Cafe & Food Service
Now more than ever, retailers are adding a new string to their bow in the form of cafés, food-to-go counters and restaurants. Here's how to get started in foodservice, and keep business booming once you've expanded
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Catering for 2022’s consumers in hospitality
16 September 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryEllen Manning highlights the key touchpoints indie cafés and hospitality venues should capitalise on to attract discerning customers this year -
Independent Shopper: Phillip Bishop, The Greyhound on the Test
07 September 2022 Cafe & Food ServicePhillip Bishop, head chef at The Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge, tells Speciality Food about his favourite local producers and how he uses them to create something special -
Flying the independent flag in hospitality
02 September 2022 Food & DrinkLocal cafés are more valuable to their communities than ever, finds Samantha Priestley -
Creating an afternoon tea menu with Michael Topp, The Royal Crescent
09 August 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryMichael Topp, head pastry chef at The Royal Crescent, discusses how independent fine food retailers can create a unique afternoon tea offering and answers the controversial question - jam or cream first -
How UK food-to-go market recovery could benefit indies
05 August 2022 NewsAfter taking a significant blow from the pandemic, the on-the-go sector is back up and booming – and this could provide a key opportunity for fine food retailers -
Independent Shopper: Aiden Blakely-May, Rastella
29 July 2022 Meat & FishAiden Blakely-May, head chef at Rastella, tells Speciality Food about his passion for Cornish produce and the region's incredible seafood offering -
How Britain’s chefs are cashing in on localism and seasonality
25 July 2022 Food & DrinkPromoting local and seasonal produce is a key part of indie success. We take a look at five chefs from around the UK who do just that -
How to cash in on afternoon tea sales
18 July 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryWith National Afternoon Tea Week fast approaching (August 8th – 14th), we explore how indies can upsell afternoon tea items this summer -
UK retail sector second-most in need of staff, research reveals
13 July 2022 NewsAs the cost-of-living crisis bites, retailers are desperately in need of skilled staff to keep businesses going in the build-up to Christmas -
Independent Shopper: Hylton Espey, Culture
11 July 2022 Cafe & Food ServiceHylton Espey, head chef at Culture Restaurant, discusses the importance of locality and seasonality in his food -
Getting fine food labelling right in 2022
29 June 2022 Food & DrinkLabelling – it’s one of the first things consumers notice when they look at a retailer’s shelves. But what are the issues within this important sector? -
5 steps for picnic success
16 June 2022 SnacksAs we enter National Picnic Week (18th - 26th June), it’s important to ensure your picnic is just right. Emma Mosey, co-owner of Yolk Farm in North Yorkshire, provides her top five tips for the perfect picnic