Articles by Date : July 01 2009 - July 31 2009

Lutyens
Sir Terence Conran's latest venture is housed in the former Reuters building on Fleet Street and named after the building's architect Sir Edwin.... more
(15 July 2009 18:19)

Porters - thirty years of stately plates
Richard, Earl of Bradford, explains to Mark Lewis how his Covent Garden restaurant Porters has remained so successful for three decades. more
(15 July 2009 18:19)

Schoolgirl heads school meals campaign
A poster designed by a 12-year-old schoolgirl has been chosen to front the School Food Trust’s Million Meals campaign, which aims to improve.... more
(15 July 2009 16:15)

Beverley Baker retakes LACA chair
Beverley Baker, a past chairman of the Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA), has been reappointed to the position for a further year to July.... more
(15 July 2009 15:02)

Prince Charles warns of future nightmare if overfishing is ignored
Prince Charles has warned of the inevitable nightmare the world faces if the issue of overfishing is not addressed. At a reception marking the 10.... more
(15 July 2009 13:20)

Fillet of veal poached in a stock of alpine hay, duo of beans with morels, Madeira jus
Add the hay to the cold water in a stock pot. Bring to the boil, add salt and remove from heat. Let hay infuse for 30 minutes. Strain and reserve. more
(15 July 2009 11:42)

Crab salad and tandoor smoked salmon mousse, kumquat and spicy plum chutney
For the crab salad: Gently mix all ingredients together, then separate into four equal parts. Three-quarter fill four ring moulds with the mixture..... more
(15 July 2009 11:39)

Braised melon with tomatoes, pistachios and wild herb salad
Cut the Charentais melon in to eight rectangles and the watermelon in to four rectangles - 3cm wide x 9cm long x 1.5cm thick. Fry gently in a.... more
(15 July 2009 11:35)

Sicilian lemon and white chocolate parfait with rose meringue and orange granite
For the parfait: Melt the white chocolate and set aside. Put sugar in a pan with enough water to resemble wet sand, then cook over low heat until it.... more
(15 July 2009 11:33)

People 1st delivers two new customer service qualifications
People 1st, the sector skills council for the hospitality industry, has unveiled two new customer service qualifications to help frontline.... more
(15 July 2009 11:30)

Chilled pea soup with parmesan cheese and soft-boiled gull's eggs, by chef Madalene Bonvini-Hamel
Chilled pea soup is of three recipes devised by chef Madalene Bonvini-Hamel to ensure fresh peas keep all their flavour and colour during their short.... more
(15 July 2009 11:14)

Potted pigs' cheeks with pea custard, by Madalene Bonvini-Harnel
Potted pigs' cheeks with pea custard is of three recipes devised by chef Madalene Bonvini-Harnel to ensure fresh peas keep all their flavour and.... more
(15 July 2009 11:11)

Pea and slow-cooked ham tarts, by Madalene Bonvini-Hamel
Pea and slow-cooked ham tarts is of three recipes devised by chef Madalene Bonvini-Hamel to ensure fresh peas keep all their flavour and colour.... more
(15 July 2009 11:07)

Revpar falls by 8% in London and by 9.6% in the regions
Hotel revenue per available room (revpar) dropped by 8% in London and by 9.6% in the provinces in the week ending 27 June 2009, according to figures.... more
(15 July 2009 10:30)

Soho fire shuts Quo Vadis for a fortnight
London restaurant Quo Vadis will remain shut for two weeks after it was damaged by a fire that destroyed a neighbouring building in Soho. Owned by.... more
(15 July 2009 09:30)

Calcot Manor buys Barnsley House from administration
The Barnsley House boutique hotel and Village Pub near Cirencester in Gloucestershire has been bought by the owners of nearby Calcot Manor for a sum.... more
(15 July 2009 08:30)

Eating-out spend falls for first time
The amount spent on eating out of the home in the UK has fallen for the first time in 40 years as a result of a shift in consumer expectations that.... more
(15 July 2009 07:30)

Salad of wild rice, charred sweet corn, spiced pecans, avocado and feta, by Anna Hansen
Salad of wild rice, charred sweet corn, spiced pecans, avocado and feta by Anna Hansen, chef-patron of the Modern Pantry in London. more
(15 July 2009 00:19)

German chef loses both hands in liquid nitrogen explosion
A German chef has blown off both of his hands in a liquid nitrogen kitchen accident. The young chef, known as Martin E from Stahnsdorf, near Berlin,.... more
(15 July 2009 00:00)

Lewisham Council chooses Chartwells again
Contract caterer Chartwells has retained the school catering contract for Lewisham Council, worth £6.5m a year in turnover. Chartwells, the education.... more
(14 July 2009 16:18)

Caterers underestimate interest in flavoured coffee
British caterers may have completely under-estimated the public interest in flavoured coffee, according to research by flavour supplier Taylerson’s.... more
(14 July 2009 15:41)

Can Wi-Fi work for you?
The hot issue of Wi-Fi internet access in cafes and hotels is not going to go away but it is now being argued that caterers can achieve a.... more
(14 July 2009 15:37)

Barracuda cuts debts through financial restructure
Pub and bar operator, the Barracuda Group has undergone a financial restructure that sees its debt cut from £247m to £163m. The restructure of the.... more
(14 July 2009 13:58)

