Article Archive - Catering information for pubs, restaurants, chefs & caterers

With profit margins on cups of coffee typically coming in at around 90 per cent, and out-of-home sales of the drink rising substantially year on year, here is a sure-fire winner for any catering establishment.

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Issue 8
August 2009

Staff – your most precious commodity

There are those who believe that even in this downturn there is an upside for the catering industry, one of which is the quality and availability of staff

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Issue 8
August 2009

English apples

As provenance of food becomes ever more of an issue, you can't go wrong with English apples. In spite of adverse challenges in the past, the future looks bright for this tasty part of English heritage.

Seasonal workers'<br />employment rights

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Issue 7
May 2009

Seasonal workers' employment rights

Those who work in the tourism and catering industries have to remain mindful of seasonal fluctuations in business. One of the unique challenges for seasonal businesses is recruitment.

Frozen food:<br />exploding<br />the myths

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Issue 7
May 2009

Frozen food: exploding the myths

In today's economic climate we find ourselves increasingly looking at the bottom line and searching for ways to cut costs without compromising on quality or taste

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Issue 7
May 2009

Catering for Children

More and more families are regularly dining out, making catering for children a profitable priority for operators

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Issue 6
February 2009

Making the most of meat

In recent years we've experienced the fastest rate of food inflation since records began, and for caterers the impetus is now firmly on sourcing cost-effective ingredients.