MAGAZINE

The first signs of spring have begun – from blooming daffodils to later sunsets and some slightly warmer temperatures, the UK is starting to look a bit cheerier. And with warmer weather many people are more likely to leave their house and hit the high street, food markets and street food stalls. 

While April is bringing us some monumental changes to hospitality as we know it – the industry seems to be in full bloom, as new venues open and updated menus make waves. It’s clear the long winter has brought out some thoughtful planning. Like many of you we’ve used the hibernation time to really plan out our events for the year and I can’t help but think this year’s Street Food Championships is going to be the best one yet. 

But to help get you excited about things to come our April issue focuses on a variety of topics. To begin, Jane Renton has a chat with Carlo Mocci, chief business officer at Deliveroo, on page 12 to discover how they’re taking on more than just the food delivery market. Keeping in line with deliveries, we have a feature on fast food from page 18 onwards, before later delving into technology including food ordering apps on page 40. I also pay a visit to the newest QSR on the London’s scene – Dave’s Hot Chicken, where I see if the Reaper lives up to the waiver-signing hype. Read about it on page 44. Moving away from fast food, we focus on sweet treats that are taking over the market on page 31 and speciality breads on page 36. 

There’s so much to prepare ourselves for this summer, so what are you waiting for? Start turning these pages!

Until next time, 

Tamsyn Halm

Editor