Articles by Date : July 01 2008 - July 31 2008

Zilli Brasserie, Brighton
Aldo Zilli's first restaurant outside London is housed in Brighton's MyHotel on Jubilee Square. It comprises a main dining room, large alfresco.... more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

12 Temple Place, London
Located at London's Swissôtel the Howard on the Embankment, this restaurant serves a modern British menu with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced.... more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

Brasserie James, London
Former Quaglino's and Butlers Wharf Chop House chef Craig James has opened this neighbourhood restaurant in Clapham, south London. It includes an.... more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

The Royal Well Tavern, Cheltenham
This bistro and bar in Cheltenham is located near the town's Promenade and serves a menu of classic French food. The team behind it are Sam Pearman.... more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

Opportunity begins at home
In the week Travelodge research revealed that 30% of UK consumers have shelved plans for a foreign holiday, chief executive Grant Hearn calls on the.... more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

Pubs must battle back as sales fall and costs rise
A drop in turnover and spiralling costs have taken their toll on the pub industry, but there is positive action licensees can take, reports.... more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

Hix Oyster & Chop House - Menuwatch
In the second of two Menuwatches on Mark Hix's new ventures, Suki King visits Hix Oyster & Chop House in London more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

Cockles, Leeks, Pork
We are now starting to see the benefits of the warmer weather in relation to the numbers of spring lambs becoming available. Individual cuts are now.... more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

Fish, Indian style by Atul Kochhar
Another fin romance from maestro of fish more
(10 July 2008 00:00)

Afternoon Menus: Between the Lines - US Food Trends
With solid planning, afternoon menus can help full-service restaurants capture the snack market. more
(09 July 2008 17:34)

Acorn winner profiled on local BBC news
One of the winners of this year’s Caterer and Hotelkeeper Acorn awards, which celebrate industry high-achievers under the age of 30, was profiled.... more
(09 July 2008 17:00)

Coffee Republic chief executive to step down
Steven Bartlett is to step down as chief executive of Coffee Republic, the company said today. more
(09 July 2008 16:23)

Watch double-Catey winner John Campbell's masterclass 
Double Catey award-winning chef John Campbell, executive chef and head of food and beverage at the Vineyard at Stockcross, has made some exclusive.... more
(09 July 2008 15:56)

Potential Heathrow Airport hotel site on the market
A property suitable for a hotel development near Heathrow Airport is on the market for £10m. more
(09 July 2008 15:21)

2008 Catey Awards - watch the video 
This year, the Caterer and Hotelkeeper Awards, or the Cateys, reached a milestone. Watch our video and find out who won what. more
(09 July 2008 15:01)

The North-east Ladhar Group is to launch first London restaurant
Newcastle-based leisure company Ladhar Group is to launch its first restaurant in London. more
(09 July 2008 08:30)

Chinese catering near meltdown due to clampdown on illegal workers
The Chinese Immigration Concern Committee (CICC) has warned the Government that there is a “real danger of meltdown” in the ethnic catering industry.... more
(09 July 2008 08:00)

Hilwood Hotels and Resorts considering Dakota Nottingham buy
Luxury hotel group Hilwood Resorts and Hotels is considering the purchase of the Dakota hotel in Nottingham. more
(09 July 2008 07:00)

Albert and Michel Roux celebrate with Silver Catey Award
Albert and Michel Roux were the big winners in Tuesday night’s Cateys at London’s Grosvenor House, picking up the specially commissioned Silver Catey.... more
(09 July 2008 00:01)

Hoteliers wanted for tower development in Manchester
A hotel operator is being sought for a new mixed-use tower development in Manchester. more
(08 July 2008 12:57)

Dean Timpson quits joint venture with Compleat Angler
Chef Dean Timpson has quit his innovative joint-partnership restaurant venture with Macdonald Hotels at the Compleat Angler in Marlow,.... more
(08 July 2008 12:29)

Von Essen linked with sale of equity to Mittal Family and Herm Island
Luxury hotel operator Von Essen has declined to comment on reports that it is in talks with the Mittal family about selling it a stake in the.... more
(08 July 2008 11:56)

Aramark signs deal to operate Wild Bean Café
Aramark has signed a deal to operate the first standalone Wild Bean Café in the UK. more
(08 July 2008 09:00)

Taste Birmingham tickets up for grabs
The Taste of Birmingham Festival returns next month and Caterersearch has two VIP tickets up for grabs for a lucky reader. more
(08 July 2008 08:00)

Orrery's head chef hopes to regain Michelin star
Igor Tymchyshyn, head chef at D&D London’s Orrery, has spoken of his intention to regain the restaurant’s Michelin accreditation. more
(08 July 2008 07:00)

