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Commercial kitchen staff preparing food
May 19th, 2022
Does your Food Biz Suit the Ghost Kitchen Business Model?

When you hear the term “ghost kitchen”, what comes to mind? For most, it’s an elusive and mysterious business model. But what is a ghost kitchen exactly, and is it right for your food business? With the total foodservice delivery market for the UK worth over £8.5 billion and takeaway orders increasing by the year […]

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JustEat delivery driver riding bike
May 7th, 2022
How to Start Your Own Food Delivery Business in the UK

Food delivery service was a bonus option for restaurants for many years, but the tables have turned. It’s a great time for a business to capitalise on the food market and keep up with the competition, allowing online ordering is now essential for success.  Nowadays, start-ups often overlook the need to rent a commercial kitchen […]

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Seated view looking into a restaurant kitchen
April 20th, 2022
Kitchen Rental vs Buying – Which Business Model Wins?

Congratulations! Your foodservice business has taken off, and you’re ready to embark on your journey into the world of commercial kitchen space. When it comes to deciding which business model to choose for your foodservice venture: buying or renting a commercial-grade kitchen, there are a few things to bear in mind. On the one hand, […]

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Chef cooking over a flaming pan in a commercial kitchen
March 20th, 2022
How to Set Up and Run a Commercial Kitchen: A Start to End Checklist

Owning a food business is no easy feat. There are so many things to take into account, from the food itself to the marketing and everything in between. But one of the most important aspects of any foodservice business is the kitchen. The kitchen is where the magic happens, and if it’s not up to […]

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Food takeaway box filled with nachos
February 18th, 2022
Dark Kitchen Restaurants: A Passing Fad or Here to Stay?

There is no doubt that the culinary world has been taken by storm in recent years with the popularity of dark kitchen restaurants. These establishments, which operate out of a strictly online-only business model, have generated intense curiosity and gained much traction. A number of restaurant operators and food business owners have recently opted to […]

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UberEats delivery app
January 12th, 2022
Selling Homemade Food on Food Delivery Apps

The booming food-on-demand industry is opening up countless opportunities for entrepreneurs to create their own small businesses. One unique business model is selling homemade food, and it has never been easier to enter the home-based food delivery market with the help of food delivery apps.  Some of the most popular delivery platforms, such as Deliveroo […]

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Food marketing
December 10th, 2021
Marketing Master: How to Promote a Food Delivery Business

It is no secret that Brits love their takeaways, and since the pandemic, online ordering is more popular than ever! The numbers speak for themselves; the local food ordering and delivery platform Uber eats now has around 70 million users and has generated nearly 5 billion in revenue last year alone. If you are a […]

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A variety of food takeaways
November 12th, 2021
Future of Food; What Might Our Takeaways Look Like in 2030?

Food delivery has become a global market worth more than £150 billion, having more than tripled since 2017 and, since the pandemic in London alone, restaurants are selling an extra 900,000 takeaway meals a week via popular apps like Deliveroo and Uber Eats, typically made in a rental kitchen space.  Although the takeaway industry is […]

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three kitchen staff smiling in aprons
October 13th, 2021
Maximising Staff Productivity in Your Commercial Kitchen

Maximising staff productivity in your commercial kitchen is one of the most significant factors for business success. Whether it be your head chef or kitchen porter, ensuring all of your kitchen and catering staff are able to do their work with maximum efficiency and effectiveness will help you meet your goals and maintain profitability. With […]

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