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If you're planning on visiting the Cotswolds, you might be wondering which towns and villages you should visit on your trip. Read on below to find some of our local tips. Where are the Cotswolds? The Cotswolds is a region of England in the South West. It is the country's largest area of natural beauty (AONB) & covers 800 square miles across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Somerset & Wiltshire. It's mostly farmland, and is an ideal retreat from anyone working in London, Bristol or Birmingham as it's only 1-2 hours by train or car from any of these. Nearby towns include Bath, Banbury, Oxford & Cheltenham. What are the best towns & villages to visit in the North Cotswolds? The North Cotswolds are home to many pretty old villages, many dating back to the 17th Century. Here's some of our favourites. Cirencester Broadway Stow-on-the-Wold Bourton-on-the-Water Chipping Camden Stanton Snowshill What are the best places to visit in the South Cotswolds? The southern end of the Cotswolds is located close to Bath & contains many beautiful villages as well as Westonbirt Arboretum, which unmissable if you're visiting in the Autumn as you'll get to see the trees in their amazing changing colours. Badminton Westonbirt Castle Combe Kemble Lacock Nympsfield Tetbury What are the best places to visit in the Cotswolds with dogs? The Cotswolds is a great location to visit with dogs. With plenty of footpaths, streams & woods for them to exercise, there's really not any area of the Cotswolds that isn't dog friendly & most pubs will be more than happy for you to bring your dog with you. Just keep in mind that dogs can harm livestock & animals so keep them on a lead where appropriate. What are the best places to visit in the Cotswolds in Summer? The summer in the Cotswolds will be the best time to visit most locations, with better chances of good weather to get outside & explore. Some of the more popular villages like Broadway & Bourton-on-the-Water can get really busy & a bit overcrowded in summer, so it might be worth visiting one of the lesser known villages, which are still well worth a visit! What are the best places to visit in the Cotswolds in Winter? In the winter the Cotswolds will be a lot quieter, with reduced tourists on foot & in their cars on the small roads. Blenheim Palace at Christmas could be a good choice, with a Winter festival taking place, or a winter walk up to Broadway Tower.

What is Chaat? Chaat refers to a family of snack items, popular in India and often served from street stalls. Some popular examples of chaat are pani puri, dahi puri & kachori chaat. What are Kachori? Kachori are deep fried, flaky pastries originating from Rajasthan. They're stuffed with a slightly spiced moong dal mixture, which gives them their flavour and seasoning. What is Khasta Kachori Chaat? Khasta Kachori chaat refers to a dish made from Kachori chaat. The kachori are hollowed out, stuffed with a potato and lentil mixture and coated in sweet yoghurt, tamarind chutney & green chutney. Some Kashmiri red chilli powder, pomegranate, chaat masala & crunchy sev might also be added for some colour and texture. What is Kachori Chaat made from? Kachori chaat is made from all-purpose plain flour, often known as maida. The filling is made from spiced lentils, with dry mango powder (amchoor), Kashmiri chilli powder. Where can I eat Kachori Chaat? If you're looking to find Kachori Chaat in the UK, hiring one of our Indian private chefs is one option. It's bit of a specialist niche so isn't easy to find in a restaurant. Who does the best Kachori Chaat in London? One of our professional private Indian & Gujarati chefs can make you the best Kachori Chaat in London. With decades of experience cooking in private estates & restaurant, they will be able to deliver a memorable experience. Are Kachori Chaat vegetarian? Kachori Chaat are totally vegetarian, as is a lot of Indian street food. There's a huge number of vegetarians in India, so they have a highly developed cuisine revolving around vegetarian food & Khasta Kachori Chaat are one of those vegetarian dishes.