Hotels to face tighter planning rules
Hotels will face tighter planning rules for developments such as golf courses and gardens following today’s launch of English Heritage’s Historic.... more
(08 July 2008 06:00)

Olympics hosts see falls in tourist numbers after Games
Countries that host the Olympic Games subsequently suffer a fall in tourist numbers, according to new research. more
(07 July 2008 16:36)

S&NPE unveils plans for energy use reductions across pub estate
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) has published an environmental policy aimed at reducing energy consumption amongst its 2,200-strong.... more
(07 July 2008 15:28)

Marco Pierre White’s Great British Feast book up for grabs
Caterer has three copies of Marco Pierre White's Great British Feast to give away. more
(07 July 2008 13:34)

Being more water efficient could save businesses £400k a day
Hotels and restaurants in England and Wales could make combined savings of nearly £400,000 a day by using water more efficiency, according to new.... more
(07 July 2008 13:06)

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; Maze Grill, London W1; Cha Cha Moon, London W1; Lemonia, London NW1;.... more
(07 July 2008 11:44)

Corrie landlady sees pub go into administration
Coronation Street landlady Bev Callard has seen her real-life pub and bar business BJ Leisure placed in administration with debts of more than.... more
(07 July 2008 11:31)

Andrew Knight leaves Punch’s Spirit Group
In a shock move Andrew Knight, managing director of Spirit – Punch Taverns' managed division – has quit the business. more
(07 July 2008 11:20)

Minister calls for lunchtime lock-in for secondary pupils - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Mittals check out luxury hotels group; Las Vegas hotels feel the.... more
(07 July 2008 10:57)

M&C buys another property in New Zealand and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Four tour operators suspend Lake Garda hotel; Rezidor Group opens another property in Middle East;.... more
(07 July 2008 09:00)

Buddha Bar to open in London
Buddha Bar, the iconic Paris-based restaurant and lounge bar, will open its London outlet on 24 July. more
(07 July 2008 09:00)

Indian restaurant Mela opens second outlet
The owner of Indian food restaurant Mela has opened its second outlet and unveiled plans to expand rapidly across Greater London and the surrounding.... more
(07 July 2008 08:00)

Norwegian Geir Skeie named best chef in Europe
Norwegian chef Geir Skeie has been crowned the best chef in Europe in the inaugural Bocuse d’Or Europe competition, which took place in Norway last.... more
(07 July 2008 07:00)

FishWorks parts company with Mitch Tonks
Embattled fish restaurant chain FishWorks today announced that Mitch Tonks, its founder and former chief executive, will step down as director with.... more
(04 July 2008 16:38)

Cost of running a pub continues to rise, says ALMR
The cost of running a pub has risen to 53% of total turnover, as staff wages and premises costs continue to escalate, research revealed today. more
(04 July 2008 14:57)

Hard Rock plans 'significant' number of European outlets
Hard Rock International, the restaurant and hotel operator, has unveiled plans to open a “significant” number of new European outlets in the next.... more
(04 July 2008 12:57)

Roland Fasel appointed general manager at London's Dorchester
London’s Dorchester hotel has appointed Roland Fasel as its new general manager, replacing Christopher Cowdray, who was last year named chief.... more
(04 July 2008 12:33)

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park general manager to leave
The general manager of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London is leaving today after working at the five-star hotel for just over two years. more
(04 July 2008 11:07)

Lindley Catering Limited becomes Lindley Group
Stadia caterer Lindley Catering Limited has become Lindley Group and launched three new food service divisions. more
(04 July 2008 10:41)

London restaurants to mark US Independence Day
London restaurants are putting on special menus and events today to mark America’s Independence Day. more
(04 July 2008 09:00)

Crowne Plaza and Pret A Manger sign up to green scheme
Crowne Plaza and Pret A Manger have become the first hospitality operators to sign up to the London Development Agency’s Green500 scheme. more
(04 July 2008 08:00)

June a bad month for hotels and restaurants
Hotels and restaurants struggled badly during June, as the UK’s service sector shrunk at its quickest rate for nearly seven years, latest statistics.... more
(04 July 2008 07:00)

Pubs losing £5m a week in food sales
The pub industry is missing out on nearly £5m a week in food sales as customers visit pubs less often and spend less on food when they are there,.... more
(04 July 2008 07:00)

Plaice, Edam, mussel and bacon chowder by Lesley Waters
Place the mussels in a large pan, pour over the wine (or water), cover and cook for about four minutes until all the mussels are open. Drain and.... more
(03 July 2008 16:10)

Hix Oyster & Chop House met with mixed reaction
Hix Oyster & Chop House has met a mixed reaction from the Metro’s food critic Marina O’Loughlin, who praises the restaurant’s food but not the.... more
(03 July 2008 16:00)