Category: Hospitality
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Restaurants drive growth in Oriental food consumption
The explosion in the number of Pan-Asian restaurants is driving the growth of Oriental food in the UK, according to a new report. Wing Yip, the UK’s leading Oriental grocer, commissioned the Oriental Food Report, a comprehensive study of the growing influence of Chinese food and other South East Asian cuisines in the UK. Restaurants,…
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Put Kids First for Easter Success
Appealing to children is the secret to operators looking to cash in over Easter and attract the profitable family pound, says cake maker Almondy. The popular Swedish supplier is encouraging operators to take a second look at their children’s menus in the run-up to Easter and tap into the family dining market which totals 3.18 billion…
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Booming UK coffee shop market hails “nation of coffee connoisseurs”
The UK coffee shop market grew by 10% in 2015 with total turnover reaching £7.9billion. According to the latest report from Allegra World Coffee Portal: Project Café2016 UK, the branded coffee chain segment recorded £3.3billion turnover across 6,495 outlets, following impressive outlet growth of 12%, adding 714 stores during 2015 and delivering sales growth of…
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New figures show return of the boozy lunch
The boozy lunch is making a comeback, with new figures showing beer, cider and wine gaining share of consumption at lunchtime while soft drink share declines. The figures, from M&C Allegra Foodservice’s EatingOut Panel, show lunchtime bucking the trend of an overall decline in alcohol consumption. Beer and cider now accounts for 8.1% of total…
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Melting Pot – The cost-effective wow factor
Minimal cost ideas that add value to your dishes – so you can maximise your profit Here, six professional chefs and food experts share their tips and ideas on how they have enhanced and added value to a dish – from seaweed to spun sugar – without breaking the bank! Phil Fanning head chef &…
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Girl Power! for Country Range Student Chef Challenge Winners
An all-female team from Loughborough College has been victorious in the Country Range Student Chef Challenge. The talented trio scooped the top award in a highly competitive final against nine other teams at Hotelympia on Thursday (March 3). The team – Daniella Bromley, Emily Bucknall and Rebecca Brooks under the tutelage of their chef lecturer…
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Craft Guild of Chefs announce exciting changes to the Graduate Awards
The Craft Guild of Chefs is looking for chefs under the age of 23 to enter the 2016 Graduate Awards. Entries are now open and young chefs have until Friday 6th May to complete the entry form. The examinations, created by Steve Munkley 14 years ago, aim to test and improve the skills which chefs…
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Craft Guild of Chefs begins search for new National Chef of the Year
The search to discover who will be crowned the next National Chef of the Year is underway as the Craft Guild of Chefs has opened the entries for this year’s competition. Over the last 44 years, the UK’s most prestigious and respected culinary competition has shone a spotlight on the fresh talent coming out of kitchens.…
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Category Focus – Have no reservations about Hotel Catering
The food operation in hotels and B&Bs is a vital part of the business and competition is fierce – as is criticism on social media if your offering is not up to scratch. So how do you earn yourself five-star reviews? A great start A brilliant breakfast is an absolute must, and makes up the most…
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Super Sausage wins ‘Britain’s Best Cafe’ award for second year running
A Country Range Group customer has won a top accolade for the second year running. The Super Sausage Cafe in Potterspury, Northants, was once again named ‘Britain’s Best Cafe’. Chris and Gail Murray run the popular cafe, which is located on the A5 near Silverstone race circuit, along with their son Simon. It’s renowned for…