Opinion
The latest opinion, 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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Sep- 2018 -12 September
Every little helps – but why push charity campaigns?
It’s often said that ‘charity begins at home’ and this rings true with the catering and hospitality business. After all,…
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Aug- 2018 -7 August
Is the demise of restaurant chains a good thing for local independents?
The Gaucho restaurant group is the latest in a list of chain restaurants to appoint administrators or announce restructuring and…
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Jul- 2018 -4 July
Coffee shops – how to keep your customers cool this summer
The economic pressures on cafes and coffee shops are well known; everyone is looking to refine or build their product…
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Jun- 2018 -19 June
Merging the boundaries between pubs and restaurants
Like most industries, the restaurant sector is subject to trends, dictated by hungry consumers and innovative chefs. Emerging concepts and…
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18 June
Trust in yourself
“It was never meant to be more than one…” That was the thought I had when I first started in…
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8 June
Forget ‘keeping up’ – stay ahead!
I am constantly asked how we keep on top of the ever-evolving world of food trends, and most importantly, how…
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6 June
Struggles in the restaurant sector
In the last three months, we have seen a real struggle from high street restaurants. Some of the biggest chains…
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May- 2018 -18 May
Embracing the disruption – the rise of delivery
The rise of delivery is shaking up the restaurant industry. Working closely with key operators in the sector, to understand…
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15 May
How will the industry tackle the increasing number of no shows at peak times?
Throughout my 30 years in the industry I’ve witnessed many waves of change. One of the most increasingly frustrating trends is…
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14 May
Art and ambience: how to host the perfect dinner
My life’s passion is the French concept, L’art de la table, which involves the physical elements of the place where…
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