Articles by Date : February 01 2007 - February 28 2007

2007 Skills Challenge Hospitality launched
Chefs, confectioners and service staff have been invited to enter the 2007 Skills Challenge Hospitality competition. more
(06 February 2007 16:30)

Asda slammed for criticising chefs for having monkfish on their menus
Seafood experts have hit out at Asda after the supermarket chain stopped stocking monkfish and criticised some of the UK’s best known chefs for.... more
(06 February 2007 11:33)

Christmas trading gives Regent Inns a boost
Turnover at Regent Inns, owner of the Walkabout, Jongleurs, Bar Risa and Old Orleans brands, increased by 10.9% for the 26 weeks ended 30 December,.... more
(06 February 2007 11:21)

Tussauds to open hotel next to Chessington World of Adventures
Visitor attraction operator The Tussauds Group has agreed a deal with Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) to operate a £15m four-star hotel next to.... more
(06 February 2007 10:30)

EasyHotel to open Luton property
Budget hotel chain EasyHotel has announced plans to open a 58-room property in Luton. more
(06 February 2007 09:55)

The Newport Pub Company sells entire estate of 11 pubs for an undisclosed sum
The Newport Pub Company has sold its entire estate of 11 pubs to the newly formed InnDeed Pub group for an undisclosed sum. more
(06 February 2007 09:49)

Compass Group wins £34m Guildford Spectrum contract
The world’s largest caterer Compass Group has signed a 10-year, £34m contract to provide services at Guildford’s Spectrum leisure complex. more
(05 February 2007 15:30)

Keith Floyd named most decadent foodie by Olive magazine
Keith Floyd, the infamous bon viveur, restaurateur and TV chef has been named the most decadent foodie of all time. more
(05 February 2007 15:04)

Hilton makes changes to executive team and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Marriott to eliminate trans fats from cooking; InterContinental signs Moscow hotel deal; Hyatt to.... more
(05 February 2007 12:20)

Member of advisory panel slams School Food Trust for inaction - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. more
(05 February 2007 11:38)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Schtop! City Inn is off to Amsterdam in its first overseas foray... more
(05 February 2007 11:27)

Consumers and caterers assured avian flu outbreak no risk to public health
An outbreak of avian flu in Suffolk should not stop consumers eating poultry, experts have said. more
(05 February 2007 10:57)

Learning and Skills Council calls on leisure sector to back National Skills Academy
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has called for the leisure sector to pro-actively back the development of a National Skills Academy (NSA) for.... more
(05 February 2007 10:56)

Channel 4's chairman may bid for FishWorks
Channel 4’s chairman Luke Johnson is rumoured to be looking at making an offer for troubled seafood restaurant chain FishWorks. more
(05 February 2007 10:27)

Serving up better conditions for hospitality workforce
Good employers should not be disadvantaged by those who persistently fail to pay the national minimum wage, says Employment Relations Minister Jim.... more
(05 February 2007 08:00)

Supplier News: Semi-skimmed milk now lasts longer with Fresh Viva Milk
Pritchitts has launched Fresh Viva Milk, individual 200ml cartons of semi-skimmed fresh milk, superpasteurised with an extended chilled shelf life. more
(02 February 2007 15:00)

Supplier News: Heinz brown sauce
With more than 75% of consumers expecting to see brown sauce on the table when they eat out and over half of those expecting it to be HP, Heinz.... more
(02 February 2007 14:00)

Supplier News: Heathly chips from Farm Frites
It is vital for caterers to invest in products that will entice customers without heightening their health concerns. The Nature’s Goodness range from.... more
(02 February 2007 14:00)

Supplier News: Get that yes fry-day feeling from Farm Frites
As cheap as chips should be changed to as profitable as chips with Farm Frites Yes Fry brand, which offers caterers faster cooking times, healthier.... more
(02 February 2007 14:00)

Supplier News: Pritchitts launches Viva flavoured milk
Pritchitts has launched Viva Flavoured Milk, natural milk available in chocolate, strawberry and banana varieties in 200ml cartons. more
(02 February 2007 14:00)

Supplier News: Pritchitts extends its butter range
Pritchitts is extending its butter range with the launch of two new products to complement its foil wrapped portions. The new additions include.... more
(02 February 2007 14:00)

Supplier News: Frothy coffee every time with new Millac Cappuccino Milk
Leading foodservice focussed dairy company Pritchitts has launched Millac Cappuccino Milk, a unique milk that makes it easier to achieve the perfect.... more
(02 February 2007 14:00)

Supplier News: Heinz brings versatile BBQ sauce to a hungry trade
BBQ sauces account for 12% of BOH use, so it is a natural step for the country’s favourite sauce brand to launch its own super-fruity offering. more
(02 February 2007 13:00)

Supplier News: Heinz SqueezMe! tomato ketchup
There are over 255 million portions of fish and chips sold each year in the UK and the most popular accompaniment to them is tomato ketchup,.... more
(02 February 2007 13:00)

