Category: News

  • Children of the Revolution

    Children of the Revolution

    Whether tackling environmental issues or gaining inspiration to get through difficult times such as the recent pandemic, voices of children and young adults are loud, strong and cutting through the noise. Many children now stand shoulder to shoulder with adults on key issues, and in a number of instances, are taking a leading role. It…

  • Eat the Season: Sweetcorn

    Eat the Season: Sweetcorn

    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…

  • What do Primary School pupils want to see at lunchtime when they return to school?

    What do Primary School pupils want to see at lunchtime when they return to school?

    There is no doubt that when pupils walk through the school gates in September, school life is going to feel different. With talk of bubbles, staggered start times and even lunch in classrooms, the new way of school life is bound to feel unsettling for some. Over the last few months there have been many…

  • Gourmet Burgers Top Menu Choices For Consumers

    Gourmet Burgers Top Menu Choices For Consumers

    New research shows burgers continue to dominate menus with the dish in the top three most ordered items  Back to business has not meant back to normal in many regards, with one way systems, sanitising stations and track and trace now part of the new-look eating out experience. Bucking the trend and offering a taste of…

  • Who will take the title in the toughest culinary battle of National Chef of the Year history?

    Who will take the title in the toughest culinary battle of National Chef of the Year history?

    The Craft Guild of Chefs has not let COVID-19 stop them finding ten truly talented chefs to make the National Chef of the Year final this year. Significant changes were made to the competition to ensure that despite the pandemic, chefs had the opportunity to win the UK’s most sought-after culinary title. After 40 chefs…

  • Taking the Greatest Care

    Taking the Greatest Care

    We sat down with Sue Cawthray, National Chair of the National Association of Care Caterers (NACC) to discuss how the industry has responded to the challenges created pandemic and the longer term impact that lockdown and operational limitations are having on the provision of food to the elderly and vulnerable in care settings. The COVID-19…

  • Could the Personal Touch Hold the Key to No More No Shows?

    Could the Personal Touch Hold the Key to No More No Shows?

    With the current surge of no shows endangering hospitality’s fragile recovery, telecoms innovators One to Call to Call may just have the answer. Recent independent consumer insight commissioned by the company has highlighted that 74% of consumers would be more likely to respond to a personal telephone message from the owner or manager than a…

  • Tilda is here to help you with the new Tilda Toolkit!

    Tilda is here to help you with the new Tilda Toolkit!

    Tilda Foodservice has launched the Tilda Toolkit to help operators adjust to the ‘new norm’ with some practical hints and tips. With health and wellbeing taking precedence, the demand for healthier food options is increasing dramatically. Notably, operators are having to ensure a theatre of cleanliness for both customers and staff whilst adapting to reduced menu offerings, providing takeaway…

  • Dr Oetker Professional Launches Feel Good Hub for Schools

    Dr Oetker Professional Launches Feel Good Hub for Schools

    Dr. Oetker Professional has launched a new education hub to help with back to school menu planning and to support happy pupils. The online portal brings together valuable information and top tips for menus, as well as advice from the experts when it comes to creating feel good, healthy offerings. With an increased focus on…

  • Callebaut helps operators delight customers once again with new ‘Get Back to Business’ guide

    Callebaut helps operators delight customers once again with new ‘Get Back to Business’ guide

    This summer, Callebaut is proud to launch its ‘Get Back to Business’ guide which aims to help operators who have opened, or are doing so shortly, with simple, clear guidance on some of the key considerations for venue operations, customer and staff well-being and even new-look menu advice. The new guide provides tips on how…