Wonderful to join our Institute of Hospitality members this week in my home county of Kent, where we, alongside Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewery, had the pleasure of celebrating Great British beer. This event was a fantastic opportunity to join our #HospitalityFamily across a total of 290 pubs, and to discuss both the significant challenges they face, and the exciting possibilities they see ahead. It was truly inspiring to hear how their commitment to training and development is paving the way for professional success, especially at a time when over 400 pubs have tragically closed their doors.  Pubs are so much more than places to enjoy a pint; they’re the beating heart of countless communities. They provide a sense of belonging, and for some a route away from isolation. They are something to be celebrated, as is the incredible skill of the brewers that craft the beer, whilst vitally supporting the local economies that they serve. Well done to the Institute of Hospitality South East Region team, led by Michael Wood FIH, Sarah Powell MIH and Leanne Silavant MIH IS, and to Shepherd Neame Ltd CEO Jonathan Neame for hosting such a valuable event, and an invaluable opportunity for our pub and brewery sector voices to be heard. #imin #MeetingOurMembers #InspireMotivateLearn #StrongerTogether #IoHSouthEast #Pub #BritishBeer #Brewery

Supporting @MassiveAttackUK in Liverpool recently at their climate action accelerator event at @MandSBankArena. Serving Shiitake Mushroom Burgers in delicious @wildfarmed vegan buns. Well done @sodexolive on running a plant based menu throughout the event. #wildfarmed

Also massive shout out to @candykittens @Otherfoodsuk for all their support over the weekend. This was the second event we supported, the other one was in Bristol where our Shiitake Mushroom Burgers few out of our @devilskitchen23 Airstream 👏👏#plantbasedfoods @wildfarmed

Our new Primary School Autumn/Winter Menu starts today! We consult with our young customers during taste tests and student council sessions to ensure our dishes are appealing as well as tasty and nutritious. #SchoolMeals #FeedingMinds @LACA_UK @LoveBritishFood @SAfoodforlife

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Who would like to join our South East region committee for a glorious walk around sunny Marlow, Buckinghamshire next month? The @iohsoutheast Region’s summer challenge takes place in aid of @HospAction and the IoH’s Bursary Fund on 7 June 2024. instituteofhospitality.org/e… #imin

Great work #publicfood @LACA_UK @anitabrown99 @PSCMagazine Thank you for championing school meals and all the benefits they deliver.

Come and say hi to the team from @devilskitchen23 on Stand 50 at next week’s @hospitalcaterer Forum in Aviemore - looking forward to having lots of conversations and tastings of wickedly tasty food made from plants 👏👏 #plantbasedfood #networking

Could not agree more Judith great food by our own #PublicSector chefs #Care #NHS #Schools A great idea 👏👏 #PSCAwards

A great idea! Congratulations to all involved, the food was superb, and what a great opportunity to showcase public sector catering. #PSCAwards @PSCMagazine @PSC_Alliance

Just incredible! Lost for words

Stuart Barnett wins inaugural ‘Hospitality’s Got Talent’ event raising £30,000 for Wafflemeister Foundation publicsectorcatering.co.uk/n…

Great day with Farmers, Growers, suppliers, caterers and lots of others getting down to the business of getting more @LoveBritishFood onto #publicfood plates. Let’s do this! #ATeam Big Thanks to @HertsFarmer for hosting & @AlexiaCRobinson for organising. Great day! @PSCMagazine

Calling all hospitality professionals in the South West or Midlands! Have you got your tickets to our IoH South West joint even with IoH Midlands; Feel-good and #Networking Evening on 21 March yet? instituteofhospitality.org/e… #imin #IoH #IoHSouthWest #IoHMidlands #Hospitality

Productive couple of days in the West Country shooting with BoneMasters @ForestProduce - @bloomFSV @markxtaylor @oliver_harvey

Hear hear. The focus on public food is critical here. Hospitality isn’t just at the discretionary spend end of the food sector. @PSCMagazine #publicfood people rely upon our services and products simply to survive in some cases.

Up in the lakes … . @markxtaylor @bonemastersuk @Caterite_Food

In partnership with @oxfordlitfest, on 19 March, the IoH Oxford College Dinner takes place the magnificent 14th century Great Hall of New College (founded in 1379), with a drinks reception in the famous #HarryPotter cloisters. bit.ly/497NjuA #imin #IoHEvents #IoH #Events