The UK Chancellor’s latest budget has stirred up significant conversation, with changes that could have long-lasting effects on our industry. In particular, tax hikes and rising wage costs stand out, impacting smaller, labour-heavy businesses …
The UK culinary landscape is evolving as customers seek new, multicultural flavours. A notable trend on the rise is fusion cuisine, especially the blend of Eastern European and British dishes, creating dynamic new flavours and experiences. As more p…
In the early days of the pandemic, Talking Hospitality—then cheekily called "Timothy Put the Kettel On"—was born out of a need to stay connected, to share insights, and to support the hospitality industry in one of its darkest times. Rec…
In Season 1, Episode 3 of the Talking Hospitality podcast, titled The Heart of Hospitality: Kemi Akinola’s Fight Against Food Poverty, we had the privilege of exploring how Kemi and her team at Be Enriched swiftly pivoted to support communitie…
Seasonal highs and lows are part of life in hospitality, but balancing them effectively can be challenging. With changing occupancy rates and operational costs, many hospitality businesses are turning to data-driven forecasting to keep things ru…
In our second-ever episode of Talking Hospitality, initially known as Timothy Put the Kettel On, we explored hospitality’s challenges and innovations during lockdown, from local sourcing to new tech solutions. Fast-forward to today, and it&rs…