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Watching the Margins
As the pandemic upset subsides and things become more encouraging there is no doubt that it's still not plain sailing in the Catering world - the cost of food is soaring, staff costs are rising - it's now as important as ever to watch the margins – do you have the tools to do that?…
Group Ordering - increasingly popular! Who with and why?
The pandemic Cloud has lifted but the silver lining of the Group Ordering software enhanced remains. It’s all about me! - getting it right for individuals every time and making life easier for those organising catering orders…increase the scores on the feedback. Waste not, want not! - responsible and sensible business practices…increase the revenue! Group Ordering is covering a lot of bases…
The Challenge of ‘Necessary’ Admin when Ordering Corporate Hospitality
Let’s talk about corporate hospitality ordering. Now it’s no longer your credit card, your handy app or your own food being ordered. It’s high value and more complicated - so definitely not simple? Frankly, it’s the Checkout which makes or breaks platforms taking these corporate orders.- can all the bases be covered?…
3 Reasons Why Now Is The Time for Universities & Colleges
Let's cut to the chase - we think the complex catering requirements at Universities and Colleges require specialist software solutions…There has never been a better time to consider what Spoonfed can…
Whodunnit?
There are few things more popular than a well put together ‘Whodunnit?’ mystery. However, let's narrow that down a bit. I’m talking about a relaxing Sunday evening, or an exciting 4 parter on your favorite streaming service. Let’s just keep it away from the business world!! Whodunnits? are the last thing a busy catering manager wants to have to deal with.…
More Spoonfed - with a Twist!
Spoonfed are now part of 365 Retail Markets and bring a wide range of additional products to sit perfectly alongside their already comprehensive ordering platform. If you are looking for more - we have ladles of it!…
Learning Curve for Universities and Colleges
Spoonfed’s catering management software, was in the news at the end of 2021 having been acquired by US based 365 Retail Markets Inc. in a multi-million-pound deal. And now, as the Pandemic restrictions ease, it seems that it is the University and College sector in particular that is leading the charge to Spoonfed’s door, turning to their software solutions to manage meeting room and event catering programs across the campuses.…
Blaming Others or Better Solutions
The continuing story of labour shortages continues to make the headlines with the UK Government receiving criticism for failing to see the shortages in the food and farming sector. Easy targets! Like a lot of things in life there is a danger that we do a lot of hand wringing and finger pointing but fail to step up and make changes to improve the situation.…
Best Ways to Waste
Of course, we all want to waste more food - but how? With tongue firmly in cheek let's consider if you are really serious about wanting to lose revenue and disappoint customers, wasting food is essential. Research has revealed that around 30% to 40% of food goes to waste - that’s a huge number. How can you hope to achieve that?!…