In This Issue
HTA Catering Conference 2017 is less than a fortnight away...book your place now!
Catering accounts for in excess of 25% of sales
MasterChef 2016 winner Jane Devonshire to speak at HTA Catering Conference Dinner
Peter Avis shares a passion for customer service
Discover how our taste changes with the time of day
Compass Group is headline partner at HTA Catering Conference
Having a 'freefrom' approach works wonders
Catering can help to deliver special days out
Tong's catering journey towards a destination centre
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Meet key suppliers in the conference exhibition
Live cooking sessions with mini tastings
Case studies from successful garden centres
Conference Dinner and The Greatest Catering Awards
The latest market information about the sector
New catering initiatives at Dobbies
Greatest examples of catering teamwork
The all important topic of recruitment
Communicating information about allergens
The important role that a trained barista can have in your business
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Catering accounts for in excess of 25% of sales



Catering continues to play a huge role in the make-up of garden centres accounting for in excess of 25% of sales in many cases. Over half of all garden centres have a café or restaurant with many having invested further to increase their covers and grow their offer.

Complex businesses in their own right, there are many elements to consider from menu planning, cost control and staff recruitment to menu development, service options, allergens and much more.

Help is on hand! Bookings are now being taken for the HTA Catering Conference and Dinner – A Piece of Cake? which takes place on Tuesday 13 June and Wednesday 14 June 2017 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield.

A milestone in the garden industry calendar, the HTA Catering Conference is a must attend event for all garden centre catering operators, from business owners and garden centre managers to catering managers, chefs and front of house staff.

Bringing together speakers from inside and outside the industry the HTA Catering Conference is the event to attend to find out the very latest developments, issues and topics of interest impacting on garden centre catering.  The conference is supported by an exhibition and the programme allows for plenty of networking with delegates and suppliers.

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The cost to HTA members is £325.00, plus VAT, which includes the two day conference, dinner and accommodation for single occupancy at The Belfry (£445.00, plus VAT for non-members).  Single day only rates are also available for those who cannot attend the full conference.

For more information and to book visit www.hta.org.uk/cateringconference

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