The Cotswolds is one of England's most popular locations to visit in the summer. If you're visiting from London or further afield, then read on to discover some of the Cotswolds best AirBNBs that are available to rent in this area of the UK. The Cotswolds is home to some charming properties, including some available on AirBNB In this post we'll share some of our favourite AirBNBs in the Cotswold district, all of which are suitable for hiring one of Michelin trained private chefs. What is the best AirBNB rental in the Cotswolds? Bolthole Retreats, Cotswold Water Park Hoo Cottage, Chipping Camden Barn in Barton-on-the-Heath The Little Barn, Lower Slaughter Barn Conversion, Leigherton How much does it cost to hire an AirBNB in the Cotswolds? Hiring an AirBNB in the Cotswolds will vary significantly depending on the time of years, the size of the property & the location of the property. For a larger house with some good facilities for a special occasion or family holiday, you could expect to pay from £100 per night upwards, with some of the top properties, costing from £250 per night. How much is a private chef per day in the Cotswolds? The Cotswolds is a great location to hire a private chef, with restaurants & country pubs often being far away from your accommodation. If you book a private chef on a day rate with Yuzu Private Dining, you can expect to pay from £250 per day, depending on the chef's experience, proximity to the venue & the expectations of the booking. This can often work out cheaper than going to a restaurant once you factor in travel costs, childcare etc. so can be an economical choice if you're in a group. If you're looking to host a multi day event or larger party or wedding, then contact us to discuss an estimate. Can I hire a chef to come to my house in the Cotswolds? You can always hire a private chef to come to your house in the Cotswolds if you're a local or second home owner. Our private chefs have extensive experience in all types of kitchens, from commercial restaurant kitchens to private estates & domestic kitchens, so are able to adapt to any surroundings. We'll just need some confirmation from you that there's some equipment & crockery in place, otherwise we'll need to charge a rental fee. What are the best towns & villages to stay in the Cotswolds? Bourton on the Water Tetbury Bibury Broadway Lower & Upper Slaughter Castle Combe

If you're thinking about booking a corporate event, you might be wondering which types of events are tax deductible. Is a company Christmas party tax deductible? Accounting firm BDO have published a handy guide detailing what corporate events can be tax deductible. In short, there are few rules about what can be claimed & the amount per employee. It's important that you don't spend over 150 per employee. This is considered a threshold, not an allowance, so if the amount is over by 2 per employee, that means that the whole amount cannot be claimed back against your company's annual tax bill. It's also important that the event is available to all members of staff. Will hosting a corporate event mean we pay less corporation tax? If you're able to stick within HMRC's guidance on annual parties, then your company will pay less corporation tax. Claiming your annual corporate event, summer retreat or Christmas party will mean that there is a lower amount of taxable profit on which to pay corporation tax. What are the other benefits of corporate catering events? Hosting a corporate event or staff party can be a massive morale booster & improve your team's working relationships. This might mean greater productivity & teamwork in future and can lead to greater employee retention & morale in your team. Are there any limits on how much we can spend? HMRC's website tells us that you can spend up to £150 + VAT per head on your annual company Christmas or Summer party. The party must be open to all employees to be tax deductible. Is client entertaining tax deductible? Entertaining clients is specifically not considered tax deductible by HMRC. This means it's important to confirm that your corporate event or Christmas party is not considered to be entertaining, or you might end up with an unexpected tax bill. Summary If you're not 100% sure, check with your accountant to confirm if you're able to write off your annual or Christmas party against your business tax bill. If you're thinking about hosting a Christmas party, then contact us now. We'll put together a sample quote & an estimate of the cost involved.

