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Zuma is the latest London eatery to launch an outside catering division.
(31 May 2005 16:40:00)
Food and beverage control systems can help you introduce the same financial rigour to your dining establishment or catering company that you’ll find in manufacturing operations. This article tells you what to look for.
(31 May 2005 16:30:00)
According to the managing director of one of the UK's largest pub companies, new licensing legislation is unlikely to deliver any increase in turnover.
(31 May 2005 15:25:00)
Hotel and catering companies are the number one target for criminals, according to new research from AXA Insurance.
(31 May 2005 14:12:00)
A new report on the fortunes of UK chain hotels predicts the sector is heading for a slowdown.
(31 May 2005 14:03:00)
Some 120 million meals were served by private contractors in state-run nursery, primary and secondary schools during 2004, according to the British Hospitality Association’s Food and Service Management Survey 2005.
(31 May 2005 13:10:00)
A licensed coffee shop and restaurant near Birmingham has sold to a Thai restaurateur. The 40-cover restaurant sold through agent Christie and Co for close to the asking price of £85,000, on behalf of Faye and Simon Fenton. New owner, Sumalee Thomas, previously owned a Thai restaurant on Broad Street in Birmingham 10 years ago and has decided to give it another go in the suburb of Harborne.
(31 May 2005 12:37:00)
Experienced restaurateurs, Ian and Cheryl Flannigan have bought the Conigre Farm Hotel in Melksham. The couple plan to build up custom for the hotel’s 80-cover restaurant, which was not a major focus for the previous owners. The property also features eight letting rooms, a bar, and a three bedroom flat as owner’s accommodation. The hotel sold for close to £595,000 through agent, Colliers Robert Barry.
(31 May 2005 12:32:00)
Ravensmoor, a traditional tea room in the historic Devon town of Moretonhampstead has sold to first-time buyers, George and Linda Hastings from Colchester. The property, believed to date back to the 17th century, features beamed ceilings and walls and can cater for 30 covers. Owner accommodation comprises a lounge/dining room, three bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. The property sold for close to the asking price of £259,000 through agent Christie and Co.
(31 May 2005 11:59:00)
The Sheriffmuir Inn, near Stirling and Dunblane, has sold to experienced publicans, Geoff and Moira Cook, for more than the asking price of £85,000. The couple plan to establish the business as a traditional tavern with an emphasis on quality food, drink and hospitality. The inn features a split-level bar and dining area, plus four bedrooms. The agent was Colliers Robert Barry.
(31 May 2005 11:56:00)
The UK fast-food and take-away market – burgers, pizza, chicken, sandwiches, fish & chips and ethnic – was valued by consultancy Key Note at £8.38b last year.
(31 May 2005 11:46:00)
A detached hotel with lake views has sold for close to an asking price of £610,000. Ouse Bridge Hotel sits on Cumbria’s Bassenthwaite Lake within the Lake District National Park. The property comprises a reception hall, residents’ lounge bar, 24-cover dining room and 10 letting rooms. Owner’s accommodation includes a lounge and double bedroom with en suite bathroom. New owners Steven and Katy Barrie bought the freehold property from Kathy and Andrew Woods through agent Christie and Co.
(31 May 2005 11:40:00)
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: new bidder for Loch Fyne Restaurants; O'Briens drops Irish image; and health inspectors warn Scottish hospital kitchens to be safer.
(31 May 2005 10:07:00)
Steamed dim sum are at the lighter end of the scale among the many varieties of the Chinese snack food. London restaurant Yauatcha is said to serve the best in the UK so, seeking enlightenment, Michael Raffael turned to its chef Chui Chun Wong, a master with more than 30 years' experience
(27 May 2005 17:08:00)
The UK pizza and pasta market can be split into two distinct sectors: sit-down pizza and pasta restaurants, and take-away and delivery focused pizza operations.
(27 May 2005 15:42:00)
Hotels in Rome saw a 40% increase in average room rates as a consequence of the death of John Paul II and the resulting influx of visitors during April 2005.
(27 May 2005 12:25:00)
Regional UK hotel performance is at an all-time high, according to professional services firm Deloitte.
(27 May 2005 11:33:00)
A kitchen porter who claims he was made to lift heavy weights while suffering from a hernia is suing Gordon Ramsay Holdings for disability discrimination and constructive dismissal.
