Category : Hospitality

  • I recently relocated to the West Midlands after 11 years living and working in London, writes Ed Whitehead. Having studied at the University of Warwick, and with my wife hailing from Coventry, I’ve long had a soft spot for the region, and it was the…

  • As the UK’s hospitality sector booms, creating a positive brand perception for your business is of increasing importance. While logos, colour schemes and ‘missions’ all play an essential role, your choice of soundtrack is another element that shouldn’t be overlooked says guest blogger Melanie Frazer-Reid,…

  • This month FSC worked with client Wing Yip to run its seventh Young Chef of the Year competition and a memorable one it was, writes Sheniz Onen. As an agency, we run a selection of competitions for our clients from bartender engagement programmes to oyster…

  • The last few years have seen a massive shift in consumer habits with people putting much more emphasis on health, wellbeing, and balance, writes Chloe Walden. This is apparent in every aspect of people’s lives, from the way we manage our work-life balance, to what…

  • CGA Peach 2020 conference

    The recent CGA Peach 2020 Conference saw the sector’s most important and influential leaders come together to discuss the big industry issues. CGA’s Peter Martin and Phil Tate offer 10 takeaways from a packed afternoon. 1. It’s a tough market—but there are positive signs Setting…

  • In a world of clickbait headlines and sensationalised news, it seems for some restaurant critics the way to join in the game is to review mass-market brands. I’m sure their editors love no more than a big high-street name getting slated with the ferocity and…

  • As we fast approach the end of another year, unsurprisingly it has been harder than usual to pick out industry winners in arguably the toughest of trading environments, writes Mark Wingett. With the speed of change in the marketplace, and the increased competition, choice, levels…

  • It’s a man’s world. At least that’s how it can feel sometimes if you work in the hospitality industry, writes Michelle Williams. But at last week’s Women’s Entrepreneur Conference hosted by Propel, some of the most successful businesswomen in hospitality vigorously challenged the stereotype. I…