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The hospitality industry has faced some of its toughest years in recent times. From rising food costs and higher wages to shifts in customer habits and dining expectations, restaurants have had to adapt quickly to stay afloat. To survive and thrive, many chefs have looked beyond the traditional restaurant model. Takeaways have become a reliable part of the mix, but a new opportunity is growing rapidly: meal kits by mail order. The Rise of the Meal Kit Market in the UK During

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming how foodservice businesses approach sustainability, from measuring food waste in real time to monitoring deforestation from space. In the latest episode of the Footprint Sustainability Bites podcast, experts explore how AI is being deployed across the sector to drive smarter, more sustainable decision-making. Breaking down AI Artificial intelligence is a broad field, but at its core, it’s about technology that mimics human

Serve a creamy, runny-centered, pastry-wrapped baked brie at your next party and watch your guests cluster around it, slicing off bits...

A look at six ways chefs are responding to the shifting consumer trend towards comfort food and the use of cheaper ingredients, all...

Weeks before the big day, chefs are busy putting in their Christmas food orders, making sure they’ve got enough stock for the busiest...

Food photography can be a unique and creative way to showcase your culinary skills and bring in new customers. Here are some tips to make...

The Stir-Up Sunday tradition dates back to the Victorian era, when families would meet to stir the Christmas pudding five weeks before...

As the FIFA World Cup draws ever closer, and the excitement builds, fans will be looking to pubs, bars, and restaurants to escape the...

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is drawing ever closer. Can Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane go one further than the recent European...

Silky set cream flavoured with Espresso and doused in warm raisins soused in dark rum and brown sugar, topped with toasted hazelnuts....

There’s something very satisfying about a toasted sandwich. So warming and comforting, and yet really rather simple. It only takes a few...

Ingredients 500 g butter beans 500g haricot beans 5 tablespoons oil 2 white onions – diced 4 carrots – diced 800g ham hock or shin of...

Catering definitely needs flavoured chips; here’s why…. Pomme Frites, fries or the Great British chip, I’m not sure I’ve ever met anyone...

This is a thick, rich braise that makes good use of root vegetables. Pick whichever roots you like best; carrots and rutabaga work...

As the weather starts to turn colder, there are several calendar events that the hospitality venues can capitalise on, not just to make...

With winter approaching, it’s time to look at your menus. The colder weather ignites a desire for ‘Winter Warmers’, dishes that grab you...

Roast beef for dinner or special occasion is easy and impressive. A whole strip loin, makes a great centerpiece. Served with roasted...

In the Uk, it’s estimated that 1-2% of adults, and 5-8% of children have a food allergy. That’s about 2 million people, and we’re not...

INGREDIENTS: SERVES 4 1 small cauliflower (roughly 500g-600g) – trimmed and cut into florets 265g macaroni pasta 28g butter 9g flour...

The summer holidays are almost over, and soon, children will be back into the familiar routine of school. And come lunchtime, they’ll be...