Katherine Howell

How to Add Some Real Spice to Your New Restaurant

If you are opening a restaurant and intend to serve some spicy and exciting dishes, you will be looking for the right ingredients. You certainly need to consider chilli, as it's world-famous for its punch. Yet there are a few different ways to enjoy chilli and incorporate it into your recipes, so which approach should you choose? How to Use Chillis Chillis can be used in the kitchen in three different ways – fresh, dried or crushed. Read More 

Family Parties: A Guide to Working With a Catering Company

Are you thinking about hosting a family party but you're worried about the logistics? You may want to consider hiring a catering company to give you a hand. Below are some tips on how to get through your event without stress. Consider dietary needs Figuring out what type of party food you should serve depends on many factors. You should know who's attending and what their dietary restrictions are. You should pass this info to the catering company so that you can ensure that everyone's needs are met. Read More 

2 FAQs About Dry Ice Blasting in Food Production

When dealing with food production, it is essential to keep your apparatus, tools, and equipment sparkling clean. An ideal method to use is dry ice blasting, which is a purely natural cleaning method. It uses ice pellets that are non-toxic, non-corrosive, and non-abrasive. You can effectively clean your ovens, baking moulds, meat slicers, fryers, packaging adhesives, reparation surfaces, and mixers through dry ice blasting. If you are thinking of investing in this method, here are FAQs to make your decision easier. Read More 

Why Catering Should Be The First Thing You Consider When Organising A Big Event

When it comes to parties and business functions, there are certain things that can make or break an event: the location, the entertainment and, of course, the food and drinks. No one is going to remember whether or not the tables were decorated immaculately or if the lighting set up was perfect, but they will remember if the food was delicious or bad. Most social events are explicitly centred around food, such as lunch or dinner parties. Read More 

How to Stay Hydrated on a Road Trip

If you're heading out on a road trip with your friends and family, it's important to stay hydrated along the way. Here are three thirsty-quenching tips to follow. Pack Big Water Bottles The key to staying hydrated on a road trip is to have enough water in the car with you. You may not be able to stop to buy drinks often, so loading up the trunk with full water bottles is essential. Read More