Fine Dining

Chefs should be more imaginative, say vegetarians

20-May-2009 By Becky Paskin

With a growing number of diners actively seeking to cut down their meat consumption, Becky Paskin explores why chefs can’t afford to fob off vegetarians with unimaginative and lacklustre menu options

The Arrogant Frog opens at Umi Brighton

14-May-2009 By Becky Paskin

The renowned French restaurant has reopened at its new site at budget hotel Umi Brighton, to offer a joint hospitality and catering training facility

Raymond Blanc's Cheerful Souls to open restaurant

08-May-2009 By Emma Eversham

Michele English and Russell Clement, the winners of the second series of the BBC Two series The Restaurant will open their restaurant in Marlow next month

Business profile: Benugo

05-May-2009 By Paul Wootton

Warner brothers presents a group of bespoke restaurants in public spaces and a ground-breaking chain of sandwich bars. So how did the Benugo boys do it?

Chris Staines quits Foliage restaurant

05-May-2009 By Emma Eversham

Chef Chris Staines is to leave the helm at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Parks restaurant Foliage to pursue a new opportunity

Gavin Austin’s BigTalent

01-May-2009 By Becky Paskin

After working in 14 different restaurants including L’Escargot and Ramsay’s Amaryllis, Gavin Austin tells Becky Paskin how his experiences have prepared him to lead the No.20 at Sanctum Soho kitchen

TerraVina’s Laura Rhys named Sommelier of the Year

30-Apr-2009 By Becky Paskin

Laura Rhys from Hotel TerraVina in Southampton has been named the 2009 UK Sommelier of the Year

Craft Guild of Chefs reveals awards shortlist

24-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

The 39 chefs in the running for one of 13 awards at the 2009 Craft Guild of Chefs Awards are named

Paul Kitching's 21212 restaurant to open next month

24-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

The ex-Juniper chef will open his new Edinburgh restaurant with rooms 21212 at the end of May

50 Best meals to be auctioned for charity

22-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

Winners of Mondays S. Pellegrino 50 Best Restaurant Awards put meals at their restaurants up for auction on ebay to raise money for Action Against Hunger

The S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best 2009: The results

20-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

El Bulli and The Fat Duck retain first and second place respectively on the 2009 list while Danish restaurant Noma rises seven places to take the third spot

Chicken replaces steak on menus as operators face rising food costs

16-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

The latest survey of menus from more than 100 restaurants, pubs and hotels across the UK shows chicken and fish dishes replacing steaks and mixed grills as meat costs spiral

Counting down to S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best 2009

09-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

The worlds top chefs and restaurateurs will come together in London in just 10 days time to find out where their restaurant ranks in this years S. Pellegrino Worlds 50 Best list

Lucknam Park chef becomes Roux Scholar 2009

07-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

Hrishikesh Desai, sous chef to Hywel Jones at Lucknam Park in Wiltshire, wins career-long support from the Roux family after being declared Roux Scholar of the year

Business profile: Martin Kuczmarski of Soho House Group

03-Apr-2009 By Paul Wootton

The success of the Soho House Group, according to operations director Martin Kuczmarski, relies on staff giving guests everything they want – within reason, of course

Xavier Rousset’s BigTalent

30-Mar-2009 By Becky Paskin

The head sommelier and co-owner of Texture speaks to Becky Paskin about the downfalls of confidence, the launch of his first restaurant, and becoming the youngest Master Sommelier at the age of 23

Meet the future - the young chefs shaping tomorrow's world

27-Mar-2009 By Stefan Chomka & Emma Eversham

BigHospitality and Restaurant magazine find the 12 chefs under 30 who are tipped to be the stars of the future

South Downs College wins College Restaurant of the Year 2009

25-Mar-2009 By Emma Eversham

Students and staff working at South Downs Colleges restaurant celebrate after winning this years competition UPDATED: photos from the event now available to view

Bath Priory reopens under Michael Caines’ guidance

19-Mar-2009 By Becky Paskin

The Bath Priory reopens this week under the direction of new executive chef Michael Caines, following a six-week refurbishment

The AA names Housekeeper of the Year 2009

11-Mar-2009 By Emma Eversham

Rachael Park, head housekeeper at the private hotel and golf club, Rudding Park in Harrogate, is made Housekeeper of the Year 2009 by the AA

Act now to benefit from domestic tourism boom, advises BHA

09-Mar-2009 By Emma Eversham

The British Hospitality Association urges the industry to invest wisely in its businesses as the recession and increasing concerns over climate change and safety prompt shifts in our travel patterns

Beat the crunch: top tips for hotels

04-Mar-2009 By Becky Paskin & Emma Eversham

With the travel market slowing down and the number of investors drying up, the hotel industry is certainly feeling the squeeze, but there are plenty of things hoteliers can do to beat the crunch

Business profile: Clapham House Group

03-Mar-2009 By Paul Wootton

The Clapham House Group surprised everyone by calling the downturn early. But the resulting changes the company made to its business strategy have paid off, says its chief executive Paul Campbell

Ankur Ahuja's BigTalent

27-Feb-2009 By Becky Paskin

Grosvenor House Hotel’s housekeeping executive Ankur Ahuja tells Becky Paskin how his grounding in Indian hospitality led him to achieve industry recognition in the UK, in our latest BigTalent interview

