Articles by Date : July 01 2009 - July 31 2009

Coffee Republic suspends shares ready for administration - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Punch’s £375m shares issue narrowly scrapes through vote; .... more
(06 July 2009 10:24)

Alberto Crisci explains purpose behind prison fine-dining restaurant
The manager at a new fine-dining restaurant inside a prison in Surrey, where both the kitchen and front of house is run by inmates, has revealed the.... more
(06 July 2009 08:00)

Premier Inn to open 12 new hotels by 2013
Whitbread-owned budget hotel chain Premier Inn has revealed plans to open 12 new hotels between 2010 and 2013, adding 1,562 rooms to its.... more
(06 July 2009 07:30)

Falkirk schools: Retender for catering services
Class 98 Ltd invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to participate in a re-tender exercise for the.... more
(06 July 2009 00:00)

Lešic Dimitri Palace, Croatia
The five-star boutique retreat between Dubrovnik and Hvar occupies an 18th century bishop's palace and five medieval cottages. Its history and.... more
(03 July 2009 19:14)

Bilila Lodge Kempinski, Tanzania
Located in the Serengeti National Park, a Unesco World Heritage site, this resort was built using only local materials. It includes an infinity pool.... more
(03 July 2009 19:13)

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Fiji Islands
Spread across 35 acres of tropical gardens, InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is the sole destination resort on Natadola Beach, a stretch of.... more
(03 July 2009 19:12)

Be 'positive', not discriminatory
Employers will be allowed to give priority to a job candidate from an under-represented minority when the Equality Bill becomes law next year. But.... more
(03 July 2009 19:12)

Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort and Villas, Rhodes, Greece
Part of the Atrium Hotels group, this resort is 74km from Rhodes Town on the south-eastern coast where Mediterranean and Aegean seas meet. more
(03 July 2009 19:11)

Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well - Book review
In the first of a series of monthly retrospective book reviews, we ask Jacob Kenedy, chef-patron of Soho restaurant Bucco di Lupo, to discuss his.... more
(03 July 2009 19:11)

My worst job - Peter Chan
Peter Chan, sommelier, Royal China Club, London What has been your worst job? The worst job I ever had was working in a convenience... more
(03 July 2009 19:11)

Keep a close tab on your finances
Most businesses are beholden to a bank in some shape or form. Here, Sara Stewart, at accountancy firm Jeffreys Henry, explains the importance of.... more
(03 July 2009 19:08)

Carlo Cracco - A Minute on the Clock
The inaugural Identitá London food festival took place last week, showcasing some of Italy's most fêted chef-restaurateurs. Carlo Cracco of Milan's.... more
(03 July 2009 17:33)

Hospitality insolvencies set to rise after summer lull
The number of hospitality companies being made insolvent is set to rise again after a summer “lull”, consultancy KPMG predicted today. There has been.... more
(03 July 2009 16:13)

Filmbank: Supplier Profile
Continuing our series looking behind the scenes at suppliers to the hospitality market, we catch up with Majella Griffin, general manager, Filmbank more
(03 July 2009 15:37)

Menuwatch - John Dory
After taking New York by storm with her Michelin-starred gastropub the Spotted Pig, British-born chef April Bloomfield is now basking in the success.... more
(03 July 2009 15:13)

Food festival to rival Edinburgh
Simon Davis, co-founder with food critic Fay Maschler of restaurant consultancy A Private View, says the restaurant industry needs more support.... more
(03 July 2009 14:53)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Don't leave me this way! All good things end dear readers and this is my last Friday Wrap as I’m off to pastures new. I hope you’ve enjoyed the show,.... more
(03 July 2009 13:12)

BaxterStorey scoops environmental award
Contract caterer BaxterStorey won recognition at the Business Commitment to the Environment (BCE) annual awards this week. The Reading-based caterer.... more
(03 July 2009 11:59)

Travelodge to spend £52m building three hotels in Spain
Budget hotel chain Travelodge has announced plans to spend €61m (£52m) building three new hotels in Spain. The hotels in Barcelona, Seville and.... more
(03 July 2009 11:48)

Should the ‘outdated’ star rating system be ditched?
Hotel group Jurys Inns has called for the scrapping of the hotel star rating system, claiming it is no longer relevant to the modern customer. Gemma.... more
(03 July 2009 10:55)

Asia Pacific boss departs suddenly from IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Asia Pacific chief executive is to leave the company in a surprise departure. Peter Gowers was appointed in.... more
(03 July 2009 10:19)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including:Twotwentytwo, The Landmark; Caleya Ibérica; Caponata more
(03 July 2009 07:30)

Caleya Ibérica is best in capital, says critic
The food at Spanish restaurant Caleya Ibérica is among the best in the capital but it doesn’t live up to the standards of its original, according to.... more
(03 July 2009 07:30)

Education week: The kids are fed up
Our survey reveals that healthy eating matters less to schoolchildren than value for money more
(02 July 2009 19:12)

Recipes for schools - lessons in simplicity
Struggling to devise recipes that meet the new guidelines for secondary schools, but also provide interest for your demanding audience? We asked Paul.... more
(02 July 2009 19:12)

