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Foodservice forum: 2024
How was 2024 for your business and the industry?Rising stars
We speak to Manuela Miccoli, chef manager for Medirest and winner of NHS Chef ofStrEATfood Awards interview
We speak to Michael Broad from Fooditude, who won the StrEATfood Dish and Plant-The big Interview: RA and Grazing
Sam Hurst’s company, Grazing, had reached what he calls ‘a tipping point’,Desert island Christmas
How do contract caterers spend Christmas? We find out in our annual festive specIndustry expert: B&I
Ronan Harte, chief executive of BaxterStorey, on what’s happening in the B&UKHospitality: Fiscal fallout
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, looks at how the chancellor’sContract Catering Awards interview
Sarah Thomson, general manager for Vacherin, on picking up this year’s B&IEvent report: Arena
Arena hosted its latest get-together at Lord’s, featuring insightful contributUKHospitality: Question time
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, ponders the government’s newStrEATFood Awards interview
We catch up with Matt Catterall chef manager for Blue Apple, who came third in lIndustry expert: Sports report
Kevin Watson, sustainability director for Levy, on sustainability in stadia̷UKHospitality: Double trouble
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, on why caterers may have to payStrEATFood Awards interview
We speak to Tom Warford, hospitality sous chef for Restaurant Associates, aboutEvent preview: lunch!
There will be launches, leaders and legends on show at lunch! and Casual DiningFeature: The evolution of university catering
Craig Stewart, divisional director – universities for Elior UK, on how the catContract Catering Awards interview
We speak to Charlotte Becke, culinary lead for BaxterStorey, who won the inaugurBack to school: Clever catering
Nick Collins, founder and chief executive officer of Cleverchefs, on what’s trUKHospitality: At the crossroads
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, reports back from her recent woStrEATFood Awards interview
We catch up with Lee Gardner, sous chef for Bennett Hay, who made the finals lasContract Catering Awards interview
We speak to Liam Hatcher from CH&CO, who won the People Development Award inEvent report: Arena
Jon Davies of Levy UK and Ireland gave the keynote address at Arena’s recent sFocus: The modern meal deal
Matt Ephgrave, managing director of Just Eat for Business, on the lessons catereUKHospitality: ’Back hospitality’
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, has a simple message for our neEvent preview: Skills for Chefs
This huge event returns to Sheffield at the end of June, celebrating its 25th evUKHospitality: Home truths
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, on how to promote healthy eatinEvent: HRC 2024
Hotel Restaurant and Catering 2024 returns to ExCeL London on 25th to 27th MarchHRC interview
We get a peak behind the scenes courtesy of Jo Farish, event manager for organisStrEATFood Awards interview
We catch up with Lewis Woodcock of Amadeus, whose Vietnamese classic made the fiDesert island dishes
What are the caterers’ favourite foods?Industry expert: Feeding the forces
Tom Laskey, marketing director for government for Sodexo UK and Ireland, sharesUKHospitality: Vacancies filled
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, reflects on some recent actualThe big issue: Education
Will breakfast become the new school lunch as politicians continue to largely igEvents
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New MD for RA
Restaurant Associates has announced a series of strategic promotions to supportBM appoints head of wine
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Marie Phalippou to the newly createSharp strengthens Meiko management team
Jon Sharp has joined Meiko UK as specification manager.Bidfood’s Mack in at SWA
Jon Mack, business unit director for Bidfood Scotland, has been appointed as theSodexo’s Purdey named LGBTQ+ role model
Laura Purdey, HR director for schools and universities in the UK and Ireland, haTwo appointed to Seafish board
Seafish is the public body that supports the UK seafood industry.BM partners with Luminary Bakery
BM Caterers has announced a new partnership with social enterprise Luminary BakeKuefler boosts ESG at BM
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Elisabeth Ortiz Kuefler to the roleMort joins Winterhalter UK
