Are you ahead or behind? Benchmarking your Q1 2026 performance against the sector
March 26, 2026 1:43 pm Leave your thoughtsMarch marks the close of the first quarter of 2026 – and with it, a natural pause point. For many... 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 Leave your thoughtsFor schools that choose to run catering in-house, the decision is often rooted in values as much as practicality. Bringing... View Article
Foodservice inflation accelerates in December – why benchmarking is critical
March 4, 2026 1:42 pm Leave your thoughtsFood 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 Leave your thoughtsHospital 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 Leave your thoughtsThe new year is well underway, so it’s the ideal time for catering and hospitality teams to take stock of... View Article
Riding the inflation rollercoaster
December 19, 2025 4:25 pm Leave your thoughtsFoodservice inflation this year has been anything but predictable. After six consecutive months of increases through 2025 – with only... View Article
Cost of Christmas dinner rises by a third reveals Quenelles
December 3, 2025 8:47 pm Leave your thoughtsThe cost of a traditional Christmas dinner has soared by a third in the past five years, according to new... View Article
Five reasons why benchmarking is a good idea for care homes
November 20, 2025 10:20 am Leave your thoughtsRunning a successful care home is a constant balancing act. Operators must deliver exceptional care, maintain high standards, manage rising... View Article
Insights from the AlixPartners Foodservice Growth Event 2025
November 14, 2025 12:05 pm Leave your thoughtsLast week, our Managing Director, Paul Wright, attended the 13th annual AlixPartners Foodservice Growth Event, held at the QEII Centre... View Article
What will a Quenelles report tell you?
August 11, 2025 8:20 pm Leave your thoughtsWhen it comes to foodservice procurement, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. At Quenelles, we believe transparency is the... View Article