Features
The latest exclusive features, 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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Feb- 2022 -3 February
The Tonight Josephine takeover
What inspired the expansion of Tonight Josephine, particularly in Cardiff? Since the start of the pandemic, we were determined to get through the hard times, and to create an even better brand and business on the other side. Doing the deal with Nightcap has opened up the possibility of doing…
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2 February
How to refine career progression within hospitality
Although hospitality may still be enduring some uncertainty, consumer confidence is on the rise. According to a recent study from the CGA, more than two thirds (70%) of the UK now feel optimistic about visiting pubs, bars and restaurants – over double that of those showing similar optimism at the…
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2 February
Hell Yeah Hospitality: Secrets of growth during a pandemic
The past 18 months have not been all doom and gloom in the hospitality industry. Despite the period of uncertainty, companies have found ways to grow their business by exploring alternate avenues and diversifying their approach. Hell Yeah Hospitality Group, which operates three hospitality brand concepts; Pizza Punks, Mamasan and…
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2 February
Kickstart schemes: injecting fresh talent into hospitality
Why is any talent scheme advantageous to a firm in the sector? Programmes such as the Kickstart scheme allow businesses to take on young, adaptable and enthusiastic talent who are willing to learn and progress. Taking on young people can breathe new life into a business, and they can bring…
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Jan- 2022 -21 January
East Anglia most expensive for ice cream and Midlands cheapest, survey finds
The Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show 2022 (8-10 Feb, Harrogate) surveyed UK ice cream parlours to ascertain the prices of quality ice creams around the country. East Anglia came out most expensive at £4.50 for two scoops of vanilla ice cream, whilst the Midlands was revealed to be the…
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17 January
Is technology the key to creating a safer nightlife?
While the re-opening of nightlife across the UK has been welcomed across the country, it has been accompanied by an alarming increase in the number of reports of drink spiking. Since October, increased awareness and scrutiny has been placed on the issue, driven by protests and boycotts such as Big…
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14 January
The Chester Grosvenor: new beginnings
What does Elliot Hill bring to the hotel? Oakden: Hill comes to the Chester Grosvenor with a wealth of experience, having most recently been head chef at Panoramic 34 in Liverpool, where he earnt and retained an entry in the Michelin guide. Previously, as part of the Bespoke Hotels family,…
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10 January
The digital era: Taster takes on Manchester
Can you explain what Taster is? Taster is a group of digital restaurant brands, inspired by street food and purpose built for delivery. As the first delivery-only food group to scale using a modern franchise model, we work with partners to operate Taster brands from their existing kitchens using our…
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Dec- 2021 -10 December
Sticks’n’Sushi: An insight into a hybrid restaurant’s success
What is the history of the business? We are a Japanese restaurant with heritage from Copenhagen as two of our founders are half Japanese and half Danish. There are some elements of Nordic inspiration across our menu, but in essence, we have a Japanese kitchen, including both a hot kitchen…
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3 December
How restaurants recouped footfall during an unsteady climate
In the words of trade association UKHospitality, ‘the resilience of pubs and bars will be crucial to the recovery of hospitality.’ However, low footfall still present in the high street is making it difficult for operators to make a comeback. According to a latest report by the CGA, 26% of…
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