Caterer & Hotelkeeper articles from June 2008

Caterer & Hotelkeeper archives from June 2008

Capital on a high as top duo move on.(News)(Capital Pub Company )(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... London's Capital Pub Company has insisted that the loss of both its chief executive and financial director on the same day will not hurt the 24-strong group's prospects. David Bruce, chief executive and co-founder of Capital, and David...

McCulloch to run Aviator hotel in Farnborough.(News)
June 26, 2008... Malmaison founder Ken McCulloch is to run a new hotel at Farnborough, Hampshire, home of the annual international air show. The Aviator hotel, which is owned by Tag Aviation, will open in late July and comprise 150 bedrooms and 19 suites....

Diners register demand for nutritional labelling.(News)
June 26, 2008... By Kerstin Kuhn Restaurants, pubs and cafes should have a responsibility to provide nutritional information to diners, a new survey of customers has found. The study, by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which questioned more than 2,000...

Chris and Jeff Galvin to sign deal in the City.(News)
June 26, 2008... London restaurateurs and Catey winners Chris and Jeff Galvin have confirmed that they are close to signing on a new restaurant site in the City of London. Speaking exclusively to Caterer, Chris said: "We have concluded final arrangements...

Over to you.(News)
June 26, 2008... What is the worst hygiene you have witnessed? Robert Kirby, chef-director, Lexington "Many years ago, when I was working as a young chef in a notable hotel in the Middle East, I used to open the hotplate door whereupon 1in-long flying...

Food inflation takes school meals past [pounds sterling]2 barrier.(News)
June 26, 2008... The first schools have been forced to break through the psychologically important [pounds sterling]2 barrier for school dinners, as food inflation heaps further woe on struggling school meals providers. Caterers have been anxious not to...

Illegal employees name-and-shame policy slammed.(News)
June 26, 2008... Honest operators are unfairly penalised, say legal experts By Christopher Walton Catering groups and immigration lawyers have slammed the Government's new name-and-shame policy for firms employing illegal migrant workers, claiming it...

Buying power.(Infozone)
June 26, 2008... A growing number of operators are coming together online and turning to the technology of e-procurement to save time and money. Ross Bentley reports Rising inflation and its effect on food, services and utility costs is currently a...

Young Chefs and waiters compete.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Now's your last chance to enter this year's Young Chef Young Waiter competition, with the deadline extended to 30 June. If you thrive on passion for your profession and are 25 or under, then there's every chance your career could take off...

Caterers must adapt to a future of high prices.(News)
June 26, 2008... Everyone's talking about the cost of food at the moment and the experts think high prices are here to stay - so it's time to make changes. Chris Druce reports Contract caterers believe the recent phenomenon of food inflation is one genie...

Cameron House loses second GM in a year.(News)(Mark Rose leaving the De Vere property )(Colin Bussey left the hotel )
June 26, 2008... Latest in a series of high-profile exits at De Vere hotels Cameron House hotel will be losing its general manager during an ongoing [pounds sterling]25m refurbishment programme By Gemma Sharkey De Vere's Cameron House hotel at Loch...

Going places.(Infozone)
June 26, 2008... Contract caterer Elior has appointed Chris Sprague regional managing director for its business and industry arm, Avenance's city and corporate division. Sprague has been with the caterer for 14 years, most recently as regional managing director...

Springboard award winner... the Balmoral.(Infozone)
June 26, 2008... Springboard's Awards for Excellence celebrate what a great place the hospitality industry is to work. At this year's awards, held at the Dorchester hotel, London, in January, the Balmoral hotel, Edinburgh, picked up the Best Employer award. ...

Table Talk.(News)
June 26, 2008... healthy crisps? that'd be a blumen miracle Heston Blumenthal is one of only three British chefs to win three Michelin stars he's credited with introducing Brits to molecular gastronomy he made glasses trendy again he's even guest-edited...

