Articles by Date : June 01 2009 - June 30 2009

Compass Group’s ESS extends defence contracts
ESS Support Services Worldwide, part of Compass Group, has picked up several new defence contracts and extensions worth more than £3.7m a year in.... more
(23 June 2009 08:00)

Industry groups join forces to fight ‘terminal decline’ of country pubs
As many as 650 country pubs will close over the next 12 months as traditional village life “is plunged into terminal decline by a chronic shortage of.... more
(23 June 2009 07:30)

Olive Catering Services wins Capital One deal
Olive Catering Services has won a “landmark” deal to provide staff feeding at financial services provider Capital One, Caterersearch can reveal. The.... more
(23 June 2009 07:00)

Individual Restaurant Company to raise new funds in share issue
Piccolino owner the Individual Restaurant Company (IRC) is to raise £2.1m through a share offering to pay down debt. IRC, which is listed on the.... more
(22 June 2009 16:46)

Aubergine at the Compleat Angler charms restaurant critic
Zoe Williams at the Telegraph is charmed by Aubergine at the Compleat Angler hotel in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. After a “horrid” amuse-bouche she.... more
(22 June 2009 15:26)

Marcus Wareing cooks for star-studded charity events
Two-Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing left the security of his kitchen at Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley last week to cook for a fundraising.... more
(22 June 2009 14:38)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Graze in Hove, East Sussex; Gallery Mess at the Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York's HQ, London;.... more
(22 June 2009 14:10)

Sodexo to roll out ethical beverage across global sites
Sodexo is to roll out its ethical hot beverage offer, Aspretto, globally after a successful trial at 20 sites. The contract caterer, which buys 8,000.... more
(22 June 2009 12:42)

Caterer’s 2009 Acorn Award feature in full
Caterer revealed its 30 outstanding hospitality figures under the age of 30 as part of the annual Acorn Awards at Von Essen's Lower Slaughter Manor,.... more
(22 June 2009 12:17)

Sandwich bar chain O’Briens places UK arm into administration
O’Brien’s Sandwich Bars has placed its UK subsidiary into administration after being hit by poor trading. The Ireland-based chain, which has 109.... more
(22 June 2009 12:09)

Atul Kochhar to open restaurant in Abu Dhabi Marriot hotel
Atul Kochhar, chef-proprietor of London’s Michelin-starred Benares restaurant, has signed a deal to open a restaurant in the United Arab Emirates.... more
(22 June 2009 11:55)

Rocco Forte Hotels seeking new long-term partner - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: M&B faces new challenge from hedge fund investors; Punch to sell.... more
(22 June 2009 10:23)

Macdonald Hotels rescues Aviemore resort from administration
Macdonald Hotels has rescued the iconic Aviemore Highland Resort in the Scottish highlands from administration after securing financial backing to.... more
(22 June 2009 10:12)

Former Catey winner teams up to provide catering at historic Norwich venue
Former Catey winner Richard Hughes has teamed up with operator Iain Wilson to provide catering at Norwich’s historic Assembly House. The Georgian.... more
(22 June 2009 08:00)

Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud set to open restaurant In London
Michelin-starred French chef Daniel Boulud is looking to open his first restaurant in the UK, Caterersearch can reveal. Lyon-born Boulud is.... more
(22 June 2009 07:30)

Thames Valley student wins McCain competition
Catering student Daniel Waldock from Thames Valley University has won the McCain Signature Dish Competition 2009, fighting off competition from four.... more
(19 June 2009 19:34)

Springboard Best Regional Initiative winners 2009
Springboard's Awards for Excellence celebrate what a great place the hospitality industry is to work. The 2009 awards, held at the Guoman Tower.... more
(19 June 2009 16:41)

Celebrity chefs thrash food critics at Taste of London challenge
A team of celebrity chefs beat some of the nation’s best known food critics in an ingredient taste-challenge held in support of charity Action.... more
(19 June 2009 16:28)

Edward Mady becomes GM of the New York Palace
Dorchester Collection has appointed Edward Mady as general manager of the New York Palace, reporting directly to Christopher Cowdray, chief executive.... more
(19 June 2009 16:13)

TV production company behind Secret Millionaire looking for “Rock ‘n’ Roll Chef”
RDF Television and What’s it all about productions, are looking for an ambitious young chef to present a new TV features series called “Rock ‘n’ Roll.... more
(19 June 2009 16:00)

Neil Raw becomes GM at Park Inn Manchester Victoria
Neil Raw has been appointed general manager of the new 252-bedroom Park Inn Manchester Victoria. more
(19 June 2009 15:42)

Andy Gray becomes GM at Jurys Inn Swindon
Andy Gray has been appointed general manager of the new Jurys Inn Swindon, which opened last week. more
(19 June 2009 15:40)

Swissôtel promotes Julian van den Bogaerde to regional VP, China
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has appointed Julian van den Bogaerde as regional vice-president, China. more
(19 June 2009 15:38)

Starboard Hotel promotes Jane Walton to regional GM
Starboard Hotels has promoted Jane Walton to the role of regional general manager with responsibility for the Holiday Inn Express, Burnley, and the.... more
(19 June 2009 15:37)

