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Christmas

Christmas is calling

Since the Christmas season has the potential to be one of the busiest times of the year in the hospitality industry, it makes...

There's no such thing as a special occasion

There's no such thing as a special occasion

In the world of hospitality, there's no such thing as a special occasion. If guests don't leave your restaurant feeling speci...

How much is slow service costing you?

How much is slow service costing you?

It's probably more than you think. Research from QikServe has revealed that when guests leave a restaurant, café, or bar wit...

The dangers of the single site offering

The dangers of the single site offering

The trend for single offering and specific concept sites may have taken off in the UK, but hospitality operators should bewar...

The #Insta effect

The #Insta effect

The colossal impact of social media on the hospitality industry is no secret. Marketing is increasingly moving online, especi...

It's a Whopper: UK burger market now worth £3.3bn

It's a Whopper: UK burger market now worth £3.3bn

With a growing number of burger restaurants appearing on our high streets, it's no secret that the UK has something of a love...

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A-Levels students urged to take up careers in hospitality

Last week was an important one for A-Level students as thousands received their results and began their adult lives. For the ...

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Brexit vote fails to impact sales

Data has illustrated that the 'out' vote in June's Referendum has failed to impact July's sales for the UK's pub and restaura...

Salad

Creating positive Feng Shui

Don't break out the water features and invest in auspiciously-coloured paint for the walls just yet. We don't mean the sort o...

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Do guests want restaurants' recommendations?

When it comes to providing excellent guest service in restaurants, finding the perfect balance can be a tricky business. No g...

Gin and tonic

4 perks of pairing food and drinks

While food is often the core of a hospitality business, drink sales have the potential to drive profit exponentially. Pairing...

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Defying delivery firm disruption

One of the most notable trends over the past years is the sharp rise in third party delivery start-ups, catering to the digit...

Hospitality operators call for more control over TripAdvisor reviews

Hospitality operators call for more control over TripAdvisor reviews

Discussions on how to reduce the number of fraudulent and defamatory reviews appearing on TripAdvisor sparked up again this w...

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Coeliac Awareness Week - what you need to know about serving gluten-free

Coeliac Awareness Week hit the headlines as charity Coeliac UK continues its campaign to improve the identification and aware...

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Does the trend towards healthy eating extend to children's menus?

With the current dining trends for clean-eating, going gluten free, and vegetarianism gaining ever more traction in the indus...

Female chefs still under-represented in top kitchens

Female chefs still under-represented in top kitchens

Female chefs remain under-represented in the top restaurant kitchens around the country, according to a recent article on the...

Gaming

Creating a 'gamified' learning journey

Just as the guest experience follows a journey from the moment the guest enters the hotel or restaurant, so too must staff le...

LMS: What is it and why do you need it?

LMS: What is it and why do you need it?

When it comes to delivering the sort of guest experience that surpasses customer expectation and keeps guests coming back for...

New awards recognise UK employers who link outstanding training to business success

New awards recognise UK employers who link outstanding training to business success

A new set of awards has been launched to reward employers who provide outstanding programmes of training and development for ...

New Chef Academy launched by Young's and Geronimo

New Chef Academy launched by Young's and Geronimo

A brand new Chef Academy has recently been launched by HGEM partners Youngs's and Geronimo, as the company looks to invest in...

Tricks of the Restaurant Trade: Upselling

Tricks of the Restaurant Trade: Upselling

This time last year we were discussing the importance of upselling in restaurants. Research we conducted demonstrated that up...