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Carrie England has resigned from her post as chief executive of the Tourism Society.
(30 June 2005 16:15:00)
Warwickshire country house will become Paramount-branded four-star hotel
(30 June 2005 12:17:00)
Tenanted pub operator Punch Taverns is widely believed to have made an unsolicited approach to buy the privately-owned Spirit Group for an estimated £3b.
(30 June 2005 10:49:00)
Compass Group is reportedly in talks to expand its franchise deal with Irish sandwich bar chain O'Briens.
(30 June 2005 10:16:00)
Tim West has resigned as chairman of Avenance UK.
(30 June 2005 9:36:00)
Ingredients in season...
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
If you're a French competitor, the whole country will be cheering you on. If you're from Korea and you do well, they'll give you a car - or even a house. So why can't the British take the WorldSkills competition as seriously? Emma Allen reports
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
If you think the internet has caused a revolution in communications, you haven't seen anything yet. Ross Bentley takes a look at convergence technologies
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
The final selection for the general manager of the Hell Bay hotel on the Scilly Isles came down to two guys...
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Rôtisseries can inject a welcome dash of theatre into cookery, and they're versatile, handling anything from pigs' trotters up to a whole lamb, plus a surprising number of other foods, as Antony Adshead discovers
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Will the trend for the division of bricks and brains in the industry affect independent operators?
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Western House hotel at Ayr; The Swan at Iver, Bucks; Aagrah, Shipley; Morley Hayes hotel, Derby; Deco Lounge, Bristol
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
If you have a number of duds among your friends, it's far better to invite them all together to a party...
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Chris Lane, a partner at accountancy firm Kingston Smith, offers guidance on dealing with an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
When it comes to catering on a large scale, festivals are the ultimate challenge, and June will potentially enter the record books for the most UK events in one month.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Independent hoteliers should consider how they are affected by the recent industry restructuring, says hotel industry consultant Melvin Gold
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Michel Roux Jnr has cleverly benchmarked classic and not-so-classic combinations that can be used as a sensible rule of thumb...
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Troubled pub operator SFI Group moved into administration last Thursday (23 June) before the sale of 98 of its 150 city centre pubs and bars.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
The cost of complying with legislation is hitting hospitality companies' profits
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Café chain wants three new sites this year after refinancing
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Chef Chris Galvin and his brother, Jeff, are looking at the former site of Anda for their new venture, Galvin's, Caterer has learned.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
High-street restaurant rents have grown by 10-20% across the country over the past five years, according to property agent Fleurets.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Proposed partial limit is labelled "stupid and irrational"
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has joined the fight to banish the term "couch potato" from the dictionary, claiming it damages the spud's reputation.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Industry leaders have rejected calls for the start of the new licensing regime to be put on ice, after the Liberal Democrats claimed alcohol-fuelled violence was out of control.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Greedy guests at the Queen's summer garden parties have been eating contract caterer Sodexho out of a profit.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
An international conman has been remanded in custody in Dublin after stealing cash and jewels from the city's five-star Merrion hotel.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
It has been an interesting 12 months for senior management in the contract catering sector, with high-profile departures at many of the biggest operators, culminating in the news that Sir Francis Mackay is to step down as chairman of Compass. Mick Whitworth asks what the future holds for the big four
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Leading London hoteliers are being warned to remain vigilant about the security threats facing their properties.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
All those ageing rockers at London's Live 8 concert are in for a treat - the backstage catering is courtesy of Embassy London owners Mark Fuller and Garry Hollihead. Rosalind Mullen reports
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
After months of corporate governance, consolidation and refocusing, the Sector Skills Council for hospitality and tourism is ready to get to grips with the industry's skills crisis. But it needs a little help, as Mark Lewis reports
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
The kitchen at the Pourcel brothers' W'Sens restaurant in London has been designed around a versatile Athanor suite which copes admirably with their blend of southern French and Far Eastern cuisine
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Former racing driver Lawrence Huggler is on track for the opening of the Club Hotel & Spa in Jersey. As Emma Allen discovers, no expense has been spared in transforming a 1970s building into a luxury 38-bedroom boutique hotel
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Few publicans are as skilled at matching beer and food as Mark Dorber. Fiona Sims reports from his new pub-restaurant
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Cook-chill is fast becoming the system of choice for busy banqueting operations, but it needs the right equipment to deliver food safety and quality, as Keith Warren explains
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Possessing a criminal record is possibly the most significant obstacle a prospective employee has to overcome.
(30 June 2005 0:00:00)
Northern Ireland is to introduce smoking restrictions in public places, according to minister for health Shaun Woodward.
(29 June 2005 15:24:00)
Center Parcs has submitted planning permission for a fifth UK village resort at Warren Wood, near Woburn in Bedfordshire.
(29 June 2005 12:37:00)
More than half the general managers in London believe winning the Olympic bid would improve hotel standards in the capital, but might lead to oversupply, a survey has revealed.
(29 June 2005 11:07:00)
Corus Hotels has launched Chef School 2005 to recruit apprentice chefs to work across its UK hotels.
(29 June 2005 10:36:00)
A round-up of the latest news from the contract catering industry including: Eurest wins leisure centre contract; Sodexho extends Salvation Army contract; Louis catering adds Egypt to books
(29 June 2005 10:00:00)
Punch Taverns director Francis Patton has been appointed to the independent panel reviewing the level of fees local authorities charge under the 2003 Licensing Act for England and Wales Act.
(28 June 2005 15:24:00)
A 17th century Berkshire village pub has sold for about £125,000. The Four Points Inn, located in the village of Aldworth, is a Grade ll listed stone building with many original features, including open fireplaces and timber bar servery. The bar area has capacity for 18 covers, with a separate dining area catering for up to 35 covers. Owner’s accommodation comprises as lounge/dining room, with two bedrooms and a small office. New owner, Ian Cowie has previously worked for Whitbread as a Beefeater manager. Agent was Christie and Co on behalf of Brian Ackroyd and Sylvia Phillips.
(28 June 2005 14:20:00)
The Lodge hotel at Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, has been sold to Swallow hotels for about £1.3m.
(28 June 2005 14:04:00)
Pub and bar operator Barracuda has secured new backing from Charterhouse Capital Partners in a £262m deal.
(28 June 2005 12:04:00)
A total of 17 establishments throughout the UK will contend this year’s Trophée Gosset Celebris.
(28 June 2005 11:51:00)
Caterers at last weekend's Glastonbury festival escaped the worst of the floods which submerged parts of the Somerset grounds after storms struck.
(28 June 2005 10:56:00)
The leasehold of Arbuckles in Sheffield has sold to the Restaurant Group, which will trade it under the Chiquito brand. The purpose-built restaurant and bar is based within the Valley Centertainment Leisure Park. The modern single-storey unit features split-level dining areas with seating provided for about 100 and cocktail bar seating for 20. The premium paid for the 25-year lease from June 1998 was £50,000. Agent was Christie and Co, on behalf of Noble House.
(28 June 2005 10:23:00)
Laurel Pub Company has bought 98 city centre pubs and bars from the SFI Group for £80m.
(27 June 2005 16:40:00)
John Campbell, executive head chef of Michelin-starred Berkshire restaurant Vineyard at Stockcross, has been named as the new co-author of the fourth edition of the industry’s education bible author Advanced Practical Cookery.
(27 June 2005 15:39:00)
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