Articles by Date : April 01 2008 - April 30 2008

Restaurateurs must improve animal welfare policies
Restaurants have been urged to introduce or improve policies on animal welfare and communicate them more effectively to customers. more
(11 April 2008 15:16)

Interest rate cut to give ‘renewed confidence’ to hospitality property market
Property agent Christie & Co believes yesterday’s interest rate cut will give “renewed confidence” to buyers and sellers in the hotel, pub and.... more
(11 April 2008 14:48)

Irish restaurateur fails in bid to take review challenge to High Court
The Irish restaurateur whose £25,000 libel award for a bad review was quashed last month has failed in his bid to take the case to the House of.... more
(11 April 2008 13:15)

Revpar soars by 32% at London hotels
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 32.21% in the week ending 6 April, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(11 April 2008 11:18)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 6 April, 2008
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 32.21% in the week ending 6 April, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(11 April 2008 11:03)

The Bench: North-western hotel performance in October 2007
Hotels in the North-west boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 35.7% during the month of October. more
(11 April 2008 10:56)

Caterer's top 10 hospitality video funnies
Nothing funny happens in the world of hospitality does it? Well, that’s just not true. Check out Caterer's top 10 videos... more
(11 April 2008 10:30)

UK hotel sector performs well in 2007
The UK hotel industry had an impressive 2007 and is in a strong position to weather the global economic downturn, according to a new report from.... more
(11 April 2008 08:00)

Contract caterers must meet workplace coffee demand
Contract caterers have been urged to tap in to the increasing demand for high-quality coffee in the UK workplace. more
(11 April 2008 07:00)

World's rarest coffee to donate sales to charity
As always happens, the general media has got in a tizzy about the source of the latest ‘most expensive coffee in the world’, which was put on sale.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00)

Costa confirms deal with the Rainforest Alliance
High-street coffee-bar chain Costa has confirmed that within two years, all its coffee will be certified by the Rainforest Alliance. more
(11 April 2008 00:00)

Coffee Nation completes management buy-out
Coffee Nation, the company which made premium-quality espresso-based coffee a regular feature of motorway service stations, has completed its.... more
(11 April 2008 00:00)

Cains pub company confident despite losses
North-west brewer and pub operator Cains Beer Company is confident it can achieve profitable growth despite incurring a £2.8m loss after its reverse.... more
(10 April 2008 17:14)

Ben Arnold becomes second Robbie Millar Scholar
Ben Arnold from Westminster Kingsway College has become the second Robbie Millar Scholarship winner. more
(10 April 2008 16:29)

Macdonald Hotels names David Guile as new chief executive
Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has appointed David Guile as its new chief executive. more
(10 April 2008 15:46)

Consumers ditch Champagne for sparkling wine
Consumers are increasingly turning to sparkling wine rather than Champagne as their celebratory tipple of choice, according to new research from.... more
(10 April 2008 15:10)

Mayor backs living wage for hotel and restaurant workers
Four of the candidates to become Mayor of London have pledged to introduce a Living Wage for all hospitality workers in the Capital by 2012. more
(10 April 2008 13:22)

Hotels boost revpar by 3.7% in January
UK hotels enjoyed a steady growth in January thanks to increases in room rates, according to latest figures from consultancy PKF. more
(10 April 2008 12:19)

Jamie Oliver names fifth Jamie's Italian site
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has unveiled a fifth site for his forthcoming neighbourhood restaurant chain Jamie's Italian, but has conceded that.... more
(10 April 2008 11:49)

Sodexo wins education contracts worth £7m
Caterer and facilities management company Sodexo has picked up new business in the education sector valued at £7m. more
(10 April 2008 10:30)

Pubs may pass on wine price rises
Pub and restaurant operators are experiencing a squeeze on wine margins because of the unfavourable pound-to-euro exchange rate, a poor vintage in.... more
(10 April 2008 09:52)

Strategy clinic - how can I maximise return from my website?
First, ensure your content is up to date and be aware that without relevant content, search engines will not be able to find your business, says Mark.... more
(10 April 2008 00:10)

Regaining confidence - Cateys sponsor's opinion
Good-quality, well-located property will still be sought by a variety of buyers, says Chris day, international managing director at Christie + Co. more
(10 April 2008 00:05)

How to: handle international guests
As they say, when in Rome do as the Romans do. But as a hotelier, greeting and looking after guests from all around the globe can be quite a.... more
(10 April 2008 00:05)

