Articles by Date : April 01 2009 - April 30 2009

Hotel insolvencies soar as hoteliers face tough 2009
UK hotels are in for a “rough ride” for the remainder of the year, after insolvencies soared 200% in the first quarter of the year. more
(27 April 2009 11:23)

Royal Opera House: Provision of catering services
From April 2010, the Royal Opera House is looking for a hospitality company to share its passion and commitment and continue the successful.... more
(27 April 2009 10:20)

Ramsay drops out of Rich List as Oliver leads the field - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Fearnley-Whittingstall protests over chicken welfare; Punch.... more
(27 April 2009 10:16)

Sodexo appoints first head of nutrition and dietetics
Contract caterer Sodexo has appointed Wan Mak in the newly created role of head of nutrition and dietetics. more
(27 April 2009 08:00)

Dorchester hotel’s director of food and beverage promoted to operations director
Zoe Jenkins, the director of food and beverage at the Dorchester on London’s Park Lane, has been promoted to operations director at the hotel’s.... more
(27 April 2009 07:00)

Chiswick House and Gardens Trust, Provision of catering services
After a multi million pound landscape restoration, Chiswick House and Gardens will reopen in April 2010. The regeneration of this internationally.... more
(27 April 2009 00:00)

Willing and able - employing disabled staff
The growing disability talent pool has much to offer the hospitality sector, so why is it still such a well-kept secret? Michael McGrath, specialist.... more
(24 April 2009 19:08)

Best for Business: Marketing - the science of selling
With a tough 2009 well underway how are our operators coping? Part three of our year-in-the-life of six hospitality businesses in the UK looks at.... more
(24 April 2009 18:32)

April update: The Stephan Langton
Chris and Rosie Robinson incorporate the image of the historical Stephan Langton character in all customer communications. They actively market the.... more
(24 April 2009 18:25)

April update: The Tudor Farmhouse Hotel
Owners Colin and Hari Fell are in the process of re-writing the in-room folders, which mentor Robin Hutson felt were "a bit like orders being barked.... more
(24 April 2009 18:20)

April update: The Mulberry Tree
After advertising in a number of glossy magazines at a high cost and small return, proprietor Karen Williams decided to go down a different route to.... more
(24 April 2009 18:13)

April update: WildWood
Mentor Rupert Clevely is single-minded as to the approach pubs and restaurants need to take towards the recession. "Making sure the customer has fun.... more
(24 April 2009 17:54)

April update: The Royal Sportsman
"Many hotel operations cut their marketing and training during a recession," says owner Louis Naudi, "but my view is that you never cut it." more
(24 April 2009 17:29)

Regent Inns confirms it is considering delisting from stock market
Struggling bar chain Regent Inns has confirmed it is considering delisting from the London Stock Exchange. more
(24 April 2009 17:23)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
As is written in pop folklore: In the navy, Yes, you can sail the seven seas. In the navy, Yes, you can put your mind at ease. Good news then for.... more
(24 April 2009 17:08)

April update: The Taverners
Last month, aside from August 2008, was the best yet in terms of trade for the Taverners in Godshill on the Isle of Wight, with Lisa Choi and Roger.... more
(24 April 2009 16:06)

Best for Business marketing tips
What we learnt about marketing this month. more
(24 April 2009 15:25)

Tips for marketing wine by Vivas
Most people don't make a decision about what they are going to drink until they get to the bar, so make sure that your wine offering is clearly.... more
(24 April 2009 15:17)

3663 tips on writing press releases
Whether you're shouting about the launch of a theme night, a new-look bar or work you're doing in the community, a well-written press release allows.... more
(24 April 2009 15:06)

‘The Modern Vegetarian’ competition winners revealed
The five winners of our Modern Vegetarian book giveaway have been announced. more
(24 April 2009 12:52)

Hell's Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen UK is an ITV-based reality show. There have been three series of Hell’s Kitchen in the UK and a further series, fronted by celebrity.... more
(24 April 2009 11:53)

Gallery Dining Room offers “short, seasonal” menu heavy on vegetables
London Evening Standard critic Fay Maschler visits the Gallery Dining Room at the newly relaunched Whitechapel Gallery in east London to sample head.... more
(24 April 2009 08:00)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Ba Shan, London W1; Whitechapel Gallery Dining Room, London E1; Goodmans, London W1; High.... more
(24 April 2009 08:00)

Chancellor criticised for ignoring tourism
The chancellor has been criticised for ignoring tourism’s potential as a source of economic growth in favour of long-term investments such as green.... more
(24 April 2009 07:30)

Contract caterer Artizian parts ways with operations manager
Contract caterer Artizian has parted ways with its operations manager, who joined the company in November. more
(24 April 2009 07:00)

Jason Atherton - A Minute on the Clock
Jason Atherton is chef-director of Maze in London and the recently opened Maze Cape Town at the One&Only Resort. more
(24 April 2009 00:08)