Kristian Mort has joined Winterhalter UK as business development manager forBaxterStorey launches new ERG
BaxterStorey has launched an employee resource group as part of its strategy toCentral strengthens sales
Central Foods has appointed Amy Oliver as business development executive.RHC appoints Crocker as new VP
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has appointed Tom Crocker as its new vice presideCompass Social Partner Hub on track to support 1,000
It has helped over 100 people into employment.All change at the Fairtrade Foundation
The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o as its new chair of iCarter leads L&D at BaxterStorey
BaxterStorey has promoted Hannah Carter to the position of head of learning andSodexo supports Nestlé’s Choose Hospitality Pledge
The Choose Hospitality Pledge career workshops engaged up to 250 secondary schooKendrick bolsters IT at Elior
Elior UK has announced the appointment of Laura Kendrick as chief information ofFrancis in at OCS
OCS has announced the appointment of Ringo Francis as non-executive director.Grant in at IoH
Mark Grant MIH has been appointed chair of the Institute of Hospitality’s DEIBBaxterStorey partners with Waste Knot
The two companies will work together to set an industry example.OCS increases apprenticeships offer
The FM specialist has already promised to make investments in its funded learninTalkington Bates receives B Corp certification
B Corp status is certified by the non-profit organisation B Lab.Haynes makes senior hires at Dine
Dine Contract Catering has bolstered its senior leadership team.Farnworth is new Bidfresh MD
Bidcorp UK has announced the appointment of Andy Farnworth as the new managing dCompass staff support Chertsey care home
The home is based in Chertsey, near Compass’s headquarters.New president for the BSDA
William Watkins, the founder and chief executive officer of Radnor Hills, has beNew ambassadors for Maple From Canada
Maple from Canada UK has appointed three new ambassadors.All change at the RACA
Adam Byatt has been announced as the new chair of The Royal Academy of CulinaryNew chef partner for BaxterStorey
It has teamed up with Thuy Diem Pham to help the company’s chefs broaden theirBM Caterers raises £7.5k for Little Troopers
The organisation is dedicated to supporting children who have one or both parentShah boosts DEIB at IoH
She is its new diversity equity, inclusivity and belonging lead.SSP appoints new Netherlands MD
Alice Theunissen has joined the company from La Place Restaurants.Reynolds and Joyner in at Craft Guild
Reynolds is a long-standing member of the Craft Guild.Howells joins Foodbuy
He is the new commercial director.BM launches new benefits package
The programme includes enhanced partner leave.Burnt Chef hosts second gala dinner
More than 360 people from across hospitality attended.New hospitality mental health tool launched
20% of workers needed to take time off due to poor mental health.Apprenticeships change to help hospitality
The government has increased the amount of funding.Compass Group Foundation passes £1m mark
It only launched just over a year ago.Two promoted to BaxterStorey board
Louise Denton and Eimear Hargaden have joined the company board.UKHospitality unveils new skills passport
It will enable employees to demonstrate completion of the universal entry standaClarke joins Middleton Foods
He is taking up the role of business development chef.New deputy chief exec for UKH
In a newly-created role.Wafflemeister to host Hospitality’s Got Talent fundraiser
It has also launched its own charitable foundation.Lexington launches The Mindful Kitchen
New health concept for Lexington.News
Desert island Christmas
How do contract caterers spend Christmas? We find out in our annual festive specNew MD for RA
Restaurant Associates has announced a series of strategic promotions to supportElior welcomes Indian exec chefs to the UK
Elior UK collaborated with Elior India to welcome two of its top chefs to the UKBM appoints head of wine
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Marie Phalippou to the newly createSodexo shakes up UK leadership team
Jean Renton has been promoted to the newly created position of chief operating oFoodservice Football returns
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on 8th May 2025.Sharp strengthens Meiko management team
Jon Sharp has joined Meiko UK as specification manager.Contract Catering Awards entries to close
