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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.

  • Jun- 2018 -
    13 June
    Social media – a potential goldmine for the licensed trade

    Social media – a potential goldmine for the licensed trade

    The pubs and bars industry remains a challenging place be. With competition for punters ever more fierce, the rising price of food and alcohol, higher rent costs and increased business rates have made conditions ever more difficult. Savvy owners and operators are always looking for something to give them the…

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  • 12 June
    The experience-hungry consumer

    The experience-hungry consumer

    There’s been lots of talk over the last year or so about the ‘experience economy’. I’m not usually one to go for buzzwords like this, but I actually think there’s something in it for food and drink. We’re seeing lots of mixed messages in the media. Take alcohol for example.…

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  • 5 June
    Investing in washrooms is key to driving positive customer experiences

    Investing in washrooms is key to driving positive customer experiences

    Restaurants rely on repeat custom. Customers expect dining out to provide an experience that goes beyond just good food and are quick to dismiss a venue that isn’t up to scratch. Making a good first impression is key to creating a loyal customer base and owners need to think about…

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  • May- 2018 -
    31 May
    Creating a sustainable future within the hospitality sector

    Creating a sustainable future within the hospitality sector

    There is an increasing need for businesses in the hospitality industry to foster sustainable initiatives and identify practical solutions to improve their environmental impact. In fact, two-thirds (67%) of UK consumers recently stated they would boycott brands that lacked an ethical conscience. At the same time, the food and hospitality…

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  • 17 May
    What lies beneath: The legalities of waste disposal in catering

    What lies beneath: The legalities of waste disposal in catering

    Bars, restaurants, pubs and leisure venues serving food will no doubt be aware of their duty to dispose of food waste correctly and responsibly. This is nothing new, but the extent of the damage caused when people do not follow best practice has hit a peak in recent times. So…

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  • 8 May
    Healthy Oil

    World of oil

    Global consumption of oils and fats has grown steadily over the last two decades. Statistics show that in the last 10 years alone, the consumption of oil has nearly doubled. World average per capita consumption of all oils and fats has also grown progressively each year during the last decade…

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  • 4 May
    Coffee

    Brewing up a storm to beat the competition

    Despite the well-publicised increase in UK consumers’ spending on coffee, coffee shops are by no means immune to the economic pressures affecting all catering and hospitality operators.  Staffing issues, increasing rent and rates, ailing consumer confidence and an uncertain economy affect coffee shop owners just as keenly as other food…

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  • 3 May
    Making Google work for you

    Making Google work for you

    Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) continues to be a vital and yet tricky marketing tactic to achieve and execute correctly. According to the latest intelligence from Google, 75% of customers use a search engine to find local eateries, with 56% of those searchers looking for a business to visit that day,…

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  • Apr- 2018 -
    27 April
    Re-training your kitchen team: the essential checklist  

    Re-training your kitchen team: the essential checklist  

    It doesn’t matter if you’re walking into your first ever catering job, or boldly marching into a senior position at your dream establishment; stepping into a new or unfamiliar kitchen is a daunting task for any chef. Equally, for those already at home in the kitchen – the task of…

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  • 27 April
    Fostering the workforce for the future

    Fostering the workforce for the future

    A business is only as strong as the staff it has on board. The old cliché goes that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link and at The Elite, that is absolutely the case. Being a public-facing business with an emphasis on service with a smile, it’s…

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