Relax in style.(Buy It)(Alliance cosmetics)(RGB Communications)(Buyers guide)
June 26, 2008... Luxury toiletries, TVs, speciality coffees and the latest shower technology can all contribute towards a memorable stay for today's discerning guests 1. Taste of the East Asian feng shui-inspired Fusion cosmetics can help operators add...

Everyone's a winner at the Acorns.(News)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... What do Gary Rhodes, Michael Caines, Marco Pierre White, Marcus Wareing and John Campbell have in common? Well, apart from having varying successes as TV chefs, and spending time in some of the toughest kitchens in the country, they've also...

special offers.(Buy It)
June 26, 2008... A Tiffany pendant, cases of balsamic vinegar, a road test for cookware and sets of customer feedback cards are all on offer to Buy It! readers this month customer feedback Caterers can find out exactly what their customers think of the...

Where are all the downshifters?(Features)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... letter of the week I run a small group of three - soon to be four - cafes. Two are in town centres (London and Hereford) and the third is the Refectory at St Davids Cathedral on the western tip of Pembrokeshire. In London and Hereford...

Undoubtedly great - but not so British.(Side Orders)(Personal account)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... While the three chefs did a remarkable and entertaining job in the final of the Great British Menu, it seemed to me and my food friends that it had nothing much to do with a British menu While the three chefs did a remarkable and...

Tell trainers what's wanted.(Side Orders)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... There is no excuse for poor training There is no excuse for poor training. If colleges are letting the sector down, go out into the world of the private training providers. They access ample funding, are inspected in exactly the same way as...

Inspirational second heyday.(Side Orders)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Your Book Review (Caterer, 19 June, page 12) carried some comment on Robin Sheppard's story of his year of serious illness in A Solitary Confinement Your Book Review (Caterer, 19 June, page 12) carried some comment on Robin Sheppard's...

Give colleges a break.(Side Orders)
June 26, 2008... Following on from your story "Want better staff?" - for some reason our industry seems to be the only one which criticises colleges for the level of students they turn out Following on from your story "Want better staff?" - for some reason...

Expensive repairs: are you liable?(Infozone)
June 26, 2008... Moving premises is expensive enough, but it can be crippling when you're faced with a big repair bill, warns Ian Price of solicitors Stevensdrake, and a member of the Property Litigation Association THE PROBLEM My lease is coming to an...

It's not easy being green.(Infozone)(Alimentum)(Restaurant review)
June 26, 2008... Some businesses talk a good environmental policy, but Alimentum proprietor John Hudgell lives it to the full and goes to great lengths to ensure that his restaurant operates along ethical lines. Emma White reports Restaurant Alimentum is...

Infozone.(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... The briefing * FSB plea for training recognition The Government could make it easier for small firms to have their on-the-job training schemes officially acknowledged, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). John Denham,...

Infozone Foodfile ingredients in season.(Infozone)(briefs)
June 26, 2008... Fresh produce Fish Wild mushrooms and morels from the USA will still be around for the next couple of weeks. Girolles are arriving from eastern Europe, smaller in size and cheaper, as are fresh capes, which are well priced. Mousserons...

My life in hospitality Angela Hartnett.(Infozone)(Brief article)(Column)
June 26, 2008... Chef-patron of Murano, London HIghs... Being the first woman to survive a year at Aubergine under Gordon [Ramsay], which was a pretty tough kitchen, was certainly an achievement. His manner is very direct, so it was tough - and working...

Strategy clinic.(Infozone)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... "What's the best way to promote my locally sourced menus to customers?" As with any message that you're trying to get across to your target market, there are a number of key strategies to be used. Essentially you need to decide whether...

Jamie Bessant.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Jamie Bessant Age: 26 Job: Executive chef at the Tudor Lodge restaurant, Jameston, Pembrokeshire Nominated by: Tracy Owen, senior projects manager, PRP Group Inspired by a stint as kitchen porter when he was 15, Jamie Bessant...

