hospitality industry
What It's Like Running a Hotel Without Any Guests
I spent the night in one of London’s budget hotels, to see how they're coping after two national lockdowns and a year of restrictions.
Why Government Support for Restaurants and Pubs Isn’t Working
From 'Eat Out to Help Out to the VAT reduction, Britain’s hospitality industry isn’t getting the support it needs.
Meet the Women Helping Restaurants Take on Social Issues
Social action platform Good Day Productions connects restaurants with local charities "to show them how easy it is to make a difference."
We Can’t Keep Ignoring Mental Health in the Kitchen
Is the hospitality industry doing enough for the misfits who take refuge in professional kitchens?
How I Learned to Hire Chefs Who Aren’t Drug Dealers
You could tell there was something dodgy about him. He had this toolbox that didn’t have any good knives in it. Even his egg flipper was some novelty thing your mum would buy.
How to Survive a Bar Brawl
"Anything that anyone could get their hands on, they were grabbing it. I saw one guy get hit by a table and he just bounced back and punched the other guy."
Home Secretary Says Pret Must Stop Relying on European Staff
In a BBC interview, Amber Rudd said that the cafe chain should hire more British workers to fill staff shortages following Brexit.
Why Dressing Well Could Get You Better Service in Restaurants
A new study from hospitality researchers at the University of Missouri says that waitstaff give more attentive service to diners wearing nice clothes.
These Are Chefs' Biggest Grievances in the Kitchen
We rarely hear from the people who spend hours a day breaking their backs preparing our meals. What are their pet peeves? MUNCHIES investigated.
Running a Restaurant with My Husband Saved Our Marriage
Running the restaurant together has had a huge effect on our relationship. I think it’s actually made us stronger.
Opening a Vegan Fine Dining Restaurant in Stockport Is as Hard as It Sounds
For anyone who doesn't know the Greater Manchester area, this is rather like opening a branch of Armani inside a Lidl on the outskirts of Luton. But, as meat-free chef Matthew Nutter has proved, it is possible.