Comment
The Comment section on Catering Today features expert opinions, editorials, and thought leadership from across the UK hospitality industry. It offers in-depth perspectives from restaurateurs, chefs, trade body leaders, and analysts on the key issues shaping foodservice — from staffing and supply chain challenges to innovation, sustainability, and market recovery. Catering Today’s commentary highlights diverse industry voices, providing critical insights and strategic viewpoints that help hospitality professionals navigate commercial, regulatory, and operational change.
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Apr- 2019 -11 April
Recruitment in the catering industry
When asked in a recent survey, only one third of employees from the catering industry said that they chose their job based on having a passion for food. But, what makes this industry an attractive one to work in and what is recruitment currently like in the sector? Is there…
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10 April
What to look out for when choosing a catering maintenance contract
In a busy kitchen you can’t afford to have faulty equipment. So, keeping things running smoothly is a priority for any business. A catering maintenance contract is designed to provide that peace of mind that if the worst was to happen you could get back up and running. With so…
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8 April
From food waste to design: how to make your kitchen greener
For anyone who is interested in the future of our planet, being environmentally friendly is an important factor to how we live our lives. They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, so when it comes to making your business’ home ‘greener’, the kitchen is a great…
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5 April
Sustainability is more important than ever in catering industry
It’s easy to make the ethical case for encouraging ourselves and others to eat more sustainably. What we grow, eat, and throw away has an impact on the environment, our health and well-being. Over recent years, there has been an increasing interest in eating sustainable diets at home and in…
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4 April
Five ways to keep employees happy
As an employer, it is crucial that you keep your employees happy within the workplace. You may not have considered this before, but it is an hugely important part of your role; after all, unhappy employees are not productive, they don’t go the extra mile, and they don’t offer a…
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3 April
Boost sales by a simple email?
One of the most cost-effective ways of marketing your offers and services to customers is to email your database, but how do you ensure you actually implement a campaign that works, rather than one that gets ignored? Well, as they always say, trial and error is one of the best…
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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 -29 March
What warewashing equipment is best?
An expert’s opinion should always be sought out when it comes to installing warewashing equipment in a commercial kitchen, whether it be as part of a new venture in the foodservice industry or as an upgrade or refurbishment. When exploring what equipment is out there and, more importantly, which equipment…
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28 March
Fish and chip shop innovation
2019 is turning out to be quite the year for the Elite Fish and Chip Company; it became the only business to be featured in The Book of Amazing People, its Sleaford restaurant became one of the first in Lincolnshire to be presented with the Healthier Options Award – and…
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