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.

Oct- 2023 -

9 October

Environmentally-friendly beers are possible: Q&A with One Planet Brewery

What inspired the decision to power the brewery entirely with solar energy? The inspiration behind One Planet was to brew great beer while making as low an impact as possible on our planet. By harnessing the sun to power the brewing process, we are able to make a huge reduction…
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5 October

How can technology support a more personalised guest experience against the backdrop of rising costs?

Food inflation hit a 41-year high of 11.1% in October 2022, according to government figures. And although the latest BRC data has revealed that food inflation decelerated to 11.5% in August (it’s lowest since September 2022), experts are still predicting that consumers will remain cautious with discretionary spending as we…
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3 October

A career in hospitality doesn’t have to be short-term: Q&A with Cairn Group

What were the key findings of the research conducted by Cairn Hotel Group regarding staff perceptions in the hospitality industry? The findings from our new research are alarming and highlight the concerning feelings of many people towards our sector – something that has been an issue for many years. From…
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Sep- 2023 -

25 September

Why sustainability is key for attracting and retaining hospitality staff

It’s no secret that these are challenging times for our sector. Staff shortages, rising food costs and increasing energy bills are putting significant pressure on operators. However, according to the statistics in the latest report ‘Sustainability Matters: What teams want and how brands can win,’ in partnership with hospitality data…
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1 September

Could sourcing ethical meat make restaurants more sustainable?

The UK consumes 2.5 billion burgers every year. In your opinion, why is this particular dish so popular? I think that the popularity of street food has helped and it’s always been an affordable treat. And I think it’s just a combination of using a few quality ingredients and putting…
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Aug- 2023 -

29 August

Is competitive socialising replacing the traditional pub?

“The gaming element is a great leveller and way of bringing groups together, whatever the occasion. It’s fast paced, engaging and a great way to create memories together which we hope will last long after our guests have left us,” says Juliette Keyte, marketing director, Red Engine. Research this month…
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18 August

In conversation with the founder of the Cornish Bakery

Can you tell us a little bit about your career leading up to the Cornish Bakery? I really didn’t have a big career, because from my early 20s I backpacked all over the world. I funded that travelling by buying and selling pub properties. I would do between two and…
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14 August

The decline and bounceback of the night time economy

Recent data from CGA has shown that Britain has lost over 100 independent night time venues in the last year and has seen a 31% decline in the total number of night time venues between June 2020 and June 2023. This paints a bleak picture for an industry that is…
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7 August

The industry reacts to the new alcohol duty hike

Last Tuesday (1 August), the significant shake-up of alcohol taxation arrived, meaning that tax is now levied based on a drink’s strength. This means that the overall duty on most wines and spirits have increased, while taxes on lower alcohol drinks and most sparkling wines have fallen. The changes, which…
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1 August

Reinventing fine-dining: the concept behind eòrna restaurant

Can you tell us briefly about how you entered the industry? Well, I had always in my life worked in hotels, restaurants and bars as part time jobs but never really considered it as a career until after university. I finished my degree in engineering but I wasn’t in love…
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