Articles by Date : November 01 2004 - November 30 2004

Restaurant suspects cleaning bill fraud
The owner of Leicester restaurant Firenze is angered at having become the target of a suspected dry-cleaning scam. more
(29 November 2004 18:28)

Berkeley Scott to float on AIM
Hospitality recruitment firm Berkeley Scott is to float on AIM (the Alternative Investment Market) following strong growth in the industry. more
(29 November 2004 18:26)

Councils rush to comply as DCMS issues 'long overdue' licensing plans
Proposals for licensing fees have at last been released by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) but have been criticised by the.... more
(29 November 2004 18:25)

Review of the reviews
Giles Coren enjoys a memorable lunch at Mirabelle in the Grand hotel... more
(29 November 2004 18:24)

The Howard hotel sold to Ho family for £75m
Property firm Marylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB), owner of the Malmaison hotel chain, has sold the five-star Howard hotel (pictured) in London for £75m. more
(29 November 2004 18:21)

Heathcote notches a winner
Paul Heathcote's outside catering arm has scooped the contract for Chester racecourse, which was held by Compass's Letheby & Christopher for nearly.... more
(29 November 2004 18:20)

Six of the best get extra star in Welsh eating out guide
The six most outstanding restaurants in Wales have been singled out for a new gold star award in the 2005 edition of the Dining Out in Wales guide. more
(29 November 2004 18:13)

Deal with a distributor
Buying equipment through a distributor also brings you expertise, servicing, back-up, training and advice, says Nick Oryino more
(29 November 2004 18:12)

Doing the splits
Thousands of chefs work split shifts, but are they an outdated concept or an unavoidable evil, with the alternatives too impractical or costly to.... more
(29 November 2004 18:11)

Where next for Wetherspoon's?
JD Wetherspoon always used to be on brokers' shopping lists, but recent results have seen the company lose friends in the City. Karl Cushing.... more
(29 November 2004 18:10)

Regional Spotlight: North Devon
North Devon's stunning coastline offers great surfing and more beautiful beaches than you can shake a stick at, and its increasing popularity with.... more
(29 November 2004 18:09)

My new kitchen
Paul Gayler, executive chef at London's Lanesborough hotel, likes to keep a cool head. So his solid-top ranges had to go. Diane Lane reports more
(29 November 2004 18:07)

Behind the badge: Parry
Equipment manufacturer Parry has been getting heavy. After making a name for itself in light- and medium-duty kit, it's aiming to expand its.... more
(29 November 2004 18:05)

We love...
...Diwali more
(29 November 2004 18:03)

The Great Western Inn, Corsham
For the beer aficionados among you, this week's featured property is a West Country community pub with some pretty solid real-ale credentials. more
(29 November 2004 18:02)

The burning issue
Crisis planning Mary Lynch warns against complacency more
(29 November 2004 17:55)

Springboard recognises industry achievements
It was all smiles at London's Brewery on Chiswell Street last week as Springboard presented its Awards for Excellence. Here's the full story of who.... more
(29 November 2004 17:48)

How can I boost my confidence in the kitchen?
I've recently left a position as sous chef in a busy pub-restaurant I helped open in the Cotswolds. Although initially confident, a few weeks of my.... more
(29 November 2004 17:34)

How can I progress further?
I am 24 and have been an assistant manager at a pub-restaurant since I was 21. I enjoy the responsibility of my position but have become.... more
(29 November 2004 17:32)

What documents do I need to work in Canada?
I want to go back to work in Canada, but I'm unsure of what visas and procedures would be helpful in attaining a job. Any advice? more
(29 November 2004 17:31)

How to go from IT consultant to chef?
I am currently working as an IT consultant and am considering a complete career change to become a chef. I am interested in taking a private course,.... more
(29 November 2004 17:29)

Where are the jobs for an experienced barista?
I've worked in the coffee business as both a barista/manager and a roaster/taster. I'm heading towards opening my own business, but would like more.... more
(29 November 2004 17:29)

I want to move into management, how do I go about it?
I've been working in sales for nine years and have gone from strength to strength. I'm hoping for a management position as assistant director of.... more
(29 November 2004 17:27)

Is it worth carrying on with a career in hospitality?
I am a second-year student studying for a degree in tourism and hospitality management. I have failed two exams and am deeply in debt. Do I call it.... more
(29 November 2004 17:26)

