FCSI UK & Ireland’s first insight report - A Taste of the Future – takes a unique look into the future of foodservice, outlining the significant future issues and growth opportunities to which attention needs to be paid. Sixty-four consultants were surveyed on key sector trends by Allegra Strategies, who then conducted in-depth online interviews to investigate the trends … [Read more...]
Chef’s Recipe of the Week, by Nathan Outlaw
This week's Recipe of the Week is Ham Hock with Pea Puree and wholemeal bread by Nathan Outlaw and courtesy of Great British Chefs A classy yet rustic starter pairing peas and ham from Nathan Outlaw. This ham hock recipe embodies much of what’s great about British country cooking and perfectly suits the vogue for upmarket renditions of traditional pub fayre. Although Nathan's … [Read more...]
Win Lunch or Dinner for Two in a Michelin Star Restaurant of your Choice
Win lunch or dinner in the 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group restaurant of your choice. The Michelin star and award winning restaurants you can select from all offer unique dining experiences in unique environments, and this competition is unique to H&C News through our partner Villeroy & Boch. The restaurants to choose from are... The Angel, Dartmouth … [Read more...]
Deloitte Taste of the Nation: the impact of social media on YOUR hospitality business
Back in early July, the latest Taste of the Nation report from business advisory firm Deloitte and BDRC Continental was released, attracting a certain amount of attention from the hospitality press. Here, H&C News takes a slightly deeper look at what the report has to tell the hospitality sector – and the significant implications. And we recommend that you take a look … [Read more...]
Charity work raises money AND increases sales for Orchid Group
Orchid is a big fan of the annual Movember campaign: it finds that growing facial hair helps grow sales for its businesses as well as raise money for charity. A ‘win, win’ that others could follow... The fundraising effort is embraced across all divisions and levels and is the perfect way to generate much-needed attention in the run-up to Christmas. It helps fight male … [Read more...]