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Diners to spend 12% less this Christmas

Diners to spend 12% less this Christmas

By Emma Eversham

Deloittes annual Christmas survey finds that people will make the biggest cutbacks on socialising this year with the average spend dropping 12 per cent to £126

Industry divided over VAT cuts

Industry divided over VAT cuts

By Becky Paskin

The hospitality industry is divided over whether to keep or pass on savings from the Government’s VAT cuts that came into force today

Heston Blumenthal's Little Chef plans unveiled

Heston Blumenthal's Little Chef plans unveiled

By Emma Eversham

The Popham branch of roadside cafe chain Little Chef has been given the Heston Blumenthal treatment as part of his mission to breathe new life into the brand

Industry asked to support Meal Appeal

Industry asked to support Meal Appeal

By Emma Eversham

The British Hospitality Association and the Restaurant Association call for the industrys support of new charity initiative the Meal Appeal

Get involved with National Curry Week

Get involved with National Curry Week

By Becky Paskin

Be sure to log on to BigHospitality next week for cooking tips, curry recipes and news from around the country for National Curry Week

Restaurants served gas oven warning

Restaurants served gas oven warning

By Emma Eversham

Restaurant owners are urged to get their ovens checked by gas specialists after diners at a Brazilian restaurant are taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and imported Chinese duck ovens are put out of service

Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama

Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama

By Paul Wootton

Other brands have tried and failed but Wagamama chief executive Steve Hill believes his cult noodle chain company has what it takes to succeed in the States

Martin Wishart to open in Loch Lomond

Martin Wishart to open in Loch Lomond

By Becky Paskin

The Michelin starred chef is set to open a second restaurant in the west of Scotland, back at his old stomping ground, Cameron House

North vs South in Liquid War

North vs South in Liquid War

By Becky Paskin

Bartending teams from the north and south will this weekend demonstrate flair and mixology in the 2008 Liquid War

Working week opt-out may be scrapped

Working week opt-out may be scrapped

By Becky Paskin

A proposal to scrap the opt-out clause in the working week guidelines may see businesses limit their staff to working just 48 hours

Local family buys Washingborough Hall Hotel

Local family buys Washingborough Hall Hotel

By Becky Paskin

A local Lincolnshire family known for their business acumen in the area have bought the 200 year-old Washingborough Hall Hotel for an undisclosed sum

Boost business through the web

Boost business through the web

By Emma Eversham

Online specialists give their top tips on hospitality web marketing to help boost trade at your restaurant or hotel

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