Events

Lifting the lid on catering

25th March 2010 (5:30PM)

Location	Mercedes Benz World, Weybridge KT13 0SL
Contact	Clive Hilton
Email	clive@inlocum.co.uk
Tel	07976 299735
Details	The Litmus Partnership is delighted to host an event in conjunction with the BIFM Home Counties at Mercedes-Benz World. The topic for the event, “Lifting the Lid on Catering” will provide an insight into the contract catering market and give delegates some of the proven tools and techniques necessary to managing a successful catering business During the event delegates will have the chance to win a gift voucher to exchange for an exhilarating 60 minute AMG Driving Experience and there will opportunities to view the motor exhibitions either before registration or during the networking buffet. ________________________________________ Timings 6:00pm ~ Registration / Tea & Coffee / View Exhibition 6:30pm ~ Presentation ~ “Lifting the Lid on Catering” 7:30pm ~ Buffet & Networking – tour of the motor exhibits ________________________________________ Agenda The UK contract catering market has seen rapid growth over the last decade and is now valued in excess of £4.1billion and is set to grow even through this challenging economic climate. With businesses constantly looking at ways to reduce their operating costs catering can often be one of the first services to feel the sharp blade of the knife. However the challenges then are - Understanding how best to reduce costs without affecting service quality - Can you be assured that whatever is proposed is appropriate, achievable and sustainable Whether catering is self managed or out sourced the steps to managing a successful business are identical however if the process is not administered correctly then the outcome can be quite the opposite. During the event we will be ‘lifting the lid on catering’ and taking a closer look at some of the proven tools and techniques to managing a successful catering business and sharing with you the experiences from the UK’s leading independent catering consultancy. The event will cover the following topics:  Identifying the current fashions that are surrounding the catering industry and what trends we see emerging that will shape the future of contract catering.  Explanation of the techniques and procedures necessary to reduce the overall cost of catering.  How to ensure changes to the business always receive a positive reaction and to make sure that they are perceived both as important and valuable to the customer  The key principles of managing a successful catering contract and what techniques can be adopted to ensure continuity of financial and service performance  Establishing how contract caterers make their money and how to spot their hidden charges ________________________________________
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