http://www.caterersearch.comLatest hospitality news from CatererSearch. CatererSearch has all the latest hospitality news from the hotel, restaurant, pub, bar and contract catering sectors.en-gb2011 Reed Business InformationWed, 16 May 2012 17:55:00 GMT60http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343690/jaspers-corporate-catering-opens-franchises-in-brighton-and-chester.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343690/jaspers-corporate-catering-opens-franchises-in-brighton-and-chester.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comJasper's Corporate Catering has opened its two latest franchises this month, in Brighton and Chester. Jasper's Brighton is owned by Dutch-born Maarten van der Vilde, who spent 15 years managing luxury chalets and hotels in the Alps.Wed, 16 May 2012 17:55:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343689/lindley-venue-catering-plans-reciprocal-education-and-training-programme-at-galpharm-stadium-and-kirklees-college.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343689/lindley-venue-catering-plans-reciprocal-education-and-training-programme-at-galpharm-stadium-and-kirklees-college.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comLindley Venue Catering has revealed plans to launch a reciprocal education and training programme with its operation at the Galpharm Stadium and Kirklees College in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The scheme will give students in Kirklees College's catering, travel and tourism departments the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.Wed, 16 May 2012 17:38:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343683/compass-group-enjoys-strong-results-worldwide-despite-tough-economic-conditions-in-europe.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343683/compass-group-enjoys-strong-results-worldwide-despite-tough-economic-conditions-in-europe.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comCompass Group has reported a positive global performance for the first half of its financial year, but difficult economic conditions in Europe continue to hamper growth in the UK. Total revenue for the world's largest contract caterer was £8.6b for the six months to 31 March 2012, up 8.6% year on year.Wed, 16 May 2012 14:14:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343682/video-highlighting-housekeepers.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343682/video-highlighting-housekeepers.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comIn this week’s issue, guest edited by Raymond Blanc, we explore the important roles of housekeepers. As, the editor says: “The housekeeping operation is often an undervalued department in our industry. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:56:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343680/video-interview-with-raymond-blanc.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343680/video-interview-with-raymond-blanc.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comTwo-Michelin-starred chef-patron Raymond Blanc, who edits this week’s issue of Caterer and Hotelkeeper, walks us through the magnificent grounds and rooms of his beloved Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Great Milton, Oxfordshire. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:48:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343681/in-this-weeks-raymond-blanc-guest-edited-caterer-and-hotelkeeper-magazine.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343681/in-this-weeks-raymond-blanc-guest-edited-caterer-and-hotelkeeper-magazine.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comExclusive sustainability survey: We find out how sustainable operators really are, and what progress they've made towards operating more responsibly. The exclusive research, led by Caterer and Hotelkeeper and Raymond Blanc, lifts the lid on what is done with waste and which initiatives are the most important for sustainability.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:42:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343679/world-class-luxury-hotel-to-be-developed-in-surrey.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343679/world-class-luxury-hotel-to-be-developed-in-surrey.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe go-ahead had been given for the development of the former Surrey home of Lord Beaverbrook into a world-class, five-star hotel. Property and leisure operator Longshot expects to begin work in the autumn on transforming Cherkley Court, near Leatherhead, into a 48-bedroom luxury hotel.Wed, 16 May 2012 11:19:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343678/chocolatier-damian-allsop-teams-up-with-wyndham-grand.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343678/chocolatier-damian-allsop-teams-up-with-wyndham-grand.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comChocolatier Damian Allsop has teamed up with the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour as he launches Eat London, a new collection of chocolate bars to celebrate London's rich cultural mix. Allsop will be launching an afternoon tea at the hotel on 1 June.Wed, 16 May 2012 10:56:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343677/coach-horses-in-soho-and-smithfield-tavern-in-the-city-are-londons-first-vegetarian-pubs.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343677/coach-horses-in-soho-and-smithfield-tavern-in-the-city-are-londons-first-vegetarian-pubs.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe Coach & Horses in Soho and the Smithfield Tavern in the City have become the first fully vegetarian pubs in London. Following a trial period, head chef Lahiri Gregorio Balloni has redeveloped the menu, which now offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes.Wed, 16 May 2012 10:38:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343676/north-yorkshire-bb-carries-off-friendliest-title-in-aa-awards.