An estimated 8,000 hotels, restaurants and pubs across the UK could be entitled to big compensation pay-outs after being mis-sold complex insurance deals offered by the banks to protect against rising interest rates.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s River Cottage restaurant in Devon is soon to open a new professional cookery school, offering recognised qualifications for industry chefs and an apprenticeship scheme for young people.
Arie van der Spek, senior vice president of Laureate Hospitality Education, has told BigHospitality the courses at the London outpost of the Glion Institute of Higher Education are more expensive than others on offer in the UK but will deliver a good...
Signature Pub Group, which operates a number of hospitality businesses across Scotland, has just opened the doors of The Huxley – a new bar and restaurant housed within the Rutland Hotel in Edinburgh.
Scandanavian warewashing machine supplier Wexiödisk has turned its focus to the UK market for the launch on the new WD-6 Duplus machine which utilises just one litre of water per cycle – up to four times more than other leading models.
Martin Chiffers, president of the UK's Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie club, has described the team's ninth place in the World Pastry Cup as 'disappointing'.
Tackling youth unemployment through work placements, apprenticeships and new job opportunities will be the focal point of the Big Conversation for Hospitality taking place next Friday (8 February) on behalf of the British Hospitality Association (BHA).
While publicans might not be faced with as baffling a list of acronyms as hoteliers or as driven by fashion as some restaurateurs, our handy A-Z glossary of key industry terms and trends is a must-read for those looking to make a few pounds from a few...
After a three-month closure, the Goat and Boots pub in London’s Fulham Road is set to re-launch this spring as GOAT - a new 140-cover restaurant, cocktail bar and all-day lounge.
France has been declared the winner of the 2013 Bocuse d'Or with Denmark and Japan taking the second and third places respectively, while in fourth, the UK enjoyed the country's best ever performance in the competition.
Electric fryers manufacturer FriFri has launched the FriFri Vortech, a new 97 per cent energy efficient gas fryer, offering what the company claims to be ‘an unprecedented fuel economy and green credentials.
Pub giant Punch Taverns has partnered with hospitality training provider Charnwood to deliver the BIIBAB Level 2 Apprenticeship in Licensed Hospitality as part of the leased pub company’s bid to help its employees build their careers in the trade.
The UK team came ninth this week in the 13th World Pastry Cup or Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie and were also awarded the prize for best poster - BigHospitality was given exclusive access to the team in training and competition for this special photo...
Despite hoteliers battling the perfect storm of the on-going recession, high rates of VAT and costly planning delays – the industry will be buoyed by the fact that only 26 per cent of hotel sales last year were ‘distressed transactions’ emanating from...
Coffee supplier Cherizena is launching a new cider apple-flavoured coffee next month for drinks menus in restaurants, pubs, hotels and cafés across the UK.
More than one in 10 hotels, restaurants and pubs now generate up to half of all sales through social media, leaving the rest of the industry ‘missing a trick’ when it comes to maximising the potential of the likes of Facebook and Twitter.
The hotel sector is awash with acronyms and exclusive terms that can sometimes be confusing. If you don't know your RevPAR from your GDS or you just want a brief overview of the market today, read this handy A-Z guide.
The restaurant sector is a busy place, full of operators large and small, formal and casual, corporate and independent, high-end and mainstream, which can make it hard to define. Here in our A-Z guide we summarise it in just 26 words, explaining some...
Travelodge has announced it will invest £243m in its hotels in the coming year with new openings and a refurbishment of the existing estate expected to take the lion's share of the funds.
Restaurant group Gordon Ramsay Holdings has reported that 2012 was its 'best year to date' having returned to profit after two challenging years for the business.
Meat and poultry supplier Gilbert’s Foods has launched two new stuffed lamb shoulder dishes for the foodservice sector in time for Mother’s Day and Easter menus.
Two years of preparation have been leading up to the next four days when the finals of the Bocuse d'Or and World Pastry Cup chef competitions will be held in Lyon - BigHospitality will be here bringing you behind the scenes information and the results...
