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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

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.