Articles by Date : June 01 2008 - June 30 2008

Acorn Awards 2008 - watch the highlights 
Every year under the heading of the Acorn Awards we recognise people who have shown great commitment and ability in the industry, and evidence of the.... more
(26 June 2008 16:28)

Travelodge welcomes £112m hospitality skills funding boost
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has welcomed the Government’s announcement of £112m being made available for hospitality training. more
(26 June 2008 16:05)

Travelodge extends employment commitment to new Chester hotel
Travelodge is to extend its Local Employer Partnership (LEP) commitment with the opening of a new hotel in Chester at the end of July. more
(26 June 2008 15:29)

Pub companies to come under scrutiny in new Government inquiry
The Business and Enterprise Committee has launched an inquiry into the trading practices of Britain’s largest pub companies. more
(26 June 2008 15:07)

Wimbledon hotel near All England Tennis Club up for sale
Bridgehouse Hotels has put the leasehold of its four-star Wimbledon hotel up for sale at £20m. more
(26 June 2008 14:25)

Food inflation takes school meals past £2 barrier
The first schools have been forced to break through the psychologically important £2 barrier for school dinners, as food inflation heaps further woe.... more
(26 June 2008 13:58)

Regent Inns ends sale talks and shuffles management team
Regent Inns has ended talks to sell the business, shaken up its senior management team and announced a cost-cutting plan. more
(26 June 2008 13:48)

Win a fryer worth £1,600-plus
The chips are down (in fat) and the winner of this month's competition will receive two cases of Aviko's extra-crunchy low-fat chips - and an.... more
(26 June 2008 12:02)

Customer feedback cards on offer from Bright Hygiene
Caterers can find out exactly what their customers think of the service they offer with the "How's My Service?" independent feedback cards, of which.... more
(26 June 2008 12:01)

Sample free Balsamic vinegar from AAK Foodservice
To help caterers add a balsamic flavour to their menus, AAK Foodservice is giving away cases of Chalice Balsamic Vinegar to three Buy It! readers. more
(26 June 2008 12:00)

Tiffany pendant giveaway on Imperial Diamond Series ovens
A sparkling pendant from jeweller Tiffany is up for grabs courtesy of Imperial Catering Equipment to highlight its Diamond Series. more
(26 June 2008 12:00)

Food Production/Catering Units
Available to let in North London Units from 250 sq ft upwards to 2,500 sq ft, all fitted with:Gas, 3 phase electric and water supplies fitted.... more
(26 June 2008 12:00)

Win a tester set of pots and pans from Meyer
Meyer Commercialware is giving away one of its tester sets to a Buy It! reader willing to try out the pans and give Meyer some constructive feedback. more
(26 June 2008 11:59)

Poultry superspikes from Rational
The patented design of Rational's new Chicken and Duck Superspikes, which hold birds vertically, allows restaurants to produce roast fowl quickly and.... more
(26 June 2008 11:58)

Europe's first professional washer-dryers from Electrolux
The latest additions to Electrolux's Generation 4000 line of appliances are claimed to be the only professional washer-dryers in Europe. more
(26 June 2008 11:58)

Stainless steel tables and benches from Moffat
Price and quality are what differentiate the two new lines of fabricated stainless-steel centre tables, wall benches and accessories from E&R Moffat..... more
(26 June 2008 11:57)

Air-free storage cans from Really Sensible Trading
A new line of food containers from Planetary Design banish oxygen to provide an almost indefinite storage life for foods such as coffee, tea, herbs,.... more
(26 June 2008 11:57)

New Air-O-Convect ovens from Electrolux
The new Air-O-Convect ovens from Electrolux aim to provide the benefits of higher-class oven in a cost-effective format. more
(26 June 2008 11:56)

Counter-top DB200 boiler from Instanta
Self-service operations are the target for Instanta's DB200 stainless-steel counter-top hot water boiler, which offers push-button dispense and.... more
(26 June 2008 11:55)

YXD baking ovens from Pantheon
The four-strong YXD line of electric convection baking ovens from Pantheon are compact enough to use front of house, with external dimensions of.... more
(26 June 2008 11:52)

Six-in-one Profboard from Technocater
Profboard, a robust, high-density cutting board that is guaranteed for five years, is designed to help caterers comply with HACCP hygiene rules with.... more
(26 June 2008 11:49)

Kastel icemakers from Apuro
A five-strong line of compact icemakers from Kastel of Italy have joined the Apuro catalogue to help caterers produce enough ice to keep up with.... more
(26 June 2008 11:46)

16-tray combi from Hounö
Ergonomics is the key to the new 16-tray combi-oven that Danish group Hounö, part of the US-based Middleby Corporation, has added to its Visual.... more
(26 June 2008 11:43)

Pro 6 Whirlpool laundry appliances from Apuro
The new Whirlpool Pro 6 commercial laundry appliances are compact units that promise smaller energy bills but full washing power for caterers,.... more
(26 June 2008 11:41)

