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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Jun- 2024 -17 June
Unleashing the spirit of fun with innovative alcohol jellies
Brought to you by an energetic trio of entrepreneurs, Michael, Jeremy, and Jessica, our unique range of alcohol-infused jellies is set to revolutionise the way you experience your favourite drinks. At the helm of this exciting venture is Michael, a 20-year-old university student whose youthful creativity infuses every aspect of our jellies. Alongside…
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17 June
A culinary director’s trends and trials in event catering
Tell us a bit about your background and experience, and what inspired you to become a chef? My passion for cooking started at a young age. Coming from a large family with five brothers, my parents worked long hours, so my nan often spent time in the kitchen preparing meals…
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14 June
How to utilise data effectively to boost return visits
In today’s data-driven world, the hospitality industry thrives on the data, insights and information. Customer preferences, visit trends, and market fluctuations – all these elements can be analysed and strategically employed to gain a competitive edge. However, attracting and retaining guests has become an ever-increasing challenge in a landscape saturated…
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10 June
Great customer service and its role in successful restaurants
In the restaurant industry, customer service is integral. The way customers are treated and their overall experience can make or break a business, as happy customers often come back and recommend restaurants to family and friends. When it comes to the success of a restaurant, however, customer service may be…
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7 June
Karaoke rooms increase venue profitability by 12%
Looking to boost your bottom line? Consider adding karaoke rooms. A recent 2023 Aalto University study [https://singa.com/blog/karaoke-room-profitability/?utm_source=cateringtoday&utm_medium=referral] revealed a staggering 12.23% jump in ROA (Return on Assets) for businesses offering karaoke rooms compared with those without. Good news for hospitality venues. Adding karaoke rooms appears to be a profitable way…
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7 June
It’s all gravy: cutting costs while maxing sustainability
The hospitality and catering industry experienced a hugely challenging few years during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. With venues and events immediately closed and revenues devastated as a result, keeping the administrators at bay was about as much as most businesses could hope for. However, as the UK returned…
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3 June
How to handle a spate of one-star reviews
As nice as it would be to have your establishment receive a 100% positive response rate from customers, the chances are you have received a negative review from time to time. Such reviews are generally harmless when they are far and few between, but a spate of those dreaded one-stars…
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May- 2024 -31 May
Are we really out of the woods?
For most of us in hospitality: the last nine to 12 months have been very challenging indeed. One well known operator said to me recently that these were the worst trading conditions he had encountered in 40 years. My hospitality career nowhere near stretches that long, but I agree with…
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28 May
The importance of a 360 marketing campaign
The hospitality sector is an incredibly competitive market, with new bars, restaurants, cafes, and hotels opening daily. So, how do you stand out and ensure it’s your venue that consumers choose? A 360 marketing campaign will ensure that potential customers see your venue – and its incredible food, drinks and…
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21 May
How to increase spend per head in a no and low alcohol world
Dry January may be behind us, but data shows a huge increase in the amount of people opting for no and low alcohol alternatives. According to a recent report by the hospitality research organisation, KAM, showed that 5.2 million fewer UK adults drank weekly in 2023 than in 2001, and…
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