Beery Ox Cheek & Tail Birria Tacos Recipe - Makes enough for 21 tacos Equipment: Blender Prep time: 40 minutes, plus overnight cooling Cooking time: 4 hours Cost: approx £2 per taco Ingredients Krombacher Dark Lager (approx. 200ml) 8 dried guajillo or ancho chillies, seeds removed 1 tbsp cumin seeds 12 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tsp dried … [Read more...]

Sourcing food locally, avoiding single use plastics and reducing food waste are all key components for sustainable foodservice. But what about the equipment the food is stored, prepared and cooked in? The journey towards a more sustainable industry is ongoing, shifting from a linear to circular economy. Months of time and consideration go into procuring equipment, but it only … [Read more...]

With summer socials, get-togethers and picnics taking place in August, Country Range has rolled out the ultimate Lemon Drizzle Cake so caterers can capitalise on these seasonal trends. Perfect for the sweeter side of summer, the new Lemon Drizzle Cake is light, airy, moist and bursting with zesty, zingy lemon. The cake comes frozen, provides 14 portions and just needs to be … [Read more...]

Health And Safety First: Prioritising Guest And Staff Well-being In Your UK Hotel Design In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, designing a new hotel in the UK involves a delicate balance of aesthetics and responsibility. Now more than ever, prioritising the health and safety of both guests and staff has taken centre stage. In this illuminating … [Read more...]

Hospitality apprenticeship provider Umbrella Training has won a Princess Royal Training Award for the second time, recognising the organisation’s exceptional commitment to learning and development. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, President of the City and Guilds of London Institute, approved Umbrella alongside 52 recipients this year, recognising their unwavering … [Read more...]

By Angela Green The food and farming charity Sustain has published the ‘Real Bread for All’ guide. It has been written by the Real Bread Campaign to help and encourage small, independent bakeries to explore ways of bridging the gap between what it costs them to produce and retail Real Bread, and what people in their communities on tighter budgets can afford. Real … [Read more...]

  With the smell of charcoal in the air, plus ‘National Burger Day’ on the horizon in August, Country Range has launched its new Sliced Pickled Gherkins to the hospitality, care, education sectors of the foodservice marketplace. One of the most versatile and most-loved types of pickles, the new gherkins are pickled in dill flavouring and come in 2.3kg jars in cases of 2. … [Read more...]

By Tim Reed, Partnerships Manager – Newbridge: How to successfully balance a warm welcome with the touch of a button and build a positive guest experience For many hospitality operators high-touch and high-tech are regarded as two methods of operation which, on paper, should conflict with one another and potentially if not applied together in the right way could add … [Read more...]

  “The bridge tower perfectly delivers on the brief to dispense a range of low- and no-sugar drinks, while at the same time eradicating plastic waste and reducing the client’s carbon footprint.” With healthy hydration and sustainability as part of the brief, Smart Soda UK has recently installed a purpose-designed self-serve multi-drinks bridge tower dispensing system for … [Read more...]

Commercial Kitchen, the highly anticipated event for chefs and decision makers for professional kitchens is thrilled to announce its initial line-up of speakers. The event will feature industry-leading experts who will share their valuable insights, experiences, and expertise of running impressive kitchens. The show and it's free to-attend seminar programme will take place at … [Read more...]

  As the key rum season lifts off and national rum day approaches, Love Drinks has further augmented its eclectic liquid portfolio after taking on the exclusive distribution of the iconic Matusalem rum brand. Love Drinks will initially be focusing on the Matusalem Gran Reserva 15, the Gran Reserva 23 and the Insólito – the world’s first rose rum to be aged in ex … [Read more...]

lunch! has announced its initial line-up of keynote speakers for 2023. Taking place at ExCeL London on 27-28 September, this year's lunch! promises to be a must-attend gathering for the café, coffee shop and food-to-go sector. lunch! serves as a platform for retail professionals and coffee shop/café operators to come together, share ideas, and explore the ever-evolving … [Read more...]