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Considerate Group: Global Tourism Plastics Initiative

Now that many hospitality businesses are re-opening, everyone is coming to grips with a ‘new normal’, with a host of new cleaning, hygiene and social distancing requirements to take on board, as well …

Whitepaper: A step-by-step guide to providing an aspirational drinks range for your business

Our partner On-Trade Consultancy have shared their latest whitepaper on navigating the all-important steps for pub and bar operators and owners to choose an aspirational drinks range that will fulfil …

Since launching in the UK in 2014, Veganuary, has inspired and supported almost 1 million people in 192 countries to try vegan for January. The Veganuary team have created a toolkit to help businesses …

Tackling Obesity: Empowering Adults and Children to Live Healthier Lives

Launched by the Department of Health and Social Care, the new government policy paper sets out a series of measures designed to reduce obesity levels and enable adults and children in the UK to live h …

Interview with Sophie Medlin, The City Dietitians

We caught up with Sophie Medlin, Consultant Dietitian at CityDietitians, to hear her thoughts on the rise of self-care during lockdown, looking after your health through food & drink and the secrets t …

Interview with Jamie Crummie, Too Good To Go

We chatted to Jamie Crummie, Co-Founder of Too Good To Go about the impact of global food waste on our planet, the operators that have gone above and beyond during the pandemic and his tips for busine …

How Brits are Embracing Mindful Drinking - Consumer Behaviours on Low and No Alcohol Drinks in the UK

Club Soda have launched a research report that draws together data collected from mindful drinkers over the past five years, along with new surveys and in-depth interviews with consumers.

Craft Beer Pioneers BrewDog Launch Sustainability Report

BrewDog have now become the first beer brand to become carbon negative. To announce the key environmental changes they are implementing, they have released a sustainability report outlining all the ch …

HRC shortlisted for major event industry award

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), IFE, International Food & Drink Event and IFE Manufacturing have been shortlisted for Best UK Trade Show over 8,000sqm at the prestigious AEO Excellence Awards afte …

Serving up success in a post-COVID world: Bringing the best experiences to the table

What do customers really want from their dining experience? How can businesses keep guests engaged? What should operators be doing to bring amazing experiences to the forefront? Kobas & Dojo answer th …

The Delivery Innovation Podcast - Episode 2 Brian Trollip - Managing Director, Dishoom

Deliverect work with Dishoom to ensure that they can deliver the same unique experience through delivery as they do inhouse, an objective Brian is openly obsessed with " You have to treat each online …

Our partner, KAM Media, have shared this infographic that outlines the key role of restaurants and how restaurants can support people and the communities in which they serve.

Report: The Secrets for Delivering a Winning Experience in Hospitality

The challenge for any operator is that as customers, as consumers, as human beings, we’re all different. You cannot please everyone all of the time, however those operators that can get close will be …

Re-Open Right Hacks with SRA: Olio x Lexington Catering

Restaurants have been stretching every sinew to get customers to eat out again and, almost as importantly, make them feel safe and comfortable enough so they return. Many though, have also taken steps …

Re-Open Right Hacks with SRA: No.1 Harbourside

Restaurants have been stretching every sinew to get customers to eat out again and, almost as importantly, make them feel safe and comfortable enough so they return. Many though, have also taken steps …

Re-Open Right Hacks with SRA: Daylesford Organic

Restaurants have been stretching every sinew to get customers to eat out again and, almost as importantly, make them feel safe and comfortable enough so they return. Many though, have also taken steps …

The great kitchen bake-off – Unox delivers space-saving equipment solution

With the average commercial kitchen becoming increasingly more compact, combined with a customer’s expectation of food waiting times being shorter than ever, choosing the right equipment is crucial. N …

Shifting kitchen cultures with Michel Roux Jr

On the second day of HRC 2022, EXP101's Kieron Bailey was joined by an all-star panel comprised of celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr, Ruth Hansom, Head Chef at The Princess of Shoreditch, Adam Bateman, C …

Whitepaper - How air quality impacts workforce productivity | Plasma Clean

With staff costs accounting for up to 90% of a business’ overheads and driving your results – how long can you afford to hold your breath and hope for the best?

