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Wolfson College is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and creative Head Chef, to lead the production and delivery of first-class food at our large, distinguished College. This is an outstanding, long-term opportunity for a successful Head Chef with proven ability, talent and flair to train, lead and inspire a dynamic team to deliver consistently […]

The City of London Corporation has appointed MYA Consulting to develop a catering proposition and kitchen design for the new pavilion in Finsbury Circus Gardens. MYA will be working with competition-winning design team, Architecture00, Studio Weave and ReardonSmith Landscape. “We are thrilled to have been appointed to this project. This building will be unique and […]

A Webinar hosted by MYA Consulting for the ISBA member schools. If your school is an ISBA member and you are free for an hour at 11am on 21st January – please sign up on the ISBA website and join us. Don’t miss the chance to share the latest knowledge on dealing with the crisis […]

Following Boris Johnson’s announcement of the third lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that businesses in the hospitality sector are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000 to help them through to the spring. To read the full article by Katherine Price in The Caterer: https://www.thecaterer.com/news/hospitality-grants-9000-rishi-sunak-chancellor-lockdown-2021 

The coronavirus pandemic has been our chief concern over the past year, so it’s not surprising that the issue of climate change got somewhat sidelined. However, it has recently come back into view and we are seeing it with a sharper focus. After a rough 2020, we all know it is time for some game-changing […]

The MYA team are supporting local charity, The Nelson Trust on this year’s Christmas Jumper Day. Alongside residential addiction treatment in Stroud The Nelson Trust offers training & resettlement housing. Its Hub Enterprises equip those in recovery with new skills. Three Women’s Centres in Bridgwater, Gloucester & Swindon help women facing challenges in their lives […]

New talent added to the design team: Olivia Imeson joins MYA this week Olivia Imeson joins from Camberwell College of Art with a first-class degree, and now she’s ready to put her design talents to work on behalf of MYA’s clients. Her degree is in Illustration, but in her graduation year she conducted a design […]

UWC Atlantic, based at St Donat’s Castle in Wales, was the first and remains the flagship College of the United World College (UWC) movement. Today, the College educates some 360 students aged 15-19, from 98 countries: www.atlanticcollege.org   Carla McKenzie, Managing Director of MYA: “We are delighted to have been awarded this project. UWC is on a […]

“At an unprecedented time in the UK economy, Fresh Thinking Capital moved quickly to help us acquire a business in a tight timeframe. Its great to see a funder who will support young entrepreneurs” We are extremely proud of Louis and his team’s achievements in the face of adversity! Read Terry Gilligan’s full article here: […]

MYA is raising its game in the independent education sector: and there’s never been a better time. Right now, all schools have been forced to transform their catering routines – with more distancing, staggered mealtimes, and new levels of protection for both staff and pupils.  In a time of change, there’s never been a better […]

How a nuclear power station became a local business powerhouse. The new Hinkley Point C power station has a challenge. Built to export energy to the entire country; creating 25,000 jobs during construction, and employing skilled workers from across the UK, and some even from all around the world; how could they Make It Local? […]

Back in 2009 I found myself agreeing to ride a motorcycle along Route 66 in order to raise funds for British military charities. Little did I realise that the journey was to become the start of a life-changing experience…

Bev Lusty appointed as Consultant Director, Education The relationship between MYA Consulting and the independent schools sector goes back nearly 30 years, and during that time they’ve offered transformative help with catering and housekeeping to an amazing 500 schools.   Now they’re strengthening their team with the appointment of Bev Lusty as a new Consultant […]

Reflecting on Covid-19 By Carla McKenzie, Tuesday 28th July 2020   At MYA we have been fortunate during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic due to our pro-active approach and thought leadership. Our team has been busy and innovation and creativity have been at the forefront of our projects. For the hospitality sector as a […]

MYA is incredibly proud of the Park Life Resorts team, who will be opening their first resort on Saturday 4th July 2020, in line with government COVID-19-safe guidelines. Watermouth Lodges, woodland escapes by the sea in North Devon, will be welcoming its first guests this weekend, with many more to follow next week and beyond. […]

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released advice and a checklist (reopening-checklist-for-food-businesses-during-covid-19-form) for any food business planning to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown. You can read more on the FSA website: https://tinyurl.com/ycdth5z2 For more advice on your catering, and steps that you can take to minimise risk, contact MYA: info@mya-consulting.co.uk

Simon Colston has taken some time with Carla to discuss The Angel in Sherston, a business his son-in-law is re-opening to the community when government guidelines allow. Read the full interview here: ©Interviewing The Industry – Simon Colston, The Angel – Carla McKenzie, MYA Consulting

With the hospitality industry being one of the major sectors affected by the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent UK lockdown, Carla has taken some time to reflect with one of the major players in the contract catering world, Frank Bothwell of Thomas Franks. Read the full interview here: ©Interviewing The Industry – Frank Bothwell Thomas Franks […]

With an imminent announcement from government on the way in which we will begin to restart the economy, George has taken the opportunity to interview Wayne Bennett of MKN, one of the world’s pioneering catering equipment manufacturers. Read the full article here: ©Interviewing The Industry – Wayne Bennett MKN – George Panks, MYA Consulting

Middlesex-based chartered architect Archadia, like MYA, has been taking a considered and insightful look into the future post COVID-19. Their ‘isolation lessons’ have covered a number of key sectors, from care homes to education. One of their most original approaches has been isolation lesson 11, looking at the ‘Urban Realm’ – some simple but innovative […]

MYA’s Head of Studio, Catherine Francis, takes a look at historic influences on design, and the potential ‘new world’ that we may find ourselves in post COVID-19. Read the full article, published on Wednesday 22nd April 2020, here: © MYA – The Future of Design Post COVID-19 – Catherine Francis

With an abundance of leftover roast lamb from Easter, and limited larder resources, Hazel wanted to know whether she could make pastry for pasties using self-raising flour. Find out how here: Hazel – ‘Self-raising’ Lamb Pasty (14.04.20)

A huge thank you to Hattie Ellis of Hastings Independent Press for publishing an article on our scheme: https://tinyurl.com/vcz6v8k You can Challenge A Chef today! Just send your ingredients to: challengeachef@mya-consulting.co.uk Check our news feed for previous happy challengers! https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/news/

Becky’s selection of ingredients were a replacement for her twin girls’ free school meals. She wanted something healthy, and fun to make with them both. See Becky’s recipes here: Becky from the Cotswolds (01.04.20)

Another unique dish created especially for Charlie from Sutton. Charlie from Sutton (31.03.20) Challenge a chef today for your bespoke recipe: challengeachef@mya-consulting.co.uk