“It is more than a space that offers the food you cannot make for yourself at home. It is an experience. It is a memory.” Anna van Dyk on what the Eat Out to Help Out scheme is really saving.
The ultimate antidote to the craziness that is Summer 2020. Zoë John’s lockdown lollies are fun, delicious, and relatable. Are you a Bella, Meg or Cam?
Watch this powerful discussion about what it’s like to be a black woman, navigating the world of food & drink. Hosted by Melissa Thompson with chef, Zoe Adjonyoh, head waiter, Laudy Gibba-Smith and cafe owner, Kim Sowah.
Lexine Hepworth grew up in her family-owned hotel in Chester, north west England. She is now the first ever (in 127 years!) female Chef to oversee the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Racecourse Catering. Here she shares an open letter to the industry, and shares her experience of harassment in the workplace as a young chef.
Whip up Isobel Jenkins of Isca in Manchester’s White Bean Dip & Rye Seed Crackers. Perfect aperitivo snack, and great to have on hand when you’re feeling peckish after service!
Cookbook author, food journalist and enthusiast Rosie Birkett popped up on The Shift Show to help us celebrate CINCO DE MAYO! We had so much fun preparing this ceviche and quick guacamole.
Brighton’s The Chilli Pickle is Inspired by husband and wife co-founders, Dawn & Al’s Indian travels. “From the tropics of Tamil Nadu & Kerala, the wetlands of West Bengal, to the Rajasthani desert plains.” We whipped up one of their restaurants most popular dishes on an episode of The Shift Show - Onion Pakora’s.
Anna Sogaard is the Danish/American sous chef at Manchester’s erst. Anna is very talented, fun and passionate about our industry - both for the guests who diner, and as a way to help those in need. Have a go at her Springtime Skate dish we made on The Shift Show, and watch her episode back on our IGTV.
They offer zero jargon, relatable advice to support individuals and businesses in achieving their financial goals. Here founder Kate Woosey, talks us through how we can get better with our money during Coronavirus and after.
Born in Montreal, Larah Bross is the founder and owner of Bross Bagels in Edinburgh. She’s taught the Scots the beauty of the bagel, telling everyone to to FILL THEIR HOLE. Her five shops are a fun and lively marriage of a Montreal bagel shop and NY style deli. Aside from her absolutely delicious bagels, she is totally HILARIOUS and so much fun on a night on the tiles.
We sat down (virtually) with Saima on The Shift Show to hear more about her journey to opening Masala Wala Cafe and what it’s like to set up a business as well as live with cancer. If you missed it, we pulled our favourite sound bites from the chat.
Jump on the latest quarantine baking bandwagon with CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES! “Enjoy fam! lemme know if you make these, and what you decided on for your 'mix-ins'! tag me in any photos of your cookies, because who doesn't like looking at #cookieporn :-)” Huda
The entirety of the hospitality industry has been severely impacted by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Cornish Sea Salt want to give back and support this industry the best way they can, which is with SALT and a celebration of the great people in hospitality.
It’s customary before a shift starts, to have a team briefing. This is the time to go over any VIP guests coming in, specials, dishes that need pushing and 86’s. We’ve adapted it to brief you on what’s going on in the world of food & drink, some extradorinary people, initiaives and things we could do without…
Merly joined us on the first episode of The Shift Show, to share with us some techniques and iniights into managing stress. In particular during this time of uncertainty and uknown, with the COVID-19 pandemic.
While we’re stuck inside, we may as well make the most of it! Which is why Anna shared with us, her favourite afternoon tipple during quarantine. Plus! A spicy bean dip to go alongside…
WE LOVE MUSIC! So we’ve started an L.O.R. playlist with an eccelctic mix of tunes to get you through the day. It’s also COLLABORATIVE, so YOU can add your favourite songs too.
Welcome to our first webinar! We hosted a panel of leading women from across the UK to talk about what our industry needs to take stock of and shift.