Hotels in London and the regions enjoyed increases in revenue per available room (RevPAR) during 2012 despite no noticeable recovery in consumer or business confidence.
Construction work begins today (25 Jan) on a £20m retail and leisure development in Manchester city centre, with Travelodge, Nando’s and Zizzi all securing sites ahead of the building’s completion at the end of the year.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has called on the Government to act on debilitating beer tax hikes after new figures revealed beer sales fell by 6.2 per cent in the last three months of 2012.
Aiden Byrne, Tom Aikens and Daniel Clifford are among chefs confirmed to be taking part in the eighth series of Great British Menu which will see 24 chefs compete for the chance to cook at a special Comic Relief banquet.
Michelin-starred chef and Isle of Wight ambassador Robert Thompson has today announced the launch of a new business, Robert Thompson Event Catering, which will provide catering for homes, offices and venues across the island.
The UK hotel industry is expected to see significant growth in the relatively immature serviced apartment market as the number of so-called aparthotels continues to rise.
A Parliamentary Reception has called on major UK hotel chains to ‘clean up their act’ and take more responsibility when it comes to preventing the mistreatment and exploitation of agency workers.
Tableware specialist Dudson has worked with Craster to add three wooden plinths to its Modus range to improve flexibility for a range of occasions such as event catering and buffets.
Liverpool-born chef Aiden Byrne is as recognisable to TV viewers, due to appearances on Great British Menu, as he is to the diners at his Cheshire restaurant The Church Green. However this year Byrne is also targeting recognition from the Michelin Guide.
Leased pub company Punch Taverns has revealed its chief executive Roger Whiteside has handed in his resignation notice and will step down from the board on 1 February to take up the chief executive position at pastry chain Greggs.
With fish charity the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) making updates to its Fish to Eat list, downgrading previously sustainable and popular fish mackerel and gurnard, we take a closer look at what fish and seafood it does and doesn't recommend...
The Savoy Educational Trust has partnered with Cranfield School of Management to offer hotel, restaurant and contract catering business managers from across the UK the opportunity to undertake an MBA qualification completely free of charge.
In our exclusive People on the Move in Hospitality gallery, BigHospitality rounds up some of the latest movers and shakers in the industry. The past month has seen a number of new appointments at hotels, restaurants, pubs and hospitality institutions...
Global hotel operators Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International have called on business and travel industry leaders gathered at the World Economic Forum in Davos to back so-called 'smart visa' policies to boost tourism.
Scotland-based operator Macdonald Hotels & Resorts has announced it is making its return to Wales after reaching a management agreement with the Dragon Hotel in Swansea city centre.
Antic Limited, which operates leaseholds on 14 pubs in London, has been placed into administration due to an unresolved tax bill; parent company Antic, which operates a further 24 sites, is thought to be unaffected.
Frozen ready meal firm Classic Cuisine has expanded its range of vegetarian meals for 2013 and developed a number of new products to tap into the growing demand from consumers and hospitality businesses for meat-free options.
In an exclusive video interview, Glynn Purnell, Michelin-starred chef and Great British Menu regular, has revealed he was forced to rebrand The Asquith last year after being let down by the staff in charge who had failed to deliver his vision for the...
Chefs and restaurateurs who serve line-caught mackerel from areas outside the north east Atlantic should keep the fish on their menus and be proud to do so.
Cambridgeshire and Chilterns-based pub company Snug Bars has unveiled plans to open two more sites this year following a record Christmas trading period.
Premium burger chain Byron and all-day brasserie concept Browns are set to open neighbouring restaurants within the Liverpool ONE shopping centre this spring.
The UK’s largest hotel and restaurant operator, Whitbread, has been forced to remove thousands of burgers from some of its menus after a supplier embroiled in the horsemeat scandal couldn't guarantee its quality.
Independently-owned steak and burger restaurant chain Black & Blue has announced it has acquired a site near London Waterloo and is to sell two of its other venues as part of a change in growth strategy for the firm.
