Cafe & Food Service
Now more than ever, retailers are adding a new string to their bow in the form of cafés, food-to-go counters and restaurants. Here's how to get started in foodservice, and keep business booming once you've expanded
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Trend Watch: Barista-grade Hot Chocolate
28 October 2022 DrinksDrinking chocolate is following in coffee’s footsteps. The future is craft and bespoke says Sally-Jayne Wright -
Exploring the Tiktok effect for indie retail
27 October 2022 DelicatessenSamantha Priestley explores how indies can use trending social media platforms to engage with their local audience -
Independent Shopper: Jean Dalport, Restaurant Interlude
14 October 2022 Cafe & Food ServiceJean Dalport, executive chef at Restaurant Interlude, tells Speciality Food about his favourite local producers and how he uses them to create something special -
New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng reveals energy support for businesses
26 September 2022 NewsKwasi Kwarteng informed the commons of his plans to help people deal with rising energy bills this winter, but businesses worry it isn't enough -
Growing your local online audience
22 September 2022 DelicatessenSamantha Priestley explores how indies can grow their digital reach without sacrificing their local USP -
Macarons in minutes: How data is driving rapid delivery for independent retailers
20 September 2022 Food & DrinkGraham Tricker, commercial director at LiveRamp, explores how hyper-convenience delivery services could work for indies -
Catering for 2022’s consumers in hospitality
16 September 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryEllen Manning highlights the key touchpoints indie cafés and hospitality venues should capitalise on to attract discerning customers this year -
Independent Shopper: Phillip Bishop, The Greyhound on the Test
07 September 2022 Cafe & Food ServicePhillip Bishop, head chef at The Greyhound on the Test in Stockbridge, tells Speciality Food about his favourite local producers and how he uses them to create something special -
Flying the independent flag in hospitality
02 September 2022 Food & DrinkLocal cafés are more valuable to their communities than ever, finds Samantha Priestley -
Creating an afternoon tea menu with Michael Topp, The Royal Crescent
09 August 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryMichael Topp, head pastry chef at The Royal Crescent, discusses how independent fine food retailers can create a unique afternoon tea offering and answers the controversial question - jam or cream first -
How UK food-to-go market recovery could benefit indies
05 August 2022 NewsAfter taking a significant blow from the pandemic, the on-the-go sector is back up and booming – and this could provide a key opportunity for fine food retailers -
Independent Shopper: Aiden Blakely-May, Rastella
29 July 2022 Meat & FishAiden Blakely-May, head chef at Rastella, tells Speciality Food about his passion for Cornish produce and the region's incredible seafood offering
