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With Thanks & Admiration

Ich Dien. (I Serve.)   In 1947, on her 21st birthday, the Queen made a speech based on an old family motto: ‘I Serve’.   “I declare before you all, that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service.”   Today, we’ve stopped work to reflect on the […]

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A Very Special Case Study

Every now and then in life, you get an opportunity to be part of a unique project. Ashara Mubaraka London 1444 H is one such project. Each year; thousands of members of the Dawoodi Bohras community gather for ten days at the start of the Hijri New Year to remember the events of Karbala accompanied […]

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MYA are collaborating with The Wave

MYA are thrilled to be collaborating with The Wave London to develop an unforgettable surf-themed culinary experience! The Wave London promises to bring a totally ‘immersive’ surfing experience inland, and make it accessible to all ages and communities. Lee Valley Park will be the home of The Wave’s second site, the first being in Bristol. […]

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MYA Welcomes Moe, Martha and Emily!

MYA would like to welcome its three new team members; Moe Karimzada, Martha Titcombe, and Emily Wallace! Moe has hands-on experience in events management and a keen sense of organisation and planning. He developed these skills over several years at Rolls-Royce PLC. Moe was part of a team responsible for industry and local events, conferences, […]

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Bespoke Items In The Works

It’s always great to see a bespoke design come together. Ben & George visited the fabricator of the bespoke items for a café restaurant that MYA designed, and is currently being installed in one of our healthcare client sites in the North of England. We can’t wait to show you the finished article!

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Carla McKenzie Speaking on Carbon Labelling in Upcoming Kafoodle Webinar

Carla McKenzie, Managing Director for MYA, will be discussing with other industry leaders whether carbon labelling in recipes has become a business necessity. Hosted by Kafoodle, this Webinar is FREE. The session will provide an understanding of your food’s carbon footprint, clients expectations; costs and benefits. Join in the conversation on June 22nd at 9:30 […]

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MYA are sponsoring the Siam Boxing Camp C.I.C animation project. 

MYA Consulting are thrilled to be sponsoring this Siam Boxing Camp C.I.C animation project. This animated wellbeing game is aimed at younger members of  the community and is seeking to combine the discipline of Muay Thai with rewards for action, wellbeing and eating. The brain child of Sarah Hallworth working in collaboration with Alex Pink […]

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The Net-zero Foodservice

MYA’s highly-qualified expert carbon consultant Simon Pyne can help your school’s catering department and beyond get to your net-zero goals. The process: Stakeholder engagement On-site review Data analysis Operational assessment Realistic goals and time frames The output: A quantifiable carbon journey Team mentoring and engagement Knowledge and skill sharing across the community Measured savings on […]

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Jeanette Orrey Comments on Cost of Living Crisis & Impact on School Meals

Jeanette Orrey rose to prominence alongside Jamie Oliver on Channel 4 series Jamie’s School Dinners, and now Honorary President at Food For Life, has made some pertinent observations on the challenges facing the future of catering in the education sector. Read the full article on Public Sector Catering: Jeanette Orrey – Cost of Living Crisis […]

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Ten Top Tips for Managing Your Catering Contract Post-Lockdown

In the Independent Schools Bursars Association’s most recent issue of The Bursar’s Review, MYA MD Carla McKenzie has set out ten helpful top tips for navigating the world of catering contracts, post-lockdown and Covid-19 measures. Read the excerpt below: ISBA Article – 10 Top Tips www.theisba.org.uk  |  The Bursar’s Review    

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Celebrating 30 years of delivering expert hotel and catering advice 1992 – 2022

In 1992 the world of business was a very different place. The country was just coming out of the recession of the early 90s. Margaret Thatcher, who had ruled with a rod of iron, re-inventing British business culture and notoriously weakening the grip of the unions, had handed over to John Major who would lead […]

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Ben Pitcher – MYA Director of Transformation – an emerging role – the first month

It has been a fast-paced month for me, engaging in MYA’s approach – data-driven and benefit-focused – all within an accelerating industry upturn and increasing client confidence. Collaboration with the design department has demonstrated the calculation, quality, and innovation at the heart of design proposals. I have enjoyed working alongside the broader team who are […]

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  • The team, led by Carla McKenzie, were meticulous in every detail. They modelled the cleaning requirements to deliver the optimum solution for the facilities across EMEA, and really took time to understand the culture of our business. I have no hesitation in recommending MYA and its team – they are dedicated and innovative, and always go the extra mile.

    Natalia Ros Vargas, Office Team Leader, Booking.com
  • Carla and her team have broad experience in the industry. Apart from being very supportive in inventing (new) concepts, they also make use of their many years of experience when implementing these concepts. Their ultimate goal is to let people enjoy honest and good food.

    Marcel Bisselink, Owner, Daily Fresh Food, Galeen, Netherlands
  • Carla and her team worked tirelessly with us to ensure our very international and cross-cultural needs were met with great creativity and skill. They listened to us, responded to our needs and delivered above expectations.

    Angela Hencher, Director of Business Administration, Dulwich College, Shanghai Pudong
  • They are brave enough to challenge others in pursuit of the ultimate solution, whether it be behind the scenes with kitchen flow and catering management, or front-of-house service and design.

    Richard Russell, Catering Equipment Distributor Director, Western Blueprint
  • If all companies who serve the independent school sector had your breadth of vision and openness of mind, I have little doubt that the sector would be a richer and more exciting place to be.

    Phillip Godfrey, Bursar, Halliford School
  • During the negotiation process, Carla’s knowledge and expertise enabled our company to achieve a very strong commercial outcome, and some significant savings were yielded from the exercise.

    Penny Arnold, Commercial & Operations Director, Fusion Lifestyle