Author Archives for Dion Sully

Are you ahead or behind? Benchmarking your Q1 2026 performance against the sector

March 26, 2026 1:43 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

March marks the close of the first quarter of 2026 – and with it, a natural pause point. For many... View Article

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Frozen food in healthcare catering: What the data shows

March 18, 2026 5:00 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Frozen food continues to play a dependable role in healthcare catering, helping kitchens deliver consistent meals in demanding operational environments.... View Article

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Why benchmarking is the financial safety net for schools running catering in-house

March 11, 2026 4:34 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

For schools that choose to run catering in-house, the decision is often rooted in values as much as practicality. Bringing... View Article

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Quenelles reveals the impact of Veganuary on hospitality buying trends

March 4, 2026 2:11 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Quenelles, the UK’s leading benchmarking specialist for the hospitality sector, has revealed new data highlighting the impact of Veganuary on... View Article

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Foodservice inflation accelerates in December – why benchmarking is critical

March 4, 2026 1:42 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 1.1% in December, according to the recent data. The uplift... View Article

How can benchmarking help hospital caterers?

February 10, 2026 5:43 am Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Hospital catering operates under intense pressure. Teams are expected to deliver nutritious, appealing meals that support patient recovery, meet diverse... View Article

Top five things to do in 2026 to help manage your procurement costs

February 3, 2026 12:40 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

The new year is well underway, so it’s the ideal time for catering and hospitality teams to take stock of... View Article

Quenelles becomes a Corporate Member of IWFM

January 21, 2026 1:45 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Quenelles is proud to announce that we’ve become a Corporate Member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM),... View Article

Riding the inflation rollercoaster

December 19, 2025 4:25 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

Foodservice inflation this year has been anything but predictable. After six consecutive months of increases through 2025 – with only... View Article

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Cost of Christmas dinner rises by a third reveals Quenelles

December 3, 2025 8:47 pm Published by Dion Sully Leave your thoughts

The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner has soared by a third in the past five years, according to new... View Article

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