The 13th edition of the annual event will be held in London in March next year.Bidfood reveals trends for 2025
Bidfood has revealed the food and drink trends it expects to hit the out of homeBurnt Chef Project launches Whistleblowing Service
It is a global initiative designed to support businesses in the hospitality induHandling joins Toque d'Or judging panel
Nestlé Professional has announced its judging panel for the upcoming 37th editiWales to launch its own Deposit Return Scheme
Under a DRS, when a person buys a drink they are charged a small refundable depoIndustry in shock, as MKN's Stuart Brereton passes
Supplier MKN has announced the passing of Stuart Brereton.Event report: Arena
Arena hosted its latest get-together at Lord’s, featuring insightful contributLexington promotes allergen awareness
Lexington Catering has launched a new allergy aware menu across of its sites.UKHospitality: Question time
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, ponders the government’s newLime Recruit rebrands to Lime Hospitality
Lime Hospitality, formerly Lime Recruit, is now offering a new look and digitalFreemans’ Food Village at Lord’s wins award
Freemans Event Partners and Marylebone Cricket Club have won a Business of CrickSSP and Tortilla announce expansion
SSP has signed a new five-year agreement with the burrito specialist.Bidfood’s Mack in at SWA
Jon Mack, business unit director for Bidfood Scotland, has been appointed as theSodexo’s Purdey named LGBTQ+ role model
Laura Purdey, HR director for schools and universities in the UK and Ireland, haTwo appointed to Seafish board
Seafish is the public body that supports the UK seafood industry.H2O Road Test: Symphonie Pasquier
Daryll Young from BM Caterers recently took Symphonie Pasquier latest dessert prBM partners with Luminary Bakery
BM Caterers has announced a new partnership with social enterprise Luminary BakeEntries open for Springboard Awards
They are set to take place at Wembley Stadium on 2nd April 2025.Alternative to Mainstream issue three out now
Alternative to Mainstream, a free magazine for pub and bar operators, has publisRegistrations for 37th Toque d'Or Competition now open
College lecturers have until January to register their students.Lexington partners with Natasha Foundation
Lexington Catering has launched a new allergy aware menu across of its sites.Kuefler boosts ESG at BM
BM Caterers has announced the appointment of Elisabeth Ortiz Kuefler to the roleSpringboard launches Christmas charity raffle
It is calling on the industry to take part to help raise funds.Chancellor expected to increase national minimum wage
Many expect the chancellor to announce an inflation-busting rise of 6%.Elhrabi is Compass’s Apprentice Chef of the Year
The winner of Compass’s annual Apprentice Chef of the Year competition has beeEdnan-Laperouse wins Women of the Year Game Changer Award
She was recognised at the recent Women of the Year 2024 Lunch and Awards.Zest Quest Asia winners experience a taste of India
The winners of Zest Quest Asia 2024, Sheffield College, recently embarked on anLexington lauds BakeStar and BariStar winners
They saw six bakers and six baristas battling it out in two parallel competitionMort joins Winterhalter UK
Kristian Mort has joined Winterhalter UK as business development manager forGlebe Farm Foods partners with Pip & Nut
Glebe Farm Foods’ 100% pure, British-grown oats can now be found in popular peBaxterStorey launches new ERG
BaxterStorey has launched an employee resource group as part of its strategy toCentral strengthens sales
Central Foods has appointed Amy Oliver as business development executive.Compass One purchases Peabodys Coffee
Compass One has acquired the provider of quality food and beverages within healtPrice prevails at BM’s Hungry Chef comp
Dan Price, a chef de partie for BM, has won the contract caterer’s second HungHitman marks a hospitality high for Delaware North
Ricky ‘The Hitman’ Hatton marked a major hospitality milestone during the reNew COO for Freemans
Freemans Event Partners has appointed Natasha Thiebaut as its new chief commerciEntier's Orry named National Chef of the Year
Orry Shand from Entier has been named National Chef of the Year.Fooditude chef cooks StrEAT dish of the year
Michael Broad from Fooditude has been crowned the 2024 StrEATfood Awards champioStrEATFood Awards interview
We catch up with Matt Catterall chef manager for Blue Apple, who came third in lIndustry expert: Sports report