Thinking about booking a private chef in London? Read on for guide to some of the available services Booking a private chef in London can be a minefield with a wide variety in the price and quality of the chefs available. There's a wide range of quality and it there's no real upper limit to what you could spend if you so chose to. In this post, we'll quickly go over some of the available services and what you can expect from them. When hiring a chef for the perfect at home celebration, AirBNB booking or in a private household or residence, you want to make sure you are hiring a professional with a wealth of experience. Other factors that are of critical importance are the ease of booking, ability to communicate directly with the chef, the quality of the food & the sourcing of the ingredients from their local area. 1. Yuzu Private Dining Using a small private chef agency means you can book a totally bespoke experience, and you are free to make suggestions & prepare a detailed brief for us, which we will discuss in our initial booking enquiry consultation. As a small company run by former colleagues and with minimal overheads, we're able to be more flexible & responsive to our customers than larger companies & booking platforms. We're also able to ensure our chefs are able to earn a fair wage (something famously difficult for chefs to get even in this day and age). At Yuzu Private Dining, we pride ourselves on providing a bespoke service to discerning clients, only providing chefs with a Michelin Star professional background & who have completed a DBS check. We're experienced in creating bespoke initimate weddings, canape parties & dinner party celebrations, as well as multi-day private chef bookings, whether that's over Christmas for an at home celebration, AirBNB booking or in a private household or residence, you want to make sure you are hiring a professional with a wealth of experience. 2. Yhangry Yhangry is a relatively new startup, having been founded in 2019 by 2 former finance professionals in London & having been featured on Dragon's Den. It's essentially a large booking platform with many chefs who are setup their own profiles & do their own menus while the platform take a large commission from the chefs. As such, the quality can vary drastically, and you can never be too sure that you'll be hiring a chef with an extensive professional background. 3. Take a Chef Take a Chef is a large company, founded in Madrid in 2012. It works in a similar way to Yhangry, as a self-managed marketplace to book a chef, taking a significant commission from the chefs available budget for materials & to earn a living. 4. La Belle assiette Once a popular private chef booking platform, it seems in 2024 that La Belle Assiette has no gone bankrupt. Their website states they are no longer taking bookings. 5. DineIndulge Dineindulge is a British company founded in Bristol by former chefs & caterers from the industry. They are available to book far & wide, accepting bookings in multiple countries and in all regions of the UK. They typically outsource their work to "self-employed" chefs with minimal background checks & professional vetting. These chefs aren't given the opportunity to create their own menus so there's limited scope for receiving a bespoke service as per the client's requirements or requests. The menus don't seem to change very often, so once you've had it once there really doesn't seem to be much reason to use them a second time. They've now branched out into meal prep services as well as these fixed menu offerings, so might be good for this if that's something you'd be looking for. Conclusion There's many ways to book a private chef in London in 2024. With many chefs having left the restaurant trade post COVID & the hospitality industry in dire straights, many talented chefs are now available to take on this kind of work & draw on their extensive previous experience in professional settings to cook directly for customers in their homes, private households & for holiday lets. Whatever choice you decide to make, you won't regret hiring a chef to cook in your home if you make an informed decision.

Thinking about booking a private chef in the Cotswolds? Read our guide to some of the available services Booking a private chef in The Cotswolds can be a minefield with a wide variety in the price and quality of the chefs available. In this post, we'll quickly go over some of the available services and what you can expect from them. When hiring a chef for the perfect at home celebration, AirBNB booking or in a countryside retreat in an idyllic Scottish castle, you want to make sure you are hiring a professional with a wealth of experience. Other factors that are of critical importance are the ease of booking, ability to communicate directly with the chef, the quality of the food & the sourcing of the ingredients from their local area. 1. Yuzu Private Dining Using a small private chef agency means you can book a totally bespoke experience, and you are free to make suggestions & prepare a detailed brief for us, which we will discuss in our initial booking enquiry consultation. As a small company run by former colleagues and with minimal overheads, we're able to be more flexible & responsive to our customers than larger companies & booking platforms. We're also able to ensure our chefs are able to earn a fair wage (something famously difficult for chefs to get even in this day and age). At Yuzu Private Dining, we pride ourselves on providing a bespoke service to discerning clients, only providing chefs with a Michelin Star professional background & who have completed a DBS check. We're experienced in creating bespoke initimate weddings, canape parties & dinner party celebrations, as well as multi-day private chef bookings, whether that's over Christmas or when staying in a holiday let, shooting estate or in a country estate. 2. Yhangry Yhangry is a relatively new startup, having been founded in 2019 by 2 former finance professionals in London & having been featured on Dragon's Den. It's essentially a large booking platform with many chefs who are setup their own profiles & do their own menus while the platform take a large commission from the chefs. As such, the quality can vary drastically, and you can never be too sure that you'll be hiring a chef with an extensive professional background. 3. Take a Chef Take a Chef is a large company, founded in Madrid in 2012. It works in a similar way to Yhangry, as a self-managed marketplace to book a chef, taking a significant commission from the chefs available budget for materials & to earn a living. 4. La Belle assiette Once a popular private chef booking platform, it seems in 2024 that La Belle Assiette has no gone bankrupt. Their website states they are no longer taking bookings. 5. DineIndulge Dineindulge is a British company founded in Bristol by former chefs & caterers from the industry. They are available to book far & wide, accepting bookings in multiple countries and in all regions of the UK. They typically outsource their work to "self-employed" chefs with minimal background checks & professional vetting. These chefs aren't given the opportunity to create their own menus so there's limited scope for receiving a bespoke service as per the client's requirements or requests. The menus don't seem to change very often, so once you've had it once there really doesn't seem to be much reason to use them a second time. They've now branched out into meal prep services as well as these fixed menu offerings, so might be good for this if that's something you'd be looking for. Conclusion There's many ways to book a private chef in the Cotswolds in 2024. With many chefs having left the restaurant trade post COVID & the hospitality industry in dire straights, many talented chefs are now available to take on this kind of work & draw on their extensive previous experience in professional settings to cook directly for customers in their homes, private households & for holiday lets. Whatever choice you decide to make, you won't regret hiring a chef to cook in your home if you make an informed decision.

