Articles by Date : May 01 2007 - May 31 2007

The Fine Burger Company to open first restaurant outside of London
The Fine Burger Company has unveiled plans to open its first restaurant outside London at the Galleria, a shopping centre in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. more
(24 May 2007 13:00)

Vector Hospitality puts share price at about £10
Vector Hospitality, the UK's first hotel real estate investment trust (REIT), has announced its share price of between 995p and 1,115p, valuing the.... more
(24 May 2007 12:30)

Hospitality backs tougher stance on minimum wage
The hospitality industry has rallied behind Government proposals to introduce tougher-than-expected penalties on employers paying staff below the.... more
(24 May 2007 11:30)

Chef Conference: A masterclass from Marcus Wareing and Jason Atherton 
Last week the 25th Caterer and Hotelkeeper Chef Conference took place at London's Jumeirah Carlton Tower hotel. Watch a masterclass from Marcus.... more
(24 May 2007 11:19)

Chef Conference: Grand Tours
The kitchen that never sleeps, the merits of impeccable hygiene, some fantastic imported Italian produce and a masterclass on alginates were among.... more
(24 May 2007 11:18)

London revpar rises by 13%
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 13.1% in the week ending 20 May, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(24 May 2007 10:14)

Oliver Business Park, Park Royal, London
Superbly Fitted Modern Production Kitchen and Cold Storage Units [HACCP compliant] with Modern Offices above (Total 3,780 sq. ft. approx.) more
(24 May 2007 10:00)

Asia Unleashed - US Food Trends
The next wave of Asian menu items is ready to come ashore, gathering momentum as consumers embrace foods of Korea, India, Malaysia and more. more
(24 May 2007 09:10)

Eggs: Beyond Breakfast - US Food Trends
Morning duo bacon and eggs ease onto lunch and dinner menus with cost-effective elegance. more
(24 May 2007 09:05)

Four Stars: Primary Steaks - US Food Trends
Steak need not be a luxury confined to main courses. An array of flavorful cuts can be called on to kick off meals in meaty style. more
(24 May 2007 09:00)

Market produce
There was plenty to keep Chef Conference delegates busy between afternoon demonstrations with a range of market stalls offering produce to taste more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Cousins continues drive to streamline Compass UK
Compass boss Richard Cousins will continue to streamline the company's UK arm in a bid to catch up with the group's worldwide performance. more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Rhodes W1 Restaurant, London
Gary Rhodes's latest venture is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Friday. It offers French cuisine à la carte as well as a set lunch menu and.... more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Dean Timpson at the Compleat Angler, Marlow
Macdonald Hotels' first joint-partnership restaurant venture has views over the River Thames. The menu offers modern British food with a focus on.... more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Gaucho, Richmond
Argentine steak restaurant group Gaucho has opened its ninth UK outlet, in Richmond, Surrey. It includes a cocktail bar, restaurant, outside dining.... more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Premier Travel Inn, Newcastle
Located in the city centre next to Eldon Square and close to shops, restaurants and the Quayside, this is budget hotel chain Premier Travel Inn's.... more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Marina Benton - May 2007 Star of the Month
May's star of the month is Marina Benton, restaurant supervisor at gastropub the Country Girl in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Nominated by the pub's.... more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Pan-fried quail, spring onion fondue, pickled carrots and nutmeg by Marcus Wareing
Poach the quails for two minutes in gently simmering chicken stock infused with a bouquet garni. more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Superb Substantial Premises For Sale
In a rapidly expanding area of East London E18 and Essex borders. Situated in the main business area, close to the Central Line Station. more
(24 May 2007 00:00)

Soft-boiled gull's egg with flaked wild salmon belly, jersey royals and asparagus, by Philip Howard
Get the two potato preparations going and, while they cook, carry on with the remaining components. more
(23 May 2007 17:54)

Pigeon Salad with pickled vegetables by Tom Aikens
Cut turnips and carrots lengthways, using a mandolin and leaving any green tops on.... more
(23 May 2007 17:51)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 20 May, 2007
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 13.1% in the week ending 20 May, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(23 May 2007 17:21)

The Bench: West Midland hotel performance in February 2007
Hotel revenue per available room (revpar) grew by 7.3% in the West Midlands during the month of February. more
(23 May 2007 17:16)

AA reveals B&B Award winners
The AA has announced the winners of its annual B&B Awards, which this year have been redesigned to include three new categories. more
(23 May 2007 17:00)

UK coffee market set to double over the next 10 years
The UK coffee shop market is set to nearly double in size over the next decade, new research has predicted. more
(23 May 2007 16:15)

Former employee of exclusive Scottish hotel found guilty of arson
A former employee of an exclusive Scottish country hotel, who set fire to the premises while there were guests inside, has been jailed for 27 months. more
(23 May 2007 15:40)

