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Wishing all of our clients, colleagues, friends and families a safe and happy festive period. Here’s a look at a digital version of MYA’s 2025 Christmas Card – Happy Holidays to you all, see you in 2026! 🎄 [ 🔈 Sound on!] #christmas #holidays #happychristmas #happyholidays #consultancy #specialistadvice #catering #cateringconsultancy

Last night, one of our MYA directors attended the menorah lighting ceremony in Hastings. It was one of those quietly heartening local moments that doesn’t need a grand speech to justify itself: prayers, music, free doughnuts and latkes (both of which we can now confirm are entirely valid ways to build community), and a bit […]

In a cultural sector where every visitor touchpoint matters, the way food, experience and commercial strategy work together has never been more critical. Jeroen Schuijt, MYA’s Director of International Management Consultancy, advises cultural institutions worldwide on visitor experience and commercial performance. In the piece that follows, he offers a personal view on the changing landscape […]

Today at MYA, we’re marking Founders’ Day and remembering Margaret Young (1938–2023).   Margaret believed that good food in education and society should be a basic human right, not a luxury. From her first role as Catering Manager for Norland Nannies in Hungerford, she was a pioneer in educational food; her ideas were formed by her own childhood experience […]

At MYA, we’ve been watching the sustainability conversation in the commercial food and beverage equipment sector evolve; often from a distance, observing positive signs but also clear gaps. The industry is discussing carbon reduction, environmental responsibility, and the future of equipment design more than ever before. So, it’s time we moved from conversation to action. […]

MYA are proud to support Scott Griffiths as he begins Cinematography at the National Film and Television School. Scott has worked with our Non-Exec Director, Richard, for several years, proving himself an exceptional cinematographer: precise, calm under pressure, and gifted with light, framing and story. He is a working-class talent breaking into a tough profession, […]

Being together speeds everything up: thinking, pace, trust. Yesterday we aligned on growth, built new skills, and hosted the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) in Hastings for a clear look at what’s next across foodservice and kitchen design. What we covered Growth with discipline: sharpening our pipeline, clarifying roles, and investing in the tools that help […]

This week I was humbled to receive two honours at the Sussex Vistage Awards: Member of the Year and The Chair’s Award. Being voted for by fellow Vistage members makes it especially meaningful and it belongs to the MYA team as much as to me.   Two years with Vistage — a peer group of twelve non-competing CEOs […]

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste is today. It’s a useful nudge: nearly one-fifth of food available to consumers is wasted across households, retail and food service, even as food insecurity rises. Food Safety At MYA, we see waste reduction as a design, operations and culture question, not just a back-of-house tidy-up: Design […]

The hospitality industry has given us so much over the years, and we are proud to have played our part in supporting its growth and innovation. We’re delighted to announce that we have officially joined the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA). This step reflects our ongoing commitment to contribute to the future of hospitality, working alongside […]

Pressure on costs and consumers could hurt, but smart strategy can turn risk into renewal. Rachel Reeves’ first full Autumn Budget in November 2026 will be delivered against one of the most complex backdrops the hospitality and cultural sectors have faced in decades. High borrowing costs and limited fiscal headroom mean Reeves will prioritise fiscal […]

At MYA we value the sharpened insight a fresh pair of eyes brings to our practice. Ben Donaldson, our new Creative Director, has spent his first two months pressure testing our assumptions, reframing standard F&B moves, and pushing us to go further on data-led concepting and delivery. The result is faster, clearer decision making, bolder […]

Our Non-Executive Director at MYA, Richard Butchins, is showing new work at BlackShed Gallery. Known for creating meticulously hand-built tableaux — lit and photographed entirely in-camera without digital collage or AI — his practice explores disability, myth and the body through unsettling, painterly images. These staged scenarios blur beauty and discomfort, drawing viewers into a […]

MYA Consulting is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeroen Schuijt as Head of International Management Consultancy, a key role that supports our expanding global operations. Jeroen joins MYA with an extraordinary record in operational excellence and strategic innovation across major international hospitality and catering operations. Most recently at BaxterStorey, he successfully directed the expert […]

Sales volumes in UK food stores fell by 5.0% in May 2025. According to the Office for National Statistics, the dip was largely due to reduced supermarket sales, as retailers cited inflationary pressures, customer cutbacks and lower sales of alcohol and tobacco products.   Now, before you think “that’s retail, not us,” take a moment. […]

At MYA, we’re always proud to see our team applying their talents in new and unexpected places, and this time, it’s Creative Director George Panks who’s taken his eye for detail and flavour into the heart of Gloucestershire’s vibrant food scene. When he’s not guiding high-impact design work for clients across the globe, George moonlights as […]

MYA are delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Donaldson as its new Creative Director, further reinforcing the company’s creative leadership during a period of rapid international growth. Ben’s journey to MYA is as impressive as it is diverse. Originally from Australia, he began his career as a chef in some of the top restaurants across his homeland and London. […]

We caught up with Mack Allan, our new Director of Management Consultancy to hear about his first month at MYA. Everything from diving into new projects and building relationships to gaining insight into the unique MYA approach. Mack has already made a strong start. In this candid Q&A, he shares his first impressions, what’s stood […]

Carla McKenzie, Managing Director, MYA Consulting Ltd The refectory, canteen, cafeteria—call it what you will—is often the beating heart of a school. With that in mind, MYA embarked on a radical redesign of the catering facilities for both the City of London Boys and Girls Schools. The project involved creating two brand-new kitchens and dining rooms—a dream […]

The UK is home to one of the oldest building stocks in Europe, with structures that reflect centuries of architectural evolution and social history. These buildings are more than just remnants of the past, they’re a vital part of our cultural identity, and they deserve to be protected, preserved, and celebrated. In the face of […]

This strategic addition to our leadership team underscores our commitment to driving innovation and delivering world-class advisory services to our clients. Mack brings a wealth of experience, having worked at operational board level for three of the UK’s most successful hospitality providers, contributing to the growth of a business from £25m to £1b over 20 […]