All news articles for February 2010

The Future of EPoS: Going mobile

The Future of EPoS: Going mobile

By Andrew Evans

In the final instalment of our week-long feature on Electronic Point of Sale, Andrew Evans, managing director of Keystep, tells us we can expect to be going mobile in the future.

Top chefs cook at pop-up restaurant for Haiti appeal

Top chefs cook at pop-up restaurant for Haiti appeal

By Emma Eversham

Top chefs, including Rick Stein, Philip Howard and Rowley Leigh, will be cooking at a pop-up restaurant in Putney next month to help raise funds for Action Against Hunger's Haiti appeal

After hours with… Nick Holmes

After hours with… Nick Holmes

By Becky Paskin

Nick Holmes joined Rockliffe Hall hotel in County Durham at the end of last year to oversee its long-awaited launch in November. Just months on and the managing director has ambitions to see the multi million pound hotel and spa join the top ten properties...

EPoS enhancements: Where you can go for the extras

EPoS enhancements: Where you can go for the extras

By Emma Eversham & Becky Paskin

Do you want your EPoS to work that little bit harder for you? Check out these products that can integrate with your existing EPoS or with their EPoS to offer you and your customers that little bit more.

Von Essen and Hotel Missoni appointments

Von Essen and Hotel Missoni appointments

By Becky Paskin

Von Essen appoints a new head chef to take over Kenny Atkinsons role at Seaham Hall, while Hotel Missoni appoints a new sales and marketing director

Roux brothers and Raymond Blanc lead Hotelympia chef line-up

Roux brothers and Raymond Blanc lead Hotelympia chef line-up

By Becky Paskin

Visitors to Hotelympia 2010 at Excel in London next week (28 Feb-4 March) will get a rare opportunity to see Albert and Michel Roux, as well as Raymond Blanc, Chris Galvin and Gary Rhodes amongst a range of exhibitions, demonstrations and competitions

Which EPoS system is right for your business?

Which EPoS system is right for your business?

By Becky Paskin

With so many EpoS systems claiming to perform amazing tricks to boost your profits and quality of customer service, it can be hard to know which system is the right one for your business

Mexican restaurant chain Chilango to expand in 2010

Mexican restaurant chain Chilango to expand in 2010

By Emma Eversham

Chilango, the fast casual Mexican restaurant chain founded by Eric Partaker and Dan Houghton, will open two more sites outside the capital this year and is planning to open a 'handful' of central London sites

Chameleon Pub Company expands to seven sites

Chameleon Pub Company expands to seven sites

By Emma Eversham

North of England-based pub operator Chameleon Pub Company is continuing with expansion plans with the purchase of its seventh site, a former Table Table pub in Lancaster.

El Bulli restaurant to become culinary academy

El Bulli restaurant to become culinary academy

By Becky Paskin

Ferran Adria has released official details about the transformation of El Bulli, his award-winning restaurant in Roses, Spain, into a ‘Foundation of avant-garde gastronomy’

January’s snowfall caused ‘havoc’ for UK hotels

January’s snowfall caused ‘havoc’ for UK hotels

By Becky Paskin

While the January snow benefited some hotels in the regions, by leaving stranded travellers needing a last minute bed for the night, many experienced a negative month with occupancy levels falling

What is EPoS?

What is EPoS?

By Andy Lynes and Becky Paskin

Like a lot of gadgets these days, Electronic Point of Sales (EPoS) systems can do some pretty amazing things. In fact, the installation of a decent EPoS system in a restaurant, pub or hotel business will not only help operators manage staffing, stock...

