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Galvin at Windows barman wins Europe-wide Hilton Bar Cup

Barman Rui Serra is heading off to Brazil after winning the Bar Cup at the Europe Food & Beverage (F&B) Masters 2011, organised by Hilton Worldwide. Serra impressed the judges with his creation of a Classic Negroni, alongside the gin-based Galvin's Garden cocktail...
Posted: 22 November 2011 | 11:32

Brewers innovate as duty on low-strength beer is cut

Fullers Mighty AtomGood news often seems hard to come by in the beer and pub industry, but at the end of last year, in an uncharacteristic moment of largesse, George Osborne handed out a reduction in duty on lower-strength beer.
Posted: 22 November 2011 | 10:24

Enterprise Inns' profits slip

Enterprise Inns logoLeased and tenanted pub giant Enterprise Inns has seen its pre-tax profits slip 10% to £157m for the year to 30 September 2011. The decline came despite average net income per pub rising 1% to £64,200 for the full year, up from £63,600 last year...
Posted: 22 November 2011 | 10:23

Mitchells & Butlers returns to profit in 2011

Mitchells & Butlers logoPub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers has returned to profit for 2011 despite a challenging year with board changes and a failed takeover attempt. The company, which owns brands including Harvester, All Bar One, Nicholson's and O'Neill's, made a pre-tax profit of £132m.
Posted: 22 November 2011 | 10:18

Take a French lesson in seasonal specialities

Mark LewisAfter a fortnight in France, I returned home last weekend with the lasting impression that the French enjoy a far healthier relationship with their food and drink than we do.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 16:32

Morgenrot Group appoints Carl Plath MD

Carl PlathWine and Beer importer the Morgenrot Group has appointed Carl Plath as its new managing director following the sad death of Ray Flynn last month. The son of Morgenrot founder Rudi Plath, Carl Plath started working for the company in 1997 after completing his finance and accounting degree.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 16:13

Innkeeper Supplies appoints Julian Stratton commercial director

julian strattonInnkeeper Supplies has appointed Julian Stratton as commercial director. He joins Innkeeper after more than 25 years with Gaskell & Chambers, 14 of them as the firm's managing director.
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 16:11

Profiting from 2012 Business Tracker – Counting down to 2012

Nothe TavernThe Indian summer has meant a busy September for all our Business Tracker operators. Now that winter is closing in, the time has come to make concrete plans for next year's Olympic Games as well as consider Christmas. James Stagg reports
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 12:16

Artichoke restaurant impresses Guardian critic John Lanchester

Artichoke restaurantThe Artichoke restaurant in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, impressed John Lanchester this weekend, who says chef-proprietor Laurie Gear's cooking is on fire. The Guardian's food critic says the restaurant...
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 11:31

What's on the Menu? – A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews

John Lanchester says the Artichoke in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, is a neighbourhood restaurant that's on top of contemporary trends and executing them with command, while Jay Rayner says the Potted Pig in Cardiff is a jewel in a city that has rarely been spoilt for good restaurants
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 11:15

Amber Taverns raises £5m for 30 pub openings

North West pub firm Amber Taverns has raised an additional £5m in funding, with which it plans to open a further 30 pubs and create 300 new jobs. The funding comes in the form of a £4m revolving credit facility...
Posted: 21 November 2011 | 10:28

Wake-up call – Government dithering does not affect new regulations

hotel maidHaving just introduced agency worker regulations, the Government is now seeking to dilute them. Legal expert James Hall explains what this means
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 16:42

How to... make parking accessible

diabled parkingAccessible parking for a person with a disability is probably one of the most important services that a hotel, restaurant or pub needs to provide. It is one of the first areas a person with a disability will need to use on your premises.
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 16:34

Why sustainability is more crucial than ever

James StaggAs energy prices become an increasing burden on businesses and inflation hits a three-year high, cutting any unnecessary cost from the bottom line is urgent. When such savings have the added benefit of contributing to the health of your customers...
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 15:50

Book review - Couture chocolate

Couture Chocolate coverWith just two pages on the discovery of cocoa and the journey from bean to bar, William Curley's book is all about the recipes and not the history of chocolate. Inspired by its beautiful presentation, budding chocolatiers and pâtissiers will want to get to work straight away on the delights behind the chocolate-coloured cover.
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 14:41

Shelley Sandzer appoints Richard Thomas as head of pubs

Richard ThomasLeisure property consultancy Shelley Sandzer has appointed Richard Thomas as its new head of pubs. Thomas has previously advised a number of major national licensed operators...
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 14:15

Wake-up call – duty of care to former employees

wake-up callHow should you respond when asked informally about someone you once worked with? Be careful what you say about them, warns Katee Dias
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 12:01

Wine supplier Jascots offers 24/7 delivery during London Olympics

wineWine merchant Jascots has announced it is to offer its customers a 24/7 delivery service throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With road closures, temporary games lanes and route changes during the events, Jascots plans to offer customers the option of receiving goods between 2am and 7am.
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 10:34

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

caterer 181111Vegetarian goes gourmet: Why Alyn Williams will be serving a vegetarian tasting menu when he opens his new restaurant at the Westbury. Maximum marketing for minimum budget: Even though marketing budgets are tight, history suggests now is the time to invest. We look at how it can be done without breaking the bank.
Posted: 17 November 2011 | 14:59

Industry divided over TripAdvisor customer helpline

TripAdvisorThe newly launched TripAdvisor customer support helpline has received mixed reports from hospitality operators. The helpline is intended to provide a service for all customers, both operators and members of the public.
Posted: 17 November 2011 | 14:17

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