Articles by Date : February 01 2008 - February 29 2008

Publicans’ union relaunches as Licensees Unite
Publicans’ union NAHLM has been relaunched as Licensees Unite. more
(27 February 2008 11:45)

Mitchells & Butlers chairman to step down in May
Pub company Mitchells & Butlers’s (M&B) under-fire chairman is to step down from the company at the end of May. more
(27 February 2008 11:15)

Buy the right... deep-fat fryer
Here are some hints to help you make the right equipment buying decision, in association with Brakes Catering Equipment. more
(27 February 2008 11:06)

South Lodge Hotel unveils new fine-dining restaurant
Catey winner and Pennyhill Park owner Exclusive Hotels has unveiled details of its forthcoming restaurant at South Lodge Hotel in West Sussex. more
(27 February 2008 10:39)

UK hotels will cope with consumer slowdown
UK hotels must hold their nerve during the economic uncertainty as there are still opportunities to grow revenue, according to a report released.... more
(27 February 2008 08:00)

Blumenthal recruits former Michelin-starred chef to head up Hind’s Head
Heston Blumenthal has recruited former Michelin-starred chef Clive Dixon to push forward the food at his Bray pub, the Hind’s Head. more
(27 February 2008 07:00)

Compass Group triumphs at Hotelympia
Compass Group’s culinary team has been crowned La Salon Culinaire supreme champions at this year’s Hotelympia, held last week at London’s Excel. more
(26 February 2008 17:45)

Ken McCulloch named Scottish Hotelier of the Year
Malmaison and Dakota founder Ken McCulloch has been named as Scottish Hotelier of the Year at the fifth Scottish Hotels of the Year awards. more
(26 February 2008 17:15)

Michelin starred restaurant the Abbey sold
Penzance’s Michelin-starred restaurant, the Abbey, has been sold by its chef-proprietor Ben Tunnicliffe, to Bill Treloar the owner of Mousehole's Old.... more
(26 February 2008 16:52)

Quadrant renews contract with Royal Mail
Contract caterer Quadrant, a joint venture between Compass Group and Royal Mail, has renewed its contract to feed postal staff in a deal worth £65m.... more
(26 February 2008 16:47)

Travelodge to adopt speed interviews to find new managers
Budget hotel chain Travelodge is replacing traditional style interviews in favour of three-minute speed interviews as it looks to recruit 30 managers.... more
(26 February 2008 12:45)

Laurel Pub Company to close 22 pubs
Laurel Pub Company will close 22 pubs this week after earmarking between 50 to 100 pubs for sale or administration as part of a refinancing exercise. more
(26 February 2008 12:06)

Aldo Zilli to expand restaurant business outside of London
Italian chef-restaurateur Aldo Zilli is to expand his business interests outside the capital. more
(26 February 2008 11:39)

M&B to help staff who worked with sex killer
Mitchells & Butlers does not expect any fallout from the high-profile murder conviction of former employee Mark Dixie but has stressed it will do.... more
(26 February 2008 07:30)

InterContinental’s plans for Staybridge and Indigo hotels in UK take shape
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed further details of the launch of its Staybridge and Indigo brands in the UK this year. more
(26 February 2008 07:00)

Vongerichten teams up with Starwood and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Raffles Beijing appoints new general manager; Scandic continues expansion in Norway; Hilton signs.... more
(25 February 2008 12:33)

Fire rips through Glasgow bars
Four bars in Glasgow’s West End have been severely damaged after a fire started in the kitchen of the Cul de Sac bar and restaurant as staff prepared.... more
(25 February 2008 12:06)

Too much Tom at Aikens's new chippy
Matthew Norman finds the food at auction house Sotheby’s Café rather good while Giles Coren wishes there was less Tom Aikens's at his new.... more
(25 February 2008 11:51)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Sotheby's Cafe, London W1; Tom's Place, London SW3; Market, London NW1; Royal Oak, Berkshire:.... more
(25 February 2008 11:26)

Caring ups stake in Carluccio’s
Property tycoon Richard Caring, the investor behind the Ivy, Le Caprice and J Sheekey is building a stake in casual dining chain Carluccio’s. more
(25 February 2008 11:09)

Wetherspoon boss slams pub 'entrapments' - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Home Office to concede that licensing changes bring few benefits;.... more
(25 February 2008 10:24)

Accor to double Etap UK estate
Hotel group Accor has revealed plans to double the UK estate of its budget brand Etap this year. more
(25 February 2008 08:00)

Birmingham to represent UK in Europe-wide culinary network
Birmingham is to represent the UK in a Europe-wide culinary network designed to promote top-end restaurants, regional produce and the development of.... more
(25 February 2008 07:00)

Albert Roux to head Brasserie Roux at T5
Albert Roux is to oversee the opening of the 100-seat Brasserie Roux restaurant in the £180m Sofitel development in Heathrow’s Terminal 5. more
(22 February 2008 17:30)

