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Advice from the Experts – Mastering the BBQ with Rachel Green
Rachel Green is a chef consultant to the hospitality sector and has a wealth of experience as an outside caterer, looking after up to 1,200 guests at a time. Constantly pushing the boundaries of how to cook and prepare delicious food, Rachel is equally at home rustling up a feast on the BBQ at events…
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Transforming Pubs into Community Hubs
Pubs have always been an important part of the local community, but even before the pandemic, some were struggling to keep afloat. To keep the doors open, publicans have applied a little creativity, transforming their premises and adding amenities such as takeaway/delivery, ‘cook at home’ food, postal services or groceries to their offering. John Longden,…
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Managing food allergies and intolerances in care homes
With Allergy Awareness Week taking place from 25-30th April, it is the ideal time to put allergen management top of mind and update policies and training. Understanding and managing food allergies in care homes is vitally important, especially for residents with dementia as the consequences can be fatal. One of the most common issues amongst…
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Shining A Light On Dark Kitchens
As deliveries and meal kits continue to rise in popularity, a new model for restaurants has emerged that is geared towards a digital first approach to hospitality. What was once a small, little-known burgeoning operation, dark kitchens are now booming with investment and growth, however it is not a world without its difficulties. Also known…
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Sensational plans for a platinum summer
An extended bank holiday in June to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee offers the perfect opportunity to capitalise on increased footfall and later opening times. The weekend, from Thursday June 2 to Sunday June 5 will feature an extensive programme of events that mix the “best of British ceremonial splendour and pageantry with cutting edge…
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HEINZ & FRIDAYS JOIN FORCES TO PLATE UP PLANT-BASED BURGERZ FULL OF BEANZ
Heinz and Fridays have joined forces to put Heinz Original Beanz Burgerz on kids’ menus in restaurants UK-wide, moving the plant-based protein-filled burgers from retail to out of home restaurant for the first time. • Young consumers can now enjoy the tasty goodness of Heinz Original Beanz Burgerz in 85 Fridays restaurants UK-wide. • Now top…
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The NACC launches its Care Chef of the Year 2022 competition
The National Association of Care Catering’s (NACC) Care Chef of the Year competition has opened for entries, officially starting the association’s search for the best chef working in the care sector. The prestigious competition has been shining a spotlight on culinary talent across the care sector for 22 years. Open to all chefs and cooks…
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Delivering a Recipe for Success
DIY recipe kits have been steadily increasing in popularity since the start of the pandemic, from chains to independent restaurants and entrepreneurial start-ups, businesses are capitalising on the trend. A niche with its origins rooted in the pandemic, recipe kits soon became a firm favourite, tapping into consumer demand for livening up mealtimes while avoiding…
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Ground-breaking New Qualification Launched for School Chefs
The Chefs in Schools charity, which aims to improve children’s health by transforming school meals and food education, has introduced a new school chef qualification as part of their ongoing campaign to raise the standards of school food. The campaign encourages schools to sign up to a School Food Charter, committing to serve freshly made,…
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New Nestlé Professional report celebrates and inspires sustainability heroes
As food operators face an uncertain start to the year, Nestlé Professional celebrates and inspires sustainability superstars from across the industry in its new report: Empowering Sustainability Heroes. Proving that everyone in the business can make a difference, there’s expert advice for every business role and function as well as frameworks, tools and easy-to-action tips. All are…