Exhibitions are a great way to get out there and meet other people involved in your industry. Whether you’re after new faces for networking, the chance to see new suppliers to the market, or just get some ideas, catering exhibitions are a real opportunity to boost your business. Here are some of Banksford’s favourites chosen from around the UK.
Cake sales and coffee mornings in aid of charity have become a really popular way to raise funds for a cause close to your heart. Just look at events like Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Maggie’s bake sales, or The Big Tea Cosy for Breast Cancer Haven. Everyone loves cake and cookies, and we challenge […]
If, like us, you’re still waiting for your invitation to the Royal Wedding, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s still time to brush up on your fine dining etiquette before any other big day. Even if that invitation didn’t come through your door, our helpful hints for proper table manners will hopefully keep you […]
The reduction of single-use plastic is all over the news at the moment. The government want us all to take steps to reduce the amount of plastic items we use once, and throw away into landfill, never to be seen again. Various ideas have been publicised, such as deposit schemes were returning a plastic drink […]
Banksford’s A to Z of uniform At Banksford, we think we stock one of the most comprehensive ranges of workwear uniforms, so we’ve come up with a complete A to Z of our catalogue. A – Aprons Aprons are a key part of so many uniforms, and whatever you need an apron for, you can […]
If your passion in life is food, you must have wondered about the possibility of turning your hobby into a business. Estimated to be worth £1billion per year by Ibis World, running a food outlet could prove to be lucrative if you get it right. This infographic reveals that only 40% of independent restaurants make […]
It’s not just an astonishing range of colours and styles on offer here at Banksford. We’re also proud
to offer aprons in a large selection of tried-and-tested fabrics. Whether your first concern is budget,
origin or durability, there really is a fabric to match your requirements. Let’s take a quick look at
some of the most popular choices we have for our customers.
There are few things more British than a portion of fish and chips. Of course, they’re a hot topic for debate, as well as a great hot supper. Why did they stop serving them wrapped in newspaper? What makes the best chips? Are any of the modern alternatives as good as traditional cod? Perhaps most importantly – where’s the best chippy? It might be your local, or one you visited on holiday.
To help us make our minds up, the annual National Fish & Chip Awards were created 30 years ago.
Exhibitions are a great way to get out there and meet other people involved in your industry. Whether you’re after new faces for networking, the chance to see new suppliers to the market, or just get some ideas, catering exhibitions are a real opportunity to boost your business. Here are some of Banksford’s favourites chosen from around the UK.
A long time ago – well, 1984 to be precise – in a galaxy far, far away, a bright spark came up with the idea of shifting food ordering online. The world’s first online food shopping order was placed by Mrs Jane Snowball, of Gateshead, who ordered her groceries from Tesco, from the comfort of […]
Use a uniform? The tax man may want to pay you! If you’re an employee who uses their own money to pay for work related items or travel, you might be surprised to know that you’re entitled to some money back from HMRC. It’s called Tax Relief For Employees. It’s not open to everyone though, […]
We Brits are a pretty open minded lot. We like our beans on toast and bacon sandwiches, but we’re also happy to try out dinnertime favourites from more exotic locations. Street food, takeaways and the emergence of new and unusual foreign restaurants offering exotic cuisines are bringing exciting offerings to our shores. A study by […]
What do you need to know? Let’s be honest – if we want a night off from cooking dinner, we want to be sure that the food we’re bringing into our homes is from somewhere where staff take as much care as we would over its preparation and cooking. In order to make that happen, […]
If you’re looking for branded uniform or catering uniform then we can guide you through our easy ordering process. Our friendly and personal approach to quotes mean you always have contact with an account manager who you can speak to or email at any point during the process. Alternatively if you prefer a more automated process then you can order […]
The average human is around 60% water, so it’s not surprising that we need to drink a lot of it to keep our bodies in tip-top condition. The NHS recommends six to eight glasses of water, or water-containing fluids, per day. Plain water is obviously the most direct route here. It’s up to you how […]