Articles by Date : April 01 2008 - April 30 2008

Caterer Artizian buys its first pub in London
Contract caterer Artizian has bought its first pub in London and has unveiled plans to launch a new events catering division. more
(02 April 2008 12:08)

What's on the Menu? A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round up of the latest restaurant reviews including Gordon Ramsay's Warrington and Ollie Couillaud. more
(02 April 2008 11:46)

Support for smoking ban remains strong in Wales
Just 79 individuals have been issued with fines for smoking in restricted areas after one year of the smoking ban in enclosed public places in Wales. more
(02 April 2008 11:24)

BaxterStorey takes chequered flag for Honda Formula One catering
Ahead of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix this weekend contract caterer BaxterStorey has raced ahead with its second deal to cater for an F1 team. more
(02 April 2008 11:10)

British workers to be trained to fill curry house skills shortage
British workers are set to be trained to fill staff shortages in ethnic restaurants following the introduction of a new points-system for migrant.... more
(02 April 2008 11:10)

Hilton opens first non-American Doubletree hotel in Cambridge
The first Doubletree hotel to operate outside of the Americas opened its doors in Cambridge today as part of plans by Hilton to double the number of.... more
(02 April 2008 10:35)

BHA boss defends contribution of immigrants
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has defended the role immigrants have played in staffing the hospitality industry, after a damning report.... more
(01 April 2008 17:35)

Southern cafés to try again for national award
Those who serve beverages in the south of England now have another chance to break the stranglehold of the North and the Midlands on the national.... more
(01 April 2008 16:49)

Baileys Coffee, By Nestlé
Dissolve the Nescafé Alta Rica in the boiling water and add the Baileys. more
(01 April 2008 16:00)

Isle of Man introduces public smoking ban
The Isle of Man has followed in the footsteps of the UK and introduced a ban on smoking in public places. more
(01 April 2008 15:42)

Jean-Christophe Novelli to launch second gastropub
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is to launch his second gastropub, The French Horn pub at Steppingley near Bedford in Milton Keynes. more
(01 April 2008 14:51)

Really Wild Drinks from Britvic
The Really Wild Drinks range complies with guidelines on drinks in schools... more
(01 April 2008 13:00)

Rising food costs herald the end of mid-market restaurant boom
Rising food costs and too many mid-market eateries is likely to lead to a high number of business casualties later this year one analyst has warned. more
(01 April 2008 13:00)

Piccolino owner confident despite fears over eating out market
Piccolino owner Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) has insisted there is a bright future for premium casual dining in the UK, despite consumer.... more
(01 April 2008 12:45)

Giorgio Armani at centre of hotel legal battle
Italian designer Giorgio Armani is at the centre of a legal battle in which hotel executive Robert Riley is suing Emaar Hotels for damages more
(01 April 2008 12:11)