Cost of afternoon tea favourites rise by up to 67% in four years
August 18, 2026 6:35 pm Leave your thoughtsWith Afternoon Tea Week taking place 10-16 August, we took a look at the cost of some traditional afternoon tea... View Article
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When the weather changes, does the value of fruit and veg change too?
August 18, 2026 4:04 pm Leave your thoughtsThe UK has experienced a summer of unusually high temperatures, prolonged dry spells and repeated heatwaves. While that may have... View Article
Five questions your finance director will ask before the new budget cycle
July 28, 2026 7:09 pm Leave your thoughtsAs organisations begin planning for the next financial year, finance directors are turning their attention to one of the largest... View Article
Is your food cost really high – or does it just feel high?
July 15, 2026 4:35 pm Leave your thoughtsFood prices have dominated conversations in catering for the last few years. Inflation, supply chain disruption and changing consumer demand... View Article
Quenelles MD takes on Trek26 Peak District to support Alzheimer’s Society
July 15, 2026 4:22 pm Leave your thoughtsOur MD, Paul Wright, recently completed the Trek26 Peak District 2026 challenge in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. On 27 June,... View Article
Cost of classic fish and chips soars by more than 100%
June 25, 2026 2:02 pm Leave your thoughtsWith National Fish and Chip Day earlier this month, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to take a closer... View Article
Quenelles reconnects at Hospitality Network Summer Lunch 2026
June 25, 2026 10:24 am Leave your thoughtsPaul Wright, MD here at Quenelles, was delighted to attend the Hospitality Network Summer Lunch on Thursday 18 June at... View Article
Soft drinks, water and the rise of smarter beverage choices in contract catering
May 26, 2026 7:44 pm Leave your thoughtsThe soft drinks, juices and water category is undergoing a significant shift across contract catering, as operators respond to changing... View Article
Five ways benchmarking helps contract caterers win and retain business
May 21, 2026 11:52 am Leave your thoughtsMargins are tight, client expectations are rising, and procurement teams are under pressure to justify every pound spent. For contract... View Article
How benchmarking is driving smarter purchasing for Solihull Catering Services
May 6, 2026 11:34 am Leave your thoughtsFor local authority catering teams, balancing quality, cost, and compliance has never been more complex. Shifting supply chains, evolving menus,... View Article