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Lindley Group makes move into new sector

Lindley Group makes move into new sectorSports stadia caterer Lindley Group has launched Lindley Heritage, a new division aimed at tapping into a market previously untapped by the business. The firm's Lindley Stadia and Lindley Dining operations have also been merged to form Lindley Venue Catering as part of the shake-up by new chief...
Posted: 23 March 2011 | 19:19

Budget 2011: small businesses will benefit, but has it gone far enough?

REXGeorge Osborne's Budget announcement today offers some good news for small businesses but there are concerns that it doesn't go far enough to kick-start consumer confidence. And plans to increase personal tax allowance by...
Posted: 23 March 2011 | 16:10

Olympic caterers confirmed, Compass and Aramark join the list

Olympic caterers confirmed, Compass and Aramark join the listCompass Group and Aramark are among the caterers confirmed to be operating at the London 2012 Olympics. BaxterStorey, Sodexo and The NEC Group, named as likely Olympic contractors by Caterer in January, have now signed contracts with Locog and will operate the...
Posted: 22 March 2011 | 18:47

NEC Group managing director to leave the business

NEC Group managing  Sally Davis to leave the businessSally Davis, managing director of The NEC Group's catering division, is to leave the business after more than 20 years. She is leaving to pursue new challenges and spend time with her family, said chief executive Paul Thandi in a statement.
Posted: 22 March 2011 | 17:39

Jessica Higgins crowned Futurechef 2011

Futurechef 2011 winner Jessica HigginsSixteen-year old Jessica Higgins has been crowned winner of Futurechef 2011. Higgins saw off stiff competition from 11 other finalists with her menu, impressing a panel of high profile judges, including Theo Randall, Cyrus Todiwala OBE and Joe Queen, led by David Mulcahy of Sodexo.
Posted: 22 March 2011 | 09:49

Compass Group buys Elior Nederland

Compass Group buys Elior NederlandCompass Group, the world's largest foodservice company, has announced the acquisition of French caterer Elior's business in Holland. Elior Nederland, which had revenues of €95.5m (£83m) for the 12 months to 30 September 2010, has been bought by...
Posted: 22 March 2011 | 08:53

Penrose: Government 'changing gear' to implement Tourism Strategy

John PenroseThe Government is now 'changing gear' to start implementing its Tourism Strategy launched earlier this month. That's the message from Tourism Minister John Penrose, responsing to criticism from British Hospitality Association chief executive Ufi Ibrahim that the Strategy was...
Posted: 16 March 2011 | 13:36

Robyn Jones is named one of the top 10 UK female entrepreneurs

Robyn Jones OBE, co-founder and chief executive of CH&Co, has been named one of the 10 most successful female entrepreneurs in the UK. Martha Lane...
Posted: 15 March 2011 | 10:55

Sodexo scoops £1.5m SportScotland catering contract

SportScotland centre in InverclydeSodexo has won a £1.5m catering and hospitality contract at SportScotland's national sports training centres in Inverclyde and Cumbrae. The three-year deal, which also includes vending, cleaning and bar management, sees Sodexo providing services for...
Posted: 14 March 2011 | 14:35

Medirest ordered to pay £200 compensation after hospital patient claim

Catererandhotelkeeper NewsCompass Group's healthcare brand Medirest has been ordered to pay £200 compensation after a patient...
Posted: 14 March 2011 | 12:33

Harrison Catering presents footie kit to Harrow High School

Harrison Catering presents footie kit to Harrow High SchoolHarrison Catering Services has today presented a brand new football kit to the Harrow High School first team. The school won the kit after they were picked from a prize draw that pupils across the borough could enter by...
Posted: 08 March 2011 | 16:05

Tourism strategy 'long on vision, short on implementation' - Ufi Ibrahim

British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Ufi Ibrahim has accused the Government's Tourism Strategy, published today, as being "long on vision but short on implementation". Ibrahim said she was pleased...
Posted: 04 March 2011 | 13:09

City caterer Vacherin signs up to sustainable fish pledge

London caterer Vacherin has signed up to the Sustainable Fish City pledge, as part of its commitment to environmental management. The initiative, created by a coalition of conservation and sustainable food organisations, aims to...
Posted: 04 March 2011 | 13:04

Why EPoS systems are so important

The technology behind electronic point of sale systems is evolving rapidly and businesses need to ask the right questions to ensure they get one that matches their needs. Daniel Thomas reports
Posted: 24 February 2011 | 11:19

Sodexo Prestige Scotland expands events catering in the regions

Prestige Scotland logoSodexo Prestige Scotland has announced plans to expand its operations at Aberdeen Football Club in order to establish an event catering business in the north-east of Scotland. The company, which has worked at Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium for...
Posted: 21 February 2011 | 11:47

Charlton House adds BaxterStorey site to growing group contract

Charlton House adds BaxterStorey site to growing group contractCharlton House has extended its six-strong group contract with Steria and has today taken over an additional site from incumbent caterer BaxterStorey. The independent caterer won its first contract with the IT firm...
Posted: 15 February 2011 | 10:52

Football club takes red meat off the menu

Burgers and bangers are off the menu at Forest Green Rovers football club after red meat was banned from being sold to fans. Red meat was removed from the diets of players at the Blue Square Bet Premier club a few weeks ago, but the policy has now been extended to the whole stadium.
Posted: 11 February 2011 | 16:30

Alliance in Partnership retains school contracts worth £1.7m

Education catering specialist Alliance in Partnership (AiP) has announced a hat-trick of school contract retentions worth about £1.7m. on top of the four new business wins it has already secured this year.
Posted: 10 February 2011 | 12:43

Creativevents and The Fine Food Company win public catering contract at Hampton Court Flower Show

Creativevents and The Fine Food Company win public catering contract at Hampton Court Flower ShowCreativevents and The Fine Food Company have secured a second catering contract for the Royal Horticultural Society. The two event caterers won a three year deal to provide all the public catering at Hampton Court Flower Show. It is worth an estimated combined turnover of...
Posted: 07 February 2011 | 17:44

Aramark switches to free-range eggs

Aramark switches to free-range eggsAramark has announced that it has switched all of its supplies of shell eggs to free-range, without passing any extra costs on to its clients. The caterer will now only supply free-range shell eggs into its business from...
Posted: 04 February 2011 | 14:28

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