Casual Dining

Intercontinental Hotels to Create 4,000 UK Jobs

Intercontinental Hotels to Create 4,000 UK Jobs

By Claire Miller

Intercontinental - one of the worlds largest hotel groups - is to create 4,000 jobs in the UK in a war for talent. The recruitment drive will focus mainly on workforce, with one quarter constituting managerial positions.

Anantara in Bed with Kempinski

Anantara in Bed with Kempinski

By Claire Miller

Anantara Hotels & Resorts has announced the formation of a joint venture with Kempinski Hotels & resorts with a view to development in Europe, particularly in the Mediterranean. Anantaras growth plan includes at least 40 new resorts over the next...

Fifteen Faces Flack in Independent Review

Fifteen Faces Flack in Independent Review

By Alan Lodge

Jamie Olivers Fifteen charity has been criticised by an independent review which claims the training programme at Fifteen London offered inconsistent training and patchy support and counselling to the disadvantaged youths on its apprenticeship scheme.

Hotels Ignoring Fire Safety Regulations

Hotels Ignoring Fire Safety Regulations

By Claire Miller

Hotels across the country are ignoring fire safety laws, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act. More than 1,200 hotels and B&Bs have been found to have insufficient protection against the risk of fire.

Von Essen Buys Seaham

Von Essen Buys Seaham

By Claire Miller

Hotel group Von Essen has announced its first acquisitions of 2008

Van der Horst Gets Ready to Party

Van der Horst Gets Ready to Party

By Carina Simon

Bjorn van der Horst tells of his vision to open a new style of restaurant in London based on the idea of the kitchen being the centre of any party following the recent demise of La Noisette in Knightsbridge, London.

The Pie's the Limit for Pubs

The Pie's the Limit for Pubs

By Jo Bruce

As British Pie Week draws to a close, Jo Bruce reports on an Oxfordshire pub that has built a profitable business focusing on the great British staple food.

Television Chef Cooked Up False CV

Television Chef Cooked Up False CV

By Alan Lodge

British chef axed from American cable TV channel after bosses discover he lied on a CV which includes boasts of cooking for four US presidents and helping out with Prince Charles and Lady Dianas wedding cake.

Full Michelin France Listings

Full Michelin France Listings

By BigH

Michelin has awarded 61 French restaurants new stars, bringing the total of starred establishments in the country to 529. Read the full list here.

PubChef Food Excellence Awards 2008

PubChef Food Excellence Awards 2008

By Lucy Britner

Former PR man Ross Williams, who only entered the pub trade five years ago, scoops the top prize at tonights glitzy awards bash at the Dorchester hotel in London.

Almondy Provides Gluten-Free Solution

Almondy Provides Gluten-Free Solution

By Almondy

The demand for gluten-free products is on the increase. Swedish premium frozen cake manufacturer Almondy has a range of desserts that fit the bill.

Roundhay Mansion Hits Market

Roundhay Mansion Hits Market

By Claire Miller

The impressive Roundhay Mansion in Leeds is offered to the market this week through Christie + Co.

Fire Rips Through The Grand

Fire Rips Through The Grand

By Alan Lodge

Firefighters battle blaze at famous Brighton hotel as 400 guests are evacuated to safety. Salvage work has now begun at the hotel, which was the scene of an assassination attempt on Margaret Thatcher in 1984.

City Centre Rates force Blanc out of Brum

City Centre Rates force Blanc out of Brum

By Alan Lodge

As Brasserie Blanc announces it is to close its Birmingham restaurant, blaming high rents on the decision to pull the plug, we ask just how bad this nationwide problem could get.

Hallmark snaps up Carlisle's Lakes Court Hotel

Hallmark snaps up Carlisle's Lakes Court Hotel

By Alan Lodge

Private equity-backed group completes purchase of Grade-II listed hotel in a deal worth nearly £4million and plans to transform it into the citys first four-star resort.

Considerate Hotelier Awards Announced

Considerate Hotelier Awards Announced

By Claire Miller

The Considerate Hotelier of the Year Awards have been announced celebrating work by hotels to lessen their impact on the environment

Bisto's Best

Bisto's Best

By Premier Foods

Bisto is celebrating its centenary year by launching two new flavours to its Chefs Gravy Mixes range.