Restaurants

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Chef Revelations – Andrew Fairlie

Andrew FairlieWhat was your first job? Delivering lemonade off the back of a lorry, aged 14; What was your first job in catering? Polishing glasses; What do you normally have for breakfast? Large coffee and muesli; What do you do to relax? Play on my mountain bike What's your favourite restaurant? Pierre Gagnaire, Paris
Posted: 02 February 2012 | 12:11

Time to plan for slow recovery

Sean RickardFood inflation is likely to decline rapidly over the coming year, says consultant Séan Rickard. He predicts that the worst is over for hospitality businesses
Posted: 02 February 2012 | 11:41

Just Opened – Kitchen Joël Antunès, London

Kitchen Joel AntunesFrench chef Joël Antunès' latest venture is a Provençal restaurant at the Embassy nightclub in Mayfair. Interiors are inspired by 1950s and 1960s Riviera glamour, including a marble-topped bar and banquette seating.
Posted: 02 February 2012 | 11:25

Just Opened – River Cottage, Plymouth

River CottageHugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has expanded his River Cottage brand with the launch of this restaurant at Plymouth's Royal William Yard. Housed in the Brewhouse building overlooking the Plymouth Sound, its aim is to source 90% of its food within a 50-mile radius.
Posted: 02 February 2012 | 11:24

Just Opened – Saffron, Birmingham

SaffronIndian restaurant group Saffron has opened its third venue in the centre of Birmingham, a stone's throw from the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and Symphony Hall. Interiors feature a golden colour scheme next to baroque wallpaper, recycled bamboo and exposed brickwork.
Posted: 02 February 2012 | 11:23

We need you to identify Cateys success stories

Mark LewisAs we approach the start of the London Games, athletes and competitors across the globe will be putting the finishing touches to their preparations, hoping they'll be able to look back on 2012 as the year they achieved Olympic gold.
Posted: 02 February 2012 | 11:10

Restaurant and bar group Kornicis reports 24% increase in sales

KornicisKornicis Group, the firm behind Jamies Wine Bars, Smollensky's, Henry J Bean's and several other independent sites in the City of London, has reported a 24% increase in sales in the five weeks to 31 December 2011. Like-for-like sales were up 15% over the same period.
Posted: 02 February 2012 | 09:20

Menuwatch - Stoke Park

Stoke ParkThe Dining Room at Stoke Park has achieved two AA rosettes in the past year and is hunting for a third, and a Michelin star. Janet Harmer reports
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 16:58

Richard Phillips closes Chapel Down Vineyard restaurant after council cuts wedding numbers

Catererandhotekeeper NewsChef-restaurateur Richard Phillips has closed his restaurant at Chapel Down Vineyard in Kent, after Ashford Borough Council restricted the number of weddings the venue could host. The restaurant, which was run by the chef's company, Kentish Dining Rooms (KDR), for four years, shut last week.
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 16:52

Better Business – Del'Aziz

Del'Aziz CafeOriginally starting life as a fine-dining resturant with a next-door deli, Del'Aziz came about when co-owner Shahrokh Parvin knocked down the dividing wall. Emily Manson reports
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 16:39

Wake-up call – Paternity leave shake-up

Parents and BabyUnder a shake-up of maternity and paternity rights, there will soon be flexible leave open to both parents. Legal expert James Hall explains what the dramatic changes to parental leave will mean for employers
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 16:21

Gordon Ramsay and father-in-law Chris Hutcheson settle legal action out of court

Gordon RamsayGordon Ramsay has reached a settlement with father-in-law Chris Hutcheson, after dismissing him in October 2010 for alleged financial impropriety. Hutcheson, the former CEO of Gordon Ramsay Holdings, had challenged the reasons for his dismissal.
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 15:07

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

caterer 030212Make your spa the star: They have the potential to bring in millions. Here's how to make sure you don't miss out. The Caterer and Hotelkeeper Interview: Andrew Main, the chief executive of contract caterer Aramark, tells Janie Stamford how the company is positioning itself for future growth.
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 14:50

Book now for Chef Eats Out at Tom Kerridge's Hand & Flowers

Tom KerridgeTom and Beth Kerridge have had an incredible journey since opening the Hand & Flowers in the beautiful town of Marlow in Buckinghamshire in early 2005. Within one year of launching, they were awarded a Michelin star, and Buckinghamshire Newcomer of the Year in the Good Food Guide, three AA rosettes and one Egon Ronay star.
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 14:35

Advertising Standards Agency upholds TripAdvisor complaint

TripAdvisor 'reviews you can trust' claims banned by ASAKwikchex, the online reputation management firm behind the successful complaint to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) about TripAdvisor, has indicated it plans to push for a code of conduct for online review sites. The ASA this week announced that it was upholding the complaint.
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 07:00

Virgilio Martinez to open Peruvian restaurant Lima in Fitzrovia

Virgilio MartinezLondon will see the arrival of a new Peruvian restaurant this year, with the opening of Lima in the spring. Set to open in Fitzrovia at the end of May, the restaurant is the first London venture from Virgilio Martinez (pictured), chef-patron of the Central fine-dining restaurant in Lima...
Posted: 31 January 2012 | 11:08

How to… get best value when purchasing

Contract signingWith the latest figures from Experian's Insolvency Index showing that hotel and leisure businesses had the third highest rates of insolvencies of all sectors, up 30.65% on the same time last year, there's never been more pressure on businesses in the sector to review their cost management strategies in detail.
Posted: 31 January 2012 | 11:00

People 1st adapts WorldHost training programme for 2012 Olympic success

People 1stWith less than six months to go until London 2012, hospitality businesses are being urged to ensure they're prepared to make the most of the games opportunities. People 1st, the Sector Skills Council for hospitality, travel and tourism, has adapted the WorldHost customer service training programme.
Posted: 31 January 2012 | 10:45

Za Za Bazaar to open second site in Norwich

Za Za Bazaar logoZa Za Bazaar, the giant buffet restaurant, which launched in Bristol last month, is to open its second site, in Norwich. The new restaurant, set to launch at the city's Riverside Entertainment Centre, will have a capacity for up to 600 diners. The 25,000sq ft site is currently undergoing a £2.5m redevelopment.
Posted: 30 January 2012 | 17:52

Green tourism organisations join forces to boost marketing, certification and networking

Catererandhotekeeper NewsThree of the leading green tourism organisations in the UK are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism and hospitality businesses. The Green Tourism Business Scheme, Greentraveller.co.uk and the Considerate Hoteliers Association are working together to offer benefits to each other's members.
Posted: 30 January 2012 | 16:37

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