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The future of food service to be debated at industry forum

The Future of Foodservice 2020Tickets are still available for next week's Allegra Strategies' Food Strategy Forum in which industry experts will predict trends for the decade ahead. The Future of Foodservice 2020 will offer forum members and interested industry professionals practical insight.
Posted: 12 October 2011 | 16:10

Lexington chefs cook for Ferran Adrià

Lexington chefs and Ferran AdriàLexington Catering chefs were given the honour of cooking for Ferran Adrià, when the world-renowned El Bulli chef visited the London Business School last week. Adrià was in town to launch a competition for the world's top business students to design an innovative business model for the El Bulli Foundation.
Posted: 11 October 2011 | 12:10

Demand for jobs in hospitality is unaffected by weak economy

People 1stThe hospitality industry is bucking the economic trend with job activity at a two-year high, despite growing fears that the UK is slumping into a double-dip recession. Businesses are recruiting across all industries, particularly for more senior and high-skilled roles.
Posted: 11 October 2011 | 11:12

Ben Murphy from Koffmann's takes gold at WorldSkills 2011

Ben Murphy at WorldSkillsCommis chef Ben Murphy of Koffmann's is on the top of the world after being awarded a gold medal for cooking at WorldSkills London 2011. Murphy, 20, was one of three hospitality contestants competing in the event, which came to a close last night with a presentation ceremony at the O2.
Posted: 10 October 2011 | 11:33

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

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine... Slash VAT, Boost Business: Travelodge boss Guy Parsons on why the Government should make hospitality a special case and drop VAT to 5%.
Posted: 06 October 2011 | 18:23

Get set for Christmas

christmas baubleYou may think it's crackers to begin thinking about Christmas now but by planning in advance you can ensure the festive season is a success. We've rounded-up advice from the experts to attract the early bookings
Posted: 06 October 2011 | 16:36

Profiting from 2012 – Provide a perfect Olympic welcome

doormanContinuing our series on Profiting from 2012, Emily Manson explains the importance of a well-trained workforce providing the perfect welcome
Posted: 06 October 2011 | 15:54

BaxterStorey Chef Academy graduates 37 more chefs

BaxterStorey Chef AcademyContract caterer BaxterStorey has graduated a further 37 students from its Chef Academy training programme, with Michelin-starred chefs John Campbell and Philip Howard on hand to celebrate their achievements. The programme has qualified 151 chefs since its launch in 2006.
Posted: 06 October 2011 | 13:59

The Michelin guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2012

The Michelin guide to Great Britain & Ireland 2012The new guide, out today, marks the second release for Michelin this year after the guide brought forward its publication date from January to October.
Posted: 06 October 2011 | 12:13

Brains buys Cardiff coffee chain Coffee#1

Welsh brewer and pub company Brains has bought Coffee #1, a Cardiff-based coffee chain with 15 outlets across Wales and the South West. Coffee #1,...
Posted: 06 October 2011 | 11:36

Compass completes acquisition of Turkey's Obasan

Compass Group logoCompass Group has completed the acquisition of food service business Obasan in Turkey. The catering giant announced last month that it had agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of Obasan Gıda İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, a leading provider of delivered meals to businesses in Turkey.
Posted: 04 October 2011 | 11:56

Kudos wins £12m deal with National Football Museum

National Football MuseumThe Crown Group's Kudos division has today announced a new £12m signing at the National Football Museum, which is soon to be relocated to the Urbis building in Manchester. The six-year contract to provide food and venue management services will see Kudos manage the museum's café and restaurant .
Posted: 04 October 2011 | 09:22

Minute on the Clock – Derek Johnson

Derek JohnsonDerek Johnson is the outgoing chair of the National Association of Care Caterers (NACC) and winner of the Public Sector Caterer Award at the 2011 Cateys. Janie Stamford caught up with him at the annual Training and Development Forum
Posted: 03 October 2011 | 16:44

Sodexo's Prestige London division appoints Mark Parfait as head of food operations

Mark ParfaitPrestige London, Sodexo's fine dining, catering and hospitality provider in the capital, has appointed Mark Parfait to the role of head of food operations. Parfait is expected to focus on craft development and food operations across all Prestige London sites.
Posted: 03 October 2011 | 12:33

Minimum wage goes up to £6.08

Hand and MoneyThe minimum wage rose from £5.93 per hour to £6.08 on Saturday, an increase of 2.5%. The minimum wage is decided each year by the Low Pay Committee (LPC). It was introduced in 1999 at £3.60 an hour for adults.
Posted: 03 October 2011 | 10:57

Lindsay Tocher promoted at Sodexo

Lindsay Tocher 150 Lindsay Tocher has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer for contract caterer Sodexo's Global Offshore and Marine business.
Posted: 03 October 2011 | 10:54

How cutting VAT helped Ireland's hospitality industry

Slash VATOn 1 July, the Irish government announced a slash in the VAT rate for hospitality and tourism businesses from 13.5% to 9% in an effort to give the struggling sector a much-needed boost. Two-and-a-half months on, hoteliers and restaurateurs are cautiously positive about the 4.5% reduction, as Elly Earls discovers
Posted: 30 September 2011 | 14:26

Lindley Heritage wins five-year extension with Malvern Theatres

Malvern TheatresLindley Heritage has scooped a five-year contract extension at Malvern Theatres worth £4m. The partnership was originally formed in 2005 with the current five-year deal due for review in 2013. But three years in, the West Midlands arts centre has taken the decision to extend the catering agreement to a full 10-year contract.
Posted: 30 September 2011 | 12:28

Team UK gets ready for WorldSkills 2011

WorldSkills London 2011Next week, about 1,000 young people will congregate in London to undergo four days of gruelling competition in which their skills and stamina will be tested to the full. Janet Harmer reports on the hospitality industry's involvement in WorldSkills London 2011
Posted: 30 September 2011 | 12:00

Caterer and Hotelkeeper helps you stay better connected

Catererandhotekeeper NewsThe name of Caterer and Hotelkeeper's website has changed to www.catererandhotelkeeper.com as from today. The move is in response to audience feedback telling us that with more pressure on your time, you want to locate advice and support in the most efficient way possible.
Posted: 29 September 2011 | 17:25

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