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Sustainability – the great debate

Sustainability Round TableLondon contractor Bite Catering recently hosted a round table discussion about the industry's take on sustainability. Janie Stamford listened in to the hospitality heavyweights that gathered to join the debate
Posted: 21 October 2011 | 11:45

Wiggly Worm charity seeks new head chef

Wiggly Worm logoThe Wiggly Worm, a charity that uses food projects to help and rehabilitate vulnerable and disadvantaged people, is seeking a new head chef and trainer for its bistro at the National Star College in Cheltenham. The bistro is a new social enterprise partnership project.
Posted: 21 October 2011 | 10:29

Trade bodies unite over PPL plans on recorded music fee hike

PPL logoTrade bodies from across the hospitality industry have united to oppose proposals from music licensing company PPL to institute fees increases in its Specially Featured Entertainment (SFE) Tariff. They said the proposed increases for the tariff were "excessive" and unfounded.
Posted: 19 October 2011 | 17:05

The British Culinary Federation calls for entries for the Chef of the Year 2012

The British Culinary Federation (BCF) is inviting chefs from around the UK to enter its 2012 Chef of the Year competition. The event, which has become a showcase for the UK’s finest culinary skills, is offering a share of £4,000 prize money,
Posted: 19 October 2011 | 16:44

One in seven care home residents aren't given enough to eat and drink

One in seven care home residents are not being given enough to eat and drink, according to new figures released by the Care Quality Commission. The...
Posted: 19 October 2011 | 13:11

Elior's Azure seals £13m deal with Salford City Stadium

Catererandhotekeeper NewsElior's stadia business Azure has scored a £13m signing at Salford City Stadium, which opens next year. The 10-year contract will see Azure provide match-day and non-match-day event catering for up to 1,000 delegates at Manchester's newest conference and events venue.
Posted: 18 October 2011 | 15:33

Kudos wins £8m deal at Aldermaston Manor hotel

Aldermaston ManorCaterer Kudos has made its first move into the hotel sector, with an £8m food and venue-management contract at Aldermaston Manor hotel in Berkshire. Kudos will deliver a range of services as part of the five-year deal at the hotel, including conference and banqueting, restaurant.
Posted: 18 October 2011 | 11:23

Seasoned Events wins £3m deal with Thames Luxury Charters

Seasoned TLCSeasoned Events has been awarded a three-year banqueting and catering contract with Thames Luxury Charters (TLC) worth nearly £3m. The events division of Crown Group provide the hospitality services aboard its fleet of four luxury charter boats, moored at Butler's Wharf by Tower Bridge.
Posted: 17 October 2011 | 16:13

MPW's plans to improve school meals don't impress the Department for Education

Marco Pierre WhiteMarco Pierre White has drawn up plans to improve the UK's school dinners, but following discussions with Education Secretary Michael Gove, the ideas have been shelved. The former-Michelin-starred-chef turned Bernard Matthews spokesman met with Gove last year.
Posted: 17 October 2011 | 11:00

Scottish hospitality firms could save £64m by cutting food waste

Zero Waste Scotland logoScottish firms could save up to £2b by cutting waste and resource use and £64m could be saved by cutting food waste in the hospitality sector alone, according to Zero Waste Scotland, which last week welcomed new proposals by the Scottish Government to increase recycling collections from businesses.
Posted: 17 October 2011 | 10:35

Food for Thought wins Soil Association award

Food for Thought, a not-for-profit caterer owned by 17 Merseyside schools, has been awarded the Soil Association's Silver Food for Life Catering Mark for...
Posted: 17 October 2011 | 10:33

Sodexo offers 'try before you buy' school meals

Caterer Sodexo has offered free school meals to more than 2,000 reception pupils as part of a strategy to encourage take-up. Children from Bromley,...
Posted: 17 October 2011 | 10:27

Online debate – how to minimise food waste

United Against Waste logoOn 24 October Caterer and Hotelkeeper, in association with Unilever Food Solutions, will host an online debate to discuss food waste and what can be done to minimise it. We will examine the extent of the food waste problem.
Posted: 14 October 2011 | 13:01

Compass sees sales of 1% milk soar

Compass Group has seen sales of 1% milk soar as health and nutrition continues to stay high on the public agenda. The catering giant, which buys 25...
Posted: 14 October 2011 | 12:28

National School Meals Weeks signs up its 100th participant

National School Meals Week (NSMW) has today signed up its 100th participating organisation, with three weeks still to go before it launches. The London...
Posted: 14 October 2011 | 12:03

Elior commits to Government's Responsibility Deal

2011 logo redesignElior has signed up to six of the Government's Responsibility Deal pledges, including a commitment to salt reduction and the removal of artificial trans fats...
Posted: 14 October 2011 | 11:42

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

caterer 141011In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine... The Power of the Brand: We look at what lessons you can learn from hospitality's best brands - and how you can apply them to your small business.
Posted: 14 October 2011 | 10:38

Perception of UK improves among foreign tourists

London skylineThe UK has overtaken France to become the third most admired destination globally, thanks in part to its attractiveness as a tourist destination. The findings were revealed in the latest Anholt-GFK Roper Nation Brands Index (NBI), released this week.
Posted: 13 October 2011 | 11:43

UK VAT rate is significant barrier to hospitality growth

Slash VATThe UK's high rate of VAT is one of several barriers to the growth of the hospitality industry, a new report from the British Hospitality Association (BHA) has warned. The report, entitled Hospitality: Driving Local Economies, is aimed at highlighting the critical role the sector plays in the economic and social life...
Posted: 13 October 2011 | 09:46

School Food Trust wins RSPH award

The School Food Trust (SFT) has been recognised by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) for its work on children's food. The charity won the...
Posted: 12 October 2011 | 16:34

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