Articles by Date : April 01 2009 - April 30 2009

Sodexo signs up to Olympic fair pricing and practice charter
Leisure and event caterer Sodexo Prestige has become the first catering company to sign up to the 2012 UK Events Industry Fair Pricing & Practice.... more
(15 April 2009 07:30)

Rezidor takes on two hotels in Brighton
The Rezidor Hotel Group has won the management contracts for two hotels in Brighton. more
(15 April 2009 07:00)

Gourmet Abu Dhabi 2009
The first Gourmet Abu Dhabi festival took place in February 2009; its aim, to put the UAE city on the world culinary map by attracting some of the.... more
(14 April 2009 18:11)

Waterside Inn reopens with new kitchen
The Waterside Inn has reopened following a three-month multi-million pound refurbishment of the kitchen. more
(14 April 2009 17:08)

Compass Group wins £40m deal with Goodwood Estate
Compass Group has retained its hospitality and retail contract at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex in a deal worth around £40m in total.... more
(14 April 2009 15:45)

Pet-friendly Bermondsey Square hotel opens
Bespoke Hotels has launched a “pet-friendly” hotel property as part of the Bermondsey Square redevelopment in the capital. more
(14 April 2009 14:20)

The Vineyard at Stockcross wins grudging respect from critic
The Sunday Times’ Rod Liddle fears, from looks alone on arrival, that the Vineyard at Stockcross in Newbury, Berkshire, is the sort of place “I’m.... more
(14 April 2009 12:19)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: The Crown, Amersham; JSW, Petersfield; Trishna, London; and The Vineyard at Stockcross. more
(14 April 2009 12:02)

Travelodge acquires three Purple hotels
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has acquired the leases on three former Purple hotels adding 258 rooms to its 26,000 UK room stock. more
(14 April 2009 11:51)

Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises puts 32 pubs on market
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) has placed 32 pubs on the market with an approximate total value of £6m to £12m. more
(14 April 2009 10:50)

International restaurant chain Nobu to open hotels - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Wetherspoon drops its 99p-a-pint offer; Banks threaten to pull.... more
(14 April 2009 10:20)

IHG defends $1b Holiday Inn revamp
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) has attempted to head off criticism of its $1b (£680m) Holiday Inn revamp by revealing that those hotels that have.... more
(14 April 2009 08:00)

Caterersearch users offered £100 discount for inaugural UK Restaurant Summit
Caterersearch users are being given the opportunity to save £100 on tickets for the inaugural UK Restaurant Summit by Allegra Strategies. more
(13 April 2009 12:00)

Bespoke Hotels in the frame for boutique hotel in Greenwich
Bespoke Hotels has been lined-up as the operator for a proposed boutique hotel development in London’s Greenwich. more
(13 April 2009 09:00)

Former Caterer Adopted Business to close after failing to agree new lease
Former Caterer Adopted Business the Appletree in Yorkshire is set to close after its proprietors failed to negotiate a new lease agreement with.... more
(10 April 2009 12:00)

Premier Cru to manage Waterton Park hotel
Management company Premier Cru Hotels and Inns has added Waterton Park hotel in Wakefield, Yorkshire, to its portfolio of properties. more
(10 April 2009 09:00)

The Attic, London
Greenwich-based Inc Group has launched this cocktail bar atop the Pan Peninsula apartment building in London's Docklands, offering 360e_SDgr views.... more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

Michael Caines at the Bath Priory
Two-Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines has taken over as executive chef at this five-star hotel following the departure of Chris Horridge. Head.... more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

Recipes for the credit crunch by Angela Harnett, Rob Kirby, Colin Buchan and John Woodward
Everyone knows that times are hard. Less money in customers' pockets means they are on a constant lookout for restaurant deals. So, to give an idea.... more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

Menuwatch - The Tannery
After 10 years on the London scene with Nico Ladenis, Paul Flynn moved back to Ireland 12 years ago to open a restaurant in his home town. Tom.... more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

A showcase of how to survive
Nick Scade, chairman of the Academy of Food & Wine, says real passion will go a long way to helping restaurateurs survive the recession more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

Nathan Outlaw launches new restaurant in Cornwall
Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw is to launch a second restaurant in Cornwall. The chef, who runs his eponymous restaurant at the Marina Villa.... more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

Maria Elia - A Minute on the Clock:
Maria Elia is the new head chef at the Gallery Dining Room at the Whitechapel Gallery in London. It opens next week (14 April) as contract caterer.... more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

Will cookery diploma end qualifications confusion?
The National Skills Academy believes the professional cookery diploma can deliver the training that employers need. But questions remain, says Chris.... more
(10 April 2009 00:00)

Oldham’s licence review attracts more flak
Oldham Council’s move to order licence reviews of all 22 pubs and clubs in the centre of town continues to draw criticism from the industry. more
(09 April 2009 16:01)

BFFF launches 'Profiting from Frozen Food' campaign
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has launched a new campaign which aims to inform foodservice operators how they can profit from using.... more
(09 April 2009 15:49)

