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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MYA Meets Richard Butchins - Award-winning filmmaker and artist
MYA Meets; An occasional series about people we find inspiring. At MYA, we’re always looking for the crossover between ‘art’ and ‘work’. So at our last management meeting, we asked artist and film-maker Richard Butchins to tell us about what…
Read moreMYA are collaborating with the Rep Birmingham
MYA are delighted to be collaborating with the Rep in Birmingham to help develop the future culinary vision for this city’s world-class producing theatre. The Rep has undergone an extensive refit, supported by Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership. The new rep cafe bar forms part of this investment, paying homage to its 1970s […]
Read More about MYA are collaborating with the Rep BirminghamCarla 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 […]
Read More about Carla McKenzie Speaking on Carbon Labelling in Upcoming Kafoodle WebinarMYA 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 […]
Read More about MYA are sponsoring the Siam Boxing Camp C.I.C animation project.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 […]
Read More about The Net-zero FoodserviceJeanette 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 […]
Read More about Jeanette Orrey Comments on Cost of Living Crisis & Impact on School MealsCongratulations to County Durham
Congratulations to County Durham who are included on the shortlist of four, contending to be named UK City of Culture for 2025. MYA are proud to continue to work alongside this innovative and impactful team! Read the full article below: County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid remains on track
Read More about Congratulations to County DurhamTen 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
Read More about Ten Top Tips for Managing Your Catering Contract Post-LockdownCelebrating 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 […]
Read More about Celebrating 30 years of delivering expert hotel and catering advice 1992 – 2022England’s Government Moves to COVID Plan B
Last night’s announcements from the Government urging companies to work from home has dealt a further blow to the hospitality sector, which is still trying to recover from previous lockdowns. The below article from Public Sector Catering’s Edward Waddell shines a light on the problems the industry is likely to face over the coming weeks, […]
Read More about England’s Government Moves to COVID Plan BBen 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 […]
Read More about Ben Pitcher – MYA Director of Transformation – an emerging role – the first monthCulture Week
This has definitely been culture week for the MYA team! MYA were honoured to be appointed to a number of arts venues across the country. One of these appointments is to support on a food and beverage project at Gloucester Guildhall – located conveniently close to the MYA office in Stroud. This venue joins the […]
Read More about Culture WeekSt Edmund Hall in Oxford Seeking a Talented Chef De Partie
Another fantastic opportunity for a creative and dedicated Chef de Partie in the city of Oxford! MYA client, St Edmund Hall, is seeking to add to its already talented kitchen brigade! Visit https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/chef-de-partie to read the full job description, and apply!
Read More about St Edmund Hall in Oxford Seeking a Talented Chef De PartieSt Edmund Hall in Oxford Seeking an Exceptional Head Chef
‘Teddy Hall’ is home to some of the most talented undergraduates and postgraduates in the world. The College is one of the oldest in Oxford, dating back to the 13th century, and yet has a strong reputation for forward thinking. In January 2022, the current Head Chef John McGeever is retiring. The College are looking […]
Read More about St Edmund Hall in Oxford Seeking an Exceptional Head ChefVacancy: Head of Catering & Events at Wolfson College, Oxford
Our client, Wolfson College in Oxford, is seeking to appoint a new Head of the Catering and Events Department. Working closely with the Home Bursar, Head Chef and other College departments, the Head of Catering and Events leads the delivery of a high quality, customer-orientated catering and hospitality service to students, fellows, staff and visitors. […]
Read More about Vacancy: Head of Catering & Events at Wolfson College, OxfordMYA Appoints Director of Transformation
MYA has a reputation for ‘doing things differently’. Our project work is data driven and benefits focused – linking activity from business strategy to finance to the food on the plate. In November 2021 Ben Pitcher moves from Catering Design Group bringing his significant project management experience, multi-segment and sector delivery, technical expertise, and visionary business acumen […]
Read More about MYA Appoints Director of TransformationVibrant, Versatile and Visionary
These entrepreneurial women have formed a partnership that dares to dream of merging cutting edge creativity and style with true sustainability and durability. Pookie Blezard (Pazuki) and Carla McKenzie (MYA) are collaborating to delight the customers of a broad range of catering outlets, with breath-taking colour palates and designs. Pookie’s talent for unique sustainable fabric […]
Read More about Vibrant, Versatile and VisionaryGo Green! The New Approach to School Catering
What has become clear, post-COVID, is that school caterers must embrace the ‘green revolution’. What lessons can they learn from the past year or so? Carla has written an impactful article on this very subject in the latest issue of Independent Insight Magazine, ready for the Autumn 2021 term. Read the full article on pages […]
Read More about Go Green! The New Approach to School CateringGlasgow Grammar School Hutchesons’ Appoints Caterer Aramark
Hutchesons’ Grammar School, the outstanding independent school in Glasgow, has appointed a new caterer, Aramark. The aim is to transform its in-house catering operation, not only to deliver an outstanding food service to pupils at its junior and senior schools, but also to bring something different to the table. The MYA Consulting team helped the […]
Read More about Glasgow Grammar School Hutchesons’ Appoints Caterer Aramark‘Pingdemic’ causes 267,000 hospitality workers to isolate
This well written article brings a sharp focus on the challenges of the ‘pingdemic’ on the hospitality industry. Read the full article, written by Edward Waddell of Public Sector Catering, here: ‘Pingdemic’ causes 267,000 hospitality workers to isolate | Public Sector Catering
Read More about ‘Pingdemic’ causes 267,000 hospitality workers to isolateLeiths School of Food and Wine launches £750,000 grant
As the industry struggles to find great chefs, this initiative by one of the leading trainers of chefs is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of foodies. Bravo to Leiths, and what perfect timing. Read the full article, written by Edward Waddell of Public Sector Catering, here: Leiths School of Food and Wine […]
Read More about Leiths School of Food and Wine launches £750,000 grantSustainable Food Sourcing – Sustainability Issue #3
The third article on sustainability, by Olivia Imeson. “In order to protect our environment, we need an emotional connection and a sense of agency with regards to the place we want to protect. Once you have taken the various steps towards improving the immediate vicinity in which you live and work, you can start to […]
Read More about Sustainable Food Sourcing – Sustainability Issue #3New Chef, New Ideas at Wolfson
Our client, Wolfson College, Oxford, has appointed award-winning international chef Michael Godfrey as their new Head Chef. He joins the brigade this month after an impressive series of executive chef positions at Eton, New York University Abu Dhabi, and Brunel University. MYA assisted the College with the job specification and recruitment and trade testing process. […]
Read More about New Chef, New Ideas at WolfsonDeep Beat Entertainment – Recruitment – Company Development Chef
Another exciting new role has become available at Deep Beat Entertainment Ltd! Company Development Chef; working across the UK, responsible for the company-wide food and beverage offer. The job advert can be viewed here: DBE – Company Development Chef Advert The job description can be viewed here: DBE – Company Development Chef Job Description Contact rebecca.maltby@mya-consulting.co.uk today […]
Read More about Deep Beat Entertainment – Recruitment – Company Development ChefDeep Beat Entertainment – Recruitment – Head of People
Our client, Deep Beat Entertainment Ltd is recruiting! The new role of Head of People, reporting directly to the managing director, is now available. The job advert can be viewed here: DBE – Head of People Job Advert The job description can be viewed here: DBE – Head of People Job Description Contact rebecca.maltby@mya-consulting.co.uk today […]
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