If one goes back a year, then many believed that the forecast of 9% food inflation was over exaggerated and that it would average out at 5-6%. This month, the figure is over 19% and is expected to hit 20%. No one could predict the challenges which have faced operators and companies in 2022.

EP is proud to work with UKCC whose primary aim is to support the development of diverse culinary talent, from all across the world, in their UK careers. Given the challenges the industry are facing at this moment in time, this is an important ambition.

To be a good leader, one needs to learn to form opinions, explore and understand what is going on in the world, develop your taste and judgements and learn to be courageous.

Research reports are constantly highlighting that little is of more importance than great food offers and excellence in service. Consumer research is suggesting that the UK no longer looks down on service as maybe it once did.