Pearls of Wisdom: Neil Kirby

Pearls of Wisdom: Neil Kirby

By Emma Eversham

Neil Kirby worked his way up from pot washer to general manager at London's Grosvenor House before opening his own hotel, The Langham, in Eastbourne in 2005. He has just published his first book, Celebrity Hotel

Reports reveal gloomy 2009 for British tourism

Reports reveal gloomy 2009 for British tourism

By Becky Paskin

Holidaymakers are choosing campsites and self-catering breaks over B&Bs and guesthouses, as the number of visitors to the UK last year dropped to the lowest level since 2004

Restaurant operator sought for London’s tallest building

Restaurant operator sought for London’s tallest building

By Becky Paskin

Heron International, the property group behind the Heron Tower construction in Bishopsgate, London, is seeking an operator for the tower’s Restaurant and Sky Bar, which upon completion will be the highest in London

Harbour Hotels and Park Plaza appointments

Harbour Hotels and Park Plaza appointments

By Becky Paskin

Harbour Hotels has appointed a new general manager for the soon-to-open Salcombe Hotel, while Park Plaza’s Plaza on the River gets a new hotel manager

Von Essen and Harbour Hotels appointments

Von Essen and Harbour Hotels appointments

By Becky Paskin

Von Essen and Harbour Hotels have appointed new general managers for the Samling Hotel in Cumbria and The Kings Hotel in Devon respectively

Roux Scholarship 2010 regional finalists announced

Roux Scholarship 2010 regional finalists announced

By Becky Paskin

The 18 regional finalists for the 2010 Roux Scholarship competition have been announced, with three of last year’s finalists returning for another shot at first prize, a stage at a three Michelin-starred restaurant

Cornish hotelier helps Haiti earthquake survivors

Cornish hotelier helps Haiti earthquake survivors

By Emma Eversham

A hotelier from Cornwall has swapped his usual duties for voluntary work in Haiti, helping to distribute aid to survivors of the earthquake that hit the island last month

Chris Horridge to leave Cliveden, Von Essen confirms

Chris Horridge to leave Cliveden, Von Essen confirms

By Becky Paskin

Von Essen has confirmed reports that Chris Horridge is to leave his position as executive head chef at Cliveden House hotel in Berkshire, following a restructure of the hotel’s dining operation

What You're Doing: Valentine's Day special

What You're Doing: Valentine's Day special

By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality has been in search of some of the more unusual and innovative ideas being run by restaurants, hotels and pubs this weekend to find out how they're intending to grab the Valentine's trade.

Hospitality industry guaranteed £20m music fee refund

Hospitality industry guaranteed £20m music fee refund

By Emma Eversham

The BHA and the BBPA secure a victory against a High Court appeal over music licence fees, meaning pubs, restaurants and hotels who paid over the odds are guaranteed up to £20m in refunds.

After hours with...Sam Harrison

After hours with...Sam Harrison

By Emma Eversham

Restaurateur Sam Harrison talks about his achievements, tips for running a restaurant and his future plans

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw opens at St Enodoc Hotel

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw opens at St Enodoc Hotel

By Becky Paskin

Nathan Outlaw is to reopen his eponymous restaurant at the St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, Cornwall tomorrow, after relocating from the Marina Villa Hotel in Fowey when it was put up for sale last year

Albert Roux to open two more restaurants in Scotland

Albert Roux to open two more restaurants in Scotland

By Emma Eversham

Albert Roux is to open another two restaurants under his name at hotels in Scotland following the success of his first Scottish restaurant Chez Roux at the Rocpool Reserve hotel in Inverness

Italian food festival returns to London

Italian food festival returns to London

By Becky Paskin

La Dolce Vita, the annual Italian festival in London’s Business Design Centre, is returning for its sixth year next month with a variety of Italian chefs and producers present

Abode Chester plans April 2010 opening

Abode Chester plans April 2010 opening

By Emma Eversham

Greetings card entrepreneur Andrew Brownsword is continuing the roll-out of his Abode boutique hotel brand with plans to open the next one in Chester this April

BCF Chef of the Year finalists announced

BCF Chef of the Year finalists announced

By Becky Paskin

Aubrey Allen and the British Culinary Federation have announced the 10 finalists competing in the BCF Chef of the Year 2010 at Hotelympia in London’s Excel next month

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