In this episode of Talking Food with Bidfood, Customer Marketing Executive Georgia Leakey is joined by Heather Dolan, Bidfood’s Nutrition Manager, and Ellie Olds, Company Nutritionist at award-winning independent schools caterer Holroyd Howe, to talk about healthy eating in schools. Together, they explore how caterers across the education sector are supporting children to eat well, from interpreting and applying the School Food Standards, to staying ahead of food trends and creating balanced, exciting menus that inspire healthier choices. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips, or insights into what’s shaping school menus across the UK, this is your go-to episode....

Join Heather Dolan, Nutrition Manager at Bidfood and Lizzie Foskett, Head of Nutrition and ESG at BaxterStorey as they delve into all things nutrition. They explore BaxterStorey’s sustainable nutrition mission and how they empower their teams through accredited nutrition training, and tackle big questions like: what does “healthy” really mean? And which sources of information can you trust? Tune in for an insightful conversation, practical tips and expert advice to help you support your customer’s health and wellbeing, by creating nourishing, balanced menus and recipes. Participants Host: Heather Dolan, Nutrition Manager Guest: Lizzie Foskett, Head of Nutrition and ESG at...

In this episode of Talking Food with Bidfood, Claudia Colborn, New Business Marketing Manager and Senior Customer Marketing Manager, Emily Dart dive into Caterers Campus, Bidfood’s dedicated free e-learning platform for empowering teams with learning, development, and growth. Also, watch out, as they make a call live on air to speak to one of our very own experts to help set the scene… Who will they call? Discover how this innovative platform is helping hospitality professionals sharpen their skills, stay ahead of trends, and futureproof their careers. Whether you’re a chef, a front-of-house manager, or a business owner looking to...

In this exciting episode, Customer Marketing Manager, Imogen Hassard is joined by Leigh Stark, Group Development Chef at Clermont Hotels on “Why food is just as important as the room” revealing how to create innovative menus to compete with high-street venues– all served up in a fresh visual format overlooking Tower Bridge from Clermont’s VU from The Tower bar and kitchen. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips, or a behind the scenes look at what’s shaping menus across the UK, this is your go to episode. Discover all our support for hotels here. Interested in our Food and Drinks Trends...

In this episode of Bidfood’s ‘Talking Food with Bidfood’, we dive into the world of Mobilisation with New Business Marketing Manager, Claudia Colborn and Customer Integration Manager Hayley Dorney. Tune in to learn all about the mobilisation journey here at Bidfood, adapting to customers’ needs and busting some common mobilisation myths. Whether you are a looking to find out more about the mobilisation journey or what we do here at Bidfood, click here to learn more. Participants Host: Claudia Colborn, New Business Marketing Manager for Bidfood Guest: Hayley Dorney, Customer Integration Manager for Bidfood Timestamps: 00:00- Intro 00:42- What is...

In this episode of Talking Food with Bidfood, we dive into the world of sustainable products with Shelley Franklin-Morris, our Senior Sustainability Manager. From the significance of well-known certifications to the rise of eco-conscious catering supplies, we explore what sustainability and responsible sourcing really mean in foodservice today. Discover how these choices impact the planet, support ethical practices, and shape the future of the industry—plus, get practical advice for making more sustainable purchasing decisions. Participants Host: Amelia Russell, Senior Marketing Executive at Bidfresh Guest: Shelley Franklin-Morris, Senior Sustainability Manager Timestamps 00:00- Intro 03:24- What is the significance of recognisable certifications...

In this episode, host Rhia Harry sits down with Culinary Development Chef Adam Denny to explore the top food and drink trends shaping 2025. From the rise of regional and international cuisines to the growing demand for innovative drinks and small plates, we cover the trends set to make a big impact across various sectors. Whether you’re in hospitality, leisure, or foodservice, this episode will leave you inspired with fresh ideas to enhance your offerings. Find out more about our food and drink trends for 2025 here. Participants: Host: Rhia Harry- Senior Insights and Research Executive for Bidfood Guest: Adam...

In this episode, Heather Dolan, Nutrition Manager at Bidfood, explores the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Care Home Digest—a highly anticipated resource created to help care homes meet the nutritional needs of their residents and enhance the mealtime experience. She is joined by two expert guests who played key roles in developing the Care Home Digest as part of the working group. What you’ll learn in this episode: Tune in to discover more about this valuable care home resource. The Interactive Care Home Participants: Host: Heather Dolan, Nutrition Manager at Bidfood Guests: Timestamps 00:00- Intro 04:30- Where did the concept for...

In this episode, host Olivia Jackson dives into how the new UK government’s policies will shape the future of the National Health Service (NHS). Join us for an in-depth discussion with three distinguished guests who bring valuable perspectives on NHS challenges and potential opportunities under the new administration.  What you will learn in this episode:  Tune in to explore what lies ahead for one of the UK’s most vital institutions.  Participants:  Host: Olivia Jackson, Customer Marketing Manager, Bidfood UK  Guests:  Timestamps 00:00- Intro 2:51-Have you seen any changes in policy that could have an impact on the NHS? 6:36- Do you...

