Articles by Date : August 01 2008 - August 31 2008

Bigger 6 Series High Speed washers from Girbau
The energy-saving 6 Series High Speed washer range from Girbau UK has been expanded to offer higher load capacities. more
(28 August 2008 10:20)

Manitowoc Ice Machine Sanitizer from Winterhalter
Cleaning ice machines is an often-neglected task, but Winterhalter has made it easy to keep machines hygienic with a just a few minutes' effort every.... more
(28 August 2008 10:16)

Bjorn van der Horst unveils new restaurant
Bjorn van der Horst has unveiled details of his forthcoming restaurant, which is set to open in Farringdon in the winter, Caterer can reveal. more
(28 August 2008 09:28)

Marcus Wareing confirms Petrus rename
Marcus Wareing has confirmed that Pétrus is to be renamed Marcus Wareing at the Berkeley once the restaurant’s contract with parent company Gordon.... more
(28 August 2008 09:13)

Fair warning to the unfair
The Government is stepping up its efforts to protect the UK's most vulnerable workers, warns Employment Minister Pat McFadden more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

The Victoria, Sheen - The wine list
Paul Merrett and Olly Smith met on UKTV, pairing food and wine for the television cameras. Now they have joined forces at a new pub in Surrey. Fiona.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

London Restaurant Awards: what it means for the industry
The London Restaurant Awards return this week after a three-year gap, but what role do they serve in an industry laden with gongs? Tom Vaughan.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

Get ready or go under: how hotels cope with the credit crunch
With an unstable economic future looming, and corporate spend taking a definite hit, Emma Allen looks at how hotels are coping with the credit.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

Vivat Bacchus, London Bridge
Vivat Bacchus, the South African owned fine-dining restaurant in Farringdon, has opened this sister site in London Bridge. It specialises in New.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

Murano, London
After parting company with the Connaught last year, Angela Hartnett has opened her new restaurant in the heart of Mayfair. The Italian menu is.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

McCoys Brasserie, Newcastle
This new restaurant comes from the team behind the former Rooftop restaurant at Gateshead's Baltic centre of contemporary art. Interiors include.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

Bluu, London
Bluu's second London venture is located in the heart of the City, occupying two floors of a six-storey Grade II-listed building next to the Bank of.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

Book review: British Seasonal Food by Mark Hix
Bookshop shelves across the country must be bulging under the weight of new books with "British" and "seasonal" in their titles, so it would be easy.... more
(28 August 2008 00:00)

ConvoChill blast chillers from Enodis
The Convotherm line of combi-ovens from Enodis UK has been joined by a new range of blast chillers, called ConvoChill, designed for trolleys direct.... more
(27 August 2008 18:25)

Banquet System from Hobart
The Hobart Banquet system uses the group's convection steamers - which range from 10- to 40-grid models - in conjunction with transportation tables,.... more
(27 August 2008 18:22)

Cook-and-chill Air-o-System from Electrolux
Air-O-System is an integrated cook-and-chill system from Electrolux for high-volume kitchens that pairs an Air-O-Stream combi-oven with an.... more
(27 August 2008 18:20)

SelfCooking Centres from Rational
Rational's SelfCooking Centers aim to take the stress out of banquets while reducing caterers' costs. more
(27 August 2008 18:16)

KPS Blast chillers from Gram
The stainless-steel KPS line of blast chillers from Gram can blast chill and/or freeze food volumes from 18kg to 180kg. more
(27 August 2008 18:14)

Opus SelfCooking Centres and CombiMasters from Lincat
There are 24 electric and gas combi-steamers in Lincat's line of Opus SelfCooking Centers and Opus CombiMaster units, which are both said to cook 15%.... more
(27 August 2008 18:10)

Banquetline from Victor
Banquetline is a flexible range of microprocessor-controlled cabinets for holding and transporting hot and chilled foods in high-volume food service.... more
(27 August 2008 18:08)

Tec 2/3 combi-oven from Parry
The new TEC 2/3 from Parry brings the benefits of the combi-oven to smaller caterers who lack the space and funds for traditional units that start.... more
(27 August 2008 18:03)

Chillogen Banquet Trolley from Moffat
The Chillogen Banquet Trolley from Moffat can free up caterers' equipment, staff and space by combining the functions of chilled storage with a.... more
(27 August 2008 18:02)

Scanfrost blast chillers and freezers from AHT
Scanfrost CEB stainless-steel blast chillers and freezers are now sold in the UK by AHT Cooling Systems UK, following last month's acquisition of.... more
(27 August 2008 17:48)

Alto Shaam banqueting carts and combi ovens from Equip Line
Alto Shaam's four banqueting carts use a Halo Heat system to provide controlled, uniform heat, that is applied evenly from side to side as well as.... more
(27 August 2008 17:41)

Lainox Cooking System from Dawson
The Italian-made Lainox Cooking System offers chefs an integrated and extensive choice of rapid-cooking and cook-chill equipment for handling bulk or.... more
(27 August 2008 17:36)