London Olympic tourism action plan launched
Tourism and hospitality businesses have been invited to take part in a consultation on tackling the economic downturn, and making the most of the.... more
(09 April 2009 15:47)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: 10 value-for-money London restaurants; Chelsea Bar; Bocca di Lupo; and Ba Shan more
(09 April 2009 14:31)

Oldham orders licence reviews for 22 pubs and clubs
Oldham Council’s move to order licence reviews of all 22 pubs and clubs in the centre of town has been described as “beyond belief”. more
(09 April 2009 13:06)

Devon County Council: Devon Procurement Portal
All Devon County Council tender opportunities are advertised on the Devon Procurement Portal. If your company would like do business or to be.... more
(09 April 2009 13:00)

Super Natural: Grain and Bean Salads – US Food Trends
Grain and bean salads have a rare set of advantages: They're healthy, in demand and easy to serve. more
(09 April 2009 12:44)

Beef + Bread: Restaurant Sandwiches That Sell – US Food Trends
The simple formula adds up to satisfying sandwiches that score big on taste, convenience and value; and help operators capture loyal lunch crowds. more
(09 April 2009 11:48)

Wine & Dine – US Food Trends
Wine dinners and other beverage-pairing events drive traffic by giving guests experiences in addition to great meals. more
(09 April 2009 10:39)

The Real Food Festival 2009
The Real Food Festival, which counts Caterersearch.com among its sponsors, returns for a second showing at London’s Earls Court this May after its.... more
(09 April 2009 10:23)

Restaurant takes foie gras off menu after attack
A restaurant in Cheshire, which offers foie gras on its menu, has had its windows smashed by a group believed to be animal rights activists. more
(09 April 2009 08:30)

Grand finalists for Nestlé Toque d’Or 2009 named
The organisers of Nestlé Toque d’Or 2009 have announced the line-up for the grand final which takes place at the BBC Good Food Show at Birmingham in.... more
(09 April 2009 08:00)

Recession prompts 75% of British families to eat at home
Three-quarters of British families will stay at home during the recession rather than eat out at restaurants or drink in the pub, research has found. more
(09 April 2009 07:30)

Malnutrition on the rise in healthcare sector
More than 2,600 people have died from malnutrition in hospitals and care homes in England during the past decade, newly released figures show. more
(08 April 2009 16:49)

Opinions split over calories-on-menus scheme
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) scheme encouraging restaurants and caterers to put calorie information on menus has split opinion. more
(08 April 2009 15:52)

Beer tax hikes could put 60,000 jobs at risk
Up to 60,000 jobs will be lost across the beer and pub industry over the next five years if planned beer tax increases go ahead in the Budget on.... more
(08 April 2009 12:29)

Bridge Tea Rooms voted Top Tea Place for 2009
The Bridge Tea Rooms at Bradford on Avon have been judged this year’s Top Tea Place by the Tea Guild, while Brown's hotel in Mayfair scooped the Top.... more
(08 April 2009 11:55)

Hospitality leaders issue wish list ahead of the Budget
Hospitality industry leaders have issued their wish list for the Budget, which takes place on 22 April, with tax at the top of the agenda. more
(08 April 2009 08:03)

Hospitality firms count the pros and cons of the G20 summit
The hospitality industry was at the centre of last week’s G20 summit and associated protests with hotels, restaurants and City caterers experiencing.... more
(08 April 2009 07:30)

Wetherspoon warns against double-dealing property agents
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has warned the hospitality industry to keep a close eye on property agents, after winning a High Court action.... more
(08 April 2009 07:00)

Yo Quiero Quesadillas – US Food Trends
Toothsome ingredients such as venison and chipotle chicken help chefs elevate quesadillas with creativity and contemporary flavor. more
(07 April 2009 17:00)

Peach Pub Company buys two freeholds from Punch Taverns
Peach Pub Company co-founder Lee Cash has described the £2.85m deal to buy the freeholds of two of its existing sites from Punch Taverns as the.... more
(07 April 2009 16:20)

Weekly hotel revpar up 4.5% in London
Hotel revenue per available room (revpar) grew by 4.5% in London and by 2.6% in the provinces in the week ending 21 March, 2009, according to figures.... more
(07 April 2009 14:54)

Compass Group wins £48m Cardiff City Stadium deal
Compass Group has won a £48m turnover deal to cater at the new Cardiff City Stadium, which will be home to Cardiff City FC and Cardiff Blues rugby.... more
(07 April 2009 14:28)

Wetherspoon wins fraud case against property agent
High street pub operator JD Wetherspoon today secured a victory in its fraud case against its former sole property agent Van de Berg and VdB .... more
(07 April 2009 11:41)

Lucknam Park sous chef is 2009 Roux Scholar 
Hrishikesh Desai, sous chef at the Michelin-starred Lucknam Park in Colerne, Wiltshire, has been named the 2009 Roux Scholar. more
(07 April 2009 11:24)