If you’re looking to break into the catering business and have perhaps enjoyed the food classes at school, then there’s nothing to stop you undertaking some work experience in a catering environment to see if it’s something you can see yourself doing in the future. Many restaurants and cafes in the UK will take on work placements for students in upper schools, and they can give you valuable experience in the field before you’re ready to start submitting applications for real. Working in a catering environment can be a really fun and rewarding career choice, and you have to start somewhere to eventually become a master chef! Working in a corporate environment like a canteen can be a cool idea because you can then get an insight into what it takes to handle the fast paced environment that is cooking!

If you are planning to hold a Christmas party in London, there are a lot of things you need to do to ensure that you have a memorable one. One of the most vital things is to make sure that you select a perfect venue. There are a lot of venues in London, but not all of them can offer a great experience according to your specific needs. So, you need to take your time to look for a venue that offers you the best and memorable experience. (more…)

Your restaurant’s outdoor seating area is a very important place. It’s often the place where people have a drink and food friends, relax with family or unwind on their own with a book. This is why we feel you should make this space as special as possible, after all you need to keep your customers happy if you want them to keep returning. So what makes a great outdoor space? One of the most important factors here is protection against sun, snow, sleet and hail.

The UK is not the friendliest of countries when it comes to weather, and even in peak summer months you can expect cold breeze and heavy rain, so you need to always be expecting the worst. Commercial parasols are incredibly popular, they provide people who smoke with shelter, they allow customers enjoy the beer garden even when the weather is up to no good and they also protect children from being sunburn on blisteringly hot days. Of course, these are just a few of the benefits, but when it comes to choosing a parasol that’s right for your beer garden or seating area, there are come considerations you need to make.

Size

The size is going to be important because as great as it is to offer shade, you don’t want to create a dark and dingy space with no sunlight. Sometimes rectractable awnings are a better option, but these do come at a price, whilst parasols are easier to manage, and as long as you don’t go overboard and pick a size that’s way to big, you can easily install one, move it from one place to another or adjust it for your customers depending on the conditions of the day.

Style

Parasols do come in many different styles, and you do have to think carefully about the colour, finish and look you’d like in your restaurant’s garden. If your restaurant or pub is branded with blue signs and banners, you could ensure you’re matching the décor with a blue parasol, whilst you can even have your logo added to the canvas to take the look one step further.

Functionality

Large hanging commercial parasols are so easy to open and close and the great thing is they do not have a pole going up through the middle. Instead, they can be constantly repositioned via tilting and rotating to offer maximum shade from the sun and rain. All god parasols will have an adjustable height and angle, and customers will be easily able to adjust it themselves without any prior knowledge of the product, but we’d always recommend you have a member of your team ensure everything is working properly.

Quantity

Depending on how many outside table or chairs you have, you may prefer to opt for numerous moderately sized parasols rather than one very big one. If you can find a size that perfectly accompanies your outdoor dining table, that may be all you need. You then just need to purchase one for each table and ensure they’re all matching in style.

You don’t have to wander far in the UK to find a burger store. There are no so many gourmet burger bars it’s hard to choose, but this really is a sign of how things have changed in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and you can see this American influence more clearly than ever before. Burgers have long been popular here like they have in many countries, but to have such a huge range nowadays is quite crazy, especially when it used to just be a case of visiting McDonalds or Burger King. The demand for burgers has spread throughout the world too, and you can even visit countries like Thailand and Vietnam and find little Western owned and run burger houses, so wherever Westerners travel there’s like to be a fair few burger shacks to pick from. We expect this trend to continue and there will likely be more additions in the next year, but let’s just enjoy it, because this clever creation is back with a bang!

Planning your wedding day can be overwhelming, that’s why getting the catering service organised as early into the planning is always beneficial. Food is an important part of your wedding day, not only should it be tasty, but it is a great way to bring guests closer together too.

There are a few things to consider when it comes to selecting the right food for your wedding day:

Theme- Your catering choice should represent the theme of your wedding as much as possible. For example, if you have an outdoors wedding you may want to consider a BBQ buffet style catering option.

Budget- Planning your wedding can be costlier than expected, that is why it is important set a budget before you start searching the market. It is important to remember food is an important part of your day, so cutting back on catering isn’t always recommended.

Tasting- Always try foods offered by catering companies and make sure you are happy with the quality and taste before you commit to a particular catering service.

One of the significant decisions you will have to make when hosting an office Christmas party is the venue you want for your annual event. The location is probably one of the most crucial aspects that will entice your workmates to come, so it has to be easy to get to by everyone, also have disabled access (if need be), be a big enough venue – and of course be classy. If you have your heart set on a theme, this may make the decision very simple indeed. (more…)