NitoClean Ergo spray cleaner from Vikan
NitoClean Ergo is a foam-dispensing cleaning system from Danish firm Vitak that uses a low-pressure water supply of 10 bar to achieve high-quality.... more
(26 June 2008 11:38)

Diamond Series ovens from Imperial
Style and sturdiness are the keynotes of the new Diamond Series of heavy-duty gas-burner ovens from Imperial. more
(26 June 2008 11:36)

Hotels Wanted
Constellation Ltd is a private company with very good track record in hotel operations over the last 25 years; we are looking to rent, lease, and.... more
(26 June 2008 11:00)

M1800T microwave oven from Hobart
The Hobart M1800T microwave oven is a 1,400W appliance that offers 10 power levels along with a defrost setting, and 10 programmable memory pads on.... more
(26 June 2008 10:59)

Sharp microwave cavity protection from RH Hall
The Cavity Protection System supplied by distributor RH Hall for use in Sharp's R22AT, R23AM and R24AT microwave ovens offers multiple benefits. more
(26 June 2008 10:57)

Metal-friendly 402S microwave combi from Merrychef
The award-winning The award-winning 402S accelerated cooking combi from Merrychef (an operating division of Enodis) can cook food up to 15 times.... more
(26 June 2008 10:53)

TurboChef oven trio from Taylor UK
The US-made TurboChef trio of programmable ovens are the launchpad products for Taylor UK's move into the rapid-cook sector, joining its existing.... more
(26 June 2008 10:50)

Sanyo EMCD2900 micro-combi from Valera
The EMCD2900 is Sanyo's first commercial combination microwave oven and brings together an 800W microwave, a 1,300W convection output and a 900W.... more
(26 June 2008 10:48)

Samsung Superlite microwave from Apuro
Samsung's Superlite semi-commercial microwave oven has been designed as a low-cost bridge between light-duty domestic models and larger but pricier.... more
(26 June 2008 10:44)

Quik n’ Crispy fat-free fryers from Valera
The healthy, fat-free Quik n' Crispy regeneration fryer from Valera can knock out 2kg of hot-air-fried appetisers in one batch or 15kg of French.... more
(26 June 2008 10:40)

Fusion cosmetics from Alliance
Asian feng shui-inspired Fusion cosmetics can help operators add a personal touch to their hotel bathrooms with a range from ADA Guest Supplies. more
(26 June 2008 10:22)

Leon plans expansion despite uncertainity over economy 
Healthy fast-food group Leon plans to open up to five new outlets this year, despite the uncertainty over the economy and consumer spending. more
(26 June 2008 10:02)

The London Borough of Lambeth: Provision of community meals and shopping services
Lambeth Council is pleased to offer a real opportunity for experienced and suitably qualified Contractor/s to provide a CommunityMeals Service.... more
(26 June 2008 10:00)

Illegal employees name-and-shame policy slammed
Catering groups and immigration lawyers have slammed the Government's new name-and-shame policy for firms employing illegal migrant workers, claiming.... more
(26 June 2008 08:30)

Chris and Jeff Galvin to sign deal in the City
London restaurateurs and Catey winners Chris and Jeff Galvin have confirmed that they are close to signing on a new restaurant site in the City of.... more
(26 June 2008 08:00)

Food sales haven't compensated for the smoking ban
Pub food sales are coming under increasing pressure, almost a year after the smoking ban became UK-wide. more
(26 June 2008 07:00)

The Lawn, London
Located at Fulham Palace in south-west London, this is restaurateur Oliver Peyton's latest outlet, serving a menu focused on seasonal British.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Quo Vadis, London
Sam and Eddie Hart have reopened Quo Vadis after an extensive refurbishment, which has brought the iconic London restaurant back to its former glory..... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Ramada Manchester Salford Quays
This four-star hotel in Manchester is located in the city's Salford Quays area and has been designed with both the leisure and business traveller in.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Southport
This is the UK's only PGA national residential golf academy and is set in 250 acres of parkland. The resort includes a luxury hotel and two.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Dr Craig Thompson june 2008 star of the month
June's Star of the Month is Dr Craig Thompson, managing director of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts' Centre of Applied Tourism and Hospitality. He was.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Artichoke, Pork, Mackerel
Wild mushrooms and morels from the USA will still be around for the next couple of weeks. Girolles are arriving from eastern... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Caterers must adapt to a future of high prices
Everyone's talking about the cost of food at the moment and the experts think high prices are here to stay - so it's time to make changes. Chris.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex on opening is London restaurant
Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex is barely known in the UK, but the two-Michelin-star chef is a big name in France as the carrier of the Bocuse mantle -.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Concession Opportunity
A business venture within a well-established busy hotel in a prime location in Central London’s Bayswater just off Queensway. With direct access from.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)

Hygiene rating must be fair
A week after Yo! Sushi was forced to respond to media claims over its hygiene standards, Stuart Knill, food safety manager at stocktaking firm.... more
(26 June 2008 00:00)