Mark Derry to quit role as Loch Fyne MD this month
Mark Derry is due to step down as managing director of the Greene King-owned restaurant chain Loch Fyne at the end of the month. Derry, who has.... more
(14 July 2009 11:25)

Bath restaurants resists pressure to take foie gras off menu
A restaurant in Bath has insisted it will continue to serve foie gras despite animal activists staging continued protests outside its premises..... more
(14 July 2009 10:38)

Springboard Awards For Excellence 2009 Open for Entries
Hospitality skills champion Springboard is now calling for entries to its annual Awards For Excellence. Now in their seventh year, the Springboard.... more
(14 July 2009 10:26)

Turnberry Golf Resort reopens after £40m revamp
The Turnberry Golf Resort has reopened after a £40m renovation just in time to host the prestigious Open Championship later this week. The Scottish.... more
(14 July 2009 09:30)

Buy-to-let operator Owner Hotels falls into administration
Troubled buy-to-let firm Owner Hotels has collapsed into administration after closing both its properties in Yorkshire. Administrators Ernst & Young.... more
(14 July 2009 08:30)

Closing date for Young Chef Young Waiter competition extended
The closing date for entries for this year's Young Chef Young Waiter Competition has been extended to Thursday, 16 July. The competition, in.... more
(14 July 2009 07:30)

Blaze costs Soho restaurants thousands of pounds of business
Restaurants in London’s Soho lost thousands of pounds worth of business last weekend, after a major fire forced them to evacuate and temporarily.... more
(14 July 2009 07:00)

Pub tenants still suffering from high rent demands
The UK pub market is continuing to suffer from landlords’ high rent demands which tenants are unable to meet. The findings were announced this.... more
(13 July 2009 17:19)

Geronimo Inns buys six Punch pubs
Geronimo Inns has acquired six London-based pubs from Punch Taverns including four freehold and two leasehold properties. The former Spirit pubs.... more
(13 July 2009 16:52)

Brighton’s Fishy Fishy is mass market but stylish, says critic
Fishy Fishy in Brighton - newly opened by TV personality Dermot O’Leary - is a great alternative to the seaside town’s mid-market dining scene,.... more
(13 July 2009 14:20)

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest national restaurant reviews including: Fishy, Fishy in Brighton; Dolada in London W1; New York Grill & Bar at the Radission.... more
(13 July 2009 14:07)

Restaurants at Work notches up HQ contract
Contract caterer Restaurants at Work has won a contract worth £200,000 a year to provide catering services at housing provider Sanctuary Group’s.... more
(13 July 2009 12:16)

Administrators hope to sell Coffee Republic this week - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: unpaid creditors infuriated by AWT comeback; fine-dining openings.... more
(13 July 2009 10:12)

Peach Pub founders to speak at Arena Lunch in September
Peach Pub Company co-founders Hamish Stoddart and Lee Cash will take centre stage at the networking association Arena Lunch this September to discuss.... more
(13 July 2009 09:00)

Charles Boyd to launch new catering venture
Charles Boyd, chief executive of Charlton House subsidiary Chester Boyd, is launching a separate catering venture early next year. Hamilton Boyd has.... more
(13 July 2009 08:00)

Ribble Valley Inns to expand into new counties
Catey 2009 Special Award winners Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft have announced plans to further expand their Lancashire-based Ribble Valley Inns.... more
(13 July 2009 07:30)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
The prestigious Catey Awards took place earlier this week and culinary legend Raymond Blanc took the big trophy of the night, the Lifetime.... more
(10 July 2009 18:10)

Video: North Devon team wins 2009 Nestlé Toque d’Or Champions 
A team of students from North Devon College was named 2009 Nestlé Toque d’Or Champions at an awards luncheon at indigo2 at The O2 arena, London.... more
(10 July 2009 16:58)

Major fire forces Soho restaurants to evacuate
Restaurants in Dean Street in London’s Soho have been evacuated after a major fire broke out at a nearby office block. Around 60 firefighters and 12.... more
(10 July 2009 16:40)

Independent Restaurateur of the Year – Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: James Thomson Sponsored by: Brakes more
(10 July 2009 16:26)

Group Restaurateur of the Year – Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: Eren Ali, Las Iguanas Sponsored by: Bunzl Catering Suppliers and Bunzl Lockhart Catering Equipment more
(10 July 2009 16:26)

Public Sector Caterer Award - Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: Richard Ware, Cambridgeshire Catering and Cleaning Services Sponsored by: Apetito more
(10 July 2009 16:26)

Manager of the Year - Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: Carrie Wicks, Firmdale Hotels Sponsored by: The Dudson Group more
(10 July 2009 16:26)

Pub and Bar Award - Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: Tom and Ed Martin Sponsored by: Caterersearch.com more
(10 July 2009 16:26)

Sustainable Business Award - Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: BaxterStorey Sponsored by: Nestlé Professional more
(10 July 2009 16:26)

Accessibility Award - Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: The True Lovers Knot Sponsored by: Personnel Today more
(10 July 2009 16:26)

Education and Training Award - Cateys 2009
THE WINNER: Julia Sibley, chief executive of the Savoy Educational Trust Sponsored by: The Institute of Hospitality more
(10 July 2009 16:26)