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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May- 2019 -30 May
How to train your baristas to boost sales
The most immediate, and perhaps obvious reason to concentrate your recruitment and training on your service staff is that properly trained baristas make better quality drinks. Our coffee is born of generations of expertise, hours of labour; it travels thousands of miles, and is slow roasted to perfection and it…
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29 May
Adding a touch of sparkle
The hospitality industry spends millions of pounds each year on creating the perfect atmosphere for customers. From styling to lighting every little detail is perfected to create the ultimate experience from the minute you walk in to any bar, restaurant or venue. So, it makes sense to take the same…
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7 May
Health and safety considerations in catering industry
Health and safety must be an important consideration for anyone who is working in the catering industry. Whether you are in the kitchen, working machinery or in the front of house of a restaurant it is important that safety and risk reduction are always at the front of your mind.…
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3 May
Top tips for setting up a food stall this festival season
With festival season just around the corner, food stall vendors and pop-up caterers will be preparing to provide their services at music, sport and community festivals all across the UK. And with more festivals springing up year-on-year, competition is rife on getting customers to visit certain stalls. So, to gain…
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2 May
Benefits of going sustainable in the kitchen for food businesses
When thinking of sustainability, we often think of climate change and the massive steps required by the world to reduce our carbon footprint, but the truth is, sustainability matters in all types of environments, no matter how big or small, and there are a number of things you can do…
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1 May
Business expansion
Every business is unique and while the way each business runs is dependent on several factors, growth and expansion are key goals for most business owners and entrepreneurs. Rachel Tweedale, co-director at the Elite Fish and Chip Company, explains the challenges she has faced while growing Elite’s third-generation family business…
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Apr- 2019 -23 April
Why restaurants of the future must be more inclusive
In 2019, restaurants must face up to the fact that all customers aren’t the same. Whilst society as a whole finds ways to be more inclusive and aware of what makes us different, the hospitality sector must reflect this. Restaurant experiences shouldn’t be confined to a certain type of person…
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17 April
Is it time for your business to use a mobile team app?
The right mobile collaboration apps (also known as digital internal communication platforms) can deliver a wide range of benefits for any catering and hospitality company. Better internal communications creates employees who are more engaged, productive, happier, and more likely to stay with their employer. A team app should be a…
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16 April
Could businesses be losing out if they aren’t dog friendly?
Across the UK, the appearance of dogs in bars, cafes and restaurants is increasing significantly in the recent years, to the point that establishments have begun to host dog birthday parties in their bars. There is also dedicated cafes for dogs and cats, despite the stubborn traditionalists who are against…
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15 April
How the right warehouse automation system can improve operations
Warehouse automation systems are a significant investment for food and beverage companies but investment in the right system will futureproof a business, driving efficiency, maximising output and cutting operational costs. Before making the change to Lightspeed Automation’s Xpress and FastTrack systems, Express used a predominantly paper-based warehouse system that limited…
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