Leventi Booster combis from Valera
The Leventi Booster range of three- and five-grid combi-ovens from Valera use patented technology to combine microwave power with convection and.... more
(27 August 2008 17:33)

Ital compact blast chillers from Apuro
Blast chillers are essential pieces of kit for kitchens that rely on precooked chilled food, but can be too big and expensive for smaller caterers. more
(27 August 2008 17:28)

Wareing pips mentor Ramsay in new Harden's guide
Marcus Wareing’s restaurant Pétrus at the Berkeley hotel has overtaken Gordon Ramsay’s eponymous Chelsea eatery as the best in London, according to.... more
(27 August 2008 16:55)

Fuller's takes controversial Greene King site
Brewer and pub operator Fuller, Smith & Turner has acquired the Lewes Arms in East Sussex, the site of a controversial dispute over Harveys bitter.... more
(27 August 2008 16:16)

New Knorr Oriental sauces from Unilever
Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce and Hoi Sin and Plum Sauce are the latest additions to Knorr's Oriental Sauces range. more
(27 August 2008 14:25)

Additional Amoy Oriental cooking sauces from Heinz
The ethnic food market has grown by 44% since 2002 to a value of œ180m, with Chinese restaurants and takeaways growing in popularity by 3.6%, Indian.... more
(27 August 2008 14:22)

Spicy Oriental chicken from Brakes
Spice up your lunch menu with Brakes' Sweet Chilli Chicken Yakatori, made with fully cooked hand-cut and brine-marinated chicken leg meat in skewers. more
(27 August 2008 14:18)

Sharwood Eastern selection from Premier Foods
Sharwood's offers a complete range of Chinese, Indian and South-east Asian sauces and accompaniments. more
(27 August 2008 14:14)

Oriental Authentic Food Company line from 3663
To help caterers get the most out of their Oriental and Asian menus, the Authentic Food Company operates a Curry Club for its customers. more
(27 August 2008 14:10)

Eastern Mari-Base marinades from Major
To save caterers the time and effort of sourcing herbs and spices for Asian and Oriental cooking, Major International has replicated the most popular.... more
(27 August 2008 14:07)

Masala blends from The Spice Guru
Caterers can create authentic-tasting Indian food in minutes with Spice Guru's Masala Blends. more
(27 August 2008 14:04)

Naan and bread bowl options from Brakes
New bread ideas from Brakes include a teardrop-shaped Garlic and Coriander Naan bread (130g) which is flecked in colour and contains kalonji seeds. more
(27 August 2008 13:45)

Sorbets and cheesecakes from Schöller
William pears are used to make the latest smooth Mövenpick Pear Sorbet, giving it a boost of succulent fruity flavours. more
(27 August 2008 13:40)

Drifter bar relaunched by Nestlé
Back from the 1980s is the Drifter chocolate bar from Nestlé Professional. more
(27 August 2008 13:34)

Atlantic scallops from Faroe Seafood
Faroe Seafood scallops are caught by a specialist fishing boat in the Atlantic waters around the Faroe Islands, shucked and presented as queenies.... more
(27 August 2008 13:29)

Four Omega-3 breads from Délifrance
Four omega-3 breads have been added to Délifrance's healthier eating DéliVital range in response to consumer demand for healthier foods. more
(27 August 2008 12:30)

Gluten-free Nutrition Point options from 3663
On the back of in-house research of 600 coeliacs which showed that 92% of people don't think pubs and restaurants offer enough wheat- and gluten-free.... more
(27 August 2008 12:28)

Monterey Jack and Red Leicester cheese blend from Bladen
Mild buttery Monterey Jack cheese dates back to the 1800s, being first made by Franciscan monks in Monterey, California. The mildness of the cheese.... more
(27 August 2008 12:13)

Cocktail pouches from Funkin
Funkin single-serve (120g) Cocktail Pouches are made from 100% natural ingredients containing no artificial additives, preservatives, colours or.... more
(27 August 2008 12:08)

Natural syrups from Virtu
Caterers can add flavour to their desserts and milkshakes with Virtu natural syrups. more
(27 August 2008 12:05)

New Love Pies! tartlets from Dunkleys
Set in a butter pastry case are four new Love Pies! tartlets from Dunkleys. - more
(27 August 2008 12:03)

Special Club Jinogalpa from Nespresso
Special Club Jinogalpa is the latest limited-edition coffee from Nespresso. more
(27 August 2008 11:47)

New Fairtrade and organic gourmet teas from Peros
Six flavour variations and four completely new selections have been added to the Peros LT Co range of Fairtrade and organic gourmet teas. more
(27 August 2008 11:45)

Rooibos and green tea additions from Dragonfly Teas
Rooibos sales are now bigger than those of flavoured green teas, camomile and peppermint, according to Dragonfly Teas. more
(27 August 2008 11:42)

Jungle blend coffee from the Wicked Coffee Company
The Wicked Coffee Company is helping to preserve tropical rainforests in Indonesia and Honduras thanks to its involvement with an international.... more
(27 August 2008 11:40)