Articles by Date : May 01 2007 - May 31 2007

Plug-and-cook convection ovens from Pantheon
By plugging into a standard domestic 13amp electricity supply, Pantheon PAN convection ovens avoid the need for costly hard-wiring into a three-phase.... more
(30 May 2007 06:12)

Attention-grabbing food display from ISA
The Frame series of hi-tech modular showcases from Italian display specialist ISA was designed by Simone Micheli to display menu products such as.... more
(30 May 2007 06:11)

Extended range of bottle chillers from Caravell
Caravell has widened its offer of back-bar chillers with new CBB models ranging from 90- to 290-bottle capacity and a choice of hinged or sliding.... more
(30 May 2007 06:10)

Carry-case/work station from Eating Art
The Any-Place carry-case from Eating Art enables chefs to transport their preparation board and tools securely, then quickly converts to a work.... more
(30 May 2007 06:08)

Filter out fridge moisture with Humitech
Humitech filters use a natural rock-derived mineral held inside a plastic permeable cartridge which fixes by magnet to the interior walls of a.... more
(30 May 2007 06:07)

Adjustable-height grill from Equip Line
An adjustable-height Gas Lava Rock Grill added to Whirlpool Professional's heavy-duty 900 Collection has removable, easy-clean grill plates. Equip.... more
(30 May 2007 06:06)

Pizza-friendly combi-ovens from Lincat
Opus Self Cooking Center combi-ovens are now pizza-friendly when used with the latest accessories and Finishing mode software. Part-baked pizzas.... more
(30 May 2007 06:05)

Rack washer for restricted spaces from Winterhalter
The MTR2 Winterhalter rack conveyor dishwasher for hospitals is significantly more compact than earlier MT models - just 1,925mm long for a typical.... more
(30 May 2007 06:04)

Chinese-made ice-makers from Hoshizaki
KM Compact back-bar ice-makers now being made in China by a Hoshizaki Japanese workforce are expected to enter the UK market this year with a.... more
(30 May 2007 06:03)

Accessible ice-cubers from Hubbard
The improvements incorporated into Scotsman AC206 under-counter ice-making machines stem from research carried out with the UK branch of the.... more
(30 May 2007 06:02)

Fine-tune combi performance from Rational
LevelControl, the latest software add-on available to users of Rational SelfCooking Center combi-ovens, automatically adjusts oven programmes to take.... more
(30 May 2007 06:01)

Self-service countering from Angelo Po
Symphony, an extensive line of self-service countering made by Angelo Po, comprises refrigerated, hot and ambient units that can be custom-arranged.... more
(30 May 2007 06:00)

Supreme of halibut encrusted with seeds and served with roasted vegetables and balsamic-glazed potatoes - by Derek Lockett
Blend the seeds to break them up, but be careful not to make them smooth. Press the halibut into the seeds to coat it. Spray lightly with olive oil.... more
(30 May 2007 00:00)

Ramsay to open Los Angeles restaurant with the Beckhams
Gordon Ramsay is to team up with celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham to open a restaurant in Los Angeles (LA). more
(29 May 2007 17:40)

Former Nottingham hotelier fined over misleading prices
A former Nottingham hotelier has been fined £800 for not clearly displaying room tariffs and for misleading customers over prices. more
(29 May 2007 17:27)

VisitScotland.com launches on-line booking service for operators
VisitScotland.com has launched an online product for accommodation owners allowing them to create a commercial website which can manage bookings and.... more
(29 May 2007 16:26)

Plastic glasses a turn-off in pubs
Three-quarters of drinkers would stop visiting a pub if it served drinks in plastic vessels rather than glasses, according to a survey from market.... more
(29 May 2007 14:41)

Alcohol warnings to appear on drink packaging
By the end of 2008 all alcoholic drinks packaging will carry warnings about the number of units of alcohol within, as well as tips on safe drinking.... more
(29 May 2007 12:00)

Non-gay males banned from Australian hotel bar
A hotel bar owner in Australia whose clientele comprises mainly homosexual men has won the right to bar heterosexuals and lesbians from his premises.... more
(29 May 2007 10:50)

Institute of Hospitality receives accreditation for new hospitality qualifications
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH), previously the HCIMA, has received official accreditation for its new hospitality qualifications. more
(29 May 2007 10:34)

Orient-Express Hotels loses third executive in six months
Orient-Express Hotels has lost its third executive in the past six-months with the resignation of vice president of finance and chief financial.... more
(29 May 2007 10:23)

Rocco Forte to operate £170m resort in Morocco - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes:Principal Hotels’ £358m buy and Strada restaurants set for.... more
(29 May 2007 10:07)

Artisan Touches - US Food Trends
From cheeses and pickles to cured meats, tofu, sodas and more, crafty chefs showcase skill and authenticity when producing house-made products. more
(29 May 2007 09:10)

Smooth, Sweet and Simple - US Food Trends
Counting such delights as flan, crème brûlée, tapioca and bread pudding as kin, custard-based desserts are easy, enchanting and on-trend. more
(29 May 2007 09:05)

