Author: 24content
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A Spectacular Trio of Events
The first quarter of 2023 sees the first three big events of the year appear on the calendar for Hospitality; Valentine’s Day, Shrove Tuesday and Mother’s Day. Making the most of special events takes time and a lot of planning. After the chaos of Christmas and New Year, many operators struggle to get menus and…
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Celebrating International School Meals Day
This year’s International School Meals Day takes place on Thursday 9th March to raise awareness of the importance of teaching children about healthy eating and different cultures. A whole school approach It’s important the catering team works in conjunction with the school to make the most of International School Meals Day. Sam Ward, Trust Catering…
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Innovation in Cutlery-Free & Bite-Sized Dining
Mealtimes for care home residents can be among the most enjoyable times of the day, but for those who have difficulty using cutlery, the dining experience can be problematic. There can be several reasons why a person may have difficulty using cutlery. These include conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis or a stroke. According…
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Great Breakfast Ideas For Caterers
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for caterers it can also be a tough one, especially with everyone having their own idea of the perfect breakfast! This is why we have put together a range of great breakfast ideas ideal for caterers, from quick and easy breakfasts to super healthy options…
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Country Range Student Chef Challenge Deadline Extended
The deadline for the Country Range Student Chef Challenge (CRSCC) 2023 has been extended until Friday 16th December 2022 to allow colleges and students extra time to devise and finalise their menus for the prestigious competition. The CRSCC, which is organised in collaboration with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has been running for over 25 years…
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Festive activities for Care Homes
The festive season provides an abundance of opportunities for creative activities for care home residents. Natalie Ravenscroft, Wellbeing Support Manager from charity National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), whose background includes working as an activity provider in care homes, says “For me, the festive season is the most vibrant, uplifting and busy time for any activity…
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Why Some Consumers Will Not Be ‘Merry’ This Christmas
The ‘Low & No 2022: The Customer Perspective’ research from KAM Media and Lucky Saint has reported one in three pub visits (29%) and 37% of restaurant visits are now alcohol free, a result of an increasing number of adults reducing their alcohol intake. Katy Moses from KAM Media says “Better health is the major driver behind…
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Is it game-time for alternative cuts, meats and offal as prices rise?
Be Waste-Wise For many kitchens, the first port in the rising cost storm is examining wastage. How much is being thrown away and how can this be minimised? It’s not just about costs but it’s about cooking sustainably as well. “I think trying to think outside the box without overworking the food is important…
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In Scope
Our industry collectively employs 3.2 million people in the UK and was 8% of GDP pre-COVID-19. The pandemic has hit the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry hard and we know at least 900,000 jobs are at risk. It’s never been more important to look after our people, ensure they are happy, healthy and ready for…
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Chris Basten Highlights Benefits of Entering the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023
With the hospitality industry crying out for more skilled chefs due to huge shortages, Lead Judge Chris Basten is urging students to enter the Country Range Student Chef Challenge 2023 to truly test themselves and ensure they have the skills and experience to fit seamlessly into a team in a professional kitchen. Basten, who himself…