Time to embrace multi-channel hospitality

Katy Moses, MD at KAM suggests that from now on hospitality needs to think about serving their customers at two very different tables; in venue and in their homes.

Mobile ordering platform provider, Yoello, have created a detailed free-to-download whitepaper focused on technology in the foodservice sector.

The pandemic reduced footfall in restaurants and fast-food outlets across the nation. Businesses were forced to implement QR codes for virtual menus, ordering, and contactless payments. This shift cam …

Creative insight agency KAM Media have put together an operator guide to hospitality tech, which highlights the key findings from their recent survey. The report outlines consumer expectations and emp …

Creating a VIP at-home Dining Experience with Stefan Pappert, German Chefs Catering

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering talks to German Chefs Catering Co-Founder Stefan Pappert about creating a VIP home dining experience, charity work and reducing food waste.

BLOOMS, GREENS & COFFEE SACKS: A visual story about circularity, diversity and collaboration

We are delighted to partner with the Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show 2022 and so excited to share our creative concept for the networking space with you. The brief asked us to deliver a creative i …

Nick Vadis on his career to date, the importance of chef competitions and working with the NHS

Andrew Seymour, Editorial Director for the Foodservice Equipment Journal, interviews Compass Group UK & Ireland Culinairy Director Nick Vadis about his career, chef competitions and working with the N …

FEA announces Foodservice Order of Merit awards at HRC 2022

The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) presented 16 individuals with the Order of Merit award at HRC 2022. The award celebrates the dedicated and committed people who work voluntarily on behalf o …

On 21-23 March, the foodservice and hospitality industry descended on ExCeL London for the highly anticipated return of Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC). Packed with innovative suppliers, insightfu …

HRC 2022 finishes on a high with sessions from Tom Kerridge and more

The final day of HRC saw some serious business being done on the show floor, plus key sessions from leading UK chefs on The Staff Canteen Live stage and not-to-be-missed discussions on topics such as …

Hospitality innovation in the spotlight at HRC 2022

Day Two of Hotel, Restaurant & Catering saw suppliers continue to engage with a wide range of prospective clients across hospitality and foodservice, while the show’s Vision Stage, designed by Harp De …

Celebrating the pub sector on Day One of HRC

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) returned to ExCeL London today alongside IFE, International Food & Drink Event, IFE Manufacturing and The London Produce Show.

New research from Quorn and the Sustainable Restaurant Association identifies flexitarian trends that should be the driver of menu change

Meat free innovator, Quorn®, has commissioned an in-depth report for its hospitality customers in partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association. The report looks into what’s driving one of t …

Filta Group Accepted By BESCA’s Vent Hygiene Elite (VHE) Scheme for Kitchen Extract Maintenance

Environmental services provider Filta Group has been accepted by the BESCA (Building Engineering Services Competent Assessment) Vent Hygiene Elite (VHE) scheme, ensuring the competence of its vent hyg …

Bringing HRC's Vision Stage to life with Harp Design

Ahead of HRC 2022, Harp Design has unveiled the striking look for the show's vision stage: an immersive café design, drained of colour and bringing a 2D cartoon to life. HRC caught up with Harp Desig …

HRC caught up with design partner Accanto Interiors to find out more about their creation for the show and why you should go and meet them on stand T717.

Greene King Pub Partners unveils new website landing page for Hive Pubs

Greene King Pub Partners has launched a new landing page on its website for Hive Pubs, its new franchise pub concept.

HRC catches up with an exciting addition to the show’s Design & Décor section.

