The Caterer’s Post

lechef is transforming the workplace dining experience in the MENA region with its groundbreaking smart canteens! This innovative Foodtech startup provides employees with easy access to fresh, healthy meals, enhancing productivity and promoting well-being. 🔗 Click the link to read the full article and discover how lechef is reshaping office catering. https://lnkd.in/gwStgGee #FoodTechInnovation #WorkplaceWellness #HealthyDining #TechGeek365

Recent reflections on the hospitality industry from 2024: 50% of students at a university’ parties weren’t drinking—a clear differentiation from the social norms of a decade ago. This reflects a broader trend we’re seeing in the industry: wellness-focused clubs are on the rise. Take Maison Estelle and Estelle Manor and the dedicated wellness offering, or the rise of spa-integrated clubs that appeal to younger generations prioritising self-care. The Global Wellness Summit 2024 reinforces this trend, showing that wellness is a significant driver for membership clubs and hospitality spaces alike. At the same time, the casual dining sector has shown promising signs of recovery. With a 1.7% increase in mid-market restaurants—equating to an average of three new openings per week in the first half of 2024—there’s clear consumer demand for accessible, quality dining. Operators like Dishoom and Caravan are restaurants leading the way, focusing on local sourcing, pared-back menus, and digital innovations. Of course, challenges remain including rising costs and staffing shortages, but these trends highlight the industry’s adaptability, innovation, and enduring appeal. #HospitalityTrends #WellnessInHospitality #CasualDining #CopperBeechInsights #2024Reflections

Embrace the Plant-Based Trend in Corporate Dining" The corporate world is embracing a green revolution, shifting towards plant-based dining options to promote health, sustainability, and employee satisfaction. With the rise in environmental and health consciousness, companies are innovating their menus to include more plant-based choices, demonstrating a commitment to wellness and the planet. This movement isn't just about offering more salads; it's about redefining corporate dining to align with modern values of sustainability and health, proving beneficial for businesses in enhancing employee well-being and reducing their environmental impact. As we move forward, the plant-based trend in corporate dining is set to grow, reflecting broader shifts in our societal approach to food and wellness. #PlantBased #SustainableEating #CorporateWellness #GreenEating #MenuInnovation #MarketWavegen #ThriveWellness #B2B

Elevating Catering in the MICE Industry In the world of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), exceptional catering can make a lasting impression. Here are some insights and strategies to elevate the catering experience at your events: 🌟 Innovative Menus: Create diverse and exciting menus that cater to a variety of tastes and dietary requirements, ensuring every guest feels valued and satisfied. 🌟 Sustainable Catering Practices: Embrace eco-friendly sourcing, reduce food waste, and use biodegradable materials to make your events more sustainable. 🌟 Interactive Food Stations: Add a touch of entertainment with live cooking stations, themed buffets, and interactive food displays that engage and delight attendees. 🌟 Local and Seasonal Ingredients: Highlight local flavors and seasonal produce to provide fresh and memorable culinary experiences. 🌟 Personalized Service: Offer bespoke catering solutions tailored to the specific needs and preferences of your guests, creating a personalized and unforgettable dining experience. By focusing on these elements, we can transform catering from a mere necessity into a highlight of any event. Let’s aim to set new standards and inspire others in the MICE industry with our culinary excellence. 🌐 **Join the Conversation!** Connect with me to share ideas, experiences, and best practices in catering. Together, we can elevate the dining experience and make every event extraordinary. #MICE #CateringExcellence #EventPlanning #InnovativeCatering #SustainableCatering #CulinaryInnovation #Meetings #Incentives #Conferences #Exhibitions #ProfessionalGrowth

In hospitality, you’ve got to let a lot of things go and focus on what you can do. Whether it’s accommodating plant-based milk, gluten-free, or dairy-free requests, the key is to cater to people’s needs. This is the world we live in, and if you can’t adapt, hospitality might not be the right fit. It’s all about making customers feel comfortable and giving them what they need—without letting the small things get to you. 🌱💡 #HospitalityLife #CustomerCare #Adaptability #ServiceWithASmile #CateringToEveryone #CustomerExperience #FoodIndustry #BusinessMindset

Today marks a significant milestone in sustainable dining as one of the world’s largest hospitality companies introduces its ‘Taste of Zero Waste’ menus across flagship venues in the UK. Hilton’s culinary teams at the London Hilton on Park Lane, Hilton Manchester Deansgate, Hilton London Metropole, and DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole are pioneering this transformative approach. Their new menus feature root-to-shoot and nose-to-tail dishes, creative repurposing of leftover foods, and delightful pickling of surplus produce, setting a new standard in the culinary world. This movement isn’t just about reducing waste; it’s a bold step towards significant financial savings and reducing the industry’s environmental impact. Let’s take inspiration from Hilton’s initiative and explore how we can apply similar sustainability practices in every restaurant. #Sustainability #HospitalityIndustry #StopFoodWaste #InnovationInBusiness #Leadership #CorporateResponsibility #ClimateAction #pacojet #pacotizing https://lnkd.in/d3QwyvcC

Our Managing Director Matt Thomas features in this week's edition of The Caterer discussing the 2024 trends in office culture. Matt highlights in the article that... "Food will remain the primary catalyst for people returning to the office – food creates engagement, collaboration and happiness. Some of the pressures around the availability of people have softened and we've retained our people – historically attrition was 34%-38%, but we're now at 25%. What's interesting is when growth occurs, people learn that they can stay with the same employer and grow their skillset, which is really important." "Finally, good quality caterers will talk about environmental, social and governance, net zero and social promise, and that should continue. We should be confident in leading the charge in those areas." Check out the article for more information: https://lnkd.in/ehUKnC3d #culinary #culture #peoplefirst #peoplemakethedifference Ways to be Well Restaurant Associates Venues

On the one hand, it's great that Hilton Hotels & Resorts are doing something positive to tackle #foodwaste. On the other, much of this is just good culinary practice: if I were a shareholder, I would want to know why they weren't already doing many of these things across the estate to maximise margins. And, as the article says: "why this is a month-long initiative and not a permanent one remains unclear". Also noteworthy that they are partnering with Winnow to help track what gets wasted - I'm seeing this more and more as food manufacturers and hospitality operators have to make the case for tackling food waste. #food #sustainability #hospitality #hotels #restaurants

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 2024-2031 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐂: https://lnkd.in/dEnyeJ9d The #SustainableCateringServices Market Size was valued at USD 141.5 Bn in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 213.6 Bn by 2031 at a 5.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031. ▪ 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞: ▪ Sodexo ▪ Compass Group ▪ Aramark ▪ Elior Group ▪ Delaware North ▪ Thomas Franks Ltd ▪ Gategroup Holding AG ▪ Mitie ▪ ABM Industries ▪ BaxterStorey ▪ NEXDINE Hospitality ▪ EcoCaters ▪ The Red Radish ▪ Feast Italy #CateringServices #EcoFriendly #MarketForecast #SustainableBusiness #FoodIndustry #GreenCatering

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