Kevin Watson, sustainability director for Levy, on sustainability in stadia̷UKHospitality: Double trouble
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, on why caterers may have to payRHC appoints Crocker as new VP
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has appointed Tom Crocker as its new vice presideZest Quest Asia announces support scheme
Zest Quest Asia exposes many student chefs to the myriad cuisines of Asia.BM Caterers trials tech-enabled reusable packaging
BM Caterers is trialling a technology-enabled reusable food and drink packagingThe Pantry shortlisted in Growing Business Awards
The Growing Business Awards have named The Pantry among the shortlisted candidatCompass Social Partner Hub on track to support 1,000
It has helped over 100 people into employment.Gold Service Scholarship 2025 launches
Tom Kerridge, Clare Smyth, Fay Maschler and Jesse Burgess were joined by Marc SoDélifrance reports a passion for pastries *
British consumers have a big appetite for pastries, according to new a report frUniversal Cookery and Food Festival returns
Complete with a stellar line-up of top chef demonstrations.Lexington secures LBS contract extension
The agreement, which has been in place since 2009, will be extended for a furtheCleverchefs launches Fries Guys
The caterer is rebranding its café located at Lido Ponty.WSH buys Genuine Dining
The latter will continue to operate under its own independent structure.All change at the Fairtrade Foundation
The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o as its new chair of iBaxterStorey chalks up five-year contract with Carmarthenshire college
BaxterStorey has been awarded a five-year catering services contract with ColegPalmer & Howells expands into B&I
Palmer & Howells has been a specialist caterer for independent schools for oNew CSM school cookies
CSM Ingredients has launched a new addition to its foodservice range.Carter leads L&D at BaxterStorey
BaxterStorey has promoted Hannah Carter to the position of head of learning andStrEATFood Awards interview
We speak to Tom Warford, hospitality sous chef for Restaurant Associates, aboutEvent preview: lunch!
There will be launches, leaders and legends on show at lunch! and Casual DiningRHC acquires The Brewery
The Brewery is one of London’s leading large-scale event venues.Tills ready for the new term?
Uniware is a leading EPoS provider to the education sector, we have 5 top tips hSodexo supports Nestlé’s Choose Hospitality Pledge
The Choose Hospitality Pledge career workshops engaged up to 250 secondary schooYNCOTY finalists revealed
They include Nathan Cooper, senior chef de partie at Goldman Sachs for BaxterStoDelaware delivers Swift-specific menu
Wembley Stadium recently welcomed Taylor Swift back for a further five performanBM first UK caterer to serve ROC coffee
ROC uses the USDA Certified Organic standard as a baseline.Foodservice market shows signs of recovery
According to new analysis by Meaningful Vision.Kendrick bolsters IT at Elior
Elior UK has announced the appointment of Laura Kendrick as chief information ofAramark sign up Everton FC
It becoming the official culinary experience partner at the club’s new home atJestic supports Le Manoir
At its annual Bastille Day Garden Party.Francis in at OCS
OCS has announced the appointment of Ringo Francis as non-executive director.PureOaty Barista receives low carbon rating
Glebe Farm Foods has announced the latest carbon reporting results for PureOatyGrant in at IoH
Mark Grant MIH has been appointed chair of the Institute of Hospitality’s DEIBTipiak releases afternoon tea survey
More than half of consumers believe that macarons are an essential part of afterWIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF BURGERS WITH BIG AL’S
National Burger Day is on 22nd August.Restaurant Associates acquires Grazing
The Grazing team will continue to be headed up by Sam Hurst.Carpigiani launches gelato comp
Carpigiani UK has announced the return of The Carpigiani Gelato Challenge for 20Sodexo extends Northumbria University contract
The deal features the addition of a new food offer.Social Pantry wins two new City contracts
They are with the iconic City of London corporation.contBaxterStorey partners with Waste Knot
The two companies will work together to set an industry example.Nestlé launches latest Sustainability Index
Footprint and Nestlé Professional have unveiled the 2024 Footprint SustainabiliLast chance to enter StrEATfood Awards!
