Author Archives: Stephensons

As promised, the second instalment of our ‘kitchen kit out’ series today looks at deep fat fryers, the different options available and how best to look after yours to ensure a long and happy life together. As fried food continues … Continue reading →

As it is Hospitality Action Week, this week 14 – 20 May, we thought it would be a nice time to share with you our exciting news, as we have recently become a member of Hospitality Action. For over 170 … Continue reading →

As part of our technology series of blogs, our computer bods have this week been looking into Cloud computing, what it is and the advantages and disadvantages for hospitality and catering venues. Advantages – You have access to a huge … Continue reading →

If you haven’t already heard, it’s World Cocktail Week (6 – 13 May) a whole week dedicated to promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the art of the cocktail and its history. To celebrate the week, we thought we’d … Continue reading →

Over the next few weeks, we will be offering our thoughts on the different equipment you may need in your kitchen and a guide to what you should be looking for when purchasing. This week, we are focusing on grills. … Continue reading →

As today marks May Day, and the welcome sight of another bank holiday weekend, let’s hope it brings with it a fresh bout of sunshine, whereby restaurants, pubs and bars can maximise sales by offering customers alfresco dining. The pub … Continue reading →

While many of us have just about mastered the art of using Facebook, Twitter and blogging for our business, a new kid on the block has been making waves in the digital world in the form of Pinterest. Whether you … Continue reading →

Did you know, coffee is one of the most popular drinks worldwide with over 400 billion cups consumed each year? Last year in Britain alone, £730 million was spent on coffee. To mark the start of Coffee Week this week … Continue reading →

This summer will be packed with sporting and cultural events, from the Queens Diamond Jubilee and Euro 2012 to the Wimbledon tennis tournament; a great opportunity for restaurants, pubs and bars to increase their sales and maximise profit. Below we … Continue reading →

We all know and appreciate the value of social media in reaching new audiences and engaging our customers, and indeed, many of us are effectively channelling resources into achieving this. However, while more and more of us use social media … Continue reading →