Infrico1, Spain’s leading manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, has arrived in the UK to help caterers drop the temperatures whilst making some ice-cool savings. The company, which makes everything from bottle coolers to bespoke cold rooms, has launched a new UK operation in order to sell its innovative equipment direct to the trade. With a new trade showroom in … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
HotStats UK Chain Hotels Market Review – August 2010
Payroll management impedes profitability growth in the Provinces Higher staff costs hit profits at provincial hotels in the UK during August, according to the latest HotStats survey from TRI Hospitality Consulting. Revenue per available room rose year-on-year for the month by 1.5% but payroll costs as a percentage of revenue crept up by 0.5 percentage points and this … [Read more...]
Diageo doubles its digital advertising spend on Guinness
Guinness is doubling digital ad spend to boost engagement via social media and mobile and increase bar sales. Stuart Kinch, brand manager for Guinness at Diageo, said the brand intends to increase its spend on digital from 5% to 10% of its multi-million-pound ad budget following the success of digital campaigns over the past 12 months. The first activity is an iPhone app … [Read more...]
The CEDA Catering Equipment Village at the Restaurant Show
Courtesy of CEDA, the Catering Equipment Distributors Association, you will find discounted prices and great deals on new catering equipment at Restaurant Show 2010. The CEDA Catering Equipment Village (stands G18,G19 and F21) features a selection of leading equipment suppliers, offering everything from prime cooking equipment to warewashing, food display and water … [Read more...]
Leader in European vacation rentals enters U.S. market
Wyndham Worldwide today announced that its Exchange & Rentals business unit, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and European leader in vacation rentals, has agreed to acquire ResortQuest, a leading provider in full-service vacation rentals in the U.S. The acquisition price is approximately $56 million (USD), subject to adjustments. The all-cash transaction is … [Read more...]
Villeroy & Boch host Obsession at Le Manoir Aux Quats’ Saisons
Villeroy & Boch Hotel & Restaurant Division, the leader in stylish tableware, hosted the exclusive Villeroy & Boch Northcote Obsession Lunch at Le Manoir Aux Quats’ Saisons on the 13th September for thirty five of the country’s top chefs and leading industry professionals. Villeroy & Boch and Northcote hosted guests from restaurants that included Hibiscus, … [Read more...]
Will’s Story, an interview with the founder of the Chase Distillery
Recently James Martin’s Saturday Kitchen featured an entrepreneur from Herefordshire, who had made his own vodka from potatoes and had just won the award of best vodka in the world. Intrigued and wanting to know more I emailed a request for an interview. I received a positive reply and we set up the interview below. I wanted to understand why a potato farmer risks … [Read more...]
The new countertop cook and hold solution from Alto-Shaam
No Magnetic Fields – your discs, credit cards, ID cards, magnetic tapes and your watches are perfectly safe with Alto-Shaam! Plus Pacemakers and other physical aids are also unaffected by Alto-Shaam! The AS-250 countertop model has most of the features that our arger models have. Don’t be fooled by it’s small size, because it’s a genuine Alto-Shaam Cook & Hold … [Read more...]
Sainsbury’s relaunches premium line focusing on taste
Sainsbury’s is relaunching its own-label premium 'Taste the Difference' range tapping into the significant growth of premium products. The supermarket is also introducing a new Bistro sub-brand, which offers a selection of “restaurant-quality” meals. The relaunch covers all existing products across their range and will additionally feature the introduction of 300 new … [Read more...]
Lurpak partner Jamie Oliver’s new show
Lurpak is confirmed to sponsor Channel 4’s new celebrity chef teatime tv show 'Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals'. The partnership will include sponsorship of all Channel 4 and More 4 transmissions, video on demand service 4oD and the Virgin cable network. The six figure deal also includes online branding on the programme website. Jamie’s 30 Minute meals is a new twenty part series … [Read more...]
Spend an exclusive evening with Marco Pierre White
Spend an exclusive evening with Marco Pierre White and raise money for Hospitality Action Unilever Foodsolutions is holding an exclusive evening of culinary theatre and fine-dining with the legendary Marco Pierre White to raise money for industry charity, Hospitality Action, on November 2nd, 2010. The celebrated chef will unravel the secrets of Michelin star cooking … [Read more...]
McDonald’s nears the million mark
McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd have installed 24 award-winning Eureka (PTS) heat recovery systems1, with more on order. They will very soon break the “magic million” kWh a year saving on hot water heating costs which equates to a reduction of CO2 of over 250 tonnes per year. The Eureka PTS1 is a patented product designed to provide a cost effective, energy efficient, carbon … [Read more...]
Jade, what a gem
Improved usability, superior performance, and value for money Williams Refrigeration has proudly launched a complete redesign of its most popular range of products - the new look range of Jade cabinets and counters. The new range is now available for order following its initial showing at this year’s Hotelympia exhibition, where the new models received great … [Read more...]
Re-launched soup kettle from Pantheon
Pantheon has re-launched its popular soup kettle – now available in a stylish and durable stainless steel finish that will look good on any counter. The ultra-reliable, stainless steel SSK soup kettle can heat up to 10 litres of soup and then hold it at its optimum serving temperature until required. It can also be used for sauces, casseroles and even porridge. This … [Read more...]
Cream Supplies to launch 3 new products at the Restaurant Show
Stand H71 Chefs’ tools and ingredients specialist, Cream Supplies, is launching three new products at this year’s Restaurant Show. Molecular As well as highlighting its extensive, existing range of molecular ingredients, Cream Supplies is launching its own brand. The collection currently comprises eight of the most popular products, though more will be added in due … [Read more...]