UK Heatwave: Impact on Hospitality Workers

The UK’s current heatwave As the UK faces a Severe High Temperature Warning across regions, including the East Midlands, East of England, London & South East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber, temperatures are expected to reach around 30–34°C in some areas, placing significant strain on everyone, […]

Celebrating Fathers in Hospitality This Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is a time to recognise and appreciate the dedication, hard work, and support that fathers provide every day. In the hospitality industry, many dads balance demanding shifts, weekend work, and family commitments while continuing to deliver exceptional service to guests. From chefs and kitchen porters to restaurant managers and hotel teams, fathers play […]

Why Temporary Work Is a Great Opportunity for DBS-Cleared Professionals

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If you hold a valid DBS check and are looking for flexible employment, temporary work can open the door to a wide range of rewarding opportunities. Many sectors, including hospitality, education, healthcare, and events, regularly require DBS-cleared staff to support their teams during busy periods, staff shortages, and special events. Temporary roles offer the chance […]

International School Meals Day: Showcasing the People Behind Every Plate

Students wearing uniform being served food in the canteen

International School Meals Day is a global moment to recognise the importance of nutritious, accessible meals for pupils and the dedicated teams who make them possible every day. Across schools, colleges, and educational settings, catering teams work tirelessly to ensure that students receive food that is not only nourishing but also enjoyable, inclusive, and supportive […]

2026: A big year for UK events, and an even bigger one for hospitality

If there’s one word that sums up the UK events calendar for 2026, it’s busy… and that’s very good news. After years of cautious planning and squeezed seasons, organisers are finally looking at a calendar that feels full, confident and ambitious again. From major international sport to exhibitions, cultural events and city-wide celebrations, 2026 is […]

How to avoid last-minute staffing failures

Preparing for unexpected absences over the Winter Months With winter in full swing, flu cases and other seasonal illnesses are keeping more staff off work than usual. Even a few unexpected absences can quickly disrupt the working day, especially if critical roles aren’t covered. Planning in advance, identifying the key positions that must always be […]

Keeping Hospitality Running on New Year’s Eve

The planning behind one of the busiest nights in Hospitality While most of the country counts down to midnight, hospitality staff are already in full swing, making New Year’s Eve celebrations possible. Behind every smoothly running event is a carefully orchestrated operation that requires skill, teamwork, and meticulous planning. From temporary hires to kitchen crews […]

Be Extra Kind to Hospitality Staff This Christmas

The festive season is supposed to be all twinkly lights, family time, and cosy moments… but for a lot of people in hospitality, it’s also the busiest time of the entire year. While many of us are clinking glasses at Christmas dinners or taking time off from work, there are servers, bartenders, hotel staff, cleaners, […]