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Sodexo recognised as the world leader in diversity

Sodexo head of diversity and engagement Sharon KyleSodexo has been named as the global leader in diversity, according to a new index published this week. The foodservice and facilities management firm ranked top of the list in DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity, which saw only four hospitality businesses represented.
Posted: 17 March 2010 | 17:16

Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards deadline extended

The Considerate HoteliersThe deadline for the Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2009/10 has been extended to the end of the month. Organised by the Considerate Hoteliers Association (CHA), the awards aims to celebrate the best in environmental and corporate social responsibility performance...
Posted: 15 March 2010 | 10:22

Finalists for UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2010 announced

Finalists for UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2010 announcedThe names of the six restaurant managers who have made it through to the final of the UK Restaurant Manager of the Year 2010 awards have been revealed. The finalists in the competition, organised by front-of-house service training body The Academy of Food & Wine are...
Posted: 10 March 2010 | 12:27

Finalists for 2010 Northern Hospitality Awards announced

Northern Hospitality Awards 2010Steve Smith from the Burlington restaurant at the Devonshire Arms in Bolton Abbey and Tom Van Zeller from Van Zeller in Harrogate are among the chefs shortlisted for this year’s Northern Hospitality Awards. In the Best Hotels category, the finalists include Abode, Manchester, the Lowry, Manchester...
Posted: 09 March 2010 | 11:37

North Tees hospital chefs scoop gold at La Salon Culinaire

The gold-winning team from North TeesTwo chefs from the north-east have taken gold in the Hospital Chefs Team Class at the 2010 Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres, which took place at Hotelympia last week. Organised by the Hospital Caterers Association (HCA), the awards aim to give hospital chefs...
Posted: 09 March 2010 | 10:45

Gorilla Tampers’ John Gordon wins UK Barista Championship

John Gordon's signature drinkAn employee of London-based coffee machine accessory firm Gorilla Tampers has been named the UK's top barista. John Gordon won the final of the UK Barista Championship held at Hotelympia last week, beating 19 other finalists. Gordon will now go on to represent the UK at the World Barista...
Posted: 08 March 2010 | 12:12

Saltaire scoops three Society of Independent Brewers awards

SIBA gold award winnerWest Yorkshire brewery Saltaire has emerged as the big winner in the annual Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) National Beer Competition. The Shipley-based firm won the top title of Supreme Champion Beer 2010 for its Triple Chocoholic, a 4.8% chocolate stout.
Posted: 08 March 2010 | 11:07

Salon Culinaire announces Best in Class winners and awards

The winning decorative exhibit from Pennyhill Park's Glen ShermanThe organisers of Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres have announced the special awards and winners of best in class. Kitchen/larder – House of Commons Culinary Team for Class K9 Open Team Grand Prix (buffet); Open Team Grand Prix - House of Commons Culinary Team for La Parade des Chefs...
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 17:46

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Rose Gray with partner Ruth RogersStory of the week: Industry figures have paid tribute to Rose Gray, the co-founder of the acclaimed River Café in London, who has died aged 71 after a prolonged battle with cancer. It was Hotelympia 2010 this week, and to round off the five-day event, the godfathers of the British culinary scene...
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 16:10

Video: School cook Andrew Willcox wins Sodexo Chef of the Year title

Andrew Wilcox wins Sodexo Chef of the Year titleA school cook from Cheshire has beaten hundreds of competitors to win the Sodexo Chef of the Year title in a contest held at Hotelympia. Andrew Willcox, a chef at Cheadle Hulme School in Cheshire, was one of 10 finalists representing Sodexo’s healthcare, education, defence and corporate services divisions.
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 11:21

Roux brothers pick up Hall of Fame award at Hotelympia 2010

Roux brothers pick up Hall of Fame award at Hotelympia 2010The godfathers of the British culinary scene, Albert and Michel Roux, have been presented with an award to mark their contribution to the industry by the organisers of Hotelympia 2010. To mark the event’s 75th anniversary year, Fresh RM...
Posted: 04 March 2010 | 10:16

Two more gold medals won in La Parade des Chefs

Michael Godfrey, part of the gold-medal-winning Sodexo teamThree gold medals have been awarded in La Parade des Chefs, the working competition restaurant at Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres at Hotelympia 2010. Working in glass-enclosed kitchens, two teams have been battling it out on each day of the show, preparing and cooking a meal...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 14:41

Matthew Cheal is named the British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year 2010

Matthew Cheal at Le Salon CulinaireMatthew Cheal, a chef at the one-Michelin-starred Simpsons restaurant in Edgbaston, won the British Culinary Federation Chef of the Year 2010 competition at Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres at Hotelympia earlier this week. Beating off stiff competition from chefs including runner-up...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 14:21

Four category finalists unveiled in Hotelympia 2010 Innovation Award

GO IN Resysta outdoor furnitureThe organisers of Hotelympia’s Innovation Awards have announced the category winners. Leading the foodservice industry in design, equipment, food and drink and technology, the four winners were described by the Inspiration team judges “as the answers to some of the greatest challenges we face”.
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 11:49

La Parade des Chefs medal winners 2010

Simon Hulstone heads up the British Culinary Federation teamThe full list of winners from this year's La Parade des Chefs at Hotelympia 2010. - MONDAY: House of Commons Culinary Team (gold) - Nick Wort, Luke Fouracre, Daniel Terry, David Bush, Nick Chapman, Andy Ditchfield, Keith Winspur...
Posted: 02 March 2010 | 11:02

Cavendish hotel makes Sunday Times list of best small companies to work for

The Cavendish hotel (Source: Rex Features)The Cavendish hotel, London, is the only hospitality company to be included in the Sunday Times 'Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For' 2010 list. The 230-bedroom, four star property was placed at number 99 on the list which was put together from 964 company entries ...
Posted: 01 March 2010 | 18:04

North East Marriott Hotels: Springboard award winner 2009

SpringboardSpringboard's Awards for Excellence celebrate what a great place the hospitality industry is to work. The 2009 awards saw North East Marriott Hotels walk off with the Best Regional Initiative Award. The award recognises successful initiatives that have been developed to identify and address...
Posted: 26 February 2010 | 10:39

HIT Scotland starts search for lifetime achievement award

HIT Scotland logoThe Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland is seeking nominations for its coveted lifetime achievement award. Sponsored by Caterer and Hotelkeeper, the HIT Scotland industry award recognises an individual who shows dedication to raising standards and a passion for the industry...
Posted: 25 February 2010 | 17:47

Iain Sampson - A Minute on the Clock

Iain SampsonIain Sampson, head chef at Peterstone Court Country House in Llanhamlach, has won the National Chef of Wales title after triumphing at the Welsh International Culinary Championships last week. James Stagg asked him how he came to be crowned the best chef in Wales.
Posted: 24 February 2010 | 12:44

AA five-rosette restaurants

AA five-rosette restaurants
Posted: 23 February 2010 | 15:56

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