Andrew Creese.(Features)(Occupation overview)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Andrew Creese Age: 29 Job: General manager, Malmaison Leeds Nominated by: Scott Harper, regional operations director for Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Andrew Creese is involved in the running of the Malmaison property,...

Alessandro Fasoli.(Features)(Occupation overview)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Alessandro Fasoli Age: 29 Job: Deputy general manager, the Vineyard at Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire Nominated by: Andrew Mackenzie, managing director of the Vineyard at Stockcross Alessandro Fasoli is fluent in five...

Katja Hagenbucher.(Features)(Occupation overview)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Katja Hagenbucher Age: 28 Job: Rooms division manager, Park Plaza hotel, Victoria, London Nominated by: Ramesh Costa, general manager, Park Plaza hotel, Victoria, London Katja Hagenbucher is convinced she couldn't have...

Corin Earland.(Features)(management of Corin Earland head chef of Fishes pub)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Corin Earland Age: 28 Job: Head chef, the Fishes pub, North Hinksey Village, Oxford. Nominated by: Hamish Stoddart, co-founder Corin Earland runs the kitchen at the Fishes, training, monitoring standards, cooking and creating...

Scott Goss.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Scott Goss Age: 25 Job: Head chef at the Swan brasserie and pub in West Malling, Kent. Nominated by: Peter Cornwall, director, the Swan Scott Goss handles the running of the kitchen, and is responsible for all menus. He's in...

Caroline Gregory.(Features)(Caroline Gregory is managing partner at Lovat Arms, Beauly, Inverness-shire)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Caroline Gregory Age: 28 Job: Managing partner, the Lovat Arms, Beauly, Inverness-shire Nominated by: Marina Huggett, director, Tourism Excellence Consultancy Caroline Gregory, at 28, may seem young to be a managing partner in...

Darren Harrison.(Features)(Darren Harrison is the head chef at Loch Lomond Golf Club)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Darren Harrison Age: 29 Job: Head chef, fine dining, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Luss, Dunbartonshire Nominated by: Knut Wylde, director of hospitality, Loch Lomond Golf Club Darren Harrison has a fine CV: Gleneagles, the...

Daniel Rich.(Features)(Daniel Rich is the operations manager at Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Daniel Rich Age: 29 Job: Operations manager at Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa Nominated by: Marc McRae, general manager of Tickled Trout hotel, Preston Daniel Rich is responsible for running the hotel as deputy to the...

Faye Reeve.(Features)(Faye Reeve is the marketing manager at National Accounts, 3663)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Faye Reeve Age: 28 Job: Marketing manager - national accounts, 3663 Nominated by: Catherine Hinchcliff, marketing controller - national accounts, 3663 Faye Reeve (right, on chair) supports the national sales teams in...

Joanna Harvey.(Features)(Joanna Harvey is the marketing manager at restaurant group FishWorks)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Joanna Harvey Age: 30 Job: Sales and marketing manager at restaurant group FishWorks Nominated by: Paul Goodale, chief executive, FishWorks Joanna Harvey is in charge of sales and management tasks, heading up the central sales...

Clothilde Authie.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Clothilde Authie Age: 26 Job: Product manager, Guoman Hotels Nominated by: Iain Richards, marketing director French-born Clothilde Authie trained at Accor hotels before joining Thistle as a marketing executive. She was offered...

Steven Hesketh.(Features)(Ramada Newton Park hotel)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Steven Hesketh Age: 29 Job: General manager, Ramada Newton Park hotel, Burton upon Trent Nominated by: Tracey Brown, regional director, Ramada Newton Park Steven Hesketh joined the industry in his homeland of Australia,...

Stephanie Roper.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Stephanie Roper Age: 29 Job: Head of revenue, Thistle Hotels Nominated by: Shaune Ayers, area general manager, Thistle Hotels Stephanie Roper is responsible for overseeing the revenue across 20 Thistle hotels, amounting to...

