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The Rise of the Pumpkin Picking Experience Venues
Halloween in the UK was very different 30 years ago, instead of buying a cheap pumpkin in a supermarket, we find ourselves venturing to picturesque muddy fields to handpick and purchase pumpkins of various shapes, colours and sizes, all while drinking pumpkin lattes on hay bails and perusing locally grown produce in the farm shop.
Yet today, this is exactly the Halloween experience we seek. Often spending far too long on Google trying to find the perfect place too. Farms have undergone a transformation, evolving into immersive venues for every seasonal occasion, enticing visitors with their unique take on each calendar event.
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Things to Consider when Designing an Open Kitchen in your Restaurant
An open kitchen is always an exciting surprise when eating out at a restaurant, experiencing the hustle and bustle of the chefs in action can add to the ambience of the venue and enjoyment of the whole evening. But an open kitchen could be chaotic and uncoordinated if it’s not designed properly, and that’s not the kind of vibe you want to pass onto your customers.
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The Importance of a Well-Designed Staff Canteen
Ah, the work canteen, you are one of the lucky ones if you have one, as not all companies offer this amenity. Canteens and staff restaurants can be places where exciting meetings happen over coffees or fresh juices, they can be fun places to chat with colleagues, or even offer a quiet environment for a 15-minute phone break. They hold a unique value when recruiting, especially for companies in a remote area with limited access to shops and cafes.
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Commercial kitchen design – The importance of 3D visuals
At Ceba Solutions, we pride ourselves on our talent to deliver the most suitable design for your unique needs, and the best way that we can show you our creative concepts is through our 3D visuals. The designs allow you to ‘step in’ to your project and feedback any changes before a single penny has been spent.
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Are you ready for the Food Waste Legislation?
In 2021 it was announced that a new Food Waste Legislation would be put in place to stop food going to waste. Astonishingly, nearly 10million tonnes of food goes to waste in our country every year! We thought we would share a few tips on how to get your business ready ahead of the legislation kicking off this year. But no date has been announced just yet.
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Should I Charge a Deposit for Table Bookings?
We’re seeing deposits for table bookings becoming more and more popular, with many restaurants choosing this option to protect themselves from no-show diners. According to the ResDiary Industry Report 2023, between January 2023 and February 2923, 5% of confirmed bookings resulted in no-shows, costing the average restaurant £1,325 during this period. That’s a total of £8,000 for the year!
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Why Should I Invest in a Commercial Kitchen, Restaurant and Bar Design?
Investing in a well-designed commercial kitchen, restaurant, and bar is an essential foundation that supports the success of your business. And you want a strong base right? You want customers to enter your establishment and think straight away, ok these guys know exactly how to set the mood, and a sophisticated or vibrant or romantic evening is exactly what I’m going to get. With online reviews pretty much making or breaking a restaurant, you want to make the best impression possible, so let’s get into the importance of a good design.
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From Slow to Thriving: How to Unlock your Restaurant Success in Quiet Periods
We all know that running a restaurant can be full of highs and lows in customer flow. However, lots of restaurants and cafes are still struggling to book tables during quiet hours or days, this could be down to the ongoing recovery of the economy. We thought we would discuss ways to unlock hidden potential during quiet moments and utilise your space to get some extra revenue through the door.
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School Canteen Design. How To Design A Modern Cafeteria
We pushed the boundaries and offered a creative canteen solution for Eaton Square School, with playful colours, lighting and serving options. Even if your options are limited due to restrictions on space, adding colour and funky lighting can change the way a cafeteria feels.
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Did You Know? A Range Of Single-Use Plastics Will Be Banned From October 2023
Scotland paved the way for the rest of the UK by introducing a ban on the manufacture and supply of some single-use plastics last year. England is now following suit with plans in place to ban the supply of some single-use plastics from October 2023. This is great for marine life as plastic pollution takes hundreds of years to break down and inflicts serious harm to our oceans. But what does this news mean for food businesses?
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