Fillet of Brill with Baby Gem Lettuce and Citrus Dressing, by Richard Davies
Fillet of Brill with Baby Gem Lettuce and Citrus Dressing, by Richard Davies, executive chef, Manor House hotel, Castle Combe more
(02 July 2009 19:11)

Neil Porter talks about the new-style National School Meals Week
With National School Meals Week planned for November, Mark Lewis met the chairman of the Local Authority Caterers Assocation, Neil Porter, to talk.... more
(02 July 2009 19:11)

Fringe feeding in schools - eat in and take-away 
It doesn't matter how well school canteens adhere to the new nutritional guidelines if children head to the nearest chicken take-away. The practice.... more
(02 July 2009 19:00)

Work on Arora hotel at Brit Oval will begin next October
Surrey County Cricket Club today announced that work on a new four-star hotel and stand at its Brit Oval ground in south London will begin next.... more
(02 July 2009 16:15)

Gordon Ramsay Holdings profits drop almost 90%
Profits at Gordon Ramsay Holdings (GRH) plummeted nearly 90% last year as the celebrity chef rapidly expanded his restaurant business across the.... more
(02 July 2009 15:41)

Chef given second chance after smashing up restaurant
A chef who smashed up a restaurant in a fit of anger is to be given a second chance because his cooking skills are so highly rated. Roy Parr, 50, saw.... more
(02 July 2009 13:07)

St Austell Brewery buys four Punch Taverns pubs
St Austell Brewery has agreed a deal to buy the freeholds of four South West pubs from Punch Taverns. The purchase of the four pubs, three in.... more
(02 July 2009 12:02)

Cleanliness tops price for budget hotel guests
Customers will continue to use budget hotels in order to save money, but cleanliness remains key according to a new study by market research.... more
(02 July 2009 08:30)

French restaurants drop prices after VAT cut
French restaurants have dropped their prices after a government tax reduction came into effect this week. Value-added tax (VAT) in France was.... more
(02 July 2009 08:00)

Compass Group secures £5m Bryanston School extension
Compass Group’s Chartwells division has won a £5m total turnover contract extension at Bryanston School in Blandford, Dorset. The five-year extension.... more
(01 July 2009 15:45)

Wetherspoon to open six new pubs this month
High-street pub operator JD Wetherspoon today revealed it will open six new pubs during July. On Friday (3 July), The Sawyer’s Arms opens in Exeter..... more
(01 July 2009 15:37)

Galvin City restaurant to be called La Chapelle
London chef-restaurateurs Chris and Jeff Galvin have confirmed that their City of London restaurant will be called Galvin La Chapelle. The restaurant.... more
(01 July 2009 14:38)

Win a hamper from Bisto Bouillon
To highlight its new marketing campaign, 'Bring Flavour to Life', Bisto Bouillon is giving away a Bisto Bouillon hamper to 20 Buy It! readers more
(01 July 2009 14:27)

Signatures wedges giveaway from McCain
McCain is giving away a case of its Signatures Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper Wedges to five Buy It! readers to serve as starters or snacks. more
(01 July 2009 14:24)

Presentation glassware packs up for grabs from Mövenpick
Two lucky Buy It! readers will receive 12 pieces of presentation glassware, including branded sampler plates, and 20 bespoke dessert menus, worth.... more
(01 July 2009 14:21)

Free cases of Wings of Fire chicken wings from Moy Park
Ten cases of Wings of Fire chicken wings are up for grabs to serve during the summer BBQ season. more
(01 July 2009 14:16)

Nearly 70% UK hotel operators are financially shaky, warns analyst
More than two thirds of the UK’s hotel operators are in financial danger, analyst firm Plimsoll Publishing has warned. Plimsoll rated each of the.... more
(01 July 2009 12:54)

Paul Heathcote takes Longridge restaurant off the market
Chef restaurateur Paul Heathcote has taken his flagship Longridge restaurant in Preston, Lancashire, off the market after four months. Heathcote had.... more
(01 July 2009 12:44)

Property overlooking St Andrews golf course up for sale
Hotel operators are being offered the chance to buy the iconic Hamilton Hall property overlooking the first tee and 18th green of the Old Course at.... more
(01 July 2009 12:21)

Birmingham council moves to restrict Balti name to the city
Birmingham City Council has launched a campaign to protect the famous Balti name by preventing Indian restaurants outside the city from using it. The.... more
(01 July 2009 12:05)

Gourmet Stars cutlery from Villeroy & Boch
The multi-functional Gourmet Stars cutlery range from Villeroy & Boch features unconventional shapes that have been designed to allow creative.... more
(01 July 2009 11:22)

Interactive LDC TV for hotels from LG
LG 300c series is an interactive LCD TV system for the hotel sector from LG Electronics. more
(01 July 2009 11:20)

Neo tableware newcomers from Dudson
Additional contemporary Neo tableware pieces from Dudson are designed to complement the existing collection and include oval bowls, plates and a.... more
(01 July 2009 11:18)

Tatani outdoor armchairs from Andy Thornton
Tatani outdoor armchairs are the latest addition to the Andy Thornton range of furniture. more
(01 July 2009 11:16)