Business & Legislation

Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards: Last call for entries

20-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Hospitality businesses operating in the Scottish Highlands and islands are being urged to enter this years awards.

Restaurants to support Seafood Fortnight

19-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Restaurateurs and chefs are being encouraged to come up with a winning campaign to promote Seafood Fortnight from September 5 to 21

Hotel aspirations for Aspire Group

18-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Aspire Groups Managing Director, Sean Valentine outlines his future plans for the business

Fat Duck scores perfect 10

15-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Heston Blumenthals Bray restaurant is dubbed best restaurant in Britain after gaining top marks in the Good Food Guide 2009

How to win with wine

14-Aug-2008 By Susy Atkins

Susy Atkins provides her top 10 tips for building a winning wine list at any restaurant

Restaurants to face increased costs under new tips rules

14-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Under new legislation, restaurant chains could face rising costs of up to 10 per cent

Hilton Garden Inn ""injects life"" into lagging hotel sector

12-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Hilton launches first of 20 mid-range hotels in UK to revitalise lagging hotel sector

Time Out shortlists best London restaurants and bars

12-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The nominees for this years Time Out Eating and Drinking Awards have been announced, with Tom Aikens restaurants making a double appearance

Academy of Culinary Arts rewards young hospitality talent

07-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Young industry talent rewarded at the 25th anniversary of the Annual Awards of Excellence, held by the Academy

Le Bistrot Pierre to keep prices stable during credit crunch

07-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The director of French restaurant group Le Bistrot Pierre says recruiting the right staff and using some culinary creativity can save costs without scaring off customers.

Challenge 21 scheme boasts national success

07-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Figures published by the British Beer and Pub Association show the Challenge 21 scheme is taking effect

Holiday camps celebrate return of traditional British holiday

05-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Butlins and Pontins report a rise in summer bookings as cash-strapped families opt to holiday closer to home

Local food could save businesses, and the economy

01-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Restaurants should realise the benefits of sourcing seasonal food locally extend further than environmental issues

We'll survive credit crunch, says City Inn

01-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

David Orr, Chief Executive of City Inn hotels says the group will be able to ride out the economic slowdown and wont lose customers to budget hotels

Tip victory for waiting staff

31-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

The government announces plans to stop employers topping up wages with tips

Whitbread and M&B in restaurant and hotel swap

31-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Whitbread acquires 21 Express by Holiday Inn hotels from Mitchells & Butlers in exchange for 44 pub restaurants.

Restaurants face profit drop as food prices rise

29-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants may have to swallow rising food costs to keep cash-strapped customers coming through the door, analysts have warned.

Norwich's waiting staff campaign for fair tips

28-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Waiting staff in Norwich take to the streets to get public backing for fair tips campaign

Restaurants may have to rename non-Cornish pasties

28-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Steps by the Cornish Pasty Association mean restaurants and cafes may only sell Cornish Pasties if they originate from Cornwall

Town House Collection sets up Wine Academy

24-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Scottish hotel group the Town House Collection launches a wine training scheme for staff

Umi Hotels make VQ Day hospitality success

24-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Umi Hotels champions vocational qualifications in hospitality industry at first annual VQ Day

Pubs and bars face tougher rules on alcohol sales

22-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Pubs and bars could face tougher regulations over the sale of alcohol following a major consultation about Englands drinking culture.

Young Paragon apprentice breams at Dorset seafood event

21-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Trainee Paragon Skills chef impresses judges Mark Hix and Tom Cull at Young Seafood Chef of the Year

ECO restaurant launches ice-cream and ham pizzas for expectant mums

17-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

London pizza restaurant ECO, have launched ‘Pregnancy Pizzas’ for expectant mothers, with some very bizarre topping combinations

Independent's fair tips campaign gains pace

17-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

A fair tips campaign launched by the Independent newspaper this week has gained support of chefs and restaurant guide editors

Ashdale adds Harrogate hotel to portfolio

16-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

North-Yorkshire based hotel group Ashdale Hotels buys Grants Hotel in Harrogate

Beer tax hike to threaten industry, not binge drinkers

15-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Majority of the British public think the beer tax hike to curb binge drinking, will only harm the already struggling pub industry

Edinburgh hotel group amongst CommunityMark achievers

09-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

The Town House Collection hotel group has been recognised by a new national standard for its work within the community

Patisserie Valerie founder unveils new restaurant concept

09-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Enzo Scalzo will open a new art caf? in Belgravia in September

Restaurants could benefit from EU's VAT reduction

09-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

A 65 per cent reduction in VAT rates could help boost restaurant trade if EU plans go ahead

Wine and chocolate matching competition launched

09-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Roussillon wines launches its third Roussillon Dessert Trophy

Time for tea?

03-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Emma Eversham finds that with little effort and time, but plenty of ideas and enthusiasm, putting afternoon tea on the menu can help boost profits

Love Your Local campaign from Stella

24-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Stella Artois is encouraging consumers to get in the community spirit and vote for their favourite local pub.

Customers pay what they want for Scottish pub grub

19-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Scottish pub tells customers to only pay what they want for food

Whitbread reports strong start to 2008

17-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

Premier Inn and Pub Restaurants perform well during first half of the year

Sussex restaurants cook up cash for charity

09-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Six big-hearted restaurants in Sussex raise £2,000 for their local hospital

Football fever still at home

06-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

Despite the lack of British teams, Euro 2008 will still be popular amongst foreign nationals

Pub cigarette machines may be banned

27-May-2008 By Becky Paskin

Plans to scrap cigarette machines in pubs may signal more closures

Urban Inns hails revival of the British inn

23-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Entrepreneurs unveil plans to build modernised inn chain

Businesses urged to make tips system fairer

15-May-2008 By Emma Eversham

Unite and the Daily Mirror launch campaign to make employers sign a fair tips charter.

Toptable Scotland awards

09-May-2008 By Claire Miller

Toptable has given out its first Scotland restaurant awards

The Planet's Food Costs

24-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

Experts gather this evening to debate the cost of mass-produced food for the planet

The S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants 2008

22-Apr-2008 By Chris Harding

London was buzzing with gastronomic giants for the most prestigious chart count down in the business last night as The S.Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best Restaurants awards were announced.