How to boost your customer numbers for the big spring events
Inspire your customers and up those profit margins with these new ideas and opportunities for Mother's Day, St Patrick's Day and St George's Day.
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Explore our chef profiles, and handy hints and tips on making the most of your food and drink offering
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Easter: 3 promotional ideas for restaurants, pubs and bars
Chocolate, roast dinners and treasure hunts – what more do you need this Easter?
Fish, molluscs and crustaceans: allergen advice for caterers
Our allergen series looks at all things from the sea – the watch-outs and easy substitutions
New ideas for the big events in January and February
Give yourself a head start by getting prepared now. The new year has lots of events to draw customers into your venue. Here’s how you can make the most of them
Staying positive and being brave at Zim Braai
A fresh take on food, and a fresh look at your offer – just some of the ways Poole and Bournemouth’s Zim Braai restaurants are keeping the festive spirit alive this year
Calorie counts on menus: should you put them on?
Are you going to put calorie counts on your food menu? Should you? We look at the pros and cons.
8 wine and cheese pairings
It’s not Christmas without a good cheeseboard. For an easy, low effort course for the busy festive period, try it on your menu for the big day, New Year’s Eve or Christmas parties
12 tips of Christmas
Let’s make this unusual festive season a special one. Follow our tips from chefs and bar owners to create a real celebration
Eggs, milk, soya: allergen advice for caterers
This new series looks at each of the 14 most common allergens – the secret ingredients and good substitutions
