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Academy of Culinary Arts calls for entries for its 2011 Awards

The Academy of Culinary Arts is now accepting entries for its Annual Awards of Excellence (AAE) 2010. The AAE recognises talented up-and-coming hospitality workers...

Bayswater hotel with development potential for sale

A 122-bedroom hotel with considerable potential for development is available for sale in the Bayswater area of London. The former Leinster Inn Hotel, which occupies six adjoining Grade II-listed townhouses...

Trade body remains doubtful about value of minimum pricing in Scotland´s pubs

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has dismissed the Scottish Government's proposed 45p minimum pricing for a unit of alcohol, arguing that the untried policy could do more harm than good...

Burger King bought by 3G Capital in Whopper £2.6b deal

Fast food giant Burger King, home of the Whopper burger, is to be taken over by private equity firm 3G Capital. Shareholders in the 12,150-strong burger chain will receive £15.58 for each share...

Bjorn van der Horst closes the Eastside Inn

Bjorn van der Horst, chef-patron of the Eastside Inn, has closed the restaurant in Farringdon, east London, Caterersearch can reveal. The former Michelin-starred chef, who opened the restaurant last May together with his wife Justine...

Carluccio's agrees to £90.3m takeover offer from Landmark

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio's has agreed to a £90.3m takeover offer from Middle Eastern retail and leisure giant Landmark. Dubai-based Landmark, which holds the franchise for...

Brits drinking less, as new data shows biggest fall in consumption in 60 years

UK drinkers are enjoying less alcohol, with new data revealing the biggest fall in consumption in 60 years. The newly published British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) Statistical Handbook 2010 reveals...

Two UK hotels make shortlist of world's top business hotels

Two UK hotels have been included in the shortlist of the best new or newly revamped business hotels in the world, complied by Wallpaper* and Fortune magazines. The 39-bedroom Dean Street Townhouse and 26-bedroom Shoreditch Rooms, both in London are on the 40-strong list.

Wedding guest dies from salmonella poisoning

An investigation has been launched following the death of an 82-year old wedding guest from salmonella poisoning. Rene Kwartz died on 26 August after being taken ill after the Jewish wedding celebration on 8 August at the Hilton Suite, an events venue in Prestwich, Greater Manchester.

Bright Futures Group acquires Yes Dining

Bright Futures Group (BFG) has bought South of England based Yes Dining in an all-shares deal worth £237,000. Yes Dining was founded in 1999 and looks after local authority and business and industry clients, including the London Borough of Hillingdon.