Lucy Ward becomes sales office manager at Legacy Botleigh Grange hotel
Lucy Ward has been appointed as sales office manager at the Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel and Spa in Southampton. more
(19 June 2009 15:35)

Noel Cameron becomes GM of Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives
Per Aquum has employed Noel Cameron as general manager of Huvafen Fushi, in the Maldives. more
(19 June 2009 15:34)

Michael Clitheroe becomes manager at the Master Builder's Hotel in Hampshire
Michael Clitheroe is the new manager at the Master Builder's Hotel at Buckler's Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire, which has just reopened after a major.... more
(19 June 2009 15:33)

Pub expansion - going for growth
You're running a successful pub, and now it's time to expand. You could buy a bigger property, but adding rooms seems like the better option. Karl.... more
(19 June 2009 15:19)

The Carbon Reduction Commitment
The Government recently announced its Carbon Reduction Commitment draft, which will affect around 25,000 businesses. Carbon management experts Suzy.... more
(19 June 2009 14:47)

Attracting European customers
Despite the gloom of the recession, there are real opportunities for UK hoteliers to attract sales from the euro zone, while the pound is weak. The.... more
(19 June 2009 14:32)

Laurence Beere - My life in hospitality
Laurence Beere is the owner, of the Queensberry Hotel, Bath. more
(19 June 2009 14:25)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Caterer Best for Business participant the Taverners pub in Godshill on the Isle of Wight has been recommended in the Guardian’s "Guide to Summer.... more
(19 June 2009 14:20)

Menuwatch - ODE
Devon restaurant ODE manages to combine good food with excellent green credentials, including a stamp of approval from the Soil Association. Joanna.... more
(19 June 2009 13:58)

Underground restaurants- a flash in the pan?
They've been springing up at regular intervals over the past six months: semi-legal venues where people serve meals to the public from their home.... more
(19 June 2009 12:31)

Great service moves forward
Sam Harrison, owner of Sam's Brasserie in Chiswick and Harrison's in Balham, believes the importance of good front-of-house service is finally being.... more
(19 June 2009 12:18)

The Eastside Inn, London
Former Michelin-starred chef Bjorn van der Horst (ex-Greenhouse and La Noisette) has launched his first solo venture. Located in Farringdon, it is.... more
(19 June 2009 12:09)

Rockfish Grill and Seafood Market, Bristol
Mitch Tonks, founder of the fishmonger-cum-restaurant chain Fishworks, has opened a second restaurant in the West Country. more
(19 June 2009 11:39)

The Palm, London
One of America's oldest steakhouse grill chains has expanded to London, with the launch of this restaurant housed in the former Drones site in.... more
(19 June 2009 11:37)

Amore Dogs, Edinburgh
Edinburgh restaurateur David Ramsden, owner of the city's the Dogs restaurant, has opened this sister venture a few doors away from the original. more
(19 June 2009 11:33)

The Forager Handbook - A Guide to the Edible Plants of Britain - Book review
For someone who had been looking forward to The Forager Handbook ever since Miles Irving did a great little double act with Danish chef Rene Redzepi.... more
(19 June 2009 11:17)

Nick Gratwick - A Minute on the clock
Nick Gratwick is senior operations manager at Compass Group-owned Keith Prowse, the corporate hospitality provider to the Wimbledon tennis.... more
(19 June 2009 11:10)

London’s High Timber restaurant fails to impress critic
Metro’s Andy Lynes finds it hard to love London’s High Timber on the bank of the River Thames. “It's not that the food or service at this wine-led.... more
(19 June 2009 08:30)

Significant shortfall in personal licences in Scotland, warns trade body
There is a “significant shortfall” in personal licence applications to sell alcohol in Scotland just months before new laws come into force, a trade.... more
(19 June 2009 08:00)

Pub groups meet to discuss beer-tie probe
Punch Taverns, Marston’s, Adnams and the leading pub trade bodies held a meeting yesterday as part of efforts to ensure the industry presents a.... more
(19 June 2009 07:30)

Restaurateur to continue fighting for VAT break for sector despite knock back
A restaurateur who launched a nationwide petition demanding that Gordon Brown raise the VAT limit, says he will carry on fighting despite a knock.... more
(19 June 2009 07:00)

Elena Arzak to make UK debut at Caterer’s Chef Conference
Spain’s Elena Arzak, one of Europe’s most celebrated female chefs, will make her first UK appearance at the 2009 Caterer and Hotelkeeper Chef.... more
(19 June 2009 06:30)

Caterer's 2009 Acorn Awards winners celebrated
Caterer's 23rd set of Acorn Award winners was brought together last week for two days of presentations, team-building, networking... and one or two.... more
(19 June 2009 00:14)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews including: Wiltons and other well-established; eateries; Keelung; and High Timber more
(18 June 2009 18:47)

Langoustines with Jersey Royals and saffron aioli, by Liam Berney
A recipe from Liam Berney, chef-proprietor of the Cottage in the Wood, Cumbria. more
(18 June 2009 16:13)

Charles Wells acquires nine Punch Taverns pubs
Charles Wells has taken on another nine tenanted pubs from Punch Taverns for an undisclosed sum, following hot on the heels of its recent deal to.... more
(18 June 2009 14:00)