Pret A Manger sold for £345m to private equity firm
Sandwich bar operator Pret A Manger has been sold for an estimated £345m to private equity firm Bridgepoint Capital. more
(22 February 2008 16:54)

Ayr College defends Chef Challenge title
Ayr College defended their crown at Brakes Student Team Chef Challenge 2008 final. more
(22 February 2008 16:42)

Theme parks to offer healthier food for kids
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has vowed to improve its healthy food offering in an effort to answer long-standing criticism of the.... more
(22 February 2008 15:48)

Top chefs to prepare dinner at National Restaurateurs' Dinner
A team of top chefs will prepare dinner at this year’s National Restaurateurs’ Dinner to mark the event’s 21st anniversary. more
(22 February 2008 15:05)

Sustainable and organic cod supplier No Catch goes into administration
No Catch, the UK’s only fully sustainable and organic cod supplier, has collapsed into administration after its management failed to keep the company.... more
(22 February 2008 12:29)

SA Brain buys award-winning Aberdovey inn
Leading Welsh brewer and pub operator SA Brains has bought the Penhelig Arms in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, off an asking price of £2m. more
(22 February 2008 11:59)

New leaseholder for Fuller’s pub in Great Missenden
The leasehold on popular Buckinghamshire pub, the Cross Keys, has been sold to Mark Hadfield. more
(22 February 2008 11:56)

Former staff member buys Woburn restaurant
Roberto Sergi has bought the leasehold on the Sapori restaurant in Woburn where he used to work. more
(22 February 2008 11:53)

Ex-radio presenter buys Devon inn
The leasehold on the food-led London Inn – part of the 300-year-old Molland Estate on the southern edge of the Exmoor National Park – has been sold.... more
(22 February 2008 11:50)

Mitchells & Butlers chairman under fire from shareholders
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) chairman Roger Carr has come under fire from shareholders after taking the same non-executive role at Cadbury’s – his fifth.... more
(22 February 2008 11:33)

BMA alcohol report 'flawed and flimsy', says BBPA
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has derided the British Medical Association’s (BMA) report on alcohol as “flawed and flimsy”. more
(22 February 2008 11:26)

Premium Bar and Restaurants 'cautious' about the future
Premium Bars and Restaurants, owner of Living Room and Prohibition, today admitted it is cautious about the future because of the “fragile state of.... more
(21 February 2008 16:37)

Copa Jerez sous chef and wine waiter of the year
Members of the British Army Culinary Arts Team carried off the prestigious Copa Jerez more
(21 February 2008 16:05)

Industry Data: TRI HotStats - monthly European hotel figures
Hotels in Moscow proved the most profitable during December 2007 of the 10 European cities listed in the monthly Europe HotStats survey from TRI.... more
(21 February 2008 15:25)

Police get leads after Penhallow fire features on BBC's Crimewatch
Police investigating the fatal fire at Penhallow Hotel in Newquay have some new leads, following a reconstruction on the BBC’s Crimewatch programme. more
(21 February 2008 14:30)

BMA calls on government to increase alcohol tax
The British Medical Association (BMA) today called on the Government to increase the taxation on alcohol, introduce legislation restricting drinks.... more
(21 February 2008 13:55)

John Burton Race to reopen his Michelin-starred restaurant in Devon
Celebrity chef John Burton Race is to reopen his Michelin-starred restaurant in Devon next month after it was bought by a millionaire entrepreneur. more
(21 February 2008 13:14)

Gordon Ramsay backs campaign to support British pig industry
Celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, Rick Stein and Tom Aikens are backing a campaign to support the British pig industry from financial meltdown. more
(21 February 2008 12:22)

Brighton & Hove City Council: Provision of catering services
To provide a total catering service including purchasing, management, food preparation, service delivery and menu design for all aspects of catering.... more
(21 February 2008 12:00)

Hotel To Let
13 Bedroom Hotel available for immediate Rent.Excellent small town location with busy ‘A’ road frontage... more
(21 February 2008 11:47)

Revpar falls by nearly 2% at London hotels
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) fall by 1.98% in the week ending 17 February, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(21 February 2008 11:38)

Hotels For Sale
Specialists in Hotels, Leisure and Licensed Premises Bournemouth .... more
(21 February 2008 11:36)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 17 February, 2008
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) fall by 1.98% in the week ending 17 February, according to figures from hotel benchmarking.... more
(21 February 2008 11:05)

The Bench: London airport hotel performance in September 2007
Hotels at London airports increased revenue per available room (revpar) by 7.1% during the month of September. more
(21 February 2008 10:59)

Nestlé Toque D’or - From classroom to restaurant
Competing in the Nestlé Toque d’Or competition has reaped fantastic rewards for James Hill in more ways than one. As a young catering student, James.... more
(21 February 2008 10:19)

Stefanco Stecca opens new restaurant at Rosmarino site
Former Brunelli head chef Stefano Stecca is launching a new restaurant in north London, Caterer has learnt. more
(21 February 2008 09:00)