Articles by Date : July 01 2008 - July 31 2008

Blanc to go head-to-head with Oliver in Bath
Brasserie Blanc, Raymond Blanc’s high-street chain of restaurants, is to go head-to-head with Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant chain in the spa town of.... more
(11 July 2008 14:00)

Dog meat suspended from Beijing menus for Olympics
The city of Beijing has called on its restaurants and hotels to stop serving dog meat during the Olympic Games next month. more
(11 July 2008 12:05)

Cateys photo gallery
This year, the Caterer and Hotelkeeper Awards, or the Cateys, reached a milestone. more
(11 July 2008 11:38)

Caterers want new school dinner standards watered down
School caterers yesterday demanded the new nutritional-based standards for food, due come into force at secondary schools in England next September,.... more
(11 July 2008 10:40)

London licensing ‘a mad hatter’s tea party’
The current state of licensing reviews and appeals for hospitality operators in London has been likened to a “mad hatter’s tea party”. more
(11 July 2008 09:00)

Cinnamon Club unleashes world's hottest curry
The Cinnamon Club, the Westminster-based Indian restaurant, has created what it claims is the world’s hottest curry, which comes with a health.... more
(11 July 2008 08:00)

Visit London unveils complaints service
Visit London today unveiled a new official complaints service as part of a scheme to make the capital more visitor-friendly in the lead up to the.... more
(11 July 2008 07:00)

Leading London chefs feel the financial chill
Leading chefs in London have highlighted the impact of the consumer slowdown and food inflation on the restaurant industry. more
(11 July 2008 07:00)

Cateys 2008 - winners photo gallery
View photographs of the winnners of the 2008 Cateys, from Grosvenor House hotel, London more
(10 July 2008 18:55)

Cateys 2008
  Jenni Bond was there to interview the winners in the green room Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:47)

Cateys 2008
  Rory Bremner was one of the hosts for the evening Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:45)

Cateys 2008: The winners
  The 2008 Catey winners Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:43)

Cateys 2008: Lifetime Achievement Award
  Winner: Harry Murray Sponsored by Heinz Foodservice Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:41)

Cateys 2008: Special Award
  Winner: Anne Pierce, Springboard Sponsored by American Express Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:39)

Cateys 2008: Chef Award
  Winner: John Campbell, executive chef and head of food and beverage, the Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire Sponsored by:.... more
(10 July 2008 18:36)

Cateys 2008: Food Service Caterer Award
  Winner: Kate Martin, managing partner, the Brookwood Partnership Sponsored by First Choice Coffee Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:33)

Cateys 2008: Newcomer Award
  Winner: The Kitchin, Edinburgh Sponsored by Christie + Co Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:31)

Cateys 2008: Menu of the Year
  Winners: Scott's, Mayfair, London Sponsored by Quorn Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:29)

Cateys 2008: Restaurateur of the Year - Independent
  Winner: Anthony Demetre and Will Smith, owners, Arbutus, London Sponsored by Brakes Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:27)

Cateys 2008: Restaurateur of the Year - Group
  Winner: Simon Kossoff, managing director, Carlcuccio's Caffés Sponsored by: Bunzl Catering Supplies and Bunzl Lockhart Catering.... more
(10 July 2008 18:24)

Cateys 2008: Public Sector Caterer Award
  Winner: Alison McCree, associate director of facilities, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Sponsored by: apetito .... more
(10 July 2008 18:20)

Cateys 2008: Leisure and Tourism Award
  Winner: David Sharpe, divisional director, London Midway Attractions and managing director of the London Eye Sponsored by:.... more
(10 July 2008 18:11)

Cateys 2008: Silver Catey
  Winner: Albert and Michel Roux Sponsored by: Nestlé Professional Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:06)

Cateys 2008: Manager of the Year
  Winner: Duncan Pitfield, general manger at D&D Sponsored by: the Dudson Group Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:04)

Cateys 2008: Pub and Bar Award
  Winner: Rupert Clevely Sponsored by: McCain Food GB Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 18:00)

Jamie’s Italian wins more critical acclaim
Jamie Oliver’s first high street restaurant, Jamie’s Italian in Oxford, has garnered praise from Bloomberg’s London food critic Richard Vines. more
(10 July 2008 17:55)

