Category: Hospitality
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How to ensure your hotel breakfasts rise to the occasion
With so many hotels across the UK and Ireland, the quality of your breakfast is often what makes you stand out – and attract repeat custom. And with 51% of hotels classed as independents (as opposed to being part of branded chains), the first meal of the day offers a glorious opportunity to shine and…
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Service With(out) a Smile?’
A “disproportionate” number of hospitality workers suffer with mental health problems, according to a new report by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). ‘Service With(out) a Smile?’ looks at the mental health of hospitality workers and found that 81% of UK chefs have experienced poor mental health during their careers. The new research claims…
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Hospitality: Increase in fines and prosecutions for food safety and hygiene
Fines for food safety and hygiene offences and prosecution of directors and senior managers have increased following the introduction of new sentencing guidelines in England and Wales. NFU Mutual, which specialises in insuring businesses in the food and drink sector, is warning business owners across the UK of the dangers of poor food hygiene and…
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Winning night at Craft Guild of Chefs 26th annual awards
An impressive line-up of 750 guests, including Michelin-starred chefs and hospitality luminaires, gathered at the London Hilton on Park Lane on June 6 for the prestigious Craft Guild of Chefs annual awards. Now in its 26th year, the Craft Guild of Chefs once again took to the stage to celebrate culinary excellence. Seventeen awards were presented…
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Customer Profile: A Good Day’s work
A compassionate voluntary worker has turned her design skills to fantastic use to help people living with dementia. Emily Tyler is the founder of A Good Day, a company which makes activity and reminiscence boxes for people with the debilitating condition. Graphic designer Emily, from Accrington in Lancashire, was inspired to volunteer with the Alzheimer’s…
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S.Pellegrino’s search for talent
The closing date for entries for the S.Pellegrino Young Chef – a global culinary competition – is looming. For the first time, there are three additional awards on top of the title of ‘S.Pellegrino Young Chef’. The four awards are: The award winners will be presented with the extraordinary opportunity to gain global visibility and a…
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Craft Guild of Chefs honours members
The Craft Guild of Chefs has announced the winners of its 2019 Honours and Awards during its Annual General Meeting. The awards recognise exceptional commitment and outstanding contributions from its members over the past 12 months. All winners were nominated for demonstrating excellence in the chosen categories. Andrew Bennett, chairman of the Craft Guild of…
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Revolutionary campaign to plug the hospitality skills shortage
A leading training provider has launched a ground-breaking mission to help hospitality businesses to attract and retain talented employees. HIT Training is calling on big businesses in the hospitality sector to pledge to fund at least one apprenticeship outside of their company. The campaign – named ‘Don’t Waste: The Future of Hospitality’ – aims to…
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City of Glasgow College Triumph to Retain Country Range Student Chef Challenge Crown
A thrilling conclusion to the 25th anniversary of the Country Range Student Chef Challenge at ScotHot on March 13th saw a trio of professional cookery students from the City of Glasgow College help the college retain its crown and win this year’s title. Alan Coats, Ance Kristone and Andreau Talla fought off fierce competition from seven…
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The Melting Pot: Lifting the lid on perfect pies!
With British Pie Week taking place this month (March 4-10), we’re joining the ‘upper crust’ and sharing some genius recipe ideas for the nation’s beloved dish. While chicken and mushroom tops the list of the UK’s favourite pie fillings, we’re lifting the lid on interesting new flavour suggestions, as these pie-loving chefs and industry experts…