Category: Care Homes
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How to attract the best staff in foodservice
How to attract the best staff in foodservice By Michelle Mellor, MD of Chefs Jobs UK We all know that there is a talent shortage epidemic in the hospitality sector and those employers who develop tactics and strategies ahead of their competition are going to be the winners. It’s clear however that power is certainly shifting…
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Almondy raises over £3,500 for The Katie Piper Foundation
The impressive figure was raised through two initiatives; the first being a week-long social media campaign in which Almondy donated £3 for every follow and retweet generated on www.twitter.com/almondycake. Customers were encouraged to take part in the activity to be in with the chance of winning signed Katie Piper books, as well as The Katie Piper…
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The World’s First Edible Christmas Jumper
Bakery experts Dr Oetker has given traditional festive fashion a tasty makeover and created an entirely edible Christmas jumper. Developed with Juliet Sear, baking consultant and founder of Fancy Nancy cake boutique, the winter jumper took over 50 hours to create using 10kg of icing, 5kg of marzipan, 1kg of chocolate and a large sprinkle of Christmas…
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Call for fixed price for patient catering in hospitals across the UK
A key advocate for hospital food is calling on the government to set a minimum fixed ‘per head’ cost for hospital meals. Philip Shelley, national chairman of the Hospital Caterers Association, is urging the government to implement fixed minimum costs to show the same type of commitment as they have for school dinners to avoid…
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Create a Stir with MAGGI ® – The Reveal!
In our 2015 Survey readers told us that the two main things that are wanted from Stir it up is product application suggestions and more recipe inspiration to keep menus refreshed and on-trend.You also said you wanted to hear practical tips and advice from chefs working in similar establishments. As a result, in the first…
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Take me back – Nostalgic Retro Menu Favourites
Retro food is bang on trend right now with consumers clamouring for culinary memories of their childhood. All the top chefs are re-inventing bygone favourites on their menus and giving them a contemporary twist. From prawn cocktail to coronation chicken to spotted dick, retro classics are rocking menus across the UK but how can you…
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Shining a Spotlight on Gluten-Free
Caterers are facing growing demand to provide gluten-free dishes on their menus but many remain confused about what is considered ‘safe’ or legal. Others have good awareness of what is required – but need more inspiration for gluten-free dishes. In response, Country Range Group and Unilever Food Solutions hosted a gluten-free workshop for customers. At the…
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Shining a Spotlight on Gluten-Free
Caterers are facing growing demand to provide gluten-free dishes on their menus but many remain confused about what is considered ‘safe’ or legal. Others have good awareness of what is required – but need more inspiration for gluten-free dishes. In response, Country Range Group and Unilever Food Solutions hosted a gluten-free workshop for customers. At the…
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Melting Pot: Melt-in-the-mouth cheesy ideas
Cheese is a staple of our diet and a key ingredient in the nation’s favourite comfort foods, but with so many varieties now available, its versatility demands so much more than cheese sandwiches or cheese on toast. Here, five cheese-loving experts share their “grate” ideas… Lisa Osman, professional chef, All Hallows Cookery School, Dorset Lisa…
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Larry and Danny scoop top Craft Guild of Chefs accolades
Two talented chefs are celebrating after winning prestigious national titles. Larry Jayasekara, sous chef at Gordon Ramsay Holdings, has been named the Craft Guild of Chefs’ National Chef of the Year 2016, while Danny Hoang collected the Young National Chef of the Year prize. The competition is the largest chef event in the UK and…