A minute on the clock - Paul Gayler
Paul Gayler is the executive chef at London's Lanesborough hotel who is setting up a series of events this month at catering colleges throughout the.... more
(10 April 2008 00:05)

My life in hospitality - Shaun Hill
Shaun Hill is chef-patron at the Walnut Tree restaurant near Abergavenny, South Wales more
(10 April 2008 00:05)

Wake-up call: Consequences of fraudulent CVs
It pays to carry out rigorous checks on the CVs of job applicants, as being deceived by false information can be costly, damaging and downright.... more
(10 April 2008 00:05)

Quality before quantity
Contract caterer Vacherin has made a virtue out of picking its own way through the complex world of suppliers. Chris Druce reports more
(10 April 2008 00:05)

Osteria Stecca, London
This new restaurant in St John's Wood in north London sees chef-patron Stefano Stecca return to the former Rosmarino site, offering his modern take.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Biodynamic winemaking
If you're of a cynical bent, you might think that the world of wine couldn't possibly become more pretentious than it is. Prepare, then, for your jaw.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

No margins for errors
Food-price inflation is putting an unacceptable squeeze on operators' chances of profitability, says Peter Backman, managing director of food service.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Jaundiced view of liver pâté?
Foie gras is the food that divides the dinner table, and a recent surge in protests against restaurants has forced many to stop selling the.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Lemon, Beef, Crab
Fresh produce Fish Glossy new South African lemons are small and expensive but have a fresh, zingy fragrant juice and arrive alongside tender... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Caffè Vivo, Newcastle
Terry Laybourne expands his restaurant portfolio with this Italian eaterie in Newcastle's Quayside. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Anchor Inn, Lower Froyle
Former Caterer Adopted Business duo Lucy Townsend and Andy Clark, from the Peat Spade Inn in Longstock, have opened their second pub-restaurant with.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Pho, London
A stone's throw from Oxford Circus, this is Vietnamese restaurant Pho's second site, which is named after a speciality rice-noodle soup. Diners can.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Hotel For Sale
Superb elevated position. Two and a half acres. 17-bed,Grade 2 listed Hotel. Pp for new function hall. more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Restaurant / Pizzeria
Restaurant-pizzeria in the port of Mahon. 200 m² inside, 105 m² terrace outside. 15 m facade. Opened from 1990. Fully equipped. High yield. more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Restaurant For Sale
Very profitable restaurant with 3 bedroom accommodation, near sea.Good local and visitor client base. Low income tax, no capital gains tax, low crime.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Wanted for TV series
Are you about to make your dream of running a hotel come true? more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Liverpool City Council: Provision of catering services
Isla Gladstone Conservatory, Stanley Park Catering companies and restaurateurs are invited to bid for the opportunity to operate a.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Tell us your views on online networking and enter a free prize draw
At Caterersearch.com we are conducting an online survey to better understand how hospitality professionals use the internet, particularly when it.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Tom Ilic, London - Menuwatch
Serbian chef Tom Ilic's travels around London now see him in charge of his own restaurant in Battersea, where his preference for pork is particularly.... more
(10 April 2008 00:00)

Wine
According to the Wine and Spirit Association consumer expenditure on Alcoholic Drinks was about £41.3b in 2006, with £14.5b spent on wine. more
(09 April 2008 18:11)

TRI HotStats: monthly European hotel figures - Industry data
Chain hotels in Paris achieved the highest occupancy, average room rate and revenue per available room (revpar) during January 2008 of the 10.... more
(09 April 2008 17:57)

Millennium & Copthorne Hotel Group to enter India market
Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) hotel group has joined up with Indian firm Rakindo Developers to develop hospitality projects in India. more
(09 April 2008 17:41)

Last chance to enter Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards 2008
The deadline to enter the Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards 2008 is fast approaching. more
(09 April 2008 17:30)

The Galvin Cup - get your entries in
The Galvin Cup, which will be staged at the Grosvenor House hotel in early June, is aimed at both student and professional bar staff, with a trophy.... more
(09 April 2008 17:07)

Interview with Australian wine expert Matt Skinnner
Matt Skinner came to the public eye as Jamie Oliver's wine-loving sidekick, and over the past few years he has rubbed shoulders with a host of.... more
(09 April 2008 16:45)

Make your wine list easy to use
If your wine list is confusing to read, with no hint to the style of the wines, people will go for the cheaper, safer options every time. Get the.... more
(09 April 2008 16:31)