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Pulling the plug on plastic pollution
Caterers are being urged to ‘do their bit’ in the global battle against plastic pollution. Sir David Attenborough recently called for the world to act on plastic, after witnessing its impacts on marine life during the filming of his latest TV series Blue Planet II. “The growing pressure on companies, particularly in the retail, food…
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News from Country Range – Sharing Boards & Platters
The ongoing popularity of informal dining has seen the trend for sharing platters rocket. The theatre of a board laden with tasty morsels is one which never fails to disappoint. It’s a trend that’s set to stick around – in fact diners actually expect to see sharing options on menus, so it’s important to make…
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From tiny acorns do Great Oak’s grow
At the age of 21, Craig Johnston was the youngest ever winner of MasterChef: The Professionals. The talented sous chef was the eleventh winner to be awarded the coveted title, after taking on 47 other professionals over seven weeks. We caught up with Craig to find out what life is like post-MasterChef… “It’s been crazy…
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Food for Thought – April 2018
Send your Food for Thought ideas to editor@stiritupmagazine.co.uk Beet yourself up The new Botanical Brunch menu at Plateau in London’s Canary Wharf includes an array of vegan delights including this beetroot tagliatelle, smoked beetroots topped with toasted pine nuts. Flower power The Chop House chain of restaurants is paying homage to “the king of plant-based eating” – the…
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My Signature Dish – Professor Alice Roberts
For anyone who’s watched a science documentary over the last 15 years, the chances are Professor Alice Roberts will be a familiar face to you. Ever since her first appearance on Channel 4’s Time Team Live back in 2001, she’s been busy writing and presenting a series of high-profile TV programmes exploring a diverse range…
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East of England school chef takes 2018 crown
Michael Goulston, the 2018 East of England finalist, has scooped the national title of LACA School Chef of the Year 2018. He was voted Britain’s No 1 school chef by a panel of judges at the National Final which took place on 8 March at Stratford upon Avon College, Warwickshire. For the first time in…
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City of Glasgow College Crowned Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2018 Winners
Following an enthralling final played under the watchful eye of a live exhibition audience at Hotelympia on Wednesday 7th March, City of Glasgow College fought off fierce competition from nine other colleges to scoop the prestigious Country Range Student Chef Challenge crown. Under the tutelage of lecturer Robbie Phillips, the winning team, which consists of Erin…
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Putting good nutrition & hydration on the care menu
Care and hospital caterers across the world will be playing their part to highlight the importance of good nutrition and hydration later this month. Whilst both of these issues are vital throughout the year, March 12-18 sees the return of Nutrition and Hydration Week, with a range of events to raise awareness to patients, staff…
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Bring American and Mexican favourites to your menu with Lion World Flavours
With big, bold flavours, heat and spice, Mexican and American food is an enduring favourite that keeps customers coming back for more. Now, World Flavours from Lion Sauces makes it quick and easy to bring these must-have cuisines to your menu. Spice things up with Mexican sauces With Lion Mexican sauces, it’s simple to create the…
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Advice from the Experts: Attracting and retaining future talent
With National Apprenticeship Week taking place this month (March 5-9), Jill Whittaker, managing director of HIT Training – the UK’s expert hospitality training provider – talks about the steps businesses can take to help change perceptions of the industry and engage the younger generation to take up a career in hospitality… According to recent research…