Oliver Smith.(Features)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Oliver Smith Age: 27 Job: General manager, Amberley Castle, near Arundel, West Sussex Nominated by: Nick Romano, operations director, Von Essen Oliver Smith was made general manager of the 19-bedroom Amberley Castle in 2006,...

Andy Roger.(Features)(Hotel du Vin)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Andy Roger Age: 28 Job: General manager of Hotel du Vin, Tunbridge Wells, Kent Nominated by: Michael Warren, regional operations director, Hotel du Vin Andy Roger started on a graduate training programme at the Birmingham...

Mark Rossi.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Mark Rossi Age: 29 Job: Executive chef of Abode Hotels and Michael Caines restaurant Nominated by: Ros Young, Group HR manager Abode Hotels Mark Rossi has worked for Abode for seven years, and now oversees the 150-seat pub,...

Ross Sneddon.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Ross Sneddon Age: 29 Job: Senior pastry chef at Number One, the Balmoral hotel, Edinburgh Nominated by: Jeff Bland, executive chef at Number One, the Balmoral Ross Sneddon runs the pastry section of the restaurant, developing...

Minna Vaisanen.(Features)(Le Meridien Piccadilly)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Minna Vaisanen Age: 29 Job: Revenue manager, Le Meridien Piccadilly Nominated by: Anna Dowling, general manager, Le Meridien Piccadilly Minna Vaisanen graduated with a BA distinction in tourism management from Napier...

Coen Van Nierson.(Features)(Sheraton Park Tower hotel)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Coen Van Nierson Age: 28 Job: Food and beverages services manager, Sheraton Park Tower hotel, London Nominated by: Anne Scott, hotel manager at the Sheraton Park Tower hotel Coen Van Nierson is responsible for the food and...

Lisa Tobias.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Lisa Tobias Age: 27 Job: Store owner, Domino's Pizza Nominated by: Andy Hirst, head of franchisee development, Domino's Pizza Group Lisa Tobias opened her first Domino's Pizza franchise at the age of 23, and has opened a...

Malcolm Webster.(Features)(Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Malcolm Webster Age: 29 Job: Executive chef, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh Nominated by: John Kavanagh, general manager, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Malcolm Webster used to help his parents prepare bar meals in a pub...

Gemma Altarriba Olives.(Features)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Gemma Altarriba Olives Age: 29 Job: Events manager, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Nominated by: Colin Bennett, area manager, England, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Gemma Altarriba Olives, who was born in Barcelona, moved to England...

Lucy White.(Features)(director of conference and banqueting at the Landmark)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Lucy White Age: 27 Job: Director of conference and banqueting, the Landmark London Nominated by: Douglas Glen, hotel manager, Landmark London Lucy White became director of conference and banqueting at the Landmark, a five-star...

Lee Bennett.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Lee Bennett Age: 28 Job: Head chef, Le Pont de la Tour, London Nominated by: Michael Clark, general manager, La Pont de la Tour Lee Bennett (above) joined Gordon Ramsay Holdings seven years ago and helped Jason Atherton launch...

Ajay Barak.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Ajay Barak Age: 29 Job: Revenue executive development chef, Le Bistrot Pierre restaurant group Nominated by: John Whitehead, director, Le Bistrot Pierre Ajay Barak started his career at the five-star Rajvilas hotel in Jaipur,...

Sam Coulstock.(Features)(Customer relationship director, Springboard UK)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Sam Coulstock Age: 28 Job: Customer relationship director, Springboard UK Nominated by: Dee Smith, customer relationship manager, Springboard UK Sam Coulstock, now in his fourth year at Springboard UK, set a milestone three...

Olive Donegan.(Features)(Director of finance for Marriott Druids Glen Hotel & Country Club)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Olive Donegan Age: 27 Job: Director of finance for Marriott Druids Glen Hotel & Country Club, County Wicklow, Ireland Nominated by: Patricia Raney, customer director for human resources in Scotland North at Marriott Olive...

