Articles by Date : June 01 2008 - June 30 2008

Trainee chef threatens suicide after failing exam
A trainee chef at the London branch of Le Cordon Bleu, the world's most famous cookery school, threatened to kill himself last night, it emerged.... more
(05 June 2008 16:00)

Ribble Valley Inns takes on Lancashire pub
Ribble Valley Inns, founded by the Catey award-winning duo of Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft, today revealed it has taken on the management of one.... more
(05 June 2008 15:37)

Revpar grows by nearly 10% at London hotels
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 9.58% in the week ending 1 June, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(05 June 2008 15:00)

Critic gives Quo Vadis reinvention thumbs up
Evening Standard critic Chris Blackhurst returns to the newly reopened Quo Vadis post Marco Pierre White. more
(05 June 2008 14:20)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews including: Quo Vadis; Monkey & Me and Chicago Rib Shack more
(05 June 2008 13:49)

Whitbread to open second Taybarns in Newcastle
Whitbread has opened its second Taybarns site, taking the all-you-can-eat buffet concept to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. more
(05 June 2008 13:30)

Smell from Tom Aikens's fish restaurant angers neighbours
The smell of stale cooking fat emanating from Tom Aikens’ fish and chip restaurant in Chelsea has “halved the value” of flats in the area, local.... more
(05 June 2008 13:12)

Greene King drive to boost pub landladies
Brewer and pub operator Greene King has launched a drive to increase the number of its landladies by branding the women in its leased and tenanted.... more
(05 June 2008 13:00)

Stylish Induction Table
This stylish table is the peak of innovative design, combining comfort and safety for an elegant front of house setting or a decadent private dinner.... more
(05 June 2008 13:00)

Sam and Eddie Hart relaunch Quo Vadis: Watch the video interview here 
After masterminding the runaway success of Spanish restaurants Fino and Barrafina, Sam and Eddie Hart have turned their hand to relaunching Soho.... more
(05 June 2008 12:29)

AA B&B winners 2008 named
The AA marked its 100th anniversary yesterday with its annual B&B Awards 2008 at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park hotel. more
(05 June 2008 12:18)

Experts predict strong growth for restaurant market
The UK restaurant market will continue to grow despite the consumer slowdown, breaking through the £7b mark in 2010, experts have predicted. more
(05 June 2008 12:00)

Business For Sale
Luxury Hotel Barge with guest and crew accommodation. A market leader in lavish ... more
(05 June 2008 11:12)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals: Provision of catering services
Companies are invited to express their interest in providing a high quality, cost effective, innovative and healthy on site catering service to staff.... more
(05 June 2008 11:00)

The Bench: London weekly hotel performance to 1 June, 2008
London hotels saw revenue per available room (revpar) grow by 9.58% in the week ending 1 June, according to figures from hotel benchmarking service.... more
(05 June 2008 10:34)

The Bench: West Midland hotel performance in November 2007
Hotels in the West Midlands saw revenue per available room (revpar) drop by 0.4% during the month of November. more
(05 June 2008 10:33)

Restaurant Lease For Sale
Award winning restaurant lease for sale, due to relocation & expansion.50 cover restaurant 12 outside covers, 2 kitchens, excellent fixtures and.... more
(05 June 2008 10:00)

Fine food guild slams Asda over 2p sausages
The Guild of Fine Food has hit out at Asda after the supermarket chain launched a range of sausages priced at 2p each. more
(05 June 2008 08:00)

Hart brothers prepare for Quo Vadis reopening
After masterminding the runaway success of Spanish restaurants Fino and Barrafina, Sam and Eddie Hart have turned their hand to relaunching Soho.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Salon de Ning, New York
This new cocktail bar is located on the rooftop of the Peninsula hotel in midtown Manhattan and combines Eastern and Western styles in its interiors..... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Keep your business feet on the ground
Richard Ball, Master Innholder and managing director of Calcot Manor, says inspirational leaders are all well and good but insists hospitality.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Grand Hyatt Guangzhou, China
This hotel in China's Guangdong Province is housed in a 22-storey tower in the business district of Guangzhou. It includes dining outlets and bars.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Carbon hotel, Genk, Belgium
Located in Genk, an hour's drive from Brussels, this hotel draws its name and design from the city's former coal-mining industry. The 60 bedrooms.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Sofitel, Luxembourg Le Grand Ducal
This luxury hotel in the heart of Luxembourg's historic centre offers easy access to the city's major attractions. It overlooks the Alzette and.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Bakery goods for every occasion
As many chefs no longer have the time or expertise to make bread for demanding customers in search of diverse and healthier options, Emma White.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Indian Zest, Sunbury-on-Thames - Menuwatch
Sleepy London outpost Sunbury-on-Thames now has a chic little Indian restaurant that would add zest to any high street in the capital. Rosalind.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Tips for surviving food inflation
With daily news of food shortages across the globe, and prices shooting up as a result, it might seem as if those trying to balance the books in the.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Garlic,Chicken,Cockles
Rainfall over the past week is expected to boost supplies of green asparagus, but there is a shortage of swedes... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Restrauntier
Newly Built licence, 60 cover restaurant/bar, in themed shopping centre, main road side position, on busiest route to East Coast more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Good quality used, reconditioned & unused commercial catering equipment
Under instructions from the Directors of Trident Rotisseries (UK) Ltd.,due to relocation and restructuring.To be held onsite at Trident Catering.... more
(05 June 2008 00:00)