Join host Ashley Hollidge as we dive into the future of food service live from the Taste of Bidfood event, held at the legendary Silverstone Circuit. Join us as we uncover the latest industry insights, emerging trends, and innovations shaping the food service industry. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Tune in to gain a competitive edge and stay ahead in the fast-evolving foodservice landscape. Our 2025 food and drinks trends Our Open Doors programme More information on our care home sector page Participants: Host: Ashley Hollidge, Digital Marketing executive for Bidfood UK Guests: Time stamps: 00:00- Intro 00:49- Interview...

It’s a fresh food takeover! In this episode, we delve into the latest trends in fresh, touching on the trifecta – fish, meat, and produce – with insights from Natalie Hudd, Director of Sales at Direct Seafoods, and Jodie Gamson, Marketing Manager at Bidfresh. Discover what’s popular in the fresh food industry and what consumers are loving in 2024 and beyond… Find out more about what’s trending in the world of fresh in ‘The Juice’, Bidfresh’s 2024 Fresh trends report here. Explore all of our latest food and drinks trends for 2025 here. Participants: Host: Amelia Russell, Marketing executive at...

Join host Cally Ip and co-host Gavin Squires to discuss how the 2024 General Election will impact school meals. We are joined by industry greats Dr Andy Kemp MBE and Patricia Fellows MBE to breakdown the current scene of school catering and discuss the impact of politics on school meal funding. We talk about the current struggles of school catering, discuss the idea of expanding Universal Infant Free School Meals, and share what the next elected government can do ensure every child is fed a nutritious hot meal. This is a key topic which will impact the next generation and...

Join host Ashley Hollidge and co-host Valeria Potsinok to discuss the exciting and developing world of regenerative agriculture in 2024. We are joined by special guests Kate Edley, Brand and Category Lead Savoury Food, Nestlé Professional and Katrina Harrison Brand and Activation Lead, Nestlé Professional, who breakdown the complex world of regenerative farming and dive deep into it’s importance to the future of foodservice. Whether you’re new to the topic of Regenerative Farming, are an expert or just curious about this topic we hope you will find this an interesting discussion. Click here to read Bidfood’s 2023 sustainability report: Bidfood...

Join host Ashley Hollidge discussing the top food and drinks trends for 2024, with attendees at our Taste of Bidfood: Access All Areas event. This event was all about customers, and suppliers joining together to celebrate food and innovation, strengthen their knowledge in workshops, and getting the full access all areas experience at our depot tours. Our special guests for the episode are from Elior, Heinz, The Alchemist, the Bidfood digital team and our CEO for Bidcorp UK, Andrew Selley. They give their hot takes and predictions for food and drink in 2024, their highlights of the event and share...

Join our host Cally Ip with guest speaker Rob Smith, Senior Head Chef at University of Bristol to hear how he is implementing healthier and more sustainable menus in his university. We’re also joined by our Head of Sustainability, Julie Owst, and our Nutrition Manager, Heather Dolan, who join us who dive into the importance of changing the future of university menus, today, and how easy it can be to do. For this episode, we discuss healthy and sustainable menu principles such as eating less red meats, sugar alternatives, and more, as well as how universities can easily bring these...

Join guest host Emily Butler, with Amanda Whatley and Heather Dolan to discuss all things vegetable intake and nutritious school meals. We talk about ways to break down barriers of healthy eating in schools, why balanced meals are so important to children’s development and learning, as well as how school caterers can continue to make a real difference. Our guest for this episode is Amanda Whatley, Business Development Manager at HC3S, who joins us to discuss simple, yet impactful ways schools can encourage students to care about healthy eating and what methods she finds helps students increase their intake of...

Join guest host Emily Butler, with Gavin Squires and Wayne Wright to discuss all things innovation in schools, a LACA the Main Event round-up, and hear about the inspiration behind our stand. With it being such a pressing issue for the education sector, we also took the time to discuss what the industry and government need to action for supporting and increasing Universal Infant Free School Meals. We feel strongly that not enough is being done currently. We also discuss our favourite moments from LACA the Main Event, such as awarding Brad Pearce, LACA chair, our fundraising total for his...

Join Joe Angliss and Julie Owst, Head of Sustainability for Bidfood, and their special guests Paul Williams, Global Head of Environmental and Social Sustainability and Simon Stokes, Senior Development Chef for Princes, as they shed light on the crucial role of sustainable practices and the growing trend for carbon-friendly menus. We discuss best practices to help brands to reach their targets and how foodservice businesses can make changes to create a greener, more sustainable food industry. This is a must listen for anyone dedicated to understanding how to create more carbon-friendly and sustainable menus. Bidfood’s vision is to be the...

The coronation brings the perfect opportunity for care homes across the world to bring residents together to celebrate and welcome a brand new era. To help support care homes, we wanted to explore the event further and offer our quick top tips on how to bring it alive…  We are joined by our award-winning culinary development Chef Wayne Wright to discuss to upcoming coronation and what this means for care homes. We touch on the importance of celebrations in homes and the significance of this on resident engagement and wellbeing. This episode also delves into the importance of catering for...

Staying ahead of the curve with the latest consumer trends is more important than ever, as eating and drinking out...