Chefs from across contract catering can submit their signature street food disheExpanded MKN range from Jestic
An expanded range of MKN equipment is now available across the UK.OCS increases apprenticeships offer
The FM specialist has already promised to make investments in its funded learninTalkington Bates receives B Corp certification
B Corp status is certified by the non-profit organisation B Lab.Central Foods vegan apple pies
Central Foods has tweaked the recipe of its popular Menuserve Deep Dish Apple PiBidfood hosts sustainability event
Bidfood has called upon the industry to work in collaboration towards a more susCompass’s Freathy named on leadership list
She was included on the Management Today Women in Leadership Power List 2024.CARPIGIANI INTRODUCES SMART+ FROZEN DRINK MACHINE
Carpigiani is serving operators a way to control their frozen beverages.BM launches first cold brew coffee
BM Caterers has launched its first cold brew coffee under its Fairtrade Perkee rHaynes makes senior hires at Dine
Dine Contract Catering has bolstered its senior leadership team.CARLSBERG SET TO BUY BRITVIC FOR £3.3BN
CARLSBERG GROUP IS SET TO BUY BRITVIC PLC FOR £3.3BN AFTER AN AGREEMENT WAS REAWood takes over Elior’s B&I business
Matt Wood is managing director of Lexington Catering.Gastronomes Award opens for entries
The industry body is believed to be the oldest culinary organisation in the UK.Industry responds to Labour victory
The Labour Party secured its expected landslide victory, winning 411 seats.Farnworth is new Bidfresh MD
Bidcorp UK has announced the appointment of Andy Farnworth as the new managing dCompass staff support Chertsey care home
The home is based in Chertsey, near Compass’s headquarters.SMART RETAIL SOLUTIONS SHARES SUCCESS FOR 4TH ANNUAL GALA
THE EVENT WAS HELD RECENTLY AT THE STEEL YARD IN LONDON.Focus: The modern meal deal
Matt Ephgrave, managing director of Just Eat for Business, on the lessons catereNew president for the BSDA
William Watkins, the founder and chief executive officer of Radnor Hills, has beO2 unveils self-serve bars
Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology is designed to reduce queues.UKHospitality: ’Back hospitality’
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, has a simple message for our neGoFundMe launched in aid of Murray Chapman
One of the hospitality industry’s most cherished personalities, he is the founAramark opens Europe’s first automated theme park store
Aramark UK has unveiled Duplo Coffee Co, its frictionless convenience store locaIndustry-wide supplement returns for second issue
Alternative to Mainstream, the bi-annual supplement from H2O Publishing, returnsGrazing wins Workspace contract
Grazing has secured a three-year contract with Workspace’s first conference ceNew ambassadors for Maple From Canada
Maple from Canada UK has appointed three new ambassadors.LACA 2024 SPOTLIGHT
If you are going to the LACA Main Event and Exhibition, here are some of the comCompetition: Win with Lipton!