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343676/north-yorkshire-bb-carries-off-friendliest-title-in-aa-awards.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comA North Yorkshire bed and breakfast operated by a woman who has lived at the property all her life has been named the friendliest in the UK by the AA. Rains Farm in Allerston, run by Lorraine Allanson (pictured), was selected from 25 finalists to take the new title of AA Friendliest Bed and Breakfast of the Year.Wed, 16 May 2012 10:26:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343675/galvin-at-windows-bar-set-to-reopen-after-500k-redesign.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343675/galvin-at-windows-bar-set-to-reopen-after-500k-redesign.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe bar at Galvin at Windows, on the 28th floor of the London Hilton Park Lane, is set to reopen next week following an extensive £500,000 redesign. Offering 360-degree views across London, the bar at the Michelin-starred restaurant has been completely remodelled...Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343674/wahaca-to-open-recycled-temporary-restaurant-on-londons-southbank.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343674/wahaca-to-open-recycled-temporary-restaurant-on-londons-southbank.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comMexican restaurant group Wahaca is to open a temporary restaurant made from recycled shipping containers on London's Southbank next month. Located on the terrace of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the restaurant will be built from eight recycled shipping containers.Wed, 16 May 2012 10:09:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343673/les-routiers-to-list-sra-ratings-on-its-website.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/16/343673/les-routiers-to-list-sra-ratings-on-its-website.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) has teamed up with eating out guide Les Routiers UK & Ireland, which will highlight establishments' sustainability credentials on its website...Wed, 16 May 2012 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343672/pizza-chain-rossopomodoro-plans-five-new-sites.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343672/pizza-chain-rossopomodoro-plans-five-new-sites.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comPizza chain Rossopomodoro plans to open five new restaurants in the next year as part of a £4m investment. Rossopomodoro, the largest pizza brand in Italy, which runs three restaurants in London as well as a concession at Selfridges in Birmingham, will open the first new site this week.Tue, 15 May 2012 15:32:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343671/special-rate-at-holiday-inn-to-mark-olympic-torch-relay.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343671/special-rate-at-holiday-inn-to-mark-olympic-torch-relay.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe arrival of the Olympic Flame in the UK on Friday is being marked by Holiday Inn, the official hotel provider to the games, with the offer of a special room rate. The one-off Old Flame rate, redeemable from 18 May to 30 September, is intended to give couples the chance to rekindle their romance.Tue, 15 May 2012 15:21:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343670/creativevents-wins-5m-contract-at-brooklands-museum.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343670/creativevents-wins-5m-contract-at-brooklands-museum.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comEvent caterer Creativevents has won a new five-year contract at Brooklands Museum, worth almost £5m. The new deal is an early extension midway through the initial three-year contract won by the caterer in 2010. Creativevents will now look after all public catering and on-site hospitality for the museum. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:54:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343668/andreas-antona-wins-bcf-special-award.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343668/andreas-antona-wins-bcf-special-award.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comAndreas Antona, chef patron of Simpsons Restaurant in Birmingham has been awarded the BCF Special Award at the British Culinary Federation Annual Awards held last week at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:35:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343667/craft-guild-of-chefs-announces-national-chef-of-the-year-semi-finalists.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343667/craft-guild-of-chefs-announces-national-chef-of-the-year-semi-finalists.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe semi-finalists for the 2012 Craft Guild of Chefs' National Chef of the Year competition have been announced. A total of 40 chefs have been selected through a paper judging process and will compete at four regional semi-final cook-offs held in Sheffield and London on 19 and 16 June respectively.Tue, 15 May 2012 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343666/curry-colleges-given-government-funding-to-address-skills-shortage.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343666/curry-colleges-given-government-funding-to-address-skills-shortage.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comPeople 1st is to set up five Asian and Oriental Centres of Excellence to address the problems faced by the sector in recruiting skilled chefs. The Sector Skills Council is working with the Hospitality Guild on the Government-funded initiative.Tue, 15 May 2012 12:04:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343665/paul-heathcote-puts-flagship-longridge-restaurant-up-for-sale.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343665/paul-heathcote-puts-flagship-longridge-restaurant-up-for-sale.