If you're planning a trip to Borough Market and wondering what to eat, read on here Borough Market is deservedly popular, both with tourists and locals. While there's no denying that it can get too busy at peak times, there's definitely some great places to eat. 1. The Ginger Pig The Ginger Pig, other than being an excellent retail butchery, sell some outstanding sausage rolls. We went for the leek & Stilton, but I'm pretty sure you won't be able to go wrong with any choice. The Scotch Eggs also look pretty bang on, although I haven't personally tried one. 2. Brindisa Chorizo Roll Brindisa's Chorizo rolls have been a long standing favourite of mine (and many others) for years. Consisting of a grilled cooking chorizo, some sweet and juicy piquillo pepper & rocket leaves in a warm toasted bread, it ticks all the boxes. I've probably eaten more than 10 of them in my life, but keep coming back as they're good value, filling & totally delicious. 3. Bread Ahead Doughnuts Bread Aheads doughnuts are extremely popular, if you go on a Saturday morning about half the people you'll see will be carrying a bright blue box from Bread Ahead's doughnut stall. I actually enjoyed the honeycomb more than the viral crème brûlée doughnut, but pick any one and you're bound to enjoy. 4. Oysters & Prosecco at Dorset Oyster Bar I adore Oysters (once I eventually got into them properly) and being able to just grab a couple with a glass of Prosecco without it costing a fortune is an absolute treat. 5. Raclette at Kappacaesin Raclette is good anywhere, but it's generally pretty hard to find outside of the French Alps. If you don't fancy going all that way, you can just pop down to Kappacaesin and have their excellent Raclette with delicious hot cheese, potatoes & cornichons.

If you're thinking about becoming a private chef, there's probably some questions or doubts in your mind about whether it's the right choice for you. Is becoming a private chef a good Career move? Being a private chef can often offer a more flexible working schedule than working in a fine dining restaurant or hotel, as well as a lower stress environment & a better salary. Working hours are often better & it can be less repetitive as you aren't just producing the same menu day in day out. It's important however that you have good skills in the kitchen, as you'll typically be serving high profile clients who will have a good palate & have eaten in some of the finest restaurants in the world. Do private Chefs make a lot of money? It's definitely possible to earn well as a private chef, but it's totally dependent on your ability to attract & retain top clients or to secure a good permanent position. Do private chefs get days off? Private chefs can often work to their own schedule if they manage to become self sustainable as a freelancer, although you would have to work around the customer's needs and requirements. Chefs on a permanent contract might work 5 or 6 days per week, but would normally be entitled to at least 1 day off per week. Before signing a contract, it's important to clarify what the expected working hours & days will be for the position. How do I find private chef jobs? Private chef agencies are quite common, with small networks of former chef colleagues, private chef recruiters & recruitment only agencies in existence. It's also possible to set yourself up as a freelance worker and take bookings through platforms like yhangry and takeachef. How do I start a private chef business? Starting a private chef business requires very little investment & can most probably be self financed. Your main asset will be your website & digital marketing. If you need help with this then we can set up a brief portfolio website for you & help you design a digital marketing strategy for a small fee. You might also consider registering with a private chef agency, of which there are many in the UK & Europe, especially in London. These agencies will charge a commission on top of the chefs expected day rate for supplying the chef but can mean you are still free to choose your own menus & prices.

