Street food has boomed in popularity over the last few years across all of the UK’s major cities. It is easy to understand why it has become such a successful industry - it offers consumers a range of restaurant-quality meals at significantly lower prices.
So if you are passionate about food and want to start your own business, there has never been a better time to set up a...
Sous vide cooking has been popular with restaurant pros for years, since it’s a simple technique that ensures perfectly consistent results, time and again. Pronounced “sue veed,” the name of this technique means “under vacuum” in French, and consists of vacuum sealing food before cooking in a water bath at a precise temperature. It’s easier than it sounds, and for those in t...
As temperatures in the UK rise and more and more people are vaccinated, friends and family are meeting for summer get-togethers, picnics and garden parties. No industry has been left unchanged by last year’s pandemic, and that includes food trends, with those in the business noting some interesting new developments. If you’re in the catering or food service industry, here ar...
Opening a restaurant can be a lucrative business venture, but it requires a significant investment. The average cost of starting a business in the UK ranges from a few thousand pounds to a few million, depending on factors like the size and location of the restaurant.
You will have multiple startup costs to consider such as renting a premises, hiring catering staff, and pay...
Restaurants in the UK contribute around 199,100 tonnes of food waste, which equates to roughly £682 million each year. Food is one of the biggest ongoing expenses of running a restaurant, so you need to minimise waste and get the most out of your food supplies.
The good news is, there are several simple ways to extend the lifespan of your food safely. Here are some clever w...
Food preservation is a fundamental aspect of the restaurant and catering industry. A vacuum food packer removes the oxygen out of a vacuum bag which contains your food product. Oxygen is one of the key components to food spoilage, so by removing the air around your food it will ensure that it lasts longer.
Therefore, vacuum packers are highly useful and beneficial for both ...