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Jan- 2021 -18 January
The way forward from the moratorium
The latest lockdown is another devastating blow to the hospitality and leisure industries. Any help which the Government can provide is clearly welcome. But, for many hospitality and leisure…
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18 January
The idea behind: Plant Hustlers
They say when entering the world of business the only thing to expect is the unexpected. Aaron Bryans, the owner…
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15 January
Q&A with Larkin Cen
Where did your passion for food come from? I grew up like many British-born Chinese kids, in a Chinese takeaway…
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11 January
Q&A with Brad Nobbs
How has the business adapted to Covid-19? We actually started off mainly focused on nightlife and late night events. We…
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Dec- 2020 -22 December
Reflecting on 2020 as a restaurant owner
I am preparing for the new year with a sense of weariness and exhaustion. 2020 has, to say the least,…
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21 December
What lies ahead for independent restaurants?
Life as an independent restaurant operator has never seemed tougher, particularly for those living within the shackles of tier 3…
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17 December
Did the EOTHO scheme actually help out?
On the surface, the Eat Out To Help Out scheme looked like a great idea, didn’t it? There’s no question…
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8 December
Three steps to getting your business ready for Natasha’s Law
From October 2021, all food businesses in the UK selling pre-packed for direct sale food products (PPDS), will be required…
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Nov- 2020 -24 November
The four post-lockdown personas – and how to cater to each one
If the UK hospitality sector has demonstrated any collective characteristic during this turbulent year, it is resilience. In responding to…
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18 November
Keep your staff motivated and inspired through lockdown 2.0
The hospitality industry has faced some of its toughest challenges amid the pandemic. With a second lockdown in England, operators…
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