NEWS, MENUS,
EVENTS & MORE
NEWS, MENUS,
EVENTS & MORE
Welcome to our blog, here you will find all the latest news from Lumiere HQ! Our blog is intended to be a little more relaxed than our Restaurant Strategy topics. In some ways our strategy topics are quite simply our fine dining of restaurant content, where as our blog is more grab and go. We plan to serve you up with great recipes, brand information, new clients news and much more.. Enjoy!
LATESTWhat should I consider when costing my menu? Costing a menu involves calculating the total cost of all the ingredients used to prepare the dishes on the menu. It is essential for a restaurant or food business to ensure that the prices set for the menu items cover the cost of ingredients and other associated […]
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LATESTThe Three Key Considerations When Creating a Food Item for Retail Creating a successful food item for retail requires more than just a delicious recipe. From concept to packaging, there are essential factors that every food entrepreneur and producer must carefully consider to ensure their product stands out on store shelves and appeals to […]
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LATESTHospitality Business, performance and wellness coaching- The super-fast paced hospitality industry comes with a unique blend of creativity, discipline, strategy and leadership, all through a lens of incredibly high customer service expectations. Its an industry that is physically, mentally, socially and spiritually draining so requires extraordinary resilience and a genuine love of service to others. […]
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LATEST5 Things a Hotel Website should have In the age of digital dominance, a strong online presence is essential for businesses across all industries, and the hospitality sector is no exception. Hotels, in particular, can significantly benefit from a well-built website that not only showcases their offerings but also enhances the overall user experience. First […]
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LATESTIs Instagram important for a restaurant? In today’s digital era, social media platforms play a vital role in facilitating business-to-audience connections and elevating brand visibility. Here Instagram stands out as a game-changer for restaurants. It allows them to showcase their culinary creations, engage with customers, and moreover amplify their brand. Showcasing visually appealing culinary creations […]
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LATESTIkonika Hotels in Malta- Ikonika hotels are an expanding group of boutique hotels in Malta. Founded by Conrad Borg Ikonika collection has expanded across Valletta and Paceville sites to include boutique hotels, spas and now several restaurant spaces. IKYK St Juliens- Paceville is the vibrant part of the Island where you can find most […]
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LATESTCharlottes in the Pantiles Our latest opening in Royal Tunbridge wells Kent, Charlottes in the Pantiles saw a 2 year project come to fruition in the start of May 2023. Owner Neil Wright got in contact with us at Lumiere, having run a number of successful businesses, this was his first foray into Hospitality. Deciding […]
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LATESTMarket Man A Guide to Restaurant inventory & stocktake Stocktaking and inventory is usually performed on a sunday night after a busy week and is the last thing that any Chef, Barman or Restauranteur wants to spend too much time on. But accuracy on the performance of your business is so important. Thankfully there are […]
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LATESTHow to develop your menu? It seems that simple right? How do we develop a menu and why is it so important to get it right? Menu’s need to be interesting, balanced, profitable and of course deliver what your customers want. At Lumiere menu development is the cornerstone of our business, from Fast casual dining, […]
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LATESTRestaurant consultancy in Riyadh & KSA- The appetite for new restaurants, cafes and dining experiences are of course prevalent across the world. Post Covid and with the expansions of foreign markets, we have seen a massive uplift in London. But also in cities like Riyadh where the excitement is only matched by the impressive scale […]
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LATESTYann Florio Luxury private dining Yann Florio is a third generation chef from Lorraine in the North East of France. Having studied Culinary Arts & Pâtisserie at the prestigious Saint Andree for five years. He went on to apprentice under Anthony Pean at the two Michelin starred La Pomme Canelle in Luxembourg. At just 23 […]
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LATESTThe top 5 reason why restaurants fail in London- London is a bustling, vibrant city with a thriving restaurant scene. However, not all restaurants in the city are successful. In fact, many restaurants in London fail within the first few years of operation. Here are the top 5 reasons why restaurants fail in London: Poor […]
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Lumiere Consultancy are a restaurant consultancy providing professional food and chef consultant services. Our Founder (Ben) has been in hospitality for over 25 years and is now predominantly based in London. Our key areas of expertise are full concept, property search, project management, menu design, operations and training.
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