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Sports and leisure caterer Lindley Group creates two new roles

Gary BatesThe Lindley Group has created two new roles to reflect the emphasis the sports and leisure caterer is placing on driving the hospitality, fine-dining and events business for existing and potential new clients.
Posted: 08 August 2011 | 10:50

Bennett Hay appoints Andy Aston as development chef

Andy AstonSupport service operator Bennett Hay has appointed award-winning Andy Aston as development chef. He will oversee Bennett Hay's workplace catering, hospitality and fine-dining operations for its high-profile clients and act as a next generation mentor for the company's kitchen teams.
Posted: 08 August 2011 | 10:47

Wake-up call – The redundancy process

redundancyMaking staff redundant can lead to unfair dismissal claims if you don't follow the correct procedure. Legal expert Clare Thomas explains
Posted: 05 August 2011 | 16:21

Education: Fresh market

BaguettesThe first term in the school year is seen as a plum opportunity to boost take-up of school lunches and capture new custom, as Rosalind Mullen discovers
Posted: 05 August 2011 | 14:51

We must win medals for service

Brian WisdomTo make a success of next year's Olympics we have to offer gold-standard customer service, says Brian Wisdom, chief executive of People 1st
Posted: 04 August 2011 | 12:16

A Minute on the Clock - Liam Waterman

liam watermanLiam Waterman is an apprentice on the Galvin's Chance 'into work' programme. He spoke to Janie Stamford about the difference it has made to his life
Posted: 04 August 2011 | 10:40

Recruitment Focus – What recruitment consultants offer

StaffA good recruitment consultant can be a career-maker. So what do they offer jobseekers and are there any downsides? Rosalind Mullen reports
Posted: 03 August 2011 | 16:13

Easy ways to cut energy costs

ThermostatThere may have been many confusing changes to the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme since its introduction last year, but one thing remains true - cutting energy use saves money. Emily Manson explains what's different and describes easy ways to cut energy costs
Posted: 03 August 2011 | 15:28

Calories on menus have little effect on customer choices, finds New York report

Calorie labelling on menus does little to deter customers from choosing more fattening options, research in New York has found. Only a minority of people, about one in six, pays attention to calorie information on menus when eating at fast-food outlets such as McDonald's or KFC...
Posted: 27 July 2011 | 11:53

Elior nets £5m contract with Port Vale FC

Elior's sports stadia business Azure has scored a £5m catering and conferences contract with Port Vale Football Club. Azure currently operates at Queens Park Rangers, Nottingham Forest and Glasgow Rangers, as well as Durham County Cricket Club, Salford Reds Rugby and the brand new Brighton...
Posted: 27 July 2011 | 11:27

British Culinary Federation sends chefs to South Africa for charitable trip

Chefs from around the world are uniting for a tour to fight against hunger in South Africa. A group of six chefs from the British Culinary Federation will be joining the tour, which is spearheaded by the South African Chefs Association. The British contingent will include veterans Brian Cotterill, Colin Capon and...
Posted: 27 July 2011 | 10:02

Cost of red tape reaches £16.8b despite government schemes

Forum of Private Business logoRed tape is costing small firms £16.8b a year, new research has found. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) study reports that 84% of its members experienced an increase in time spent complying with regulations over the last two years...
Posted: 26 July 2011 | 16:00

LinkedIn debate: Is there any point having school meal guidelines?

linkedin buttonA lively debate on school meals has kicked off on LinkedIn following the report by Caterer on MP Sarah Teather's letter to the Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA). In response to LACA chairman Sandra Russell's concerns, Teather said...
Posted: 22 July 2011 | 12:21

Bite is first contract caterer in Sustainable Restaurant Association

Bite Catering has become the first member of the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) from the contract catering sector. The niche operator, which runs 12 B&I sites in London and the Home Counties, will commit to a number of initiatives from the SRA shortlist in three areas: sourcing, environment and...
Posted: 20 July 2011 | 18:15

School Food Trust launches low cost training series for education caterers

The School Food trust (SFT) has launched a new series of low-cost training sessions designed specifically for the education catering sector. The programme of one-day sessions covers subject areas such as increasing free school meal take up, engaging parents and pupils with healthy food...
Posted: 19 July 2011 | 12:12

BaxterStorey, Caterlink and Holroyd Howe sign up to Sustainable Fish City

BaxterStorey, Caterlink and Holroyd Howe Independent have signed up to Sustainable Fish City, a campaign to turn London into the world's first city where businesses, hospitals, universities, schools and citizens all eat sustainable fish. The three caterers, all part of Westbury Street Holdings (WSH)...
Posted: 19 July 2011 | 10:51

Michelin-starred chefs line up for new iPhone app

Marcus Wareing, Nuno Mendes and Tom Aikens are among the 12 chefs with 15 Michelin stars collectively that have contributed recipes to a new iPhone and iPad app launched today. The Great British Chefs app offers more than 180 recipes aimed at food lovers wishing to try their hands at professional, Michelin-standard cooking.
Posted: 14 July 2011 | 10:16

Wake-up call: Social Media – when is a company’s reputation damaged?

facebook (rex)With social media an ever-present in modern life, what can employers do when a member of staff goes too far online? Legal expert James Hall explains
Posted: 08 July 2011 | 17:04

College of Food, University College Birmingham wins coveted Nestle Toque d'Or

College of Food, University College Birmingham has won the coveted 2011 Nestlé Toque d'Or student catering competition. The announcement, made at an awards ceremony at London's Dorchester today, followed a cook-off...
Posted: 08 July 2011 | 16:54

A world of breakfast

world breakfastWith the Olympics and Paralympics to be held next year, it is a good time to think about breakfast offerings for the 200-plus countries attending - as not everyone may want a full English. John Porter reports
Posted: 08 July 2011 | 16:25

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