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Essentially Catering Issue 11

Ice Cream, Real Ale, Ploughman's Lunches, Employers' Rights, Restaurant Manager of the Year, North London, Catering for Weddings, Summer and the World Cup, Customer Satisfaction, Food Waste and more...
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Jul 30th 2010Next issue out:

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Recent Articles

Around the World Cup in  32 Sizzling Barbecues

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Around the World Cup in 32 Sizzling Barbecues

The National BBQ Association has created some exciting, tasty, yet simple to prepare BBQ dishes from every country that is competing in this year's tournament.

Opening the lid on canned food

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Opening the lid on canned food

In a world where we are continually being urged to buy local and eat fresh, we should nevertheless not underestimate the convenience or value provided by canned food.

Game on

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Game on

Fruit machines, darts, pool and other bar games established themselves long ago as part of UK pub culture. Has their heyday gone forever or is it time for a revival?

Venison: a meat for all seasons

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Venison: a meat for all seasons

As more and more consumers are looking for healthier options on the menu, why not satisfy their desires with venison? Recent research indicates that you could be on to a winner

Coffee Culture
Staff – your most precious commodity
English apples
Seasonal workers' employment rights
Frozen food: exploding the myths
Catering for Children
Making the most of meat
Cardiff's Cuisine
Down on the Organic Farm
Keep your business on track
Wiltshire's wares
Catering for the online audience

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Industry News

Microbiologist calls on hospitality industry to do more following outbreak of NorovirusMicrobiologist calls on hospitality industry to do more following outbreak of Norovirus

Jul 2010 • A leading microbiologist is calling on the hospitality and leisure industry to take more drastic action to minimise the risk of customers and staff being infected. read more >

New Mexican opens in Covent GardenNew Mexican opens in Covent Garden

Jul 2010 • Cantina Laredo is a "new gourmet dining experience that promises to revolutionise the way British diners think about food from Mexico." read more >

Bottled water market evaporatingBottled water market evaporating

Jul 2010 • A recent YouGov SixthSense report into the drinks sector reveals that 60% of UK adults view bottled water as a waste of money. read more >

Know the namesKnow the names

Jun 2010 • We've all heard of Parma ham, parmesan cheese, Burgundy wine, Port and Douro Valley wines, but do we ever stop and think about where these products come from? read more >

World Cup fever promises boost in trade for delivery outlets

Jun 2010 • The FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in South Africa this Friday (11 June), is expected to boost sales through the UK's catering sector by around £50m read more >

New immigration policy to affect hospitality industry

May 2010 • Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Hospitality has called on the Government not to neglect the issue of skills shortages in the hospitality sector. read more >

Cooking up a raffle for charity
Back by popular demand: Strawberries & Clotted Cream Cookies
Coeliac Awareness Week 10-16 May 2010
Caterers favour Liberal Democrats
Iceland volcano: Forum advises businesses how to manage stranded staff
Fun with Brita
An Inspector Calls
Time running out for backdated business rates appeals, warns FPB
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Recipes

Manchester Tart

Manchester Tart

A delicious tart with a raspberry jam layer topped with custard and then meringue. view >