Four Stars: Chop Talk - US Food Trends
Sophisticated plate partners boost the appeal and impact of delicately flavored veal chops. more
(29 May 2007 09:00)

Ignite Group appoints Soho House head of operations
Bar and restaurant operator Ignite Group, owner of neighbourhood restaurant Bumpkin in London's Notting Hill, has appointed Charlie Luxton as.... more
(28 May 2007 10:00)

We need top security and happy landings
Airports could do a lot more to improve travellers' first impressions of Britain, says Andrew Cosslett, chief executive of hotel chain.... more
(28 May 2007 00:00)

Hilton announces new chief executive
Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced that Matthew Hart, its president and chief operating officer (COO), will replace retiring chief executive.... more
(25 May 2007 16:42)

Travelodge increases UK marketing budget by 20%
Travelodge is increasing its UK marketing budget by 20% this year under its £3.5b plans to open 4,000 new rooms per annum until 2020. more
(25 May 2007 15:30)

Still time to enter the Hotel Cateys
Time is running out to enter the inaugural Hotel Cateys. You only have until 1 June to be part of a great new event on the hospitality calendar from.... more
(25 May 2007 14:26)

Marston’s rules out Real Estate Investment Trust conversion
Following in the footsteps of its rivals, Marston’s has become the fourth pub operator in as many weeks to rule out a real estate investment trust.... more
(25 May 2007 14:20)

E&O restaurant fined £15,500 for health and safety breaches
Notting Hill restaurant E&O has been fined more than £15,500 after a child fell down an open cellar hatch and severely injured his head. more
(25 May 2007 12:28)

Regent Inns's Old Orleans drags the company’s performance down
Regent Inns has warned short-term profits will be below expectations due to a combination of a pre-Christmas lull and delays in re-developing key Old.... more
(25 May 2007 09:54)

Comfort Food: Comfortably Ahead - US Food Trends
Homey meets haute when global twists infuse new life into menu favorites. more
(25 May 2007 09:05)

All Rice Considered - US Food Trends
With creative applications, there’s no need to keep this popular grain from the center of the plate. more
(25 May 2007 09:00)

North Highland Products enjoys strong first year of trading
North Highland Products – the operating company of the Mey Selections Brand – has achieved turnover of £4.6m in its first full year of operation. more
(25 May 2007 08:30)

Jason Atherton set to open in Prague
Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton is to launch a new branch of his London Maze restaurant in Prague, Caterer can reveal. more
(25 May 2007 08:30)

McDonald's launches petition to revise 'McJob' term
McDonald’s UK arm has launched a petition to get British dictionary publishers to revise their definitions of the term “McJob”. more
(24 May 2007 17:00)

Historic Welsh castle bought for £850,000
Newcomer Clayton Hotels has bought a Grade I-listed castle in North Wales for £850,000 which it plans to transform into a five-star country house.... more
(24 May 2007 16:23)

Preston hoteliers buy hotel in Garstang
Derek and Nicola Cheetham, the former owners of the Park hotel in Preston, have bought the Crofters hotel in nearby Garstang off a guide price of.... more
(24 May 2007 16:19)

Rugby buyers for Arrochar guesthouse
Kevin and Anne Bax from Rugby have bought the three-star Fascadail Country Guest House that overlooks Loch Long in the small village of Arrochar in.... more
(24 May 2007 16:16)

Enterprise Inns buys Launceston bar and bistro
Enterprise Inns has bought the freehold on Harveys Bar and Bistro in Launceston, Cornwall, off an asking price of £795,000. more
(24 May 2007 16:13)

S&N buys historic Haltwhistle inn
Scottish & Newcastle is the new owner of the historic Black Bull inn that is sited in the heart of the market town of Haltwhistle in Northumberland. more
(24 May 2007 15:47)

Cockermouth publicans buy second Cumbrian pub
Cockermouth publicans Mike and Susan Askey have bought the Royal Yew in the nearby Cumbrian village of Dean. more
(24 May 2007 15:41)

Sports Cafe to boost margins by cutting costs
Cost-cutting exercises and its exit from the online gaming market will increase margins at Sports Cafe with trade remaining stable during 2007, the.... more
(24 May 2007 15:30)

Chef Conference 2007: The highlights 
Last week the 25th Caterer and Hotelkeeper Chef Conference took place at London's Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel. Here are some of the highlights.... more
(24 May 2007 15:16)

Tea is top luxury with British travellers
British travellers value their cup of tea above all other hotel luxuries, new research has claimed. more
(24 May 2007 15:00)

Pubs with a record of violence will have to use plastic
Police back Parliamentary move to ban glass vessels at known trouble spots, but industry bodies call for caution more
(24 May 2007 14:30)

CI Traders reports a disappointing year
CI Traders, the Channel Islands-based retail and leisure conglomerate, saw a disappointing performance from its pubs, restaurants and hotels in.... more
(24 May 2007 14:00)

Jessica's to close as chef Glynn Purnell starts up on his own
Birmingham is to lose one of its Michelin-starred restaurants with the closure of Jessica's this summer. more
(24 May 2007 13:30)