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AiP scoops school contract renewals worth £4m

AiP logoEducation caterer Alliance in Partnership (AiP) has been awarded four school contract renewals worth almost £4m. AiP has already enjoyed extended relationships with each of the four schools, from 10 to 17 years, and it credits customer care and quality service as the reason behind its longevity.
Posted: 19 August 2011 | 17:25

3663 owner says food service businesses not for sale

Bidvest, owner of 3663, has indicated that its food service interests are not for sale. The South African-based company said in a statement that "unsolicited proposals" for its food service businesses...
Posted: 19 August 2011 | 15:45

Minute on the Clock - Lynda Beverley

Lynda BeverleyLynda Beverley's catering firm Moving Feasts has won a contract to supply 6,000 dishes to celebrities and VIP guests in the Virgin Media Louder Lounge...
Posted: 19 August 2011 | 14:27

How to... market responsibly

Local produceSomerset butter from Scotland, Welsh lamb from New Zealand and West Country fish fillets filleted in China: just some of the false "local food" claims misleading consumers who believed they were eating local produce highlighted in a Local Government Regulation investigation earlier this year.
Posted: 19 August 2011 | 11:24

Pabulum scoops £1.3m school contract

Pabulum logoIndependent contract caterer Pabulum has been appointed to manage the catering for Ravens Wood School in Bromley, Kent in a contract worth £1.3million...
Posted: 18 August 2011 | 13:45

D&D launches Cinnamon Candy, its new events and party planning company

D&D London has officially launched its new party planning company Cinnamon Candy, which aims to provide a one-stop-shop for special events. The company, which announced it would be led by head chef Mike Dewing...
Posted: 18 August 2011 | 10:49

Quest to find most sustainable fish restaurant begins

Raymond Blanc is heading a competition to find the UK's most forward-thinking restaurant or caterer for sustainable fish. Blanc will work with the City of London Corporation, Sustainable Fish City...
Posted: 17 August 2011 | 14:47

Caterer and Hotelkeeper 100 – Top contract catering executives

Richard CousinsLast month, Caterer and Hotelkeeper, in association with Britvic Soft Drinks, revealed this year's list of the 100 most influential people in our industry. In the final article of our series analysing the top people by sector or discipline, Chris Druce looks at the biggest names in contract catering
Posted: 17 August 2011 | 12:58

Tampopo backs Slash VAT campaign

Slash VATAnother hospitality business has thrown its weight behind Caterer and Hotelkeeper's campaign to Slash VAT, Boost Business. David Fox, co-founder of Asian-style casual dining chain Tampopo, said: "To have a cohesive campaign on this issue is really important...
Posted: 16 August 2011 | 12:27

7 Day Catering announces three new appointments

Kath Wright7 Day Catering has announced three new appointments to the business. Kath Wright and Richard Bright join as operations managers, and Mark Palmer as general manager. Wright joins the southern team with responsibility for 12 contracts. Her most recent role was as operations manager at Caterlink.
Posted: 16 August 2011 | 10:54

Your legal responsibilities when it comes to hiring staff

InterviewXpertHR Small Business - a service run by Caterer's sister website, XpertHR - offers an overview of your legal responsibilities in terms of hiring staff
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 16:26

Riots not expected to dent international tourism

"Business as usual" is the message being put out by the UK's official bodies in the aftermath of the worst riots in recent memory, and even hospitality operators seem quietly confident. Mark Di-Toro, spokesperson for VisitBritain...
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 14:58

7 Day Catering wins Documetric deal

Catererandhotelkeeper NewsIndependent caterer 7 Day Catering has won a three-year contract at technology firm Documetric. The £250,000 deal will see 7 Day Catering provide breakfast and lunch for up to 250 staff...
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 14:41

Caterer and Hotelkeeper Web Awards 2011 open for entries

This year’s Caterer and Hotelkeeper Web Awards, which recognise the best websites across the hospitality industry, are now open for entries.
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 13:51

Rebranded Kudos Cafés secures five-year deal

kudos cafesKudos Cafés has secured a five-year catering contract with Alfa Laval. Formerly Leisurextra, the newly branded company, will provide all catering services at the industrial equipment manufacturer's head office in Camberley, Surrey.
Posted: 15 August 2011 | 13:18

Upselling - the case for and against

Upselling wineDoes upselling deter more than it encourages? Should the right product sell itself rather than being purchased because a customer is put on the spot? Two industry experts put the case for and against...
Posted: 12 August 2011 | 12:58

Pabulum appoints Nelson Williams as new managing director

Pabulum logoIndependent contract caterer Pabulum has appointed Nelson Williams as its new managing director. Williams has worked with high end caterer Searcys...
Posted: 12 August 2011 | 11:50

Sodexo buys French luxury firm Lenôtre from Accor

sodexo logoSodexo has agreed to acquire the French company Lenôtre from Accor for an undisclosed sum. Lenôtre, an upscale gastronomy business which includes boutiques, receptions and events, as well as its three-star restaurant, Le Pré-Catelan, will be added to Sodexo's Prestige portfolio.
Posted: 11 August 2011 | 17:35

Riot compensation claim deadline extended

Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to extend the deadline before which uninsured businesses which suffered damage during riots across the country can claim compensation. The deadline for claims under the Riot Damages Act has been extended from 14 days to 42 days...
Posted: 11 August 2011 | 16:53

Riots have 'damaged London’s reputation' ahead of Olympics

The London riots have damaged the capital's business reputation and highlighted the threat of civil disorder during the Olympics next year, according to a new report released today. A poll of 134 London firms conducted by ComRes for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Posted: 11 August 2011 | 11:52

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