Business & Industry

Contract caterer Compass launches cookery apprenticeships for school leavers

20th Aug 2012 - 11:18

It will offer at least 40 places this year, with the potential to expand the scheme in the years ahead.

Caterers urged to check fish, seafood comes from ‘legal sources’

20th Aug 2012 - 11:02

The British Hospitality Association (BHA), together with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Food Standards Agency (FSA), is asking caterers to check whether the seafood they purchase can

Westminster seminar to focus on ‘next steps for obesity policy’

17th Aug 2012 - 12:51

Among the speakers lined up to address delegates are Richard Cienciala, deputy director of obesity and food policy at the Department of Health and his ministry colleague Liz Woodeson, director of h

Contract caterer Lexington wins ISO 14001 sustainability accreditation

17th Aug 2012 - 12:32

Lexington launched its bid to earn ISO 14001 in 2011 with the creation of the company’s dedicated ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ environmental management system (EMS) for all sites.

Mat Baker steps down as chairman of hospitality networking event Arena

14th Aug 2012 - 07:56

Baker is taking his hospitality and foodservice industry knowledge and expertise – which have seen him occupy senior positions at Procter & Gamble Professional and Premier Foods – to the United Arab Emirates, where he has been appointed divisional CEO for the foodservice business of IFFCO. IFFCO, a United Arab Emirates company, is part of a global organisation, manufacturing and marketing premium quality branded foods in over 80 countries.

Sodexo secures Brammy Apple Award

26th Jul 2012 - 08:28

The company was commended for its promotion of Bramley products and its work with schools to increase children’s knowledge and awareness of the British Bramley apple. Sodexo’s marketing team has worked tirelessly to incorporate Bramley apples into menus across the company’s business segments and to get customers as well as staff excited and informed about Bramley apples through internal competitions and promotions. One of which was a Bramley apple recipe competition for staff held during Bramley Apple Pie Week last October.

The Craft Guild of Chefs announces finalists for its Graduate Awards 2012

25th Jul 2012 - 08:47

These awards recognise a young working chef's culinary excellence, testing their knowledge and skills in a series of culinary challenges in a high-pressured environment. On September 6 they will take part in the final exam at the University of West London where they will come under the scrutiny of a panel of expert examiners chaired by renowned chef Chris Galvin. The finalists are: Ben Champkin, The Elephant Restaurant Kristian Curtis, Simpsons Restaurant Ethan Flack, Le Manoir Aux Quat' Saisons

Restaurant Associates impresses judges at UK Customer Service Training Awards

20th Jul 2012 - 09:42

The awards, which are endorsed by The Institute of Customer Service, were presented by Barnardos patron Julie Peasgood during a luncheon on Friday 6 July at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel. Restaurant Associates was recognised with the General Customer Service Training Programme of the Year 2012 for its customer experience programme, impressions.

Space Catering Equipment appoints its first commercial director

13th Jul 2012 - 12:14

The Gloucester-based company has grown from a £2m enterprise in its first year to a £12m one in 2011. In his new role, Bidmead will be charged with consolidating recent business gains and creating further demand for Space’s turnkey approach to catering developments, from across the foodservice sector.

Hospitality industry completes London to Paris cycle challenge

10th Jul 2012 - 11:45

The 21 cyclists set off on 29 June and included Alan Murchison of BBC 2’s The Great British Menu, Hayden Groves of BaxterStorey and Michael Cross of G&G Goodfellows and winner of the HA Heroes