In this guide, we'll go over some of the most frequently asked questions about hiring a private chef that we get from customers. Thinking about hiring a private chef? Private chef jobs vary a lot, depending on the client's needs, dietary requirements & overall budget. Hiring a private chef has become increasingly accessible to everyone, with booking platforms meaning it is possible to hire a private chef for a single event or booking. How much does a private chef cost? Hiring a private chef can vary widely in cost, depending on the booking requirements, experience of the chef, the location in and whether they are a freelancer or a permanent employee. Chefs with a background in MIchelin Star restaurants are likely to command a higher fee due to their experience & increased profile. Booking a private chef on a day rate, you should expect the total cost excluding materials to come to 350 as a starting point. A lot of private chefs also have fixed menus which are charged per person, although there will likely be a minimum spend in place for small parties. Do Private Chefs Wash the Dishes? Washing the dishes is a normal expectation of a private chef, although adequate facilities should be provided, preferably a dishwasher at a minimum to run all the plates through. Private chefs will often also have a network of other chefs, waiters & kitchen porters, who they might be able to bring with them for an additional fee if the booking requires it due to the increased level of workload. What is a typical private chef salary? Private chefs can often command high salaries, depending on the level of experience. A Michelin Star background private chef in a permanent role in Central London would probably have a salary expectation of 70,000 - 100,000 for a full time contract. Are there private chefs available near me? Post Covid, many chefs have moved away from the grind of restaurants & hotels and setup independently as a private chef or freelancer .There's also a number of chefs who take additional side income as a private chef due to the limited investment needed to startup in business. Can I hire a private chef just for a dinner party? Yes of course, hiring a private chef for a dinner party is one of the most booked services we have at Yuzu Private Dining. On average, a dinner party booking will be for between 8-12 people, with an average cost per head of 70 - 95 per head. Can i hire a private chef for one night? Yes absolutely! We commonly get single day booking requests to hire a personal chef. You should consider that there is a considerable amount of setup & getting used to a new site however and consider this when booking a private chef. If it's a larger event, your private chef might want to inspect the site & in situ equipment before the event to assess whether they will need to hire any equipment in or bring additional support staff to make sure your event or party runs smoothly. Can i hire a private chef for a holiday? You can hire a private chef for a family holiday, business trip or during a busy sport competition if you're a professional athlete. They'll typically offer a three meal a day service, including breakfast, lunch & dinner, although they might be able to do additional services for a supplement. This type of work will typically be charged a day rate according to the chef or private chef agency which you book them with, and does not include the cost of materials, cleaning supplies etc., it only covers the labour cost. Your private chef will typically be able to buy the goods on credit, and will send you an invoice with the amount payable on completion of the booking for the cost of the food. You should discuss the agreed menu & budget in advance to avoid any unexpected costs & surprises. Do private chefs cook for a family? Private chefs are often hired on a full time basis by a family or UHNW client. They might have a small team in place to work year round, or they might be on a short term contract or freelance basis. Can I hire a private chef for a wedding? Different private chefs might work differently, but at Yuzu Private Dining, we love doing wedding catering as its' always a nice atmosphere. We are mostly focused on smaller weddings & producing good quality catering, so wouldn't accept anything over 50x guests for a full meal, or 150x for a Canape reception. Can i Hire a chef to cook for my home? Private chefs are adaptable & able to work from almost any location. Your home should be enough for a good private chef to produce a smaller meal, although larger events might call for some additional equipment which would incur a small fee. Do private chefs cook for Christmas? Private chefs are often available over Christmas, although you should expect to pay a premium due to the time of year. Expect to pay 700 for a private chef booking for Christmas and to pay double time on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Hiring a private chef over Christmas often makes sense for a lot of families, as it leaves them free to enjoy their time with their family. How much does it cost to hire a private chef? The cost of hiring a private chef really can vary dramatically. A minimum spend for the day to be worthwhile for the chef would be a minimum of 300, for a small event or dinner party, while a larger group booking or more elaborate cooking would be 600 - 800.

If you're wondering if hiring a private chef is safe, this is the guide for you Worrying about having a stranger in your home or holiday accommodation? Read on to better understand our candidate vetting procedure and feel assured that you are in safe hands. At Yuzu Private Dining, we understand that hiring a private chef for the first time can be a daunting experience. It's a decision which involves putting a great deal of trust into us, both to deliver a good quality experience and to feel relaxed and be able to enjoy your occasion. If you worrying about whether hiring a private chef is safe, this blog post should put your mind at ease. The benefits Hiring a private chef means you can have a meal in the comfort of your own home, with a chef that comes to your house taking care of all the shopping, cooking & cleaning up after. This means everyone is free to enjoy the event without the burden falling onto any one person. Not being able to relax would make the whole experience fairly redundant, so at Yuzu Private Dining, we ensure that all our chefs are properly vetted. That's why we've set out the following minimum requirements for all of our chefs to meet; Our minimum requirements A valid, clean DBS check 5 years of