BBQs and grills - The outsiders
As the warm weather approaches, any establishment with an outdoor area can take advantage of the nation's love of barbecues, and use it to sell.... more
(24 April 2009 00:00)

Beacon Purchasing’s tips on marketing
Over the past few weeks, Beacon director Chris Durant has been on a grand tour of the country visiting the chosen businesses to find out more about.... more
(24 April 2009 00:00)

First Choice Coffee’s marketing tips
To run a successful business, it's crucial to have an understanding of your customer base so that you can make your offer really stand our from the.... more
(24 April 2009 00:00)

Capital scheme for ethical food
Rosie Boycott, the Mayor of London's "food tsar" and an ambassador for this year's Real Food Festival, insists there is more call than ever for.... more
(23 April 2009 19:08)

Marriott launches first new-look Courtyard hotel in UK
US hotel giant Marriott has opened the first of its new look Courtyard hotels at London Gatwick airport. more
(23 April 2009 16:55)

Greene King to raise more than £200m to pay off debt and buy pubs
Brewer and pub operator Greene King hopes to raise more than £200m through a rights issue to pay off debt and buy up properties from struggling.... more
(23 April 2009 15:56)

Freehold Hotel
20 en suite bedrooms, public bar, restaurant, duty manager’s flat.Ideally suited for a hands-on couple with “Front of house” and marketing skills. more
(23 April 2009 14:57)

Four new general managers to join Master Innholders
Four new general managers are to join the prestigious Master Innholders this year. more
(23 April 2009 13:28)

Workplace meals are now officially healthier, claims FSA
Millions of employees across the UK are now enjoying healthier workplace meals thanks to an initiative launched last January, the Food Standards.... more
(23 April 2009 12:40)

FSA says workplace meals are now officially healthier
Contract caterers are leading the way in the fight against obesity. Chris Druce reports more
(23 April 2009 12:20)

The Goring is Pride of Britain’s Hotel of the Year
The Goring in central London has been named "Hotel of the Year" by the Pride of Britain Hotels consortium. more
(23 April 2009 09:00)

Be At One defies recession with 120% increase in annual profit
London cocktail bar chain Be At One is continuing to buck the economic gloom, reporting a record profit of £1.1m for year ending March 2009 - an.... more
(23 April 2009 08:30)

Masterclass with Marco Pierre White up for grabs
Caterersearch.com has teamed up with Unilever Foodsolutions to offer one lucky reader a place at an evening masterclass with legendary chef Marco.... more
(23 April 2009 08:00)

Caterer launches new networking site just for hospitality
Caterersearch.com has launched an exciting new online community website, Table Talk (www.caterersearch.com/tabletalk), enabling users to interact.... more
(23 April 2009 07:30)

Menuwatch - Seaham Hall
After making the move back to his native North-east, Kenny Atkinson's work regaining Seaham Hall's Michelin star went largely unnoticed in the.... more
(23 April 2009 00:00)

Paul Kitching launches new Edinburgh restaurant
Paul Kitching is known for his wacky dishes and his sometimes eccentric behaviour, but the chef created a big reputation at his destination Juniper.... more
(23 April 2009 00:00)

Terms and Conditions: Knorr Marco Pierre White masterclass competition
Terms and Conditions 1. The Promotion is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, excluding the Promoter’s employees and their families, agents.... more
(22 April 2009 16:53)

Chancellor doesn’t give a XXXX for British pubs, says ALMR
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has hit out at the chancellor for ignoring industry pleas not to raise beer tax and to not to.... more
(22 April 2009 15:19)

Budget: Beer tax rise signals 'death warrant' for UK pubs
The chancellor’s decision to once again raise beer tax signs the “death warrant” for thousands of the UK’s pubs and for tens of thousands of British.... more
(22 April 2009 14:26)

Bath restaurant will continue to serve foie gras on its menus
A restaurant in Bath has insisted it will continue to serve foie gras despite animal protestors picketing the premises. more
(22 April 2009 12:19)

Charlton House wins £8m Portsmouth Historic Dockyard deal
Contract caterer Charlton House has won an £8m total turnover deal at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home of the Mary Rose. more
(22 April 2009 11:50)

Gordon Ramsay appoints Stuart Gillies to oversee relaunch of the Savoy Grill
Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH) has appointed Stuart Gillies to oversee the relaunch of London’s Savoy Grill when it opens later this year,.... more
(22 April 2009 11:28)

Upper Crust owner SSP refutes “collapse” reports
Travel concessions caterer SSP has played down reports that it is facing potential collapse unless it finds a way to restructure its debt. more
(22 April 2009 08:30)

Ben Maschler buys London gastropub
Ben Maschler, son of the Evening Standard food critic Fay and former director of food at Soho House Group, has taken the reins at north London.... more
(22 April 2009 08:00)