Useful links

The Sea Fish Industry Authority delivers expert knowledge, skills and support that help the UK seafood industry. Online resources for caterers include a recipe database, publications and educational posters.

Website of the Slow Food movement, which aims to protect bio-diversity by promoting the enjoyment of regional, seasonal food. Includes recipe ideas.

Website for updates and guidance on the smoking ban in England, including signs, outside shelters and designating bedrooms.

Concierges’ networking group the Society of the Golden Keys was founded in London more than 50 years ago. Its main aims are to promote friendships among concierges and to help develop a network of contacts in the hotel fraternity.

Professional trade association of sommeliers, owned by UK sommeliers. It was formed to provide a commercial centrepiece for the on-trade, so that wine producers, importers and on-trade suppliers have a professionally managed group with which to do business.

Organisation that promotes careers in hospitality, leisure, tourism and travel to a range of potential recruits and influencers through a network of centres across the UK.