(27 May 2005 10:46:00)
Robert Clayton, the Michelin-starred head chef of the Bath Priory hotel and restaurant, quits his position today after seven years at the helm of the hotel kitchen.
(27 May 2005 10:31:00)
Although the term gastropub is relatively new, the phenomenon of pubs dedicated to serving top-quality food has been around for some time.
(26 May 2005 17:24:00)
Essential news from around the world... Intercontinental Hotel Group is to join forces with Juanita Hotel Ltd to open a Holiday Inn hotel in Port Harcourt, Nigeria...
(26 May 2005 15:15:00)
The Restaurant Group has issued positive trading news for the 20 weeks to 22 May. Executive chairman Alan Jackson said: "We are encouraged by performance so far this year, with a like-for-like sales increase of 3% for the principal trading brands."
(26 May 2005 15:04:00)
InterContinental Hotels Group's profit rose in the first quarter of 2005, despite a stagnant European market.
(26 May 2005 14:53:00)
Caffé Nero has predicted buoyant trading for 2005.
(26 May 2005 13:23:00)
Welcome Break has become the latest roadside services operator to bypass the ban on advertising to motorists.
(26 May 2005 13:21:00)
The balance of power between hotel owners and operators is beginning to shift, with owners moving to take the upper hand, according to a new report.
(26 May 2005 13:04:00)
Bar, restaurant and nightclub operator Luminar has seen profit and turnover drop as it enters a year of transition.
(26 May 2005 10:57:00)
The development of more sophisticated management contracts is giving hotel owners more control over their assets than ever before, according to a survey by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
Taking product testing to extremes, Has the nutrition bug gone a little too far? Silent night...apart from the aeroplanes
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
Four years ago Jason Atherton quit his job as chef-patron of London eaterie L'Anis to join Gordon Ramsay Holdings at its contract at the Hilton Dubai Creek. Now, matured and with a broader vision, he's back on familiar soil and ready to open Gordon Ramsay's latest London restaurant, Maze.
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
Four ex-managers from the 794-bedroom Hilton Metropole in Birmingham have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal.
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
Ten years ago Directors Table, the fine-dining arm of Sodexho, was the preferred caterer in the City of London, but as the market became increasingly crowded its profile slipped. On 1 April Caroline Gardiner became the new managing director, though her task - to restore confidence and competitiveness - is no joke. Here she faces a friendly grilling from consultant Jonathan Doughty, managing director of Coverpoint
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
Most employers are still doing nothing to stem the risks of asbestos in the workplace, despite the risk of heavy fines and compensation claims and thousands of deaths each year attributed to asbestos-related diseases, according to new research.
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
As sommelier Ronan Sayburn says, Asian food is just not designed for wine - so he had his work cut out when building a list for Pengelley's, the pan-Asian restaurant in London's Knightsbridge. Fiona Sims reports
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
Guests often seek little mementos of their stay at your hotel, and helping themselves to the toiletries is a favourite solution. So why not boost your revenue and your profile by offering them an attractively packaged range they'd be happy to pay for?
(26 May 2005 0:00:00)
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering industry...
(25 May 2005 18:04:00)
Hilton has confirmed it is considering an unsolicited offer for its Australian health and fitness clubs, but denied rumours it was looking to sell the entire 120-strong LivingWell chain.
(25 May 2005 15:05:00)
Top French chef Alain Senderens has decided to hand back the three Michelin stars his Paris restaurant, Lucas Carton, has held for the past 28 years.
(25 May 2005 14:50:00)
The demise of the boutique hotels sector has been predicted many times since the opening of Anouska Hempel’s Blakes Hotel in London in 1980, widely considered to be the first of its kind.
(25 May 2005 13:01:00)
Increasing numbers of tourists are flocking to the UK, according to a National Statistics Office survey.
(25 May 2005 12:54:00)
Have you lost the plot on pensions? If so, you’re not alone.
(25 May 2005 11:08:00)
Sir Leslie Elton, the former chief executive of Gateshead Council, has been appointed chairman of the independent panel charged with reviewing the licensing act fees.
(24 May 2005 17:00:00)
Echaurren, a fourth-generation family hotel-restaurant at Ezcaray, a ski resort in northern Spain's Rioja region, is unique. It has two separate dining rooms, two chefs and two distinct styles of cooking.
(24 May 2005 15:56:00)
Food businesses are facing tough new refrigeration regulations from the European Union.
(24 May 2005 15:44:00)
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