Insights
Foodservice is a dynamic, fast-paced industry. But with consumer preferences and attitudes changing almost overnight, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest trends and get knowledge from others.
A Day In The Life: Adam Bateman Talks Quality And Consistency In The Kitchen
In the second instalment of our ‘Day in the Life’ interviews, we sat down with Adam Bateman, development chef for Principal Hotels, to talk about the need for top quality ingredients, consistent flavours and how our CHEF® range drives efficiency in his kitchens.
Food Trend vs. Food Fads: How To Know The Difference
Coconut ash, kale and cronuts - these are just a few of the foods that have made headlines. However, while they might be generating hashtags, are they really bona fide food trends or simply food fads? In a world where ‘trending’ has become a very temporary state of being, how do you tell the difference between a fad to ignore and a trend to invest in?
What You Need to Know About Menu Nutrition
Wellness and healthy eating are two huge trends in the food industry. In the restaurant world, this directly translates, not only into demand for healthier options on a menu, but also more transparency when it comes to what’s actually in the food.
Big Experience Small Portion
Sometimes what makes a dessert special doesn’t add a single calorie.
A Matter of Portions - An Opportunity on the Plate
It’s your dilemma as a chef: how to balance what your guests want with responsible choices in terms of nutrition, costs, and waste.
Heart of the House
The chef is in charge of the kitchen–the heart of the restaurant. By taking the time to evaluate the menu, update serving standards, and educate staff, it is possible to set all kinds of positive changes in motion.
A Visual Guide to Portion Sizes
Serving appropriate portion sizes begins with knowing what they look like. While guidelines may vary from country to country, some helpful tips are literally right in your hands.
On The Plate, Menu and Buffet
One of the challenges of right-sizing portions is meeting the expectations of guests and not compromising on their perceived value equation. Try these clever techniques from chefs and researchers to help support a mission of moderation.
A Lighter Option
Extra toppings and sweeteners have become commonplace in today’s coffee drinks, but there are some simple ways to dial back the calories.
Smaller Appetites
The Million-Calorie Difference: One man. One cookie. And one million calories saved. This is the story of how Dan Gorman, a foodservice director in one US school, made a small portion change that added up to an impressive achievement.
Hot Flavours – Dive Into a Range Of Speciality Coffees
We live in a coffee culture, with the UK coffee shop market now worth £8.9billion and growth in the sector of 12% since 2016*. So with coffee a key part of consumer buying, how do you continue to add new value and experiences for your customers?
How To Keep Your Staff Engaged
Highly engaged staff are a huge advantage for your business, bringing the benefits of efficiency, creativity and drive to the kitchen and beyond.
We’re here to help you and your business. Whether you’re looking for creative food and drink solutions or need specific information on our range of products or services, just ask and we’d be happy to help. You can get in touch with us in a number of different ways.
Call Us
UK: 0800 745 845
ROI: 00800 6378 5385
ROI: 00800 6378 5385
All trademarks and other intellectual property appearing on this site are owned by Société de Produits Nestlé S.A. Vevey, Switzerland. Nestle Professional, a division of Nestlé UK Ltd. Registered in the United Kingdom No. 51491 at 1 City Place, Gatwick, RH6 0PA.