Category: Hospitality

The hospitality industry has been incredibly agile and responsive in the face of the restrictions that have greatly affected it during the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth of delivery, takeaway and meal-kits has been accelerated greatly, and now operators are really thinking outside the box to bring immersive dining experiences to life within the home of…

With almost a year of lockdown behind us, it comes as no surprise that our yearning for travel, cultural experiences and global cuisine is peaking. Historically we have seen this trend focus a on strict adherence to authentic recipes, fusion foods or reviving traditions, however in 2021, the Global cuisine trend is broad and all…

Ken Hom, who resides in France and in Thailand but travels tirelessly all over the world, continues toappear regularly as a celebrity chef, write new books and keep an involvement with restaurants worldwide. In 2009 he was awarded with an honorary OBE for ‘services to culinary arts’, recognising his achievements and the impressive social and historical impact…

Breaking down the barriers to ‘nose to tail’ dining For decades, ‘nose to tail’ dining has been a way of eating, but perceptions need to change before it becomes mainstream. Chef Dan Shearman has set up Carcass Cartel, a group of talented chefs, which aims to change perceptions of this method of cooking. Dan describes…

As the pandemic and lockdowns began crushing the dreams of many independent businesses in March 2020, a passionate group of local companies decided to fight back by getting together and launching the Leeds Indie Food Directory. Initially set up to provide a lifeline to local independent bars, pubs, restaurants and food and drink retailers as…

Nowadays, street food is probably less of a trend and more of a main stay in the hospitality sector. Many have embraced the quick to prepare, flavour-filled dishes that are versatile for use in cost sector catering and events to fine dining occasions. With such a variety of global influences, it can be a little…

BrewDog Retail Director James Brown first noticed the threat to staff tips after launching the company’s first cashless bar in Canary Wharf in 2018. Realising that the amount generated in staff tips was significantly lower than other sites, James saw a big problem looming for hospitality employees as contactless payments continued to make cash a…