Worrall Thompson: I'll rebuild again

25-Feb-2009 By Stefan Chomka

The celebrity chef has said he wants to rebuild his restaurant chain after it fell into administration last month

Face of British Pie Week named

23-Feb-2009 By Becky Paskin

The Guildford creator of a Legendary Game Pie has been named the new face of British Pie Week

Free pancakes at Ed's and Jemma Kidd menu at Papillon

20-Feb-2009 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants, hotels and pubs tell us about the promotions and special offers theyre running

Von Essen appoints head chef and invests £9.5m in hotel upgrades

19-Feb-2009 By Emma Eversham

Matthew Butcher takes on the role of head chef at von Essens Ston Easton Park as the hotel group unveils plans for major investment into its properties in Somerset and Gloucestershire

Business profile: Rhubarb takes flight

16-Feb-2009 By Emma Eversham

Catering company Rhubarb has opened its first restaurant and its at Heathrows T3. BigHospitality went along to see how it is performing in an environment dominated by established high street operators

National Chip Week: How to make the perfect chip

09-Feb-2009 By Jackie Mitchell

Opinions vary greatly as to how chips should be cooked. BigHospitality asked chefs about their preferences especially for National Chip Week

Getting in the guides

02-Feb-2009 By Emma Eversham

Missed out on being listed in this year’s Michelin guide? Fancy bagging yourself an AA rosette? Read on for details of four of the best known, restaurant, hotel and pub guides and how you can maximize your business’s chances of appearing in them.

Business profile: Leon

02-Feb-2009 By Paul Wootton

Henry Dimbleby and John Vincent set up fast food chain Leon after spotting a gap in the market. And they’ve got some pretty ambitious plans, including going worldwide.

Restaurants urged to highlight pork origin on menus

30-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

The British Pork Executive refreshes warnings to restaurants to make it clear to diners where they source their meat from in the wake of Jamie Oliver’s latest TV campaign to champion British pork

Matt Gillan's BigTalent

30-Jan-2009 By Becky Paskin

Matt Gillan, the head chef of South Lodge Hotel’s restaurant-in-a-kitchen The Pass, speaks with Becky Paskin about the road that lead him to head up one of the most eccentric restaurants of the year

Antony Worrall Thompson closes The Greyhound

28-Jan-2009 By Becky Paskin

The celebrity chef proves his status is no shield, as his Berkshire pub falls victim to the recession

Cream of industry invited to enter Master of Culinary Arts

27-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

The Academy of Culinary Arts is appealing to the ‘cream of UK hospitality industry talent’ to enter the Master of Culinary Arts

Beat the crunch: final tips

16-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

The final installment of tips from Restaurant magazines Thrifty 50 list to help businesses save money and survive the economic downturn

Rising Star: Scott Carlton

15-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

Scott Carlton, one of the industrys Rising Stars shares his thoughts, inspirations and aspirations as he prepares for a career in hospitality

Serve local pork and save pig industry, says Oliver

14-Jan-2009 By Becky Paskin

Restaurants serving locally reared pork are set to cash in on Jamie Oliver’s latest campaign to save the British pig industry

Scot or not, celebrate Burns night and boost trade

09-Jan-2009 By Becky Paskin

While Scottish restaurants boost trade with Burns night celebrations, other British restaurants can take the opportunity to cash in too

Beat the crunch: business tips

09-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

Six more credit crunch-busting tips from Restaurant magazines Thrifty 50 - a list of money saving tips from industry experts

Business profile: Robin Rowland of YO! Sushi

08-Jan-2009 By Paul Wootton

An extraordinarily loyal customer base coupled with increased investment in staff will help YO! Sushi ride out the current economic storm, says its chief executive Robin Rowland.

Beat the crunch: more tips to ride the recession

07-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

The second set of tips from Restaurant magazines Thrifty 50 list look at the subject of finance to help companies survive the economic downturn

Going the extra mile: restaurateurs turned producers

06-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

An increasing number of individuals in the hospitality industry are growing, rearing and producing the ingredients they use in the dishes served in their establishments. Emma Eversham finds out the benefits to business from producing their own

Beat the crunch: tips to ride the recession

05-Jan-2009 By Emma Eversham

BigHospitality reveals Restaurant magazines Thrifty 50 - top money-saving tips from industry experts to help businesses cut costs, make money and survive the downturn.

Business profile: Richard Caring

18-Dec-2008 By Ben Shipton

Richard Caring has announced expansion plans in 22 countries. And involvement with a Brighton greengrocer. Whats going on?

Albert Roux to open restaurant at Scottish hotel

12-Dec-2008 By Emma Eversham

French chef Albert Roux has signed a deal to oversee all aspects of catering at Rocpool Reserve in Inverness, Scotland

BCF announces Young Chef of the Year 2008

09-Dec-2008 By Becky Paskin

The British Culinary Federation has announced its Young Chef of the Year 2008 after a live cook-off at University College Birmingham

Karen MacKay’s BigTalent

02-Dec-2008 By Becky Paskin

Armed with an enormous amount of confidence and passion, Karen MacKay, head chef of Edinburgh hotel Channings, tells Becky Paskin why a job knock back on the grounds of her gender has not dampened her catering ambitions

Protect staff and business from sexual harassment this Christmas

01-Dec-2008 By Becky Paskin

Employers should be aware of how changes to sex discrimination laws could lead to crippling compensation payouts over the Christmas period