Dessert menus may have more variety than ever, but one constant is chocolate. Research shows 95% of dessert consumers choose a chocolate dessert when dining out, therefore it is important that at least half of dessert menus include desserts, cakes or pastries which are made with, or include, chocolate. As a versatile product, chocolate-based desserts […]
At any time of year, a delicious slice of cake or pie to finish a great meal is the perfect treat. Customers eat with their eyes first and are often tempted to choose something from the dessert menu when enticed with the way it looks. With the rise of amateur cake baking thanks to a […]
Easter is a great time to get creative with your cakes and bakes. All it takes are a few simple additions to traditional recipes and you’re good to go. From topping cupcakes with mini eggs to decorating cakes with Easter-shaped chocolates, and candy bunnies and carrots, you don’t have to do too much to make […]
Easter is just around the corner. The one day a year where it’s acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast… and lunch and dinner. This year, Easter falls on Sunday, 17th April – here’s hoping spring is fully in the air and the sun is shining. Easter’s about spending time with family, whether that’s going for […]
Irish or not, the world goes green on St Patrick’s Day. And this year, we expect it to shine even brighter after the lockdowns of 2021, which forced hospitality to close. The Irish don’t need much of an excuse to party, but it does help that this year St Patrick’s Day falls on a Thursday […]
Over the past few years, the government has slowly introduced a number of rules and regulations to help reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the food and drink industry. And in a couple of months, restrictions are about to get even tighter. On the 1st April 2022, HMRC is introducing the Plastic Packaging Tax. The […]
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And although we don’t need a date in the diary to tell us to celebrate the most important woman (or women) in our lives, for hospitality businesses, the 27th March can be a very lucrative opportunity. It’s a chance to promote your business, reach a broader audience and […]
It’s almost that time of year again. Where for one day, it’s acceptable to eat pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Piled high, sprinkled with sugar and a squeeze of lemon – or maybe you prefer them drenched in maple syrup and served with crispy bacon. It is, of course, Pancake Day. Or Shrove Tuesday […]
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it can also be a very lucrative one for the hospitality industry, thanks to Valentine’s Day. Whether you like it or not, the day has enormous sales potential. You just have to think outside of the box. The 14th of February is a great chance […]
When you own a business in the hospitality sector, unfortunately, dealing with negative reviews is part of the process. There will always be that one customer who is able to find fault with something. And maybe they’re right… or maybe they’re just having a bad day. Either way, bad reviews can break a restaurant, if […]
