Articles by Date : December 01 2007 - December 31 2007

A better use of public funding
After the recent funding cut, Peter Hancock, chief executive of Pride of Britain Hotels, argues that the Government might as well abolish.... more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Belly of pork stuffed with mushrooms and shallots - by Patrick Roubequet
By Patrick Roubequet, development chef for the British Pig Executive (BPEX) more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Relationships at work
Intimate personal relationships between colleagues can have significant repercussions for employers. Mary Heaney points out some areas of concern more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Prince Albert, London
This pub in Camden, north London, has reopened under new ownership and after an extensive refurbishment. It includes a downstairs bar offering a menu.... more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Waterloo Brasserie, London
This latest venture from the team behind Cheyne Walk Brasserie in Chelsea comprises an all-day eaterie that serves classic French dishes including.... more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Jurys Inn, Brighton
This budget hotel in Brighton is located in the centre of the city next to the train station and forms part of a mixed-use development that includes.... more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

New Forest Breakfast at the Cottage Lodge hotel
With local farmers struggling in the consumer marketplace, one initiative offers some protection. Tom Vaughan reports from the Cottage Lodge hotel on.... more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

An interview with Jeremy and Jane Hooper, winners of The Restaurant
Since winning BBC TV show The Restaurant, Jane and Jeremy Hooper have gone on to establish their prize - a restaurant of their own in Oxfordshire -.... more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Fire safety in hotels
Don't get your fingers burnt by failure to comply with fire-door regulations. Piers Ford clears the smoke more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Bar/Restaurant/Club
Newly refurbished and fully fitted, Immediately Available, Half rent for two years.. more
(20 December 2007 00:00)

Mitchells & Butlers boss earns over a £1m
Tim Clarke, chief executive of Mitchells & Butlers, Britain’s largest pub operator by turnover, earned £1.02m in 2007. more
(19 December 2007 17:15)

Former Michelin-starred restaurant the Walnut Tree re-opens
Former Michelin-starred restaurant the Walnut Tree re-opened today under the culinary direction of ex-Merchant House chef Shaun Hill. more
(19 December 2007 16:44)

Chef beaten unconscious gets just £30,000 compensation
A head chef who was beaten unconscious on the “disastrous opening night” of a Chinese restaurant in Haverfordwest today walked away with just £30,000.... more
(19 December 2007 15:35)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest London restaurant reviews including: La Fromagerie; Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester; Market more
(19 December 2007 15:22)

Coffee Republic reports a drop in losses
Coffee Republic today revealed that it trimmed its losses in the six months to September despite a fall in turnover due to a switch to franchising. more
(19 December 2007 12:59)

Review of the Year 2007: The ups and downs of the past 12 months
With the global credit crunch beginning to affect consumer and investor confidence, the Government finding more ways of making life harder for.... more
(19 December 2007 12:39)

Bad service remains the number one customer complaint
Bad service is the major cause of discontent among London diners, with nearly half of all complaints relating to poor treatment of customers, a new.... more
(19 December 2007 11:00)

Starwood to launch Westin hotels in South America and other international hotel news
Essential news from around the world, including: Hilton Garden Inn to enter Turkey; IHG launches Indigo brand in Mexico; Marriott International to.... more
(19 December 2007 10:40)

The Savoy auction off to flying start
The Savoy auction got off to a flyer on its first day, with most of the items of hotel memorabilia available to the public far exceeding their.... more
(19 December 2007 07:00)

Mark Jones joins Las Iguanas board
Mark Jones, the chairman of Premium Bars and Restaurants, formerly Ultimate Leisure, has become non-executive director at Latin American restaurant.... more
(18 December 2007 18:00)

Restaurant owner banned from running a food business for life
A south London restaurant owner has been banned from ever running a food business again after council inspectors discovered serious food hygiene.... more
(18 December 2007 17:30)

Macdonald Hotels Aviemore redevelopment on track
The next stage in the massive Macdonald Hotels backed redevelopment of Aveimore in the Scottish Highlands has been given the provisional go ahead by.... more
(18 December 2007 16:55)

Savoy hotel helps find work for staff during restoration work
London’s iconic Savoy hotel has found alternative work for 97% of its staff ahead of the start of restoration work this Saturday (22 December). more
(18 December 2007 15:54)

Gaucho Grill confirms £125m buyout
Argentine steak-house operator Gaucho Grill has confirmed a £125m buyout led by founder Zeev Godik, according to reports today. more
(18 December 2007 12:30)

Coffee Republic to be served at cinemas
Coffee Republic products will be available in cinemas across the UK after the company signed a partnership deal with Cineworld UK. more
(18 December 2007 12:00)

Fuller’s announce new finance director start date
Pub and hotel operator Fuller, Smith and Turner has formally appointed James Douglas as finance director from 1 January, replacing Paul Clarke. more
(18 December 2007 11:25)

Premier Inn
Owned by the Whitbread group, Premier Inn (formerly Premier Travel Inn), is not just the UK’s biggest budget hotel chain, it is the largest player in.... more
(18 December 2007 11:14)

Von Essen Hotels loses at Appeal Court over Cotswold hotels
Von Essen Hotels has failed in a challenge to a High Court decision last year thwarting its £165,000-plus damages claim against a couple over the.... more
(18 December 2007 07:00)

Calls to reject licence fee proposals
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has called on members of the Scottish Parliament to reject proposals that would see licence fees double.... more
(17 December 2007 17:30)

Christmas recipes
Here is a selection of recipes from Caterersearch especially for the festive season. more
(17 December 2007 17:15)

Marco Pierre White calls for entries to the Knorr National Chef Award
Marco Pierre White has issued a call to entries to the Knorr National Chef of the Year 2008 competition, on which he is a judge. more
(17 December 2007 17:00)

Visit London signs deal with TripAdvisor
The scope of user-generated reviews on London hotels and attractions is expected to widen considerably next year after Visit London signed a.... more
(17 December 2007 16:30)

Marriott launches new global marketing campaign
Marriott has launched a new global marketing campaign that uses different dance styles to highlight its international presence. more
(17 December 2007 15:59)

BaxterStorey swoops for caterer Holroyd Howe
BaxterStorey has cemented its position as the UK’s largest independent contract caterer with the acquisition of rival Holroyd Howe. more
(17 December 2007 13:30)

Memorial prize set up for industry students
A £5,000 memorial prize for hospitality and tourism students has been set up in the name of hotel industry pioneer Henry Edwards, who died in.... more
(17 December 2007 13:00)

Pubs report 7.3% sales drop since smoking ban
Sales in pubs since the implementation of the smoking ban have slumped 7.3% with nearly three-quarters of smokers spending less time in the pub,.... more
(17 December 2007 12:30)

What’s on the menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews
A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews including: Fortnum & Mason; Hibiscus; Le Café Anglais; 22 Mill Street, Chagford, Devon and Northbank more
(17 December 2007 11:54)

Charlton House wins Department for International Development catering deal
Contract caterer Charlton House has added another contract in Scotland, picking up the Department for International Development (DFID) in East.... more
(17 December 2007 11:43)

Gordon Ramsay aims for purely female brigade For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Ritz auction will raise more than £1m; Rising chefs for 2008;.... more
(17 December 2007 10:42)

Standard of hospital food slammed in new report
Eighteen months after the Better Hospital Food programme (BHF) was scrapped by the Government, a Which? report released today has slammed the quality.... more
(17 December 2007 10:24)

Get ready for Hotelympia 2008
Hotelympia 2008 looks set to be the biggest yet with more than 1,000 exhibitors, 400 chefs, 60 culinary competitions and a host of new products and.... more
(14 December 2007 17:59)

Toque d’Or returns to Hotelympia
This year sees the return of student catering competition Nestlé Toque d’Or to the show. more
(14 December 2007 17:31)

New product areas at Hotelympia 2008
This year the show will feature four new product areas. more
(14 December 2007 17:23)

Win £60,000 of kitchen equipment with Caterer and Hotelkeeper
Caterer and Hotelkeeper is offering readers the chance to win £60,000 of kitchen equipment to tie in with next year’s Hotelympia at ExCel, London. .... more
(14 December 2007 17:09)

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news
Compass Group pulled off a bank job this week, winning the deal to cater at the Bank of England. more
(14 December 2007 17:00)

Europe’s first artificial surf reef given go ahead
Plans to create Europe’s first artificial surf reef on the south coast have been given the go ahead by the Marine and Fisheries Agency. more
(14 December 2007 16:52)

Food Standards Agency says no trans fat ban needed
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said there is no need to ban harmful trans fats in the UK, as voluntary reductions by food companies have already.... more
(14 December 2007 16:14)

Former Catey winner teams up with D&D London
Former Catey winner Anna Hansen, co-owner of The Providores restaurant in Marylebone, has teamed up with D&D London to launch a new venture. more
(14 December 2007 15:17)

Considerate Hoteliers Awards
The annual awards will be presented at the Design Link during Hotelympia 2008. more
(14 December 2007 15:00)

The Institute of Hospitality to host seminars at Hotelympia
The Institute of Hospitality is set to host the Sustainable Futures and Careers in Hospitality Seminar Theatres. more
(14 December 2007 14:53)