Advice
The latest advice, from industry figures and the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Apr- 2019 -12 April
How to keep fruit from spoiling this summer
Spring has finally sprung, and it won’t be too long before Britain bathes in sweltering summer heatwaves – if the past few years are anything to go by! In fact, last year the UK experienced one of the hottest heatwaves on record as temperatures soared well above 30C, which resulted…
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10 April
What to look out for when choosing a catering maintenance contract
In a busy kitchen you can’t afford to have faulty equipment. So, keeping things running smoothly is a priority for any business. A catering maintenance contract is designed to provide that peace of mind that if the worst was to happen you could get back up and running. With so…
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8 April
From food waste to design: how to make your kitchen greener
For anyone who is interested in the future of our planet, being environmentally friendly is an important factor to how we live our lives. They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so when it comes to making your business’ home ‘greener’, the kitchen is a great…
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5 April
Sustainability is more important than ever in catering industry
It’s easy to make the ethical case for encouraging ourselves and others to eat more sustainably. What we grow, eat, and throw away has an impact on the environment, our health and well-being. Over recent years, there has been an increasing interest in eating sustainable diets at home and in…
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4 April
Five ways to keep employees happy
As an employer, it is crucial that you keep your employees happy within the workplace. You may not have considered this before, but it is an hugely important part of your role; after all, unhappy employees are not productive, they don’t go the extra mile, and they don’t offer a…
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3 April
Boost sales by a simple email?
One of the most cost-effective ways of marketing your offers and services to customers is to email your database, but how do you ensure you actually implement a campaign that works, rather than one that gets ignored? Well, as they always say, trial and error is one of the best…
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Mar- 2019 -29 March
What warewashing equipment is best?
An expert’s opinion should always be sought out when it comes to installing warewashing equipment in a commercial kitchen, whether it be as part of a new venture in the foodservice industry or as an upgrade or refurbishment. When exploring what equipment is out there and, more importantly, which equipment…
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27 March
Three ways to know if you need an upgrade
Trends are constantly changing with new ones coming in season after season, but updating your business space interior for every new trend is unrealistic. Re-doing your interiors is both costly and time-consuming; however refurbishing your working space occasionally can do wonders in the long run and benefit your business. An…
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20 March
The ‘Clap Back’: how a one-star review can be your most valuable
It is hardly news that a professional review can make or break a hospitality business’s reputation. However, the continued rise of platforms like TripAdvisor and, more broadly speaking, social media has completely changed the game. Now, everyone is a potential reviewer. I have myself publicly posted far from complimentary reviews of rancid crab…
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19 March
How to market your vegan restaurant
Standing out from the crowd in a particularly saturated market can be a difficult task. You need to ensure that your brand is unique, entices consumers in and leaves you having a fantastic reputation. With the importance of marketing and social media, if you’re not utilising these platforms to create…
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