Contract catering
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There are only a few days left to get your Christmas shopping done. Need inspiration? Janie Stamford picks 10 of the best gifts for the hospitality professional who has everything
Posted: 21 December 2011 | 11:30
The British Culinary Federation has named the 16 semi-finalists for the Chef of the Year 2012 competition, sponsored by Aubrey Allen. The semi final, which will be held at the University College Birmingham on Monday 23 January
Posted: 20 December 2011 | 16:17
The number of visitors to Britain in 2012 and the amount they spend are expected to mirror the figures for this year, according to VisitBritain's forecast.
About 30.7m visitors, spending some £17.6b, are expected to come to Britain in 2012. VisitBritain's chief executive, Sandie Dawe said that maintaining current visitor levels would be a good outcome in a year that is proving difficult to predict due to the current global economic climate.
Posted: 20 December 2011 | 11:34
Sodexo has announced an agreement with the International Union of Food (IUF) confirming the foodservice and facilities management firm's commitment to respect fundamental rights at work, namely freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Posted: 19 December 2011 | 14:02
Ashley Palmer-Watts' deep fried mince pies have helped raise nearly £10,000 for the Mince Pie Project, in support of Action Against Hunger and the Jamie Oliver Foundation. The executive chef at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal was among a stellar cast of 36 chefs...
Posted: 19 December 2011 | 13:45
Deal of the day offers have exploded over the past couple of years as an ever more bargain-hungry consumer seeks out all the value they can squeeze from suppliers. And for hospitality, they can be a great way to expose your brand to a wider audience...
Posted: 16 December 2011 | 18:10
Christmas is an enjoyable time of year, but it's also a demanding one, especially in the hospitality sector. Group bookings and temporary staff mean it can be a juggling act to maintain standards and show your business in the best possible light.
Posted: 16 December 2011 | 17:28
As a long time admirer of the Galvin brothers' food and their restaurants, I have been eagerly looking forward to the publication of this, their first book, Galvin a Cookbook de Luxe. It has been a long time coming, but has most definitely been worth the wait.
Posted: 16 December 2011 | 11:42
Ash Mair has been named the winner of Masterchef: the Professionals. Judges Michel Roux Jr and Gregg Wallace gave the title to Mair at the end of the final cook off, which saw the finalists prepare a three course menu of their own design.
Posted: 16 December 2011 | 10:37
Education caterer Alliance in Partnership (AiP) has been awarded the Soil Association's Food for Life Gold Award for its 26 contracts in the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The caterer was recognised for providing freshly prepared, locally sourced, organic, free-range and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) meals.
Posted: 13 December 2011 | 13:10
Police searching for missing chef Claudia Lawrence have a potentially "crucial" new lead after a new witness came forward. Lawrence, who was 35 when she vanished, was reported missing in 2009 after failing to turn up for work as a chef at the University of York.
Posted: 13 December 2011 | 11:12
The School Food Trust has launched a new community interest company called the Children's Food Trust (CFT) in a bid to grow its work. The charity, formerly a non-departmental public body for the Department for Education, is working with social enterprise the CFT...
Posted: 13 December 2011 | 11:11
BaxterStorey has appointed Sarah Miller to the new role of regional managing director, Midlands and South - a position created as part of the company's growth strategy. Miller brings a wealth of catering experience to the role, having worked at Compass Group for nearly 20 years.
Posted: 13 December 2011 | 10:30
Travel concession operator SSP has reported a "robust" uplift in like-for-like sales of 4.8% for the 12 months to 30 September. The company, which operates food and beverage brands in travel locations across the world, reported sales of £1.7b and operating cash-flow of £56.9m.
Posted: 12 December 2011 | 13:07
Niche caterer Wilson Vale has scooped a food service contract at Broadway House from incumbent operator Sodexo Prestige. The one-year deal at the Westminster conference and meetings site, part of EEF Venues, is worth £250,000 in turnover and will commence on 2 January.
Posted: 12 December 2011 | 10:32
Marjory Brown has joined London wine tasting venue Vinopolis as head of events. Tasked with managing the event sales and operations teams and leading key accounts for corporate clients, Brown was previously business development manager for Concerto Group.
Posted: 09 December 2011 | 16:19
With every new wave of technology releases, the bar of consumer expectations moves ever higher. Today's consumers are inundated with increasingly cutting edge gadgets and services at an ever-advancing rate. But how do hospitality operators know which technology bandwagon on which to hitch a ride?
Posted: 09 December 2011 | 16:00
Useful technology isn't restricted to fancy electronics. There are lots of things that are indispensable in a professional kitchen - and some of them have been in use for many years. Janie Stamford reports
Posted: 09 December 2011 | 14:51
Online or on smartphones, there really is an app for everything these days. Janie Stamford examines 10 of the best for hospitality operators
Posted: 09 December 2011 | 14:29
The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has issued a letter to its members, urging them to help campaign for a reduction in VAT for the hospitality industry to 5%. The letter comes after it was revealed that the association would be ramping up its efforts on securing a VAT reduction.
Posted: 08 December 2011 | 15:31
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