Articles by Date : July 01 2008 - July 31 2008

Visitor attractions: Has the food offering improved?
After both Which? and the Soil Assocation slammed the food provided at visitor attractions in the UK, Tom Vaughan looks at whether the quality of.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Make room for autumnal wines on your wine list
As tanned folk return from holiday and the children go back to school, the smart operator will already be thinking of changing the wine list. Certain.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

michael moore july 2008 star of the month
July's Star of the Month is Michael Moore, lift attendant at Claridge's hotel in Mayfair, London, where he has worked for 35 years. He was nominated.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Petit Gourmand, Warwickshire
Formerly Andreas Antona's Simply Simpson's, this restaurant has reopened under new ownership. Head chef Iain Miller continues to run the kitchen,.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

The Quilon, London - The List
Selecting wines for an Indian restaurant is always a challenge, so at the Quilon they've gone for carafes, an extensive beer list and sake in a bid.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Bluestone, Pembrokeshire
This eco-friendly resort includes 186 lodges, 30 cottages and 17 studios amid two woodland vales in the south-west of Wales. It includes a pub and a.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Santo, London
This Mexican restaurant in Notting Hill serves snacks at lunchtime, an à la carte menu in the evening and a breakfast and brunch menu on weekends. A.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Kingly Club, London
Kingly Club's second London outlet is located in Covent Garden, housed in a three-storey, glass-fronted building. The members' club includes Japanese.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Recruitment consultants
Arguably, recruitment consultants make the hospitality world go around. But at what level should you start using them - and how can they help?.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Summer fruits, Bass, Guinea Fowl
English summer fruits have seen a bit of a lull because of a cold, wet snap and are down somewhat in quality but, fingers... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

The New English Table, by Rose Prince
This new book from food writer Rose Prince is aimed at the home cook, but there is plenty within in it to inform and inspire those working in the.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Bar/Restaurant For Sale
A very rare opportunity to acquire a free of tie bar/restaurant, situated only 300m from Oxford Street, London, W1. Approximately 1600 sq ft, this.... more
(24 July 2008 00:00)

Revpar grows by nearly 33% at London hotels
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 32.65% in the week ending 20 July, according to figures from hospitality research.... more
(23 July 2008 16:30)

EasyHotel signs deal to expand in London
Budget hotel operator EasyHotel has signed a deal with Splendid hotel group to take on four hotels in London. more
(23 July 2008 15:46)

STR Global: London weekly hotel performance to 20 July, 2008
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 32.65% in the week ending 20 July, according to figures from hospitality research.... more
(23 July 2008 15:01)

STR Global: Scottish hotel performance in January 2008
Hotels in Scotland increased revenue per available room (revpar) by 3.9% during the month of January. more
(23 July 2008 14:32)

New legislation is a first resort for Government, says pub industry
The pub industry has accused the government of turning to new legislation as “a first resort” following a damning report by KPMG for the Home Office.... more
(23 July 2008 13:58)

InterContinetal Hotels to keep new global HQ in UK
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has dampened speculation that it was going to move its global headquarters out of the UK by confirming its new.... more
(23 July 2008 12:32)

Metropolitan Coffee Company smoothie giveaway
Caterers can treat their customers to a range of summer smoothies thanks to Metropolitan Coffee Company. A Kitchenaid blender, eight one litre.... more
(23 July 2008 12:06)

Fuller’s boosts quarterly sales by 2.7%
Fuller, Smith & Turner, the brewer and pub operator, today said it put in a solid performance in the last three months, despite the pressures of.... more
(23 July 2008 11:36)

Don't take your dishwashing operation for granted
If you don’t consider your dishwashing operation as part of your HACCP assessment you should think again, says Neil Rush. more
(23 July 2008 11:25)

Sodexo wins £3m-worth of MoD work
Caterer and facilities management company Sodexo has won two Ministry of Defence (MoD) contracts worth almost £3m in combined annual turnover. more
(23 July 2008 11:22)

Energy efficient ventilation system
David Clarke, director of design consultants CDIS-KARM, member of the FCSI and the Catering for a Sustainable Future Group, offers advice on how to.... more
(23 July 2008 11:20)

Would a domestic coffee maker be as good as a commercial one?
We're thinking of upping our coffee service by offering espresso, cappuccino and so on. However, a commercial machine is probably beyond our budget..... more
(23 July 2008 11:07)

Does WEEE mean I can't sell my equipment for scrap?
Does WEEE mean I won't be able to sell my old kitchen range for scrap? more
(23 July 2008 10:59)

Gary Rhodes backs catering colleges
Michelin starred chef Gary Rhodes has praised catering colleges, revealing that attending one as a youngster “made all the difference” to his career. more
(23 July 2008 10:35)

Hospitality operators must offer good value to survive the credit crunch
Operators that offer value for money meals will survive the credit crunch, a new report has suggested. more
(23 July 2008 09:00)

Beijing hotels slash rates as tourist fail to show during Olympics
Hotels in Beijing are cutting their rates by as much as 30% after the expected tourist influx for the Olympics failed to materialise. more
(23 July 2008 08:00)