On Day One of HRC (21 March) Kieron Bailey of EXP101 will be joined on the Vision Stage, designed by Harp Design, by Chris Gamm, CEO of Springboard, Mark McCulloch, Founder of Hospitality Rising, Abi …

How your hospitality business can contribute to the world’s climate goals with Olleco's help

With COP26 about to take place in Glasgow, there’s no better time to examine how sustainability in the hospitality industry can play a part in addressing the world’s greatest problems. The climate goa …

How to talk to your customers about sustainability in your hospitality business

More and more consumers are looking for sustainable options in everything they do. A recent survey revealed that around one in three people claim they have stopped buying certain brands, because they …

Improving sustainability in the restaurant industry - how you can step up to the plate

Faced with the daunting weight of news about the climate emergency, it might feel easier to step back in the belief that other people will solve the problem. Thanks to the European Commission Joint Re …

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering unveils content partners for 2022

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has partnered with B2B hospitality services agency EXP101, speciality food & drink database Tried & Supplied and Hospitality Jobs UK to curate a wide range of conten …

Fagor invites HRC visitors to celebrate its big UK push

Fagor Professional will be making a big splash at HRC 2022, as it opens a UK base in Ebbsfleet, Kent.

Announcing the first four chefs joining The Staff Canteen Live 2022

We're excited to bring The Staff Canteen Live back to Hospitality, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) at ExCel London on March 21st, 22nd and 23rd 2022 for the first time since 2020.

Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire 2022 opens for entries

International Salon Culinaire, which takes place as part of Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) on 21-23 March 2022 at ExCeL London, has opened for entries. The competition, which will be celebrating …

Unlock Kitchen Benefits Through Data Driven Cooking

In an increasingly digitised world, how can connectivity of devices and enhanced analytics unlock benefits in the commercial kitchen?

ECommerce in Hospitality is here to stay

Creating seamless hospitality with a tech-forward business

KAM Media have created this infographic which highlights the importance and power of UK pubs.

In this whitepaper we consider some of the key aspects which make this generation unique but which also represent challenges and opportunities to hospitality operators and brands. One thing is for sur …

Showing brands and operators what opportunities there are within hospitality if we embrace new technologies.

This Sustainability 101 for foodservice covers the 10 key areas of the SRA’s Framework, providing your team with all the essential ingredients of Food Made Good.

Glass Digital: 9 Expert Tips to Minimise Restaurant Food Waste

Catering equipment experts Alliance Online have put together 9 expert tips to minimise restaurant food waste.

Understand how the hospitality industry manage their kitchen in the changing environment and learn what technology they use in their businesses.

Interview with Camille Vidal, La Maison Wellness

We caught up with Camille Vidal, Founder of La Maison Wellness, to discuss mindful drinking, the low & no drinks movement and her advice on developing a diverse drinks offering for your business.

Top 10 Tech Advancements That Are Benefitting The Hospitality Industry

The role of technology in just about every sector has rapidly advanced in the last few years. The same can be said for the hospitality industry. Without proper connectivity and integrated systems, mos …

Web tools have levelled the playing field for hoteliers when it comes to competing for bookings online, enabling savvy businesses to get more of their bookings direct and save on commission. However, …

Ask the Experts - Getting to Zero Carbon in the Kitchen – your practical guide

Ask the Experts about Getting to Zero Carbon in the Kitchen will discuss the equipment and techniques that will help operators save water, gas and electricity. We will also discuss connectivity and th …

Back to basics: Out with the old habits, in with the new!

In this insightful webinar hosted by hospitality recruitment leaders Hospitality Jobs UK, we explore recruitment best practice and offer advice on how to recruit differently to ensure your business st …

Legal insights: Hiring international workers post-Brexit

The UK’s exit from the European Union has had an immediate and drastic impact on the world of hospitality. As of 1 January 2021, EU Nationals can no longer travel to the UK under freedom of movement, …

Food waste bad taste: How to keep food on the plate for planet and profit

It costs hospitality £3bn a year and 75% of it is avoidable. When everyone knows the damage food waste is doing to their bottom line and the environment, why is it so much continues to feed bins and n …

Menu Makeover 1: How to love local, seize the seasons and secure supply chains

With more than half of UK food coming from overseas and supply and prices unpredictable post-Brexit, there’s never been a better time to go local. Add in the population’s pandemic awakening to the ple …

Join the Foodservice Equipment Association's Chief Executive, Keith Warren, for a panel discussion on smart and sustainable foodservice equipment. Keith was joined by the chairs of the FEA's Beverage, …

Fostering an Identity - Stand Out From the Crowd!

