Category: News
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How Do You Like Your Eggs in The Morning?
Whether you are a hotel, care caterer, café or cost-sector caterer breakfast or brunch will most likely be an important part of your business – in fact it has become so significant, pubs and restaurants are expanding their menus in a bid to secure a share of a consumer market that is estimated to be…
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Cultivating Character
While academic exams and results remain vital for admission into colleges and university, there has been a growing movement in recent years for the next generation to acquire more than just grades at school. One such education trust is The Academy for Character and Excellence (ACE), where food and drink not only fuelsthe pupils but…
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A Chocolate Masterclass
By Anna Sentance, Gourmet Marketing Manager, Callebaut UK and Ireland. With eight out of ten diners telling us that they would order desserts if the menu included more chocolate items1 April is the perfect time to review your dessert and sweet treat offering as you prepare to open your doors to consumers once again.Keeping your…
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Green Gauge
It’s Stop Food Waste Day on Wednesday 28th April, a global initiative to highlight awareness about the impact of food waste across the world. The UK’s hospitality and food sector throws away over 1.1m tonnes of food each year, 75% of which is avoidable1. To mark this special day, you can pledge your commitment to…
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In season: Rhubarb
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. I will leave you with a lasting memory of my…
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The National Association of Care Catering launches its Care Chef of the Year 2021 competition
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has officially launched its search for the best chef working in the care sector. The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2021 competition opened for entries today. All chefs and cooks working across the care sector1 can enter the prestigious culinary competition that recognises, showcases and celebrates their talent…
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Hospitality superstars of 2020 Celebrated at the Springboard Virtual Awards for Excellence
Springboard UK has announced the winners of this year’s Awards for Excellence, following its much-anticipated virtual event. Celebrating the outstanding achievements in hospitality last year, the winners were selected across 17 categories. The virtual awards included categories to showcase businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond, demonstrating the ability to quickly adapt and…
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The Graduate Awards 2021 is launched to support chefs as the hospitality industry bounces back
The Craft Guild of Chefs Graduate Awards was one of the few face-to-face culinary events which took place in 2020 and it is back with a bang for 2021. Feedback from chefs was that this event gave them focus, hope and positivity during the toughest year of their working careers. Chefs aged under 25 are…
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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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Green Gauge- Starry Eyed for Sustainability
As part of the 2021 Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland, a brand new sustainability distinction launched – The Michelin Green Star. The Green Star has been introduced to highlight restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their sustainable practices and who can provide inspiration for the industry and wider…