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comNorth-west chef-restaurateur Paul Heathcote has put his flagship Longridge Restaurant and Cookery School in Preston, Lancashire, up for sale after nearly 22 years. The move to put the former two-Michelin-starred restaurant on the market is the latest in a string of sales from the double Catey winner.Tue, 15 May 2012 11:55:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343664/sodexo-provides-london-school-with-fruit-and-veg-gardens.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343664/sodexo-provides-london-school-with-fruit-and-veg-gardens.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comSodexo has delivered two of three fruit and vegetable gardens to a London primary school, as part of a wider scheme to get children to learn more about the food they eat. Montem Primary School in Hornsey Road, Islington, received the gardens as part of Sodexo's STOP Hunger campaign.Tue, 15 May 2012 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343663/talkington-bates-wins-contract-extension-at-epson-uk-head-office.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343663/talkington-bates-wins-contract-extension-at-epson-uk-head-office.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comTalkington Bates has retained the contract to provide contract catering services at Epson (UK)'s headquarters in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The 12-month contract extension continues a 12-year relationship between the two companies. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:08:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343662/searcys-to-open-roman-baths-kitchen-in-bath-city-centre.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343662/searcys-to-open-roman-baths-kitchen-in-bath-city-centre.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comHigh-end caterer Searcys has outlined plans to expand its day visit offer with the opening of the Roman Baths Kitchen in Bath city centre. Set to open later this month, the Roman Baths Kitchen will comprise a deli style café ...Tue, 15 May 2012 10:07:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343661/searcys-in-500k-deal-with-rcgp.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343661/searcys-in-500k-deal-with-rcgp.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comUpmarket caterer Searcys has already scooped more than £500,000 of business at the Royal College of General Practitioners' (RCGP) new 30 Euston Square headquarters, which is scheduled to open in September...Tue, 15 May 2012 10:01:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343660/enterprise-reduces-debts-as-profits-fall.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343660/enterprise-reduces-debts-as-profits-fall.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comProfits at Enterprise Inns for the six months to 31 March 2012 slowed as the size of the company's pub estate decreased and it absorbed increased leasehold costs from its sale and leaseback programme.Tue, 15 May 2012 09:58:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343659/gordon-ramsay-and-mary-portas-join-forces-for-hotel-reality-show.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/15/343659/gordon-ramsay-and-mary-portas-join-forces-for-hotel-reality-show.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comTwo of Channel 4's biggest stars, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and retail expert Mary Portas, are joining forces to run a hotel for a new reality television programme. Hotel Britannia is intended to become a training round for a group of unemployed people...Tue, 15 May 2012 09:55:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343654/ilkley-brewerys-save-the-pub-beer-to-be-served-in-commons-bar.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343654/ilkley-brewerys-save-the-pub-beer-to-be-served-in-commons-bar.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comIlkley Brewery is hoping to highlight the plight of pubs to MPs, as its "Save the Pub Beer" was put on tap in the House of Commons Strangers' Bar. Its "Save the Pub" ale will be enjoyed by MPs in support of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub group chaired by North-west Leeds MP, Greg Mulholland...Mon, 14 May 2012 16:37:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343653/limas-owners-unveil-details-of-new-peruvian-fine-dining-restaurant.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343653/limas-owners-unveil-details-of-new-peruvian-fine-dining-restaurant.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comThe owners of Lima, a Peruvian fine-dining restaurant set to open in London next month, have unveiled full details of the new venture. Set to open on Rathbone Place in Fitzrovia at the end of June, the restaurant is the first London venture from Virgilio Martinez (pictured), chef-patron of the Central fine-dining...Mon, 14 May 2012 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343652/gary-neville-to-develop-hotel-at-old-trafford.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343652/gary-neville-to-develop-hotel-at-old-trafford.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comFormer Manchester United football star Gary Neville had been given the green light to build a £20m hotel close to Old Trafford, despite objections from his former club. Trafford Council has granted planning permission for the three- to four-star, 139-bedroom hotel, which will incorporate the Old Trafford Supporters Club.Mon, 14 May 2012 16:14:00 GMThttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343651/young-highland-chef-of-the-year-open-for-entries.htmhttp://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/2012/05/14/343651/young-highland-chef-of-the-year-open-for-entries.htmfeedback@caterersearch.comAlbert Roux's Young Highland Chef of the Year competition is now open for entries, offering the winner a week's work experience at his son Michel Roux Jnr's two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Gavroche in London. Chefs from the Scottish Highlands and Islands are being invited to submit a three-course dinner menu.Mon, 14 May 2012 16:06:00 GMT