Graeme Cushion at licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen gives his advice on enjoying a profitable and successful World Cup that remains within the law.
The FIFA World Cup 2010 will command a global TV audience of millions, and although many will watch it at home, restaurants and pubs can create a carnival atmosphere with the right equipment in place to show the games.
In the third Roundtable event in partnership with Restaurant magazine and Nestle, chefs and restaurateurs discuss what they have learned from the recession in the last 12 months, and how they plan to survive over the next year
It may be all too tempting to turn your business into a World Cup party zone, but the true winners from the competition will be those who can successfully separate their original business concept from the football.
The FIFA World Cup 2010 kicks off on 11 June in South Africa with 32 teams battling for football’s greatest accolade. BigHospitality takes a look at the opportunties it presents.
Anna Horsman talks about joining Geronimo Inns as head of events, and her misson to develop the pub group’s private rooms business, especially during the World Cup
Five restaurant openings, including Fishworks and Bincho Yakitori, have been confirmed ahead of next week’s launch of London’s West End piazza development Central Saint Giles
UK budget hotels have become bloated with unnecessary amenities presenting an opportunity for a new breed of ‘economy’ accommodation, according to the man behind Premiere Classe
Restaurants, hotels and pubs tell us about the extra activities they're planning to make their businesses more appealing during the Chelsea Flower Show (25-29 May)
Hospitality staff from The Ritz, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and Gleneagles hotel have dominated the Academy of Culinary Arts’ Annual Awards of Excellence 2010 list of winners
Simon Rimmer, chef owner of vegetarian restaurant Greens in Manchester, heads to Lancashire to source a meat-free black pudding for his Great British Menu
Ping Pong, the London-based dim sum restaurant chain, has unveiled plans to accelerate expansion in the UK and abroad, while launching a new takeaway concept
Restaurants and pubs have been urged to ‘stay on top of their game’ after new data revealed just how tight trading within the UK eating out market remains
BigHospitality puts one reader's question about restaurant and hotel trends to Renato Fantoni and David Battersby of the Best Practice Forum, in our new bi-monthly advice feature Ask the Experts
Michael Wignall is the executive chef of the Michelin-starred Latymer at Pennyhill Park, Exclusive Hotels’ Surrey country house property. He has previously held Michelin stars for Waldo’s at Cliveden House and the Devonshire Arms.
Private members club Les Ambassadeurs in Mayfair has announced the launch of The Milroy, a fine dining restaurant that will welcome public diners for lunch for the first time in the club’s history
The new coalition government formed by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats yesterday should have a positive effect on the hospitality industry, experts have said
Turkish restaurant Tike on Fenchurch Place, London, has closed after just six months following its UK operator's decision to go with a 'simpler' Italian restaurant concept
Running a hospitality business and keeping on top of hygiene day-to-day can be a challenge, but there are things you can do when the occasional slip-up occurs to rescue your reputation and prevent bad word of mouth.
Paul Skinner, director of food and beverage at The Langham hotel in London, talks about his achievements, helping to win the hotel its recent Tea Guild award and why he loves working in the hotel sector
The British hospitality industry has been urged to lend their support to chef Simon Hulstone, who will next month represent the UK in the European finals of the Bocuse d’Or
Michel Roux Jr and Compass Group will finally open a fine dining restaurant at Parliament Square next week, over a year since the venture was first announced
Cleaning, while essential, may not be the most exciting aspect of a job in the hospitality industry, but maybe you'll feel inspired with some of these different ideas for keeping things clean.
Clapham House Group has revealed plans to raise £2.2m from a cash placing to fund the rollout of its Gourmet Burger Kitchen brand for the next two years
The volcanic ash cloud hit which caused major disruption to air travel last month hit 90 per cent of The Restaurant Group's airport business and led it to lose £500k of business, the company said today in a statement
If you work in the hospitality industry, you will be in no doubt that it is one of the most heavily regulated business sectors. But do you know what the consequences are for your business and its employees if there is a breach of food safety rules?
As the S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best awards drew to a close for another year, BigHospitality caught up with Daniel Boulud at his first London restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, where he cooked for the top 50 chefs in the world
The Sustainable Restaurant Association will be giving restaurateurs tips on how to make their business more environmentally friendly at the Real Food Festival Trade Day next week
Belonging to one of the UK's great restaurant dynasties has set the bar high for Prezzo chief executive Jonathan Kaye. He's learned to move with the times - including giving his first media interview
BigHospitality puts one reader's question about the benefits of environmental awards to John Firrell, director of the Considerate Hoteliers Association
At the start of a week-long hygiene feature on BigHospitality, we take a look at why making hygiene practices a top priority for your hotel, restaurant or pub could be the secret to business success.
Mitchells & Butlers has appointed an adviser to look into the disposal of 300 wet-led pubs, as part of its aim to reshape the business into a food-led operation.
Paramount, the restaurant and bar situated on the top three floors of London’s Centre Point building, will next month open to the public for the first time