21 February 2007 12:30)

Atkins and Potts jams and preserves
Atkins and Potts' extensive range of products includes Chilli Jams Savoury Jams, such as Lemon Thyme Jam, Purple Basil Jam and Porcini Preserve.... more
(21 February 2007 12:27)

Barford Farmhouse Ice‑Cream
Chris and Wendy Pope make Barford Farmhouse Ice Cream on their award-winning farm in the heart of the National Trust's Kingston Lacy estate in.... more
(21 February 2007 12:26)

McDonald's bites back
In the past few years, the ups and downs at McDonald's have been well documented, and yet it just keeps rolling along. Nic Paton looks at the burger.... more
(21 February 2007 12:26)

Beverages from The Bespoke Coffee Company
Founded last year by Stuart Waters and Terry Stopher, the company provides tailor-made solutions for all sizes of business, including roast and.... more
(21 February 2007 12:25)

Blinds from Broadview
Manufacturer and supplier of blinds and awnings to food service outlets across the UK, Broadview will be showcasing the Alfresco range of awnings,.... more
(21 February 2007 12:24)

Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment
Bunzl Lockhart stocks and distributes a wide range of catering equipment across all market sectors, including hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs,.... more
(21 February 2007 12:23)

Electronic point-of-sale systems from Comtrex Systems Corporation
Comtrex has been designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintaining complete electronic point of sale systems for the hospitality industry for more.... more
(21 February 2007 12:22)

Meat products from Cranborne Stores
In 2003 the Cranborne Estate was chosen by Rick Stein as one of his Food Heroes in the Best Meat category more
(21 February 2007 12:21)

Organic Cheddar accompaniments from Godminster Vintage
A range of products has been developed to complement the Godminster Vintage organic Cheddar made by local cheesemakers from Godminster's dairy herd.... more
(21 February 2007 12:20)

Goldcrest Patisserie
Family company Goldcrest Patisserie uses local ingredients and organic flour where possible and is dedicated to producing high-quality products using.... more
(21 February 2007 12:19)

Local and organic produce from Goldy's Farm Shops
Located in the Dorset countryside, Goldy's Farm Shops provide local and organic produce more
(21 February 2007 12:18)

Meat and groceries from Pampered Pigs Pantry
Pampered Pigs Pantry has been operating since 2004 following the success of a farmers market stall more
(21 February 2007 12:17)

Energy solutions from Save Energy UK
Launched by brothers Paul and Steve Randall, the company aims to provide energy- and cost-saving solutions to businesses while conserving the local.... more
(21 February 2007 12:16)

3G Food Service & Seafood Solutions
First time exhibitor 3G Food Service & Seafood Solutions has a new premium range which has been developed with specialist manufacturers to meet the.... more
(21 February 2007 12:15)

Frozen risottos from Tilda Foodservice
A new range of frozen risottos aimed at establishments looking to offer authentic Mediterranean flavours that are easy to prepare under time.... more
(21 February 2007 12:14)

Chinese and Oriental products from Wing Yip
Supplier to Chinese restaurants and take-aways throughout the country, family business Wing Yip has developed a network of Far Eastern suppliers and.... more
(21 February 2007 12:13)

WPL Grease Management Solutions
WPL manufactures and supplies waste water treatment solutions and has recently launched the Grease Guzzler, an innovative new invention designed to.... more
(21 February 2007 12:12)

Zoe's Cakes and Chocolates
Luxury products include truffles made using Belgian chocolate and dipped and rolled by hand, in addition to a wide range of wedding cakes more
(21 February 2007 12:11)

Russian restaurateur considers IPO - and other international news
Essential news from around the world, including: Jumeirah Group launches new spa concept; Floating hotel set for Stockholm; Shangri-La to open second.... more
(21 February 2007 12:10)

Midi K 625 fridge from Gram
According to the Carbon Trust's latest Energy Technology List (ETL), Gram UK's Midi K 625 fridge scores best on annualised energy usage relative to.... more
(21 February 2007 11:50)

Jade counter fridges from Williams
The latest 700mm-deep Jade counter fridges from Williams, priced from £1,390, have swivel and brake castors for easy positioning more
(21 February 2007 11:48)

Delfield Sadia's Gastronorm range of single- and double-door upright fridges
Delfield Sadia's Gastronorm range of single- and double-door upright fridges has been revamped to include a "revolutionary" Mono-Bloc system more
(21 February 2007 11:46)

Coldrooms from Caravell UK
The latest coldrooms from Caravell UK are priced to include a full delivery and installation package for fast, trouble-free set-up more
(21 February 2007 11:44)