Cateys 2008: Green Award
  Winner: Strattons hotel Sponsored by: JohnsonDiversey Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 17:55)

Cateys 2008: Accessibility Award
  Winner: Claridge House Sponsored by: Personnel Today Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 17:52)

Cateys 2008: Education and Training Award
  Winner: John Campbell Sponsored by: Institute of Hospitality Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 17:49)

Cateys 2008: Hotel of the Year - Independent
  Winner: Isle of Eriska Hotel Sponsored by: Colliers Robert Barry Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 17:46)

What’s on the Menu - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Jamie’s Italian, Oxford; Ambassade de L’lle, London SW7; Cha Cha Moon, London W1; Launceston.... more
(10 July 2008 17:45)

Cateys 2008: Hotel of the Year - Group
  Winner: the Stafford Sponsored by: Matthew Clark Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 17:39)

Cateys 2008 - Best Use of Technology Award
  Winner: Domino's Pizza Sponsored by: MICROS-Fidelio Go back to more photos here more
(10 July 2008 17:28)

Cateys 2008: Best Independent Marketing Campaign
  Winner: The Vineyard at Stockcross and Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa Sponsored by: Caterersearch.com Go.... more
(10 July 2008 17:25)

Cateys 2008 - Best Group Marketing Campaign
  Winner: Best Western Hotels Sponsored by Coca-Cola Enterprises Go back to photos here     more
(10 July 2008 17:21)

Catey guests raise £7,600 for Springboard
Guests at Tuesday night’s Cateys raised £7,600 for hospitality charity Springboard to aid its work promoting careers in hospitality. more
(10 July 2008 16:16)

College Dining: Educated Palates – US Food Trends
College students graduate with high dining expectations. Is foodservice ready to please them? more
(10 July 2008 13:29)

Filled Pasta: The Right Stuffed – US Food Trends
Lighten up filled pasta with seasonal produce and fresh sauces. more
(10 July 2008 13:08)

Restaurants must attract new customers to survive
Restaurants should follow the example of the pub industry and invest heavily in attracting new customers or they will risk going out of business,.... more
(10 July 2008 12:22)

Revpar grows by nearly 5% at London hotels
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 4.45% in the week ending 6 July, according to figures from hospitality research company.... more
(10 July 2008 12:00)

Beverages: Be Cool – US Food Trends
Quench customers’ thirst with fun, distinctive summer drinks that help beat the heat. more
(10 July 2008 11:59)

Chocolate Desserts: Sweet Talk – US Food Trends
Summer has diners craving chocolate desserts that won't weigh them down. more
(10 July 2008 11:53)

CitizenM eyes UK in European expansion plan
The design-led budget hotel brand CitizenM is planning a European expansion, including several sites in the UK, Caterer has learnt. more
(10 July 2008 11:32)

School dinner uptake at England secondary schools drops
School dinner uptake at England’s secondary schools has dropped to its lowest ever level as pupils continue to shun Jamie Oliver inspired healthy.... more
(10 July 2008 11:28)

STR Global: London weekly hotel performance to 6 July, 2008
London hotels boosted revenue per available room (revpar) by 4.45% in the week ending 6 July, according to figures from hospitality research company.... more
(10 July 2008 10:48)

STR Global: North-eastern hotel performance in December 2007
Hotels in the North East increased revenue per available room (revpar) by 1.4% during the month of December. more
(10 July 2008 10:39)

Insatiable demand for London rooms
The entrepreneur behind buy-to-let hotel scheme GuestInvest has brushed off talk of doom and gloom in the hospitality industry, insisting that there.... more
(10 July 2008 10:00)

Charles Wells woos from outside the industry
Midlands-based brewer and pub operator Charles Wells is hoping to freshen up its estate by recruiting licensees from outside the hospitality industry.... more
(10 July 2008 09:00)

Developer to invest £250m in Manchester hotels
A developer in Manchester has announced plans to invest £250m in five hotels in Manchester. more
(10 July 2008 08:00)

Government's tourism strategy criticised by MPs
The Government’s tourism strategy was today strongly criticised in a report by an influential committee of MPs. more
(10 July 2008 07:00)