Category: Hospitality
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A Celebration of Creativity
Fresh Ideas for Food-to-Go With food-to-go and delivery options holding up the hospitality sector for most of 2020, we take a closer look at who has been innovating, the lessons learned by newcomers to the service and the many ways of incorporating this essential revenue stream to the menu. Whether operating in the supply chain,…
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Special Feature – Developing an ‘at home’ offer
Bums on Seats, the UK’s largest outsource sales agency for the hospitality industry, have recently joined forces with a wealth of industry experts to provide operators with the ultimate guide on takeaway, delivery and ‘at home’ dining. The E-Book features advice and tips from some of the best expertise in the industry on how to…
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In Season: Lemon Sole
Message from George McIvor, Chairman of The Master Chefs of Great Britain The Master Chefs of Great Britain was formed in 1980 to provide a forum for the exchange of culinary ideas and to further the profession through training and the guidance of young chefs. This issue we have two fantastic recipes that have been…
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Hospitality at home is here to stay
A new consumer poll from KAM Media suggests that the growing ‘hospitality at home’ trend is set to stay, even when venues re-open. The poll, carried out last week, shows that awareness of the growing number of ‘hospitality at home’ options is strong amongst consumers; 63% of UK adults have now heard of a ‘cook…
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Don’t Forget the Fundamentals
Jackie Dickson, Environmental Health Officer and Training Provider Never have there been more challenging times for hospitality businesses and food providers to navigate their way through the ever changing and sometimes complex legislation that applies to them. Since March 2020 a whole raft of new COVID specific Regulations have been introduced to sit alongside existing…
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The Comfort Zone
When times are tough, we turn to our favourite food and drink for comfort. For some it is a dish from their childhood, for others it brings back fond memories from their travels, but as those in the business know, food can also prove to be uplifting in other ways too. The simple act of…
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Five Ways to Use Bacon
Bacon, a breakfast staple loved across the world, can be eaten on its own, or used as an ingredient to flavour other dishes. The Country Range Unsmoked Back Bacon previously won the ‘Best of the Best’ in the butchery category of the CCM Chefs’ Own Brand Awards. Each 2.27kg pack contains 34-42 tasty rashers of…
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In Season: Leek
Message from George McIvor, Chairman of The Master Chefs of Great Britain The Master Chefs of Great Britain was formed in 1980 to provide a forum for the exchange of culinary ideas and to further the profession through training and the guidance of young chefs. In addition, the association seeks to promote all that is…
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Entries now open for the Springboard Virtual Awards for Excellence
Springboard UK is calling for entries into its annual Awards for Excellence, which will reward outstanding achievements in hospitality. New to this year, the awards will include additional categories to showcase businesses and employees who have gone above and beyond, demonstrating the ability to quickly adapt and implement new, successful initiatives in order to support…
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The Great Staycation
Since the easement of lockdown rules, hotels, B&Bs, caravan parks, lodgesand campsites have all seen a surge in bookings – not from overseas visitors, but from residents within the UK and Ireland. The “staycation” is the new vacation and business has been booming in tourist areas throughout the summer season. As we move from the…