12 tips of Christmas
Let’s make this unusual festive season a special one. Follow our tips from chefs and bar owners to create a real celebration
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Eggs, milk, soya: allergen advice for caterers
This new series looks at each of the 14 most common allergens – the secret ingredients and good substitutions
UK allergen labelling: how you can prepare for Natasha’s Law
Did you know there are new allergen labelling requirements in the UK from October 2021? Find out what exactly Natasha’s Law is and what you need to do to prepare
How to put on your best ever Bonfire Night party for children and big kids
Forget the same old menu and party plans. Put on a night to remember with our new Bonfire Night ideas – from party food to fun drinks for children
Care home game: do you know where these UK regional dishes are from?
Food can be great at sparking memories. Try this simple game with your care home residents to see if they can identify where these regional speciality dishes are from.
6 ideas to boost your Halloween profits
Make this Halloween the best yet for your hospitality business with our 6 simple tricks for increasing footfall and profits – from decorations on a budget to menu ideas.
How to be safe and efficient in school kitchens during the COVID-19 pandemic
As more children go back to school after lockdown, how can school caterers make sure everyone gets healthy food safely? LACA – The School Food People shares their advice.
Panoramic 34’s Elliot Hill on re-opening his Liverpool restaurant post-lockdown
Elliot Hill, Head Chef at Liverpool’s Panoramic 34 waterfront restaurant, tells us about his post-lockdown plans and how they’ll be focusing even more on giving customers a special experience.
We Grill – Alex Bond
Chef Alex Bond is the owner of Michelin-starred Alchemilla in Nottingham. For Alex, being a chef was never a decision, he just gravitated towards food. Having started out washing pots, […]