Carluccio's slammed for paying less than minimum wage
High-street restaurant chain Carluccio’s has been criticised for paying waiting staff £1.60 less per hour than the national minimum wage. more
(23 May 2007 15:01)

The Next Small Things - US Food Trends
Bite-size foods invite customers to nibble and kitchens to experiment. more
(23 May 2007 14:21)

Holding Patterns - US Food Trends
Nothing else stacks up to sandwiches’ ease in adapting to consumers’ varied eating habits. more
(23 May 2007 14:13)

Scottish Beer and Pub Association to delay test purchasing of alcohol
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has called for a delay in the national roll-out of the test purchasing of alcohol by underage drinkers.... more
(23 May 2007 14:00)

British no longer tops the worst tourist list
It’s official - British tourists are bad, but not as bad as they used to be. British tourists have slipped from worst to fifth worst in Expedia’s.... more
(23 May 2007 13:21)

Four Stars: Hooray, Satay! - US Food Trends
Skewers showcase spiced-up ingredients as four operators interpret the ever-popular Indonesian recipe. more
(23 May 2007 13:05)

Von Essen ordered to pay fines for polluting a stream
Luxury hotel operator Von Essen has been ordered to pay £63,864 in fines and costs for allowing poor quality sewage effluent to pollute a stream at.... more
(23 May 2007 11:00)

Mandarin Oriental to open in Beijing and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: IHG to return to Serbian capital of Belgrade; Marriott to launch 16 hotels in the Middle East; Accor.... more
(23 May 2007 10:38)

Alpha Airports sees turnover grow in the first quarter of the year
UK consumers continued to spend at the start of the 2007, helping in-flight caterer and airport retailer Alpha Airports deliver healthy turnover.... more
(23 May 2007 09:43)

Pork, Asparagus, Salmon
Here, the hop-shoot season has now started and the first elderflowers are opening up. Sweet cicely will be around for the next two to three weeks,.... more
(23 May 2007 00:00)

Better food service on wards is the key to improving patient’s nutritional status
With high numbers of patients still being reported as malnourished on admission to hospital, caterers must do more, says Neil Watson-Jones, chairman.... more
(22 May 2007 15:13)

Hotel mini-bar prices put travellers off
Most travellers would make use of in-room mini bars and fridges more often if prices weren’t “such a rip-off”, according to research from travel.... more
(22 May 2007 15:00)

Millennium Point & Thinktank, Birmingham: Invitations for expressions of interest
Visitor catering and venue management property. Invitations for expressions of interest. Millennium Point & Thinktank, Birmingham more
(22 May 2007 15:00)

Whitbread chief executive casts doubts over Travelodge claims
The chief executive of Premier Travel Inn owner Whitbread has cast doubt on newly announced proposals by rival budget hotel chain Travelodge to open.... more
(22 May 2007 13:00)

Toby Hartley takes Olive Barnett Award 2007
In House Catering Company’s Toby Hartley has won this year’s Olive Barnett Award. Hartley, a general catering manager at In House, received the.... more
(22 May 2007 12:58)

Future looks bright for small hotels and restaurants
Small hotels and restaurants have shown the most marked improvement in optimism since the turn of the year compared with all other small business.... more
(22 May 2007 12:39)

Kingston upon Hull Council members vote to abolish totally free school meals service
Kingston upon Hull Council's leader has won his battle to axe the region's pioneering free school meals service from September. more
(22 May 2007 11:56)

Pierre Gagnaire warns of environmental impact of restaurants
French chef Pierre Gagnaire has warned that environmental degradation and a worldwide explosion in fine dining restaurants will have a dramatic.... more
(22 May 2007 11:20)

OFT considers whether to refer Admiral Taverns deal to competition authorities
The OFT is considering whether Admiral Taverns’ acquisition from Punch Taverns will require an investigation by the Competition Commission. more
(22 May 2007 10:49)

Pub operator Mitchells & Butlers rules out REIT conversion for now
All Bar One owner Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has become the latest pub giant to spurn the use of a tax efficient real estate investment trust (REIT). more
(22 May 2007 10:06)

Staff wine knowledge a must after 1 July England smoking ban
Pub and bar owners have been urged to train staff to recognise the difference between a Pinot Grigio and Rioja to make the most of a predicted wine.... more
(21 May 2007 16:54)

Mitchells & Butlers confirms property deal speculation
Mitchells & Butlers is in talks with R20 over a joint venture involving the sale-and-lease-back of the pub operators’ property. more
(21 May 2007 12:30)

Global Hyatt expands portfolio in Germany and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: First Ramada hotel in Belgium; Accor to expand Ibis chain in Asia; IHG to expand in Middle East and.... more
(21 May 2007 11:50)

Sodexho Alliance appoints new man to head up North American operations
Caterer and facilities management company Sodexho Alliance has promoted George Chavel to the position of president and chief executive of its North.... more
(21 May 2007 11:15)