Milestone barman Ercolano wins Galvin Cup
Marco Ercolano, from London’s Milestone Hotel, was yesterday crowned as the winner of the 2008 Galvin Cup, the competition for mixologists. more
(04 June 2008 17:37)

Craig James leaves D&D to go solo
Craig James, the former head chef of D&D London’s Quaglino’s and Butlers Wharf Chop House restaurants, has left the company to open his own venture. more
(04 June 2008 16:27)

Pubgoers should use jumpers, not heaters, says government
People who feel cold when sat outside pubs and restaurants should “wear a jumper” rather than switch on a patio heater, according to the Government. more
(04 June 2008 15:54)

Special Report: Chefs Inc. – US Food Trends
Many top chefs have evolved into multiproduct brand names. Is their transition from anonymity to ubiquity elevating the profession or leading it.... more
(04 June 2008 15:34)

Desserts: Sweet-Natured – US Food Trends
Creative, seasonal fruit desserts can bridge the divide between a menu's savory and sweet sides. more
(04 June 2008 15:10)

Chicken Appetizers: What's On First? – US Food Trends
Chicken's broad appeal and timely affordability makes the versatile protein a win-win first-course choice. more
(04 June 2008 14:37)

Four Stars: Sophisticated Spuds - US Food Trends
Enhanced with vinegars, mustard, crème fraîche, vegetables or herbs, these potato salads are varied and vibrant. more
(04 June 2008 12:28)

Peter de Savary to sell Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch
Peter de Savary has announced that he is selling the Royal Golf Hotel in Dornoch in the Highlands. more
(04 June 2008 11:57)

Tate & Lyle deal is sweet for Thomas Franks
Thomas Franks, the caterer set up by former Avenance directors Tom Barrett and Frank Bothwell in 2004, has reached a milestone with the signing of.... more
(04 June 2008 10:00)

Harbour & Jones scoops advertising agency deal
Harbour & Jones (H&J) has added another London advertising agency to its books after winning the deal to feed staff at JWT last December. more
(04 June 2008 09:00)

Credit crunch is stifling innovation in hospitality
The credit crunch is stifling innovation in hospitality because newcomers to the industry cannot raise funds to start-up new businesses, City experts.... more
(04 June 2008 07:00)

Chefs amongst happiest workers in the UK
Chefs and catering staff are among the happiest workers in the UK, according to a new survey by City & Guilds. more
(04 June 2008 00:01)

Pub association backs Youth Alcohol Action Plan
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has welcomed the Government’s proposals to crack down on under-age drinking, urging publicans to work.... more
(03 June 2008 16:23)

Buy-to-let hotel group to launch arts club scheme
Buy-to-let hotel group GuestInvest is to host a programme of creative arts events and shows at its hotels. more
(03 June 2008 15:35)

Marco to open sixth Frankie's at Chelsea FC stadium
Marco Pierre White and Frankie Dettori are set to open their sixth Frankie’s Bar & Grill at Chelsea Football Club’s Stamford Bridge stadium in time.... more
(03 June 2008 14:35)

BaxterStorey wins Virgin Atlantic deal from Compass Group
BaxterStorey has taken two contracts from rival Compass Group, including the staff feeding contract at Virgin Atlantic Airways. more
(03 June 2008 11:19)

Catermasters poaches Elior director to fill sales role
Contract caterer Catermasters has appointed Elior sales director Sara Senior as its new sales director. more
(03 June 2008 10:12)

London's Old Spitalfields Market completes refurbishment
London’s Old Spitalfields Market is to see the arrival of a string of new restaurants this summer following the completion of its multimillion-pound.... more
(03 June 2008 08:00)

De Vere marketing director to leave company
Graham White, the marketing director at De Vere, is to leave the hotel group next month, marking the latest in a series of high-profile departures.... more
(03 June 2008 07:00)

Mark Hix creates culinary triumph at Hix Oyster & Chop House
Giles Coren visits the Hix Oyster & Chop House and finds the former Ivy executive chef and owner Mark Hix has created a culinary triumph in London’s.... more
(02 June 2008 18:06)