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Missing chef found dead

Kevin BoyleOne of the original apprentices at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant, who went missing last October, has been found dead. The body of missing chef Kevin Boyle, 26, was discovered in a back garden in south London. News of Boyle's death has left Jamie Oliver "deeply saddened", according to the BBC.
Posted: 24 January 2012 | 11:00

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

Jamie Oliver appeals for help to find missing Fifteen apprentice

Kevin BoyleTV chef and mentor Jamie Oliver has appealed for help in tracing one of the original apprentices at his Fifteen restaurant, who disappeared on 12 October. Kevin Boyle, 26, made it to the final 30 of 1,500 people when he featured on the Fifteen project, set up to help disadvantaged young people in London, in 2002.
Posted: 24 October 2011 | 17:12

Penny Newman leaves Fifteen

Penny NewmanPenny Newman has left her role as chief executive of Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant company. Newman, who was previously chief executive of fair trade coffee business CafeDirect, was brought on board in September 2008 for her mix of financial and values-driven business acumen.
Posted: 17 August 2010 | 12:10

Mystery Shopper programme finds warmth is critical to customer loyalty

The highly-rated Kings Lodge hotel in Kings Langley Warmth and hospitality is key to customer loyalty, but the UK’s hotels and caterers are better at dealing handling processes and systems, claims the National Skills Academy for Hospitality. Nevertheless, the 1,000-plus hospitality firms that have been surveyed by its new Mystery Shopper...
Posted: 30 June 2010 | 09:00

Jamie Oliver to invest millions of pounds improving food education at schools

Jamie OliverJamie Oliver plans to spend millions of pounds of his own money in a bid to improve food education and meals in primary schools, he has revealed. The healthy eating champion said he would set aside a percentage of profits from each of his companies to create a funding pot ...
Posted: 20 April 2010 | 11:36

What the Savoy Educational Trust can do for you

Julia SibleyThe Savoy Educational Trust is a charitable body that gives grants to people and organisations in the hospitality industry for education and training. Mark Lewis speaks to chief executive Julia Sibley, who is busy spreading the word, as many people who could be eligible for grants are still unfamiliar with the trust's work.
Posted: 05 March 2010 | 11:44

Mexican and Indian brands to debut at St Martin’s Courtyard

St Martin's CourtyardTwo new dining concepts are set to launch in London later this year at retail and commercial development St Martin’s Courtyard. In addition to Jamie Oliver, who will launch a flagship restaurant for his Jamie’s Italian chain at the Covent Garden-based development, two new brands will make their UK debut ...
Posted: 27 January 2010 | 10:42

News review of year - survival of the fittest

The row over the beer tie dominated the pub sectorThe industry can look back on 2009 with relief that predictions of widespread carnage had been exaggerated. Many businesses have proved resourceful in the face of economic meltdown, but the year hasn't been without its casualties, as Daniel Thomas reports.
Posted: 23 December 2009 | 12:24

Rick Stein plans to expand into Falmouth - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

The weekend papersOliver's iPhone cooking app tops the charts; Travelodge backs campaign to cut tourism VAT to 5%; Gordon Ramsay slams chains for ‘wiping out’ independents; Sir John Ritblat expected to buy back Merchant Inns; Pret a Manger faces inquiry over frozen foods labelled as fresh and more...
Posted: 09 November 2009 | 11:14

Fifteen young chefs graduate from the Fifteen Foundation

Members of the Fifteen class of 2009The latest round of Fifteen young chefs will graduate today from the London apprenticeship scheme run by the Fifteen Foundation. Friends, family and supporters will gather to celebrate the achievements of the group at an evening ceremony at Christ Church Spitalfields. The event will also celebrate ...
Posted: 28 September 2009 | 13:41

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

Phil HowardStory of the week: Phil Howard is one of Britain's most accomplished and respected chefs - he's also a recovering drug addict. Watch Caterer's exclusive interview with the Michelin-starred chef. The future of VisitEngland's accommodation bookings system, EnglandNet, is in jeopardy and more...
Posted: 04 September 2009 | 16:30

Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen restaurants win grant to become MSC-certified

Fifteen LondonJamie Oliver-backed restaurant chain Fifteen and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have received a grant for Fifteen’s four restaurants to become MSC-certified. The grant, from the Holland-based Doen Foundation, will also include a training project which will see Fifteen’s chefs join the MSC ...
Posted: 02 September 2009 | 12:36

What’s on the Menu? - A round-up of the latest restaurant reviews

What’s on the Menu?A round-up of the latest national restaurant reviews including: Hell Bay, Bryher, Isles of Scilly; Ishbilia, London SW1; Number 6, Padstow, Cornwall; and Fifteeen Cornwall, Watergate Bay.
Posted: 03 August 2009 | 12:37

Dave Meneer - A minute on the clock

Dave Meneer Dave Meneer is the chief executive of Fifteen Cornwall, the Jamie Oliver-backed charitable restaurant, which this week celebrated its third group of graduates and released the First 1,000 Days report. He spoke to Kerstin Kühn.
Posted: 12 June 2009 | 15:46

The Real Food Festival 2009

Real Food Festival 2009The Real Food Festival, which counts Caterersearch.com among its sponsors, returns for a second showing at London’s Earls Court this May after its successful debut last year.
Posted: 09 April 2009 | 10:23

Jamie Oliver under fire from animal right activists

protestors at Jamie Oliver's FifteenCelebrity chef Jamie Oliver has come under fire from animal rights activists, who have staged a protest outside his Fifteen restaurant in north London.
Posted: 19 March 2009 | 16:04

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

Chris DruceToday is the deadline for our Acorn Awards which, in their 23rd year, continue to celebrate talent and showcase 30 professionals under the age of 30, as they always have.
Posted: 27 February 2009 | 16:18

Jamie Oliver backed Fifteen pulls plug on Leeds restaurant

Fifteen LondonJamie Oliver-backed charitable restaurant chain The Fifteen Foundation has abandoned plans to open in Leeds.
Posted: 27 February 2009 | 09:00

Jamie Oliver backed Fifteen Leeds takes step closer to reality

Jamie OliverThe Fifteen Foundation, the Jamie Oliver inspired charitable restaurant trust, is in talks to open a third UK site in Leeds, Yorkshire.
Posted: 01 July 2008 | 06:30

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