Lisa Jenkins
Managing Editor
Lisa Jenkins is managing editor at The Caterer and oversees food, drink and equipment news and features in the magazine and online. She is also the main contact for all of the suppliers to the industry. Lisa contributes chef and people features and also manages events including the prestigious Acorn Awards, Best Places to Work in Hospitality and the People Summit. She is also a long-term supporter and organiser of the Acorn Scholarship, as well as The Caterer’s KP of the Year competition and the Seafood Restaurant of the Year.
CH&CO extends its Gathered Table concept with new chef collaborations
CH&CO has extended its Gathered Table initiative across the whole of the group to help shape its approach to food in each of its specialist markets.
Bidfood aims to become carbon neutral by 2045
Foodservice supplier Bidfood has announced its commitment to a net zero carbon target in a bid to champion change within the foodservice sector.
Belazu achieves B-Corp certification
Bidfresh advises operators to focus on local produce for the festive season
Britvic switches on-the-go bottles to 100% recycled
New products: Utopia’s Favourite, Pinti Inox Hive chopsticks, Carpigiani UK's Ice-O-Matic UCG Series,
A look at the latest food, drink and equipment to hit the market.
Pathways: Zoe Gill, sector development chef at Brakes, on uniting families and supporting children with food
Zoe Gill, sector development chef at Brakes, has worked her way up from deli assistant to[...]
Bookings open for FEA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum 2022
The 2022 FEA Light Equipment and Tableware Forum (LET) is open for bookings and scheduled for[...]
Country Range Student Chef Challenge opens for entries
Entries have opened for the 2021/2022 Country Range Student Chef Challenge.
BFFF initiative to support foodservice industry through Brexit ‘pain points’
To address the ongoing issues caused by Brexit, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has announced a series of new resources to support the industry."
Hakkasan marks 20 years with a celebratory menu
Hakkasan in Hanway Place is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a commemorative menu across both its London sites that embraces traditional Cantonese ingredients and modern techniques.
HIT Scotland welcomes the return of the POETS lunch
HIT Scotland's POETS lunch took place last week, raising more than £40,000 for the emerging talent of the industry.
#FairKitchens launches free chef leadership training programme
FairKitchens, a global movement driving change to secure a healthier and more sustainable foodservice industry, has[...]
Leading foodservice consultants launch professional consortium
A group of independent foodservice and hospitality consultants have launched the Independent Foodservice & Hospitality Consultants[...]
New products: Beavertown Brewery's Bones, Friulinox’s Chilly and Go, Tabasco Scorpion and more
A look at the latest food, drink and equipment to hit the market.
Sysco acquires Medina Foodservice
Global foodservice distribution company Sysco Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire specialist regional wholesaler[...]
Independent Hotel Show London announces speaker line-up
Independent Hotel Show London presented by James Hallam, the trade event for the UK’s luxury and boutique hotel industry, returns to Olympia London on 4-5 October 2021 with an impressive array of speakers."
Independent Hotel Show London announces speaker line-up
Independent Hotel Show London presented by James Hallam, the trade event for the UK’s luxury and boutique hotel industry, returns to Olympia London on 4-5 October 2021 with an impressive array of speakers.
Pathways: Jackson Britton, duty and security manager, Waldorf Hilton London
Jackson Britton, duty and security manager at the Waldorf Hilton in London, took a circuitous route to management, with a detour for Rio de Janeiro bars and a postgraduate degree along the way.
Jacobs Media Group is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.
The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.
© 2021 All rights reserved. Jacobs Media Group Limited is a company registered in England and Wales, company number 08713328. 3rd Floor, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0AU.
Ad Blocker detected
We have noticed you are using an adblocker and – although we support freedom of choice – we would like to ask you to enable ads on our site. They are an important revenue source which supports free access of our website's content, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.