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Pabulum wins £700,000 deal with two Cambridgeshire schools

Pabulum logoIndependent contract caterer Pabulum has been awarded a three-year education deal in Cambridgeshire worth in excess of £700,000. The two-school contract, which begins with the new academic year this month, will see Pabulum provide meals to more than 2,000 students.
Posted: 05 September 2011 | 11:21

Tony Leech returns to Justice Services job at Sodexo

Tony LeechTony Leech has returned to the post of managing director of Sodexo Justice Services, the company's UK prison business, following a two-year hiatus in Australia. He succeeds Phil Andrew, who was recently promoted to chief financial officer for Sodexo UK and Ireland.
Posted: 05 September 2011 | 11:02

Matthew Gillman appointed venue operations manager at Imperial War Museum, London

Matthew GillmanMatthew Gillman has returned to Seasoned Events as venue operations manager at the Imperial War Museum in London. In his role, Gillman will be responsible for managing all evening corporate events, organising logistics, pre-event operations, accredited supplier management, security and all other services related to the...
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 16:41

Catering Design Group creates two new contracts manager positions

Geoff KibblewhiteCatering Design Group has created two new contracts manager positions, appointing Geoff Kibblewhite and Steve Whittall to the roles. Their remit will see them cover the management of the installation process of projects from receipt of order through to project handover.
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 16:39

The return of the tea trolley

Yes_Dining_sandwichWith clients becoming more aware of their expenditure, caterers are being forced to work harder for their money. Eleanor Earls finds out how contractors are reinventing their offers and retaining the wow factor without breaking the bank
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 15:33

Wake-up call – The rights of fixed-term staff

Bell boyFixed-term employees are entitled to the same treatment as permanent staff engaged in similar roles, as solicitor Katee Dias explains
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 14:58

Acorn Scholarship 2012 now open for entries

Acorn Scholarship 2012The 10th annual Acorn Scholarship is now open for entries. Developed to help talented individuals realise their potential, the Acorn Scholarship is an independent award created by previous winners of Caterer and Hotelkeeper's Acorn Awards.
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 14:38

Caterer Interview – Tim Hammond

Tim Hammond, EliiorWhen Tim Hammond joined the world of contract catering at the start of the year as chief executive of Elior's UK operations, the industry watched with interest to see how his healthcare and high street experience would boost the ailing business.
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 11:29

Compass Group boosts school meals offer with Cygnet acquisition

Compass Group has acquired of Cygnet Food Holdings in a move that will increase its state education catering business by around 25%. Cygnet, a specialist provider of school meals to the state education sector, services a portfolio of over 450 schools across England while Compass provides...
Posted: 02 September 2011 | 10:32

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

Caterer 020911Get the look for less – Budget makeovers: tips and advice from thrifty operators and interior designers. Expect the unexpected – Emergencies, like the recent riots, can spring up with almost no warning. Caterer explains how to plan for the unexpected and stop a drama turning into a crisis.
Posted: 01 September 2011 | 17:41

Stuart Williams appointed operations manager at London caterer Vacherin

Stuart WilliamsSpecialist London catering company Vacherin has appointed Stuart Williams as operations manager
Posted: 01 September 2011 | 12:35

SFT urges education caterers to keep school meals 'affordable'

The School Food Trust has urged education caterers to ensure school meals are affordable, following a report by Which? magazine that reveals price hikes of up to 25%. The consumer watchdog survey found that children at around two-thirds of schools...
Posted: 30 August 2011 | 14:16

Charlton House wins five-year extension at National Assembly for Wales

Welsh AssemblyCharlton House has extended its contract with the National Assembly for Wales (NAW) for a further five years in a deal worth £3.75m. The lengthy tender process saw the independent caterer see off competition from three major rival operators. The new contract will officially commence on 5 September.
Posted: 30 August 2011 | 11:17

Café operators and caterers invited to bid for contract with charity

thames reach logoCafé operators and caterers are invited to bid for a new opportunity with London-based charity Thames Reach. The charity, which helps homeless and vulnerable people in the capital, is in the process of developing an Employment Academy in Southwark, which will help people back to work.
Posted: 26 August 2011 | 17:35

BaxterStorey signs up for Red Tractor certification

red tractor logoBaxterStorey has signed up for Red Tractor group certification. The relationship began two years ago when the UK's largest independent contract caterer rolled out Red Tractor assured bacon across its business.
Posted: 26 August 2011 | 17:29

Rising energy prices leave businesses feeling the heat

Gas burnerHospitality businesses grappling with spiralling gas and electricity prices have been urged to shop around to ensure they get the best energy deals available and think harder about saving energy. The past several weeks have seen a number of major energy providers raising their prices.
Posted: 26 August 2011 | 13:05

Pabulum wins three-year education deal worth £825,000

Pabulum logoPabulum's winning streak continues with a new three-year education contract worth £825,000. The independent caterer has been appointed to provide catering at Coopers Technology College...
Posted: 26 August 2011 | 12:03

UK alcohol consumption still lower than in 2004

UK alcohol consumption in 2010 remains far lower than it was six years ago, despite rising slightly in 2010, according to the latest annual edition of the British Beer and Pub Association's (BBPA) Statistical Handbook 2011...
Posted: 26 August 2011 | 10:26

Sodexo relaunches its Healthworks package

Contract caterer Sodexo has announced the relaunch of its Healthworks package, designed to help create a healthier workforce. The gym offer is designed to support clients and their employees...
Posted: 25 August 2011 | 15:50

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

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine... 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...
Posted: 24 August 2011 | 17:06

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