UK tourist market recovers following slump after July 2005 bombings
The UK tourist attraction market recovered strongly last year following the slump in the second half of 2005 caused by the London terror bombings,.... more
(21 February 2007 11:44)

Blast chiller from Foster Refrigerator
A blast chiller directly compatible with the Rational 201 oven-loading trolley has been introduced by Foster Refrigerator, eliminating the need to.... more
(21 February 2007 11:42)

Slimline cabinets from Valera
Front-to-back dimensions of just 720mm suit new heavy-duty Valera fridges and freezers - available in single- and double-door format - to tightly.... more
(21 February 2007 11:40)

Food preparation counters from Williams
Williams has introduced a range of compact food preparation counters with four or six chillable food wells and a 100mm overhang worktop more
(21 February 2007 11:37)

Food preparation bars from Lincat
The Seal series from Lincat includes two stainless-steel Food Preparation Bars designed to take deeper 150mm gastronorm (GN) containers more
(21 February 2007 11:35)

Under-counter refrigeration from Precision Refrigeration
The trend towards bringing chilled ingredients into the heart of the kitchen right where the chef needs them means that under-counter refrigeration.... more
(21 February 2007 11:33)

Gastronorm fridges and freezers from Apuro
The Atlanta range of gastronorm fridges and freezers from Apuro has been redesigned for better energy usage and increased storage space more
(21 February 2007 11:31)

Blast chiller/freezers by Valera
A range of blast chiller/freezers by Valera extends from the diminutive Chilly, a counter-top unit with three 2/3 gastronorm shelves and 8kg/5kg.... more
(21 February 2007 11:29)

Compact counter fridges and freezers from Hoshizaki
For faster stock access and more convenient storage of fragile or bagged items, all compact counter fridges and freezers in the Hoshizaki.... more
(21 February 2007 11:26)

LEC fridges and freezers with door gaskets from Apuro
New door gaskets on latest LEC fridges and freezers are easily replaceable by kitchen staff and help counteract excessive condensation, wasted energy.... more
(21 February 2007 11:24)

British-made coldrooms from Precision Refrigeration
British-made coldrooms from Precision Refrigeration can be made in a choice of exterior colours as well as stainless steel more
(21 February 2007 11:22)

Designline Chilled Displays by CED
Designed for building into servery runs or within counters, Designline Chilled Displays have been introduced by CED in four formats. more
(21 February 2007 11:20)

Euroinox Wall Igloo refrigerators from Exclusive Ranges
For kitchens with size limitations, Euroinox Wall Igloo refrigerators occupy space which might otherwise be wasted and bring chilled products,.... more
(21 February 2007 11:18)

Limited promotion by Brakes
To encourage caterers to replace old, inefficient refrigeration with more up-to-date alternatives, a limited promotion by Brakes offers savings of.... more
(21 February 2007 11:16)

Alternative Hotel Group reveals details of De Vere group rebrand
The Alternative Hotel Group has released details of the rebranding of De Vere, which it purchased last September.. more
(21 February 2007 11:09)

Simon Sherwood quits role as CEO of Orient Express Hotels
Simon Sherwood president and chief executive officer at Orient Express Hotels has resigned from his role. more
(21 February 2007 09:45)

Outback Steakhouse UK seeks fresh investment
Outback Steakhouse is seeking fresh investment to fund the expansion of its six-strong steakhouse estate in the UK. more
(21 February 2007 09:22)

Sanyo microwave from Valera
Self-service and light-duty caterers are the target customers for the new Sanyo EMS 1000 microwave oven available from sole UK agent Valera more
(20 February 2007 17:53)

Whisk add-ons from Robot Coupe
French food processor pioneer Robot Coupe has launched an optional whisk attachment for two of its hand-held, small-volume stick blenders more
(20 February 2007 17:51)

Multibaker for Lincat Opus
A new accessory has been launched to tap into the new "egg dishes and desserts" operating software that was added to the Lincat range of Opus.... more
(20 February 2007 17:50)

Grill duo from Burco
Two robust stand-alone grills made from stainless steel and developed with input from caterers are set to join the Burco line-up more
(20 February 2007 17:48)

All-electric from Lincat
With health and safety regulations adding significantly to the cost of installing gas-powered cooking equipment, Lincat has added a powerful but.... more
(20 February 2007 17:47)

Air control from JS Air Curtains
A new line of over-door air curtains is claimed to cost 20% less than their nearest rivals more
(20 February 2007 17:45)