The UKHospitality Podcast

In this episode we discuss the top 5 things hospitality businesses should look at if they want to ensure they get a 5 star hygiene rating.   Useful Links:  https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/e.-coli-0157-cross-contamination-guidance_0.pdf   https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk/page/GuidesandToolkits   Get in touch: www.ukhospitality.org.uk    |   @UKHofficial   |   Spotify   | ...

In this episode we talk about rare burgers and what the law around serving pink burgers is following comments by Boris Johnson that he found it ludicrous restaurants were allowed to serve rare burgers.  www.ukhospitality.org.uk    |   @UKHofficial   |   Spotify

In response to food allergy incidents the Government is intending on changing food allergen information laws to avoid any future cases. This episode discusses the options proposed in a recent Government consultation on allergen information for prepacked food for direct sale, and what this would mean for the businesses who offer such food. www.ukhospitality.org.uk    |   @UKHofficial   |   Spotify

This is the first episode in the Compliance Explained series which looks at the various regulations and other compliance issues hospitality businesses will encounter. This episode covers music licensing and the cost impact collective copyright collection can have on hospitality businesses. Businesses may have received bills from names such as PPL and PRS, collecting royalties for music played anyw...

In this episode UKH explores what the operating environment is like in the outdoor and event venue space. We sat down with Alex Brooke the co-founder of Peppermint Events to get his take; discussing how he identifies gaps in the market, staffing availability, technology and much more.     In 2003, Alex Brooke and Adam Hempenstall formed  Peppermint Events  to deliver fresh event concepts and high...

During our annual Christmas Lunch event we took stock of the year gone by and celebrated the achievements of a vibrant and innovative industry. We spoke to UKH colleagues and industry leaders who were at the event, to reflect on a busy 2018 and see what their hopes are for the sector in 2019. www.ukhospitality.org.uk    |   @UKHofficial   |   Spotify

The Spectacular Marketing Podcast had UKH CEO Kate Nicholls in the studio to talk about her trips to Downing Street to make sure that the 3.2 million people working in our sector get a fair deal and how the trade association is giving small businesses (who make up 80% of our sector) the support they need. This podcast covers how we can all work to promote the reputation of the sector as a great pl...

In this podcast UKH discusses the hospitality challenges sporting venues are facing with guest speakers from some of the UK's most well known venues form golf courses to Rugby clubs.  Guest speakers:  Colin Mayes, CEO BGL Group David Armstrong, Director Wasps Rugby Danny Macklin, CEO Leyton Orient FC Gareth Howells, Cheltenham Racecourse Chris Ransom, Ascot Racecourse Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality...

This podcast looks at how seaside towns are working to improve their attractiveness. We took to Blackpool to talk to the local MP, business operators and senior council officials, who say Blackpool is open for business.  www.ukhospitality.org.uk    |  @UKHofficial   |  Spotify

Kate Nicholls, CEO of UKHospitality, shares her thoughts on the key challenges facing hospitality businesses, such as staffing issues, rising business rates and the competition on the high street, and what these mean for the future of the industry. Summary of BRITA Professional's Life is Better Filtered Podcast Series The Life is Better Filtered: Collaborative Kitchen podcast series has been broug...

Kate Nicholls talks about the landscape of the late night sector following revelations from the Bar and Nightclub conference 2018 held in partnership with Propel.  Propel hold a number of industry events throughout the year for multi-site operators within the pub, bar, restaurant, late night, and foodservice arena. and is the first to provide the most up to date news with its morning briefings, wh...

Our first podcast, with Kate Nicholls, explores a number of issues including the work UKH has been doing, her hopes and fears for Brexit, the latest on business rates and how members can really come together to make the UKH voice as loud as possible.