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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Apr- 2019 -2 April
Dividing the regulars: controversial pub policies
Many regular customers in local pubs may feel that any newly introduced policies are unnecessary to them, and it can impact whether they choose to spend time there. From the introduction of E-cigarettes to dogs on the premises, we take a look at the top pub policies that have split…
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1 April
Business interior spring/summer trends for 2019
The spring/summer season is fast approaching us; the weather is getting warmer, the evenings are becoming lighter and the sun is shining brighter. This means it’s now time put away the heavier throws and textured pillows and think about creating a more summery feel for hospitality and work spaces. There…
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Mar- 2019 -21 March
New in town: EartH Kitchen
What is the aim of the restaurant? EartH Kitchen is a new restaurant set up in an art décor former cinema, with a large all-day dining space, we’re offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a light and contemporary space we’ve got here. I’ve placed a strong emphasis on provenance and…
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20 March
Mental health: Hospitality’s next big challenge
It’s no secret that a career in hospitality comes with its stresses: when your establishment is responsible for people’s enjoyment and something goes wrong, it can feel overwhelming. Long hours and increased alcohol consumption do not help anyone dealing with stress, and both have been blamed for the number of…
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18 March
The rise of private dining
Tom Gore, food director at award-winning City of London events venue The Brewery and The Grubstreet Author discusses the rise in private dining, how companies are blending business and pleasure with a little foodie inspiration and why this form of breaking bread is so popular with millennials. Private dining as…
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15 March
The growth of veganism in the UK
Over the past five years, the UK has seen a steady rise in the number of people eating an all-vegan diet. According to a recent study, over three million of us have made the switch to plant-based diets, swapping out meat, dairy and animal products in favour of vegan alternatives.…
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13 March
The history of the British afternoon tea
Although it may seem as though the good old British afternoon tea has always been around, that’s not actually the case – it really only dates back to 1840. But let’s start at the beginning with the tea itself, rather than the little sandwiches and cakes that go with it…
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12 March
CHEF PROFILE: Darren Archer
Darren Archer is executive head chef at Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) House. The RSA House, founded in 1754, is a fellowship that promotes social change and claims rights to the first recorded use of the word ‘sustainability’ in an environmental context. Having joined…
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Feb- 2019 -20 February
Why one high-end London restaurant made the switch to induction
When Matt Lovell and Rob Hampton’s seafood street food stall came to fruition in 2016, they quickly outgrew the capacity in which they could serve some of the UK’s highest-quality oysters. The stall soon transformed into a pop-up concept in South Kensington, before the duo opened the doors to The…
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18 February
New in town: Roasting Plant
What is it? Roasting Plant’s brand is focused on its in-house roasteries which see coffee go from fresh beans to ready-to-serve in the same amount of time it usually takes baristas to simply make the coffee. The company claims it is the only coffee shop to actually roast the beans…
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