Simon Davis.(Features)(Arora International hotel)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Simon Davis Age: 29 Job: General manager, Arora International hotel, Manchester Nominated by: Peter O'Meara, group operations director of Arora International Hotels Simon Davis is responsible for budgeting and forecasting for...

ACORNS 2008.(Features)(Acorn Awards for commitment and ability in the industry)
June 26, 2008... Like Jersey Royals or tented hospitality, the Acorns have become an early Every year under the heading of the Acorn Awards we recognise people who have shown great commitment and ability in the industry, and evidence of the qualities to...

the winners.(Features)
June 26, 2008... The 30 under-30 rising stars of hospitality Meet the people who we think will be helping to shape the industry in the next few years - and find out what they did to win an Acorn Award. See the next 10 pages for the full story

Students set high standards at this year's nestle toque d'or competition.(Buy It)
June 26, 2008... Five catering colleges battled it out in the grand final of this year's Nestle Toque d'Or competition held at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham on 11-15 June. Now in its 20th year, the competition seeks to find Britain's most talented...

Frozen Food winners.(Buy It)
June 26, 2008... Suppliers Brakes and D Sidoli & Sons in Shrewsbury jointly scooped the Catering Product of the Year title at the British Frozen Food Federation's awards on 12 June. Judges from the Craft Guild of Chefs selected Brakes' Real French Butter...

Loch Fyne buys Surrey's Simson's Fisheries.(Buy It)
June 26, 2008... The deal means Loch Fyne will be able to supply a wider range of sustainable fish Loch Fyne Oysters has acquired Simson's Fisheries in Coulsdon, Surrey, as part of its strategy of expanding the reach of the Loch Fyne brand. The acquisition...

A new look At Bettys and Taylors flagship store.(News)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Staff at tearoom operator Bettys and Taylors have celebrated the completion of the first phase of a major refurbishment programme at the flagship store in Harrogate, Yorkshire. The revamp, which is the Caterer Best Places to Work in Hospitality...

Book Review.(Side Orders)(Book review)
June 26, 2008... Cooking is a way of life and not just a job Black Pudding and Foie Gras Andrew Pern Face Publishing, [pounds sterling]48 ISBN 978-0-9558930-0-1 Anybody lucky enough to have visited the Star Inn at Harome, North Yorkshire,...

The full Scottish.(Infozone)
June 26, 2008... As part of Caterer's nationwide focus on the British breakfast, Tom Vaughan heads north of the border for a five-star hotel version Yakult and blueberries don't immediately spring to mind for the first meal of the day in Scotland, and...

good weekBad week.(Side Orders)
June 26, 2008... Rich burger fans Burger King launches world's most expensive burger at [pounds sterling]95. It includes wagyu beef, white truffle and an Iranian saffron and white truffle-dusted bun. White wine drinkers Scientists develop new white wine...

The pride ofe_SFlb Lyons.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex is barely known in the UK, but the two-Michelin-star chef is a big name in France as the carrier of the Bocuse mantle - and now he's opening a [pounds sterling]2.2m restaurant in London. Will the Lyons man avoid the...

The Lawn, London.(Side Orders)
June 26, 2008... Located at Fulham Palace in south-west London, this is restaurateur Oliver Peyton's latest outlet, serving a menu focused on seasonal British ingredients. Open all day, customers can eat at the restaurant or alfresco on the lawns. Opened 9...

Quo Vadis, London.(Side Orders)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Sam and Eddie Hart have reopened Quo Vadis after an extensive refurbishment, which has brought the iconic London restaurant back to its former glory. Two private dining rooms have been added, with the menu offering seasonal British fare. ...

Ramada Manchester Salford Quays.(Side Orders)
June 26, 2008... This four-star hotel in Manchester is located in the city's Salford Quays area and has been designed with both the leisure and business traveller in mind. It includes the Stresa restaurant, serving a menu of Mediterranean food. Opened 7...

