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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

One of our first happy challengers. Gary from Gloucestershire sent his ingredients, and now has two fantastic recipes to make, plus a method for homemade butter! Read how here: Gary from Gloucestershire (30.03.20)

There has been a fresh warning of an influx of food waste due to panic buying! Don’t waste what you have in your cupboards. Send your list of ingredients to us, and we will tell you what to make: challengeachef@mya-consulting.co.uk

We have today launched our Challenge a Chef initiative into the press, in the South West, Sussex, the North of England and national outlets. Watch this space …   If  you would like any further information, just give us a call: 01453 765 643

All of our team are volunteering their time to help in the fight against COVID-19. We are supporting the NHS, the Blood Bikers, our local communities, and the government’s #stayathome policy with our Challenge a Chef initiative.

Our prestigious client, Wolfson College Oxford is seeking to appoint a Senior Sous Chef. Please click the link below to learn more about this great opportunity: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/content/senior-sous-chef

We are challenging you, whether you are a parent or a teenager living away from home during this difficult period, to challenge a chef! Send the ingredients that you have in your cupboard, and we will send you a delicious and nutritious meal to make! info@mya-consulting.co.uk

We are launching a new initiative, “Challenge A Chef”! Send your ingredients to us, and we will create your bespoke and nutritious recipe. We are also appealing for chefs to join this initiative, please send your details to us: mike.bradshaw@mya-consulting.co.uk

We here at MYA have put together a low-budget recipe book aimed at students who are needing to feed themselves over this tricky period. Please click on the link below to download the PDF, and if you have any other food-based questions, or if you’re just looking for handy hints and tips, please get in […]

If you run a school, community group or business and need assistance in adapting your commercial model to support those who are self-isolating, please call and our experts will help!

MYA is offering free video call consultations to any colleagues who need advice.

To promote your business and/or get urgent messages out to your staff and customers, please contact us.

If you have vulnerable friends or relatives that you’re unable to reach, please contact us.

Please view this document to view guidelines on how to manage an outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Carla McKenzie’s latest article is featured in the spring edition of the Bursars Review Catering Supplement 2020, for the ISBA. The article looks at how artificial intelligence may affect the hospitality industry amid recruitment struggles, skill shortages and emerging dietary trends and requirements. As I sit down to write this, Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party have just secured […]

The prestigious Hutchesons’ Grammar School in Glasgow, has appointed MYA Consulting to help design its new catering operation.

The studio design team at MYA Consulting have put together the top five trends they expect to see in the restaurant and hospitality industry during 2020.

Happy New Year from the MYA team!