Casual Dining

Swan chef inspires young cooks

19-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Swan in Kent launches recipe competition to inspire and reward young chefs

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

Rising Star: Selin Kiazim

15-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

Every month here on BigHospitality we bring you an insight into the hottest catering and hospitality talent of the future in our Rising Stars section. This month Westminster Kingsway College student Selin Kiazim talks about her inspirations and aspirati

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

Brown's Hotel creates world's largest Scotch egg

13-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The Executive Chef at the Albemarle restaurant at Browns Hotel, London helps speciality egg producer Clarence Court break the world record for the largest Scotch egg

Guoman Hotels launches new staff training academy

13-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The London-based hotel group invested £300k in new Food and Beverage Academy to train old and new staff

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

Angela Hartnett’s Murano to open next week

12-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Murano by Angela Hartnett set to open next week, just one month before joint venture with Ramsay, the York and Albany

New book reveals life front-of-house

08-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

A warts-and-all account of one waiters experience working at two New York restaurants has been released in the UK.

Foraging chefs could hit gold after lucrative truffle harvests

08-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Chefs should get wellies on and forage after warm summer rain boosts truffle crops across UK

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

Life’s a beach at world’s first sand hotel

07-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

The world’s first sand castle hotel has been built on Weymouth Beach to highlight the attractiveness of the great British beach holiday

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

Anthony Worrall Thompson apologises for toxic plant mix-up

04-Aug-2008 By Emma Eversham

The celebrity chef and restaurant owner apologises to readers of Healthy & Organic Living magazine after advocating the use of henbane - a poisonous plant

Top tips to keep food costs low

01-Aug-2008 By Becky Paskin

Keep food miles minimal and the cost of local food low with our selection of handy hints for cash-strapped kitchens

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

Brewery restaurant employs Masterchef finalist

31-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Masterchef finalist Jonny Stevenson takes on a job at Hilden Brewerys Tap Room Restaurant.

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.

Reduce your salt FSA tells caterers

30-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

The FSA is urging restaurants and pubs to commit to lowering the levels of salt in their dishes

Ramsay cheats death after 280ft cliff plunge

30-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Gordon Ramsay struggled to survive after falling from a cliff during filming for the F-Word

The Best of Italy

30-Jul-2008 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurant magazine travels to Italy to find the restaurants, dishes and ingredients that make our vita a little more dolce

Beer sales at worst levels since Great Depression

29-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

New figures show on-trade beer sales fallen dramatically as pubs struggle to compete with supermarket prices

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

Cyrus Todiwala praised by government

25-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Government praises the celebrity chef’s skills and training programme at restaurant Cafe Spice Namaste

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

Mason opens his first restaurant

24-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Former Hare and Orrery Head Chef Tristan Mason opens his own restaurant in West Sussex and aims to win back his Michelin star

Business booming for Big Brother Rex’s restaurant

23-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Rex Newmark’s Beach Blanket Babylon restaurant in Notting Hill is reportedly flying high after the housemate’s constant TV plugs

ISS launches Guest Chef Exchange programme

23-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Chefs at catering company ISS Eaton are being encouraged to create a British menu to be served abroad as part of this years Guest Chef Exchange programme.

Pub owner turns bake house into Champagne & seafood bar

22-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Earl of March owner Giles Thompson opens up a Champagne and Seafood Shack for the summer

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.

Lighten up with cordless lamps from Neoz

22-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Cordless, rechargeable lamps make safe alternative to candles

Craft Guild of Chefs launches Culinary Academy

18-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Craft Guild of Chefs sets up academy to boost skills among young chefs

Jacob Kenedy & Victor Hugo to open London restaurant

18-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Former Moro and Konstam Head Chef Jacob Kenedy and partner Victor Hugo unveil plans to open new Italian restaurant in Soho

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

Hospitality industry voices economic concerns

15-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

A third of businesses in the hospitality sector say they are concerned about their economic prospects for the coming year according to a new survey

Drinkers want Wi-fi when they visit pubs, survey reveals

15-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

A T-Mobile survey has found that almost half of Brits want to surf the net on-the-go, and have chosen the pub as their favourite location

Rising Star: Ryan Cessford

15-Jul-2008 By Emma Eversham

Every month here on BigHospitality we bring you an insight into the hottest catering and hospitality talent of the future in our Rising Stars section. This month City College, Plymouth student Ryan Cessford talks about his inspirations and aspirations...

UK’s first energy-generating nightclub opens in Islington

11-Jul-2008 By Becky Paskin

Eco-friendly nightclub, Surya, complete with energy generating dancefloor, opens in Islington