Category: News
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Marking A Year of Conflict
Hospitality outlets have joined forces to support Ukraine in a variety of ways since the Russia-Ukraine war began on February 21 – and continue to do so. From introducing Ukraine’s national dishes on menus, donating a proceeds to charity to promoting Ukrainian produce and training Ukrainian refugees, the sector has stepped up and made a…
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Celebrating International School Meals Day
This year’s International School Meals Day takes place on Thursday 9th March to raise awareness of the importance of teaching children about healthy eating and different cultures. A whole school approach It’s important the catering team works in conjunction with the school to make the most of International School Meals Day. Sam Ward, Trust Catering…
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Into the Wild: Mastering your Kitchen Garden
With limited items to grow and forage in January and February, now is the time for those looking to start kitchen gardens or vegetable patches to begin their preparation for the coming year. Growing your own produce is by no means a guaranteed way of slashing ingredient costs but whatever space you have to work…
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Innovation in Cutlery-Free & Bite-Sized Dining
Mealtimes for care home residents can be among the most enjoyable times of the day, but for those who have difficulty using cutlery, the dining experience can be problematic. There can be several reasons why a person may have difficulty using cutlery. These include conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis or a stroke. According…
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School Catering: Bringing it back in House
Schools may be considering bringing their catering back in-house as part of cost-cutting measures, but does a DIY approach help to combat rising food and energy costs? Liz Greene from CMC School Food, catering consultants points out that a key benefit of in-house catering is that schools can monitor costs and ensure money is directed…
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Rising Star – Lewis Vimpany (Head Chef of Aizle)
After becoming head chef at Stuart Ralston’s Aizle restaurant in Edinburgh’s Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel in the summer of 2022, we caught up with talented young chef Lewis Vimpany to find out where it all started and his plans for the future. Tell us about your current role and the menu at Aizle As of…
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Great Breakfast Ideas For Caterers
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for caterers it can also be a tough one, especially with everyone having their own idea of the perfect breakfast! This is why we have put together a range of great breakfast ideas ideal for caterers, from quick and easy breakfasts to super healthy options…
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Country Range Student Chef Challenge Deadline Extended
The deadline for the Country Range Student Chef Challenge (CRSCC) 2023 has been extended until Friday 16th December 2022 to allow colleges and students extra time to devise and finalise their menus for the prestigious competition. The CRSCC, which is organised in collaboration with the Craft Guild of Chefs, has been running for over 25 years…
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Festive activities for Care Homes
The festive season provides an abundance of opportunities for creative activities for care home residents. Natalie Ravenscroft, Wellbeing Support Manager from charity National Activity Providers Association (NAPA), whose background includes working as an activity provider in care homes, says “For me, the festive season is the most vibrant, uplifting and busy time for any activity…
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Why Some Consumers Will Not Be ‘Merry’ This Christmas
The ‘Low & No 2022: The Customer Perspective’ research from KAM Media and Lucky Saint has reported one in three pub visits (29%) and 37% of restaurant visits are now alcohol free, a result of an increasing number of adults reducing their alcohol intake. Katy Moses from KAM Media says “Better health is the major driver behind…