All news articles for November 2008

New appointments at Cliveden

New appointments at Cliveden

By Emma Eversham

Sue Crowley is appointed general manager at Cliveden as Chris Horridge is confirmed as executive head chef of the country house hotels three restaurants

Heston Blumenthal's Little Chef plans unveiled

Heston Blumenthal's Little Chef plans unveiled

By Emma Eversham

The Popham branch of roadside cafe chain Little Chef has been given the Heston Blumenthal treatment as part of his mission to breathe new life into the brand

Surprise win in hottest curry challenge

Surprise win in hottest curry challenge

By Becky Paskin

Brighton chef Alun Sperring wins the XXX Mints Can You Handle the Heat Challenge in aid of National Curry Week, despite Rukon Latif’s infamous Curry Hell dish being named the hottest

The Sparling and TGI Friday's promotions

The Sparling and TGI Friday's promotions

By Emma Eversham

Ian Davies is promoted to head chef at The Sparling at Barton and TGI Fridays former UK MD, Ricky Richardson steps up to chief operating officer of TGI Fridays International

National Curry Week: Andy Varma of Tiffinbites

National Curry Week: Andy Varma of Tiffinbites

By Becky Paskin

Andy Varma, Corporate chef for Tiffinbites, Vama and Bombay Bicycle Club operator Gourmet Restaurants, shares his top tips for making the perfect curry and a recipe for Lamb Masala especially for National Curry Week

Industry asked to support Meal Appeal

Industry asked to support Meal Appeal

By Emma Eversham

The British Hospitality Association and the Restaurant Association call for the industrys support of new charity initiative the Meal Appeal

Get involved with National Curry Week

Get involved with National Curry Week

By Becky Paskin

Be sure to log on to BigHospitality next week for cooking tips, curry recipes and news from around the country for National Curry Week

Bob Cotton advises MPs how to revive industry

Bob Cotton advises MPs how to revive industry

By Becky Paskin

Bob Cotton, chairman of the British Hospitality Association, has called on MPs to defer NI and VAT payments for the industry, reinstate capital allowances, and stop introducing new regulations

Restaurants served gas oven warning

Restaurants served gas oven warning

By Emma Eversham

Restaurant owners are urged to get their ovens checked by gas specialists after diners at a Brazilian restaurant are taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and imported Chinese duck ovens are put out of service

Trainee chef wins El Bulli placement

Trainee chef wins El Bulli placement

By Emma Eversham

David Alun Powell, a catering student at Westminster Kingsway College, wins himself the chance to work with Ferran Adria at his Spanish restaurant El Bulli

Rising Star: Katy Chapman

Rising Star: Katy Chapman

By Emma Eversham

This months Rising Star on BigHospitality is hospitality management student Katy Chapman, who shares her inspirations and aspirations as she prepares for a career in the industry

Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama

Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama

By Paul Wootton

Other brands have tried and failed but Wagamama chief executive Steve Hill believes his cult noodle chain company has what it takes to succeed in the States

Martin Wishart to open in Loch Lomond

Martin Wishart to open in Loch Lomond

By Becky Paskin

The Michelin starred chef is set to open a second restaurant in the west of Scotland, back at his old stomping ground, Cameron House

North vs South in Liquid War

North vs South in Liquid War

By Becky Paskin

Bartending teams from the north and south will this weekend demonstrate flair and mixology in the 2008 Liquid War

Working week opt-out may be scrapped

Working week opt-out may be scrapped

By Becky Paskin

A proposal to scrap the opt-out clause in the working week guidelines may see businesses limit their staff to working just 48 hours

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