Lipton is kicking off the summer season with an exciting competition that is runLACA Main Event and School Food Show 2024
Levelling up School Food2024 Toque d'Or champions revealed
Geraldine Sierra Torres from Westminster Kingsway College and Jasmine FerdinandoAll change at the RACA
Adam Byatt has been announced as the new chair of The Royal Academy of CulinaryQUORNPRO INTRODUCES NEW VEGAN 'BEEF' BURGER
The new QuornPro Vegan Beef Burger can be grilled, griddled, sliced or diced.New chef partner for BaxterStorey
It has teamed up with Thuy Diem Pham to help the company’s chefs broaden theirBRITVIC'S LATEST SOFT DRINK REPORT RELEASED
BRITVIC’S RECENT REPORT HIGHLIGHTS HOW THE EATING OUT MARKET TURNED OVER £97.New Rational cyber security solution
The company meets the new requirements of the Product Safety and TelecommunicatiAccent Catering works with CanTeam
Providing community meals in the school dining hall for students and their familNew Pacific West range
The new Pacific West Fully Cooked range provides a first for the UK…Eurest research finds that Veganuary works long term
Sales of plant-based items remain higher even a year later.Sodexo hosts Toque d’Or farm-to-fork challenge
The finalists learned all about the importance of regenerative agriculture.SSP opens first Burger King drive-through
The company already operates two Burger King restaurants at Stansted.Freemans and Delaware devise new all-American menus
The Major League Baseball World Tour London Series returns to the London StadiumUKH responds to latest employment figures
There were 107,000 vacancies in hospitality in the quarter to April 2024.BM Caterers raises £7.5k for Little Troopers
The organisation is dedicated to supporting children who have one or both parentElior introduces robot delivery at University of Roehampton
The delivery robot is fully autonomous.Golden Chopsticks Awards winners announced
Lee Kum Kee Europe sponsored the recent awards.Britvic launches new training platform
Britvic is shaking up the mixed drinks landscape across on-trade with the launchShah boosts DEIB at IoH
She is its new diversity equity, inclusivity and belonging lead.SSP appoints new Netherlands MD
Alice Theunissen has joined the company from La Place Restaurants.Reynolds and Joyner in at Craft Guild
Reynolds is a long-standing member of the Craft Guild.Compass completes CH&CO acquisition
The deal has been finalised following regulatory approvals.Unilever reveals future menus
The company has released its Future Menus 2024 report.Panasonic unveils new brand identity
It ahs changed to Panasonic Professional Kitchen.SSP expands Italian operation
The company announced its entry into the country last year.Grazing expands CPU and plans for further growth
It will allow the business to produce more than 1,000 additional meals per day.Back to the Floor raises £258k
Hospitality Action celebrated the return of its much-loved Back to the Floor eveCH&CO crowns its Chef of the Year
Ciaran McGill, a head chef for Gather & Gather Ireland, won.Compass chefs shine at Salon Culinaire
They secured six Best in Class awards, plus one Gold, 12 Silvers, 19 Bronzes andHowells joins Foodbuy
He is the new commercial director.BM launches new benefits package
The programme includes enhanced partner leave.Knorr names Henderson Scottish Student Chef of the Year
She won a culinary experience in Italy.Linney in at Palmer & Howells
She joins from CH&CO where she was director of operations.Burnt Chef hosts second gala dinner
More than 360 people from across hospitality attended.Vacherin partners with Silo
They have launched a chef-focused sustainability initiative.New hospitality mental health tool launched
20% of workers needed to take time off due to poor mental health.Barnett wins first ‘Hospitality’s Got Talent’
The charity event raised more than £30,000.School Kitchen launches in York
The community-focused project partners with local schools.Ventura is crowned 2024 FutureChef champion
She beat off a stiff challenge from more than 13,000 students.National Chef of the Year opens for entries
The criteria focuses on demonstrating excellent culinary skills across all disciMozzo launches Life-saving Coffee
In support of the Rebuild Women’s Hope Cooperative.Apprenticeships change to help hospitality
The government has increased the amount of funding.Meiko improves dishwasher efficiency
The company announced running cost savings of up to 21%.Ian Mitchell passes away
He launched BM Caterers with Wendy Bartlett back in 2000.Welbilt launches TotalCare
It has been launched to provide support and service for the company’s compreheCompass Group Foundation passes £1m mark
It only launched just over a year ago.Mark Sargeant supports LACA
His involvement will gradually build up to the LACA Main Event and School Food S