Whitbread employees set gain from 'sharesave' scheme
More than 850 Whitbread employees stand to benefit from the leisure giant’s annual "sharesave" scheme, which matured this week. more
(02 February 2007 12:58)

Supplier news: Lincat add four hotplate electric range to Opus 700 series
As part of its drive to offer a choice of electric alternatives to conventional gas cooking ranges, Lincat has added a four hotplate electric range.... more
(02 February 2007 11:19)

Heathcotes becomes first restaurant group to receive Best Companies accreditation
Heathcotes has become the first restaurant group to receive star-status from Best Companies in recognition of its commitment to training and staff.... more
(02 February 2007 11:15)

Welcome Break starts WHSmith trial
Roadside caterer and service station operator Welcome Break has entered into a trial with newsagent WHSmith. more
(02 February 2007 10:45)

Starbucks returns to winning ways with record Q1 turnover
Coffee giant Starbucks has returned to winning ways after profits dipped last year, posting record turnover during its first quarter. more
(02 February 2007 10:15)

Supplier news: Falcon’s latest char-grill
Falcon’s latest char-grill is chef-friendly in design and energy efficiency more
(02 February 2007 10:00)

Mitchells & Butlers defies Scottish winter with positive pub sales growth
The Scottish winter has not been ruinous to pub operators as many critics of the country’s smoking ban feared, according to new figures from.... more
(02 February 2007 09:48)

Floridita owner Havanna Holdings promotes restaurant general manager to chief operations officer
Floridita owner Havana Holdings has promoted general manager Brian Bendix to chief operating officer. more
(01 February 2007 16:34)

Regents Park hotel sold off £3.9m guide price
The Regents Park hotel in London has been sold off a guide price of £3.9m. more
(01 February 2007 15:37)

Bedfordshire brothers buy North Cornish inn
Brothers Mike and Gary Payton, both experienced licensees from Bedfordshire, are the new owners of the Bell Inn at Trewoon on the north coast of.... more
(01 February 2007 15:35)

Barbados hotel group buys Essex hotel near Stansted
Escape Hotels, which operates hotels in Barbados, has made its UK debut with the purchase of Great Hallingbury Manor in Essex. more
(01 February 2007 15:33)

Top regional chef buys Somerset village inn
Guy Arnold and Eddie Street have bought the leasehold on the Monkton Inn on the edge of the Somerset village of West Monkton off an asking price of.... more
(01 February 2007 15:31)

Local operator buys second hotel overlooking Prestwick Golf Club
Baljit Singh, owner of the Prestwick Old Course hotel in Ayrshire, has bought a second property in the same road overlooking the Prestwick Golf Club. more
(01 February 2007 15:29)

Outside caterer buys Suffolk’s award-winning Eat Anglia
Eat Anglia – an award-winning Suffolk-based delicatessen and café and a former CatererSearch Property of the Week – has changed hands. more
(01 February 2007 15:27)

New owners for former coaching inn near Loch Ness
The Glenmoriston Arms hotel in the village of Invermoriston near Loch Ness has changed hands. more
(01 February 2007 15:24)

First-time buyers for Cotswolds inn
The Royal Oak inn and restaurant – the only pub in the Gloucestershire village of Andoversford – has been sold to first-time buyers. more
(01 February 2007 15:19)

Hull votes to call halt to free school meals programme
Kingston upon Hull council has come under fire after deciding to scrap a pioneering free school meals programme on cost grounds, despite the health.... more
(01 February 2007 12:30)

School dinners
A round-up of news and features on the school dinners dilemma. more
(01 February 2007 12:08)

Nigel Parkin takes over Windermere's Mortal Man
Nigel Parkin, former general manager of the Samling, will be plying his trade around the corner from the iconic property in Lake Windermere after a.... more
(01 February 2007 12:00)

FSA under fire over traceability advice
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been criticised for not including advice in two of its guides on the legal duty of restaurants and other food.... more
(01 February 2007 11:50)

Irish tourism spend prompts English rethink
The Government has been urged to reorganise the bodies promoting England overseas and back them with more cash after it was revealed that the Irish.... more
(01 February 2007 11:20)

Councils to blame for licensing overspend
Industry leaders have welcomed the long-awaited Elton report into licensing fees, which laid the responsibility for a £97m overspend at councils'.... more
(01 February 2007 10:53)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 28 January, 2007
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 14.4% in the week ending 28 January, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(01 February 2007 10:38)

Alexander Litvinenko poisoning news round-up
A round-up of news and features on the Alexander Litvinenko poisoning. more
(01 February 2007 10:37)

The Bench: South-western hotel performance in November 2006
Hotels in the South West boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 3.9% during the month of November. more
(01 February 2007 10:35)

Best Places to Work in Hospitality winners 2007
If you're looking for inspiration to set your business apart, check out some of the initiatives and incentives employed by the winners of the Caterer.... more
(01 February 2007 10:02)