Irish hotel beats credit crunch by not selling booze
A hotel in Ireland has discovered a novel way to beat the credit crunch and hang on to customers - stop selling booze. more
(23 July 2008 07:00)

My new kitchen: Trattoria San Marco
The suite is by Italian family business De Manincor, which has been making cooking ranges since 1828. It is the third De Manincor suite the.... more
(22 July 2008 16:36)

My New Kitchen: Trattoria San Marco
  Having more than one set of induction hobs on each side of the suite means that three chefs can easily be accommodated on, say, the.... more
(22 July 2008 16:36)

My New Kitchen: Trattoria San Marco
  About 120 pizza bases are made each day and, with toppings, are baked in an OEM deck oven, which is also used for baking bread and.... more
(22 July 2008 16:36)

My New Kitchen: Trattoria San Marco
  As plans evolved, the pass became open for an element of theatre. It's not heated. "It's a fast pass with no need for lamps, because.... more
(22 July 2008 16:36)

My New Kitchen: Trattoria San Marco
  There are three electric Rational combi-ovens, two 10-grid and one six-grid. The smaller one on the pasta section is used for lasagne.... more
(22 July 2008 16:36)

My New Kitchen: Trattoria San Marco
  Nifty storage ideas include pull-out pans for seasoning and pull-out drawers for bottles Photograph by Adrian Franklin (.... more
(22 July 2008 16:36)

Taxpayers subsidising MPs’ bars to the tune of £5.5m
MPs drinking in any one of the 12 bars in the Parliamentary estate were subsidised by £5.5m worth of taxpayers’ money in the past financial year, it.... more
(22 July 2008 15:39)

Arbutus and Wild Honey duo put new City restaurant plans on ice
The owners of London’s Arbutus and Wild Honey restaurants have dropped plans for an eatery in the City because of the economic slowdown, reports.... more
(22 July 2008 15:00)

Dawnay Day representative quits Real Hotel Company
Dawnay Day representative Alka Bali has quit his role at the Real Hotel Company (RHC) after the private equity firm sold off its shares in the Purple.... more
(22 July 2008 14:41)

Pubs face legislation on price promotions
Pubs and bars face further restrictions on the sale of alcohol after a damning report by KPMG for the Home Office and Department of Health. more
(22 July 2008 13:30)

Carlisle College - Nestlé Toque d'Or Grand Finalist
Team members Left to right: Front row: Alexandra Brown, Nick Deeble, Julie Cormack, Michael Betts. Back row: Anthony Gray, Matthew Rayson. .... more
(22 July 2008 12:18)

Glasgow Metropolitan College - Nestlé Toque d'Or Grand Finalists
Team members Left to right: Fraser Simpson, Dianah Williams ,  Robbie Phillips, Graham Kerr, Paul Maclure, Kari Leckie   .... more
(22 July 2008 12:18)

North Devon College, Tiverton - Nestlé Toque d'Or Grand Finalists
Team members Left to Right: Mark Dennett, Jessica Thorne, James Borley, Paul Tucker, Katie Hanshaw, Jamie Toms Restaurant theme Green.... more
(22 July 2008 12:18)

South Kent College, Folkestone - Nestle Toque d'Or Grand Finalist
Team members Left to right: Front Row: Lee Langer, Sally Macleod. Back Row: Evgeniya Alexander, Daow Coombes, Glynis Stewart, Simon Payne .... more
(22 July 2008 12:18)

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College - Nestlé Toque d'Or Grand Finalist
Team members Left to Right: Front Row: Rebecca Watts, Sam Halford, Stacey Warr. Back Row: Gurung Suikhar, Alexandra Hebblethwaite-Sharpe, James.... more
(22 July 2008 12:14)

Mary Rance named chief executive of UKinbound
Mary Rance, a former CBI regional director, is to replace Stephen Dowd as chief executive of tourism trade body UKinbound. more
(22 July 2008 11:52)

Wagamama gives customers tipping information on menus
Fast growing Japanese noodle chain Wagamama is to include information about its tipping policy on menus over fears customers will stop rewarding.... more
(22 July 2008 11:30)

Enterprise dishes out £3.5m of support for struggling publicans
Enterprise Inns, Britain’s second largest pub company, has spent £3.5m providing rent reductions and discounts for licensees struggling in the.... more
(22 July 2008 10:30)

Eden Foodservice wins Wales school meals contract
School meals caterer Eden Foodservice has become the first private company to win a contract for a group of schools in Wales. more
(22 July 2008 10:07)

Chicago Rock Café owner interested in Regent Inns
Luminar has dismissed reports it is to make a bid for struggling bar operator Regent Inns, while conceding 3D entertainment, a company it holds a 49%.... more
(22 July 2008 09:00)

Businesses wasting thousands of pounds through poor energy efficiency
Hospitality businesses in the UK are wasting more than £540,000 a day collectively through poor energy efficiency, research revealed today. more
(22 July 2008 08:00)