Destination Slaithwaite

We’ve been expanding our search around the Huddersfield area for new restaurants to try and last weekend we decided to head over to Destination in Slaithwaite for a Friday night out and were very glad we did.

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Celebrate your kitchen porter heroes with Winterhalter

Announcing the launch of the eleventh KP of the Year competition It’s once again time to find the country’s best kitchen porter, as Winterhalter launches the eleventh edition of the Kitchen Porter of the Year competition, which aims to honour the amazing work done by these too often unsung heroes of the foodservice and catering…

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LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE STUDENT CHEFS WIN ZEST QUEST ASIA

Inspired by the tastes, flavours and textures of Korean food, a trio of student chefs from Loughborough College bagged first place in the 2025 Zest Quest Asia culinary competition and with it, a week-long educational and cultural trip to Hong Kong, compliments of headline sponsors Lee Kum Kee. The team had impressed the judges with their…

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Implementing Proactive Kitchen Safety Management for a Thriving Restaurant

A thriving restaurant is a well-oiled machine that produces delicious food while ensuring the safety of staff and customers. However, a kitchen can be a hazardous environment with common risks like fires, slips, and cuts. Proactive safety management is essential to reduce these dangers significantly.  In this article, we’ll explore five key elements that contribute…

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Top 6 Beers from Dry January

So, I have completed Dry January, give or take the few hours left of today. And I’ve not got a bottle sat by my side waiting for the minutes to tick by. It’s the first time I have tried it and I was surprised at how easy it’s been. The main reason, I think, for…

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How To Open an Indian Restaurant

The rich flavours, vibrant spices, and cultural heritage of Indian cuisine have captured hearts across the globe. Whether it’s butter chicken, biryani, or masala dosa, the demand for authentic and innovative Indian dining experiences is growing steadily. For aspiring restaurateurs, opening an Indian restaurant is not just a business venture—it’s an opportunity to bring people…

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Prashad Tasting Menu – Our Review

After a couple of failed attempts due firstly to snow and then to flooding, we finally made it to Prashad to try their tasting menu last weekend. And it was fantastic, well worth the effort. It’s not one of the tasting menus where you end up needing a burger on the way home either. We…

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Tips to Make Your Food Packaging Unforgettable

Packaging is a big part of how a customer sees the product. With food items, it is more than just protecting the product. As a packaging expert, I will tell you that little design details can make a big difference. In this article, I would like to share some practical advice on how to make your food…

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The Burnt Chef Project Launches Global Whistleblowing Service

The Burnt Chef Project has launched a new Whistleblowing Service, a global initiative designed to support businesses in the hospitality industry. Following the commencement of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the Whistleblowing Service has been developed to provide a trusted avenue for employees to raise issues within the workplace that…

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