Watch our on-demand webinar and learn from three experienced beverage entrepreneurs to find out their key tips for creating a successful brand.

Top 10 'Tech For Good' for the Hospitality Industry

We collaborated with Too Good To Go to provide us with their insights on the best 10 technology apps and digital resources for the hospitality industry. From food analytics and sales forecasting to AI …

SRA’s Sustainability Tips for 2021 & Beyond

As hopes grow for a fresh start for the new year and the world's priorities have been given new focus, the Sustainable Restaurant Association have compiled their Top Ten Sustainability Tips for the fo …

Interview with Ian Millar, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)

We interviewed Ian Millar, Senior Lecturer in the Entrepreneurship, and Innovation department at Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), to discuss the latest hospitality tech innovations and find out what …

Interview with Karoly Cserfalvi, citizenM

We caught up with Karoly Cserfalvi, Tech Partner at citizenM hotel group, to gain an insight into what tech citizenM use to enhance their guest experience, what updates the team are making to ensure t …

HRC unveils Michel Roux Jr as Chef Ambassador for 2022

Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the business event for the foodservice and hospitality industry, has announced that Michel Roux Jr will be joining the event as Chef Ambassador when it returns to E …

Instagram hacks to keep your business visible

Avocado Social reached out to the experts to share top Instagram hacks to help you reach your audience and ensure your brands posts are engaging and visible to your target audience.

HRC sat down with UNOX UK Managing Director, Scott Duncan to find out why they've chosen to exhibit at HRC in 2022 and what they are looking forward to.

Focusing on product development to overcome kitchen challenges

After a busy month of launching new products at returning industry events, Scott Duncan, Managing Director of Unox UK, examines the brand’s continued commitment to developing new products (and enhanci …

The RATIONAL Video Series - Making Meals that Matter

Making meals that matter. Discover how the RATIONAL cooking systems, the iVario Pro multifunctional cooking system and the iCombi Pro combi-steamer will improve your care homes‘s day-to-day kitchen op …

See you at the drive thru: LEON’s new Yorkshire venture As a number of big-name brands move into the drive thru space in the UK, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering caught up with LEON Managing Director Glen …

Concerns over the state of the environment are on the rise across the globe, with there being a noticeable year-on-year increase in the proportion of consumers saying this.

A Guide to Bringing Your Customers Back to the Bar

From the latest drinks trends, live music to marketing and personalised offers, HRC partner On Trade Consultancy share their key tips for bringing your customers back to the bar!

We have collaborated with thefoodpeople and Good Sense Research to bring you the latest edition of the Future Food Trend Tracker.

5 ways small food businesses can cut food waste

Ready to reinforce change in your restaurant? Food Waste pioneers Too Good to Go offer their top 5 suggestions for tackling food waste as a small business.

The Road to Net Zero: Future-proofing your hospitality business

In 2019 the UK became the first major economy to pass a net zero emissions law, but what does this mean for the hospitality industry, and how can hospitality businesses prepare for the road ahead?

Furlough no more: The aftermath of the F word!

In this session our expert panel discuss expected hospitality staffing trends and how to get ahead of them.

The RATIONAL Video Series - The Way Back to Good Health

Discover how the RATIONAL multifunctional cooking systems will improve your hospital's day-to-day kitchen operations. You’ll also experience just how powerful the cooking systems are.

Richard Johnson, Founder of the British Street Food Awards shares an insight into the latest street food trends, to understand the affects of covid, and tips for ensuring your business succeeds.