Wearing the Correct Uniform in Hospitality

Just as with a uniformed workforce in other industries, a hospitality establishment equipping its staff with the proper kit is an essential priority for business owners to consider. Whether it's...


A guide to opening a coffee shop

How to Open a Coffee Shop

How to open a coffee shop While Britain might have a reputation for sipping tea, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the nation is starting to wake up and smell the coffee. The average Briton...


What is Blast Freezing?

What is Blast Freezing? Whereas standard freezers are kept at 0°C, blast freezing, also know as shock freezing, involves freezers kept at an air temperature of -30 to -40°C. Compared to the 6-12...


UK Licensing Laws: Everything you need to know about selling alcohol in your bar or restaurant

UK Licensing Laws: Everything you need to know about selling alcohol in your bar or restaurant Here in the UK, any business that plans to serve alcoholic beverages must abide by the country's...


How to open a restaurant: The essential guide to starting a professional food business

How to open a restaurant: The essential guide to starting a professional food business For people who love cookery and sharing their culinary creations with others, it’s often a lifelong dream to...


Preparing for Allergens in your Restaurant

  The past several years had seen allergies to gluten and other ingredients increase with customers, making it a higher concern more than ever for restaurants. Thorough and clear communication...


The Benefits of Using Readymade Stocks & Sauces

Consistently making stocks and sauces of the highest quality with the amount of time and skills required can be very challenging, especially when a chef has many other tasks to simultaneously manage. ...


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Types of knives: A guide to kitchen knives and their uses

Types of knives: A guide to kitchen knives and their uses Preparing food is easier, faster, and safer when you have the right tools, but with so many different types of knives on the market, finding...


New Year...New Me? New Year...New Menu!

After Christmas and into the New Year, people often want to cut back on the junk food after over eating throughout the holiday season. We’ve all been there, right? When we go to eat out at...


How to start a catering business from home in the UK

How to start a catering business from home If you love to cook, have an entrepreneurial streak, and want to take your career in a new direction, starting a catering business could be the perfect fit...