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Win gold for tourism in our Olympic year

Mark LewisCan it really be six-and-a-half years since the International Olympic Committee awarded London the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? It seems only yesterday that I was in the Brakes development kitchen in Covent Garden, listening to the screams of delight from the crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square.
Posted: 23 December 2011 | 14:49

Cutting VAT will boost growth

Ufi IbrahimBritish Hospitality Association chief executive Ufi Ibrahim appeals for the industry to get behind the campaigns to cut VAT for hospitality
Posted: 23 December 2011 | 14:41

Seasonal Recipe of the Week – Christmas pudding soufflé, by Gary Lee

Christmas soufflePreheat the oven to 190°C. Begin by making the filling. Slowly bring the cream to the boil, remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate until melted. Stir in the Drambuie and mincemeat and leave to set in the fridge. When set, mould into balls, roughly 125g each.
Posted: 23 December 2011 | 14:24

Book review - Odd Bits

Odd Bits coverIt might not have the most alluring title, but Odd Bits is initially more appealing than Jennifer McLagan's previous two books, Fat and Bones. The cover picture looks like a tray of exhibits from a crime scene, but do not be sidetracked by this offal and giblet bravado...
Posted: 23 December 2011 | 14:22

Wake-up call – The benefits of apprentices and work experience interns

apprenticesCould you benefit from the Government's youth unemployment package by taking on apprentices? Legal expert Emilie Bennetts explains how to offer valuable internships without being accused of taking advantage
Posted: 23 December 2011 | 11:51

Giving hope to the homeless

homelessChristmas is a fabulous time for the hospitality industry, but it's also a time for reflection. Shelter from the Storm charity founders Louie Salvoni and Sheila Scott tell Lisa Jenkins how hospitality apprenticeships are getting the homeless back on their feet
Posted: 23 December 2011 | 11:34

Better Business – the Ring O' Bells

The Ring O' BellsWhen Ian and Karine Wade took over the Ring O' Bells pub near Chester, it was a run-down boozer with a predominantly male customer base. They completely overhauled it, and now it's a family-friendly destination pub, with a very different appearance. Janie Stamford reports
Posted: 22 December 2011 | 08:00

All I want for Christmas is...

Christmas BowThere 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

Admiral Taverns reduces estate by 477 sites to concentrate on 'core' community pubs

Admiral Taverns has reduced net debt by £76.7m to £223m having sold 477 sites during the year to May 2011. The pub group said it had improved profit per pub and margins having shed underperforming sites to leave a "quality core".
Posted: 20 December 2011 | 11:48

Visitor levels for 2011 to be maintained in 2012

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

Michelin Mince Pie Project raises £10,000

Ashley Palmer-Watts's deep fried mince piesAshley 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

Big pub and restaurant groups see sales rise again in November

Britain's big pub and restaurant groups have enjoyed a strong end to the year, with like-for-like sales up again in November by 2.1%. It is the sixth month running that the eating and drinking-out-of-home market has seen positive trading...
Posted: 19 December 2011 | 11:37

Oakman Inns and Restaurants opens sixth site

Blue Boar Peter Borg-NealHertfordshire-based Oakman Inns and Restaurants has opened its sixth site, in Witney, Oxfordshire, after a £3m investment. Owner Peter Borg-Neal took on the Blue Boar after the success of the refurbishment of the Kings Arms in Berkhamsted...
Posted: 19 December 2011 | 10:35

Beware the down side if doing daily deals

James StaggDeal 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

How to... give your customers some festive cheer

How to... ChristmasChristmas 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

Nathan McManus joins Revolution as head of food development

Nathan McManusNathan McManus has joined bar restaurant chain Revolution as head of food development. With 11 years' experience as a development chef in hotel catering and fine dining, McManus will be responsible for developing new dishes and expanding Revolution's menu offer at its 66 UK bars.
Posted: 16 December 2011 | 12:44

Book Review - Galvin a Cookbook de Luxe

Galvin CoverAs 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 wins Masterchef: the Professionals 2011

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

Mark Hunter replaces Ralph Findlay as BBPA chairman

Mark HunterMark Hunter, the chief executive of Molson Coors UK, has taken over from Marston's boss Ralph Findlay as chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA). The move comes as Findlay completes his two-year term of office. Hunter joined Bass Brewers in the 1980s and became marketing director in 1997.
Posted: 14 December 2011 | 14:14

Camra unveils finalists in National Pub of the Year competition

Camra logoThe Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has revealed the four finalists of its National Pub of the Year competition for 2011: Engineers Arms, 68 High Street, Henlow, Bedfordshire; Bridge End Inn, 5 Bridge Street, Ruabon, Wrexham; Front, Custom House Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall; Swan with Two Necks, Main Street, Pendleton, Lancashire
Posted: 14 December 2011 | 13:08

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