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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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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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18 February
The benefits of solar energy for your restaurant
We are always being told that energy saving measures like fitting solar panels are good for our businesses, but sometimes it is less obvious why that is. Regardless of what your business is, owners need to be aware of a number of factors, such as their costs (and how to…
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15 February
How to keep your kitchen running smoothly
As any catering company will know faulty fridges and clapped out cookers can be an expensive drain on resources, which makes keeping catering equipment up to date and running as efficiently as possible a top priority for any busy, professional kitchen. However, it can also be an area that can…
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14 February
Evolving employment laws – a stronger future for workers’ rights
Since 2010, the UK has experienced lower unemployment rates across every region, underpinned by a strong and innovative labour market that has seized on the opportunities offered by new technologies, emerging business models and changing ways of working. Existing employment law and policy framework has found a balance between flexibility…
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13 February
How to grow your coffee shop business using Facebook
Facebook is the most widely used social media platform with over 2.5 million users worldwide. Of those, 23% check their page at least once a day. Just those two stats alone make it a compelling reason for your coffee shop business to be present on Facebook. Yet, while it makes…
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7 February
Tea time: The growing popularity of plant-based energy drinks
Plant-based diets are all the rage. However, they’re much more than just another eating fad. They appeal to a growing number of people that aren’t just interested in health and wellbeing, but who are also concerned about sustainability and living more ethically. This is reshaping menu choices and is now…
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6 February
Not all loyalty schemes are created equal
Consumers gravitate towards hospitality brands which make them feel cared about, but those restaurants, pubs and hotels that go further by demonstrating an understanding of their individual needs are the ones who will triumph in the long-term. Customers are not only drawn to outlets that go the extra mile; they also tend…
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5 February
Which Facebook advert is right for you?
“Social media has had had an immense impact on the catering world and offers a huge opportunity for companies to grow their business with minimal investment. There are numerous platforms available to businesses, Twitter, Instagram, Periscope but the most popular is certainly Facebook. “To this day, Facebook remains the world’s…
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4 February
Top 5 things you can do to reduce your commercial waste costs
With businesses now hunting for ways to save money on waste costs more than ever, here is a handy guide on how best to achieve it. Each step is simple and easy to accomplish and they are all based around the common denominator of recycling equipment. Did you know “the government…
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