How can I move into management?
I've been a chef since I was 16 and would like to further my career in management, but it's hard to find part-time courses or jobs that will take me.... more
(29 November 2004 17:24)

Mitie leap in sales figures
Mitie Catering saw turnover grow by more than £2m during the six months to 30 September, its parent company, support services group Mitie said today. more
(29 November 2004 17:23)

Boom time for Scots hotels, conference hears
Hotel occupancy levels in Scotland are now higher than at any point in the past five years, the country’s tourism minister has said. more
(29 November 2004 16:54)

Belhaven shines despite wet weather
The wet summer failed to dampen spirits at Scottish pub company and brewer Belhaven, the company showed today as it posted record half-year results. more
(29 November 2004 16:02)

Simply the best
After four days of judging, our panel of experts came up with 12 winners in this year's Caterer Group Excellence in Food & Drink Awards more
(29 November 2004 14:26)

Coach firms merger would create 45-strong hotel chain
Coach operators Shearings and Wallace Arnold could be poised to merge, in a deal that would make them the fourteenth biggest hotel chain in the UK. more
(29 November 2004 12:42)

Water cure
Whether you operate in a hard- or soft-water area, some form of treatment of the mains supply will pay dividends in reduced servicing costs, says Bob.... more
(29 November 2004 10:49)

Waste Disposal
Kitchen waste has a double hit on kitchen costs. Food not sold and thrown away immediately hits the bottom line of profit, but the second hit is the.... more
(29 November 2004 10:47)

Advice Zone
The UK hotel property market - and why it pays to be independent more
(29 November 2004 10:46)

We need a level playing field
The smoking issue continues to hot up. As Caterer went to press this week, the Scottish Executive looked likely to introduce an outright ban on.... more
(29 November 2004 10:45)

Total control
Good stock control is essential in profitable catering operations, but there's more to it than simply keeping track of your inventory. Antony Adshead.... more
(29 November 2004 10:43)

What the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry... more
(29 November 2004 10:27)

Morel to open on Thyme site
A new French restaurant called Morel will open on the former site of Thyme in Clapham, South-west London next month. more
(29 November 2004 10:12)

Table Talk
Angry drinkers are staging a protest to stop Charlotte Church from singing in her parents' new pub... more
(26 November 2004 17:20)

Rhodes to run restaurants at London's Cumberland
London’s Cumberland hotel has revived a deal with Restaurant Associates to base Gary Rhodes and his team at the hotel, with the celebrity chef.... more
(26 November 2004 16:54)

Tchenguiz wins race to buy Laurel pubs
Rotch Property Group, the company owned by millionaire property tycoon Robert Tchenguiz, has been named preferred bidder for the Laurel pub company,.... more
(26 November 2004 15:56)

Acorn Awards 2005
2005 will be the 19th year of Caterer's Acorn Awards. The event represents everything that is good about our industry. more
(26 November 2004 15:46)

Fuller's plays down smoking ban impact
Pub operator and brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner has played down the likely effects of a smoking ban. more
(26 November 2004 15:26)

Acorn Awards
Who are the leading young achievers in hospitality this year? We're looking for outstanding individuals aged under 30 who deserve industry.... more
(26 November 2004 12:02)

Little Chef to be sold for up to £50m
Roadside restaurant group Little Chef will be put up for sale next spring with a price tag of up to £50m. more
(25 November 2004 16:34)

Food and beverage managers
Salaries for food and beverage managers more
(25 November 2004 16:02)

Big plans for Charles Jackson Chef concept
An embryonic restaurant concept has bought a second site in London in what it predicts could be the start of a wider expansion in the capital and.... more
(25 November 2004 15:39)

Don't offer too much, hotels told
Branded hotel chains should stop promising too much and consider cutting out bedroom basics. more
(25 November 2004 11:47)

Pub operators may ditch food sales to hold on to smokers
The smoking-ban exemption for pubs not serving food looks set to backfire as some operators contemplate ditching their menus to allow smoking in.... more
(25 November 2004 11:46)

Parliament chefs face police quiz
The executive chefs of the House of Lords and House of Commons are due to be questioned by Scotland Yard again next month over allegations of.... more
(25 November 2004 10:59)

Older pupils spurn Oliver's revolution
A handful of teenagers at a south-east London school have rebelled against a scheme masterminded by Jamie Oliver to encourage them to eat healthier.... more
(25 November 2004 10:53)