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, Southport.(Side Orders)(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... This is the UK's only PGA national residential golf academy and is set in 250 acres of parkland. The resort includes a luxury hotel and two restaurants, as well as a spa and leisure club and extensive conference facilities. Opened 1 June...

The Warrington.(Features)(opening its facility)
June 26, 2008... Gordon Ramsay's gastropub kingdom expanded earlier this year into London's Maida Vale. Joanna Wood checks out his latest mid-priced venue The Warrington, the newest member of Gordon Ramsay's pub portfolio, flung open its doors in February...

Infozone.(Paul Spencer has jioned as a general manager of the Macdonald Portal hotel )(Brief article)
June 26, 2008... Paul Spencer has been appointed general manager of the Macdonald Portal hotel in Tarporley, Cheshire. He moves from the four-star Macdonald Holyrood hotel in Edinburgh, where he also worked as general manager. Spencer, 33, who won the Gold...

The week in brief.(News)(new websiste www.caterersearch.com/video has launched)(Fred Barnes has become chairman of Hospitality Action)(Suffolk hotel has been fined )
June 26, 2008... Caterersearch's video channel Caterer and Hotelkeeper has launched a dedicated video channel on our website, available at www.caterersearch.com/video. It features interviews from the faces behind the news as well as regular masterclasses...

Cold comforts.(Buy It)
June 26, 2008... Ice-cream. It's still the favourite dessert for many. Here are some new flavours 1. Belgian or Scottish? Whites' ice-creams from 3663 are made with Jersey milk and are suitable for vegetarians and coeliacs. They contain no artificial...

Review of Reviews.(Side Orders)
June 26, 2008... The Daily Telegraph 21 June Jasper Gerard says the eccentric inventiveness makes Elvey Farm in Pluckley, Kent, work - just I start with potted ham, which does not quite send me to heaven, but certainly sets me thinking life is...

News.
June 26, 2008... June's Star of the Month is Dr Craig Thompson, managing director of Macdonald Hotels & Resorts' Centre of Applied Tourism and Hospitality. He was nominated by Ramneet Aulak of PR agency Davies Tanner for his Quick to the Cut course, an...

News.
June 26, 2008... leading London chefs line up to honour French legend Robuchon French chef JoA'l Robuchon has received the inaugural Taste of London Icon award. Robuchon (holding trophy) was presented with the award by Michel Roux Jnr (arms folded) in...

code-breakers at the castle.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Our Acorn winners begin their weekend with a spot of code-cracking, arranged by Team Spirit Helped and hindered by several colourful characters including a judge and a mad professor, the five teams had to break a code to secure the freedom...

Baking sense.(Buy It)(Directory)
June 26, 2008... Never before has there been such a variety of fresh, part-baked and frozen bakery goods available to caterers, as our round-up here shows 1. Flower power More than 30 bakers in Lewisham and Borough Market, south London, supply...

Win a fryer worth [pounds sterling]1,600-plus.(Buy It)
June 26, 2008... The chips are down (in fat) and the winner of this month's competition will receive two cases of Aviko's extra-crunchy low-fat chips - and an 18-litre Bonnet Optimum 700 Series fryer to cook them in It's hard to imagine British cuisine...

THE ACORNS 2008.(Features)
June 26, 2008... Hospitality's 30 rising stars infozone: Can landlords hold leaseholders liable for expensive repairs? Lyons to London Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex opens his first UK restaurant Alimentum Why they're now seriously green at...

Equipment.(Buy It)(Directory)
June 26, 2008... Our monthly round-up reveals what's new in hospitality equipment, including a six-in-one cutting board and laundry appliances with a mind of their own 1. European first The latest additions to Electrolux's Generation 4000 line of...

food and beverages.(Buy It)(Directory)
June 26, 2008... Fresh, frozen, liquid and solid - here's our monthly round-up of the latest food and drink launches for operators and their customers 1. Versatile chicken A range of Raw Butterfly Chicken Breasts from 3G will help caterers meet summer...