In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...

Profiting from 2012
How James and Caroline Parsons at the Nothe Tavern in Weymouth are preparing for the spike in trade that next year's Olympic sailing events will bring.

Return of the tea trolley
How contract caterers are reinventing their offers without breaking the bank, as clients become more aware of their expenditure.

Cash in on EPoS
How harnessing the right hardware can help you drive revenues by managing stock and sales.

Better Business
Former TV journalist Jon Wise on why he took on the ailing Laughing Gravy restaurant and how he turned it back into a neighbourhood favourite.

Postcards from the chef
Sat Bains recounts his experiences in San Francisco as he took on two charity dinners in the US city with Claude Bosi.

The Caterer Interview with Tim Hammond
The Elior UK chief executive on how he hopes a renewed focus on customer service will help drive contract retention.

Hotspots
Caterer and Hotelkeeper takes a look behind the design inspiration for the Drift, Drake and Morgan's new bar/restaurant at the foot of the Heron Tower, one of Britain's tallest buildings.

Win tableware items worth £1,000
In this week's Product Zone there is a chance to win £1,000 worth of tableware items from WMF, alongside the latest news in food, drink and equipment. We also take an in-depth preview of the Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2011.

Plus - the latest news, skills, inspiration, advice, the latest jobs and much more.

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By James Stagg

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