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Caterer and Hotelkeeper Web Awards 2011 open for entries

This year’s Caterer and Hotelkeeper Web Awards, which recognise the best websites across the hospitality industry, are now open for entries.
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 13:51

Rebranded Kudos Cafés secures five-year deal

kudos cafesKudos Cafés has secured a five-year catering contract with Alfa Laval. Formerly Leisurextra, the newly branded company, will provide all catering services at the industrial equipment manufacturer's head office in Camberley, Surrey.
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 13:18

Upselling - the case for and against

Upselling wineDoes upselling deter more than it encourages? Should the right product sell itself rather than being purchased because a customer is put on the spot? Two industry experts put the case for and against...
Posted: 12 August 2011 | 12:58

Pabulum appoints Nelson Williams as new managing director

Pabulum logoIndependent contract caterer Pabulum has appointed Nelson Williams as its new managing director. Williams has worked with high end caterer Searcys...
Posted: 12 August 2011 | 11:50

Sodexo buys French luxury firm Lenôtre from Accor

sodexo logoSodexo has agreed to acquire the French company Lenôtre from Accor for an undisclosed sum. Lenôtre, an upscale gastronomy business which includes boutiques, receptions and events, as well as its three-star restaurant, Le Pré-Catelan, will be added to Sodexo's Prestige portfolio.
Posted: 11 August 2011 | 17:35

Riot compensation claim deadline extended

Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to extend the deadline before which uninsured businesses which suffered damage during riots across the country can claim compensation. The deadline for claims under the Riot Damages Act has been extended from 14 days to 42 days...
Posted: 11 August 2011 | 16:53

Riots have 'damaged London’s reputation' ahead of Olympics

The London riots have damaged the capital's business reputation and highlighted the threat of civil disorder during the Olympics next year, according to a new report released today. A poll of 134 London firms conducted by ComRes for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Posted: 11 August 2011 | 11:52

Sodexo wins £3.5m school catering and cleaning contract

sodexo logoSodexo has signed a new £3.5m contract with Altrincham Grammar School for Girls in Cheshire to provide catering services at the school as well as cleaning. The company has already been providing cleaning services at the school for four years.
Posted: 10 August 2011 | 17:27

Alliance In Partnership wins £390,000 Worcester schools deal

AiP logoEducation catering contractor Alliance in Partnership (AiP) has won a three-year contract worth £390,000 to provide catering services to schools for Worcester County Council. AiP will cater for Aston Fields middle school, Stoke Prior first school and Tardibigge first school.
Posted: 10 August 2011 | 17:21

School Food Trust makes six board appointments before becoming a charity

School Food Trust logoThe School Food Trust has made six new appointments as it prepares to complete its move into the third sector. Experts in health, local government and marketing have taken up seats on the board as the trust sets out to continue its work as a charity.
Posted: 10 August 2011 | 17:15

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper

caterer 12081120 ways to extend the spend: Great ideas for keeping your customers happy... while getting them to spend a little more. Making the most of a menu: Alain Mara, group general manager at Compass Group's Roux at Parliament Square, explains when and how to sell customers extras like an aperitif or desserts
Posted: 10 August 2011 | 15:57

Viewpoint: workers don't riot

Peter HancockHospitality has the potential to provide the purpose so missing from the lives of many of last week's rampaging youths, says Pride of Britain chief executive Peter Hancock
Posted: 10 August 2011 | 15:48

Owners of uninsured businesses damaged in riots can claim compensation from police

Catererandhotelkeeper NewsOwners of uninsured businesses damaged in the London riots could be eligible for compensation from the police, according to an ancient law. Barrister Daniel Barnett has highlighted the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 which applies to any "house, shop or building" which has been damaged...
Posted: 09 August 2011 | 14:58

Interactive map of areas affected by riots

Interactive map of areas affected by riotsAs London cleans up from Monday’s night’s riots and prepares for more tonight, we map hospitality businesses affected in the UK so far. Click on the icons for more information...
Posted: 09 August 2011 | 14:20

Lindley Heritage secures Hepworth Wakefield gallery deal

Hepworth WakefieldLindley Heritage has been awarded a £1.8m, five-year deal to provide catering at Yorkshire's new art gallery, the Hepworth Wakefield. It is the first contract for Lindley Group's new division, which has been established to service the heritage and arts and leisure sectors.
Posted: 08 August 2011 | 15:39

Sports and leisure caterer Lindley Group creates two new roles

Gary BatesThe Lindley Group has created two new roles to reflect the emphasis the sports and leisure caterer is placing on driving the hospitality, fine-dining and events business for existing and potential new clients.
Posted: 08 August 2011 | 10:50

Wake-up call – The redundancy process

redundancyMaking staff redundant can lead to unfair dismissal claims if you don't follow the correct procedure. Legal expert Clare Thomas explains
Posted: 05 August 2011 | 16:21

Education: Fresh market

BaguettesThe first term in the school year is seen as a plum opportunity to boost take-up of school lunches and capture new custom, as Rosalind Mullen discovers
Posted: 05 August 2011 | 14:51

Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts in deal with boat firm Woods' Silver Fleet

Jamie Oliver has expanded his position in the event catering market with a new partnership with river venue operator Woods' Silver Fleet. Oliver's Fabulous Feasts, his events catering business which launched last year...
Posted: 04 August 2011 | 16:48

Smart Hospitality and Angela Hartnett win Olympic Hospitality Centre contract

Angela HartnettSmart Hospitality and Angela Hartnett have struck Olympic gold in the second round, with a contract to cater at the Olympic Hospitality Centre (OHC). The OHC will be a temporary hospitality facility for London 2012...
Posted: 04 August 2011 | 14:16

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