Catering Trade Articles

Which coffee machine would best suit your business Which coffee machine would best suit your business
If you run a cafe, coffee house, tea shop or mobile catering business, then a good quality coffee machine is a must. But how do you decide which model to invest in from the vast array on offer in the market place? The trick is to establish your business needs and pick the right model accordingly - rather than being swayed by persuasive marketing!   The importance of a good coffee machine Whether you are serving Americano, regular coffee, espresso, cappuccino, cafe

Choosing the best oven for your home catering business Choosing the best oven for your home catering business
If you`ve decided to take the plunge and start up your own home catering business, then congratulations; you are joining thousands of other people who have decided to enjoy the benefits of business ownership and follow their dreams!   There are a great number of things that you`ll need to consider as you create your new home catering business. Above all, you must remember that running a business from your home is not the same as living in it. As soon as a commercial remit

How to make large batch preserves for catering How to make large batch preserves for catering
There are many good things about making your own preserves (jams, chutneys and pickles) they`re tasty, nutritious, they can jazz up the most mundane of meals and last, but by no means least, made in bulk they`re extremely cost effective. If you package them attractively you can sell them, too.   There is a knack to cooking preserves in bulk though. It can get messy, so most of all it`s worth investing in good-quality equipment that will last for years, including: Preserving

The importance of food traceability The importance of food traceability
The discovery of horsemeat in a number of frozen food products at the start of this year caused a public outcry and resulted in a number of major food retailers, such as Tesco, Iceland, Lidl and Aldi withdrawing beef products from their shelves. Both Findus and Nestle were forced to recall frozen ready meals, some of which were found to consist entirely of horsemeat rather than beef. Horsemeat was found in beef burgers and horse DNA in beef meals supplied to schools and hospitals in the UK. It

The Health Benefits Of Homemade Stocks The Health Benefits Of Homemade Stocks
Stocks can be a really healthy addition to your diet. Whether you are detoxing, trying to lose weight, or simply want to reap the benefits of a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, making your own stocks is a great way to ensure that you are getting plenty of essential vitamins.   Vegetable stocks and broths are full of vitamins and minerals which will boost your immune system and make you feel full of energy. If you struggle to get your five-a-day, adding a cup or two of vegetable

Catering for Food Allergies: How to Capture a £100m Market Catering for Food Allergies: How to Capture a £100m Market
If you were offered a £100m-a-year contract, would you sign? The fact is, it’s there for the asking, according to charity organisation Coeliac UK. But many caterers are missing their opportunity to break into an enormous niche market that continues to grow: gluten-free food. Getting Your Slice of the (Gluten-free) PieSound like risky business? Don’t know where to start? It’s

London 2012: 3 Tips for Olympic Catering Success London 2012: 3 Tips for Olympic Catering Success
Giant Headache Or Golden Opportunity?The Olympic Games are here. July 27 marks the start of six weeks of sporting fever and white-hot demand for the UK hospitality industry. While this once-in-a-lifetime event represents a major challenge, it’s also a golden opportunity for caterers to capitalise on meeting the needs of nine million hungry visitors. But how?These three tips will help your business finish the Olympics on the winner’s podium.

UK manufacturers look to super strawberries for upturn UK manufacturers look to super strawberries for upturn
Due to the climate in the UK, the growing of strawberries and other similar products is not a very big industry for UK farmers. However, there is hope this is about to change with the introduction of a custom-designed strawberry much better suited to being grown in UK. Suppliers of catering supplies are also keeping an eye on this story as it could benefit both the food and farming industries as a whole.This information comes from the East Malling Research

Fish Fabulous Fish Fish Fabulous Fish
After 15 years of being a vegetarian I decided it was time to start eating meat again, mainly for health reasons but also because I really just want to become more adventurous with food. But it was a lot harder than I imagined, the thought of devouring a beef steak or a lamb chop was just that bit too much, so to ease myself in I started with eating what I consider to be the least meaty of meats, chicken and fish.Cooking has always been a passion of mine, so I was excited when I had

Jallof Rice Vegetarian Caterers Option Jallof Rice Vegetarian Caterers Option
This weekend I was a guest at an “Al Fresco” birthday party the atmosphere was great and the food plentiful and delicious with a broad self service menu choice consisting of Caribbean cuisine and Fusion food.What really caught my attention and set my foodie business brain into overdrive was the inclusion of a traditional West African dish called Jallof Rice.Jallof Rice is a spicy rice dish that traditionally contains chunks of meat. By cooking the rice and the

Looking for a good builder, plumber or electrician? Looking for a good builder, plumber or electrician?
You have a residential/commercial property improvement job and you need a recommended tradesman to do it.   Catering Trade Ads has teamed up with Rated People to help get the recommended tradesman you need quickly and easily. Simply follow the 3 step process,  it`s free to use with no obligations, so give it a go. Simply let us know about your project in the form below and we’ll do the rest.1. Describe your job as clearly as possible in the job form

Are You a Caterer or Food Manufacturer? Are You a Caterer or Food Manufacturer?
Many years ago I can remember being asked that question by a wise old man who had been manufacturing smoked salmon for many decades. He was also the landlord of the first catering premises we rented, a nice chap but as crooked as a ten pound note. However that aside, his question was most definitely valid and required some thought provoking thinking and decision making.We started our catering business from home; our first frozen

Expanding Your Home Catering Business Expanding Your Home Catering Business
Moving your home based catering business from your house into a small food preparation unit will probably be one of the most important business decisions you make.Timing is the key to success if, you make the move to quickly your business is doomed. But if you make the move at the right time the world could be your oyster!      When to consider expanding into catering premises1) Current sales

Searching For A Catering premises In London Searching For A Catering premises In London
Trying to find a small industrial premise to let in London with B7/A3 planning consent for food production is a real nightmare and if your looking for a turn key catering unit that has already been kitted out with steel cladding lined walls, industrial spec extractor fans, large double sinks, separate hand wash basin, epoxy resin flooring and enough space for a cold room that can hold four pallets well you may be searching for a long time!The problem is that there just is not enough

Commercial Property Use Classes List Commercial Property Use Classes List
I`m searching for a catering premises to rent, what planning consent class do I need for my business is it A3, A5 or B7?The planning consent laws for commercial property in the UK can be quite baffling at times this, article gives you a complete break down of all the different codes and what they mean.Property is zoned for one of four usages A, B C or D. to see a detailed break down of each class visit this website:  

Caterers value your time Caterers value your time
Running a business without taking a wage is often not an alien concept especially when the business is a new start up however, this is not sustainable.  If you are contributing to the daily running of the business it is very important to consider the value of your time. It may be stating the obvious but its surprising how many business owners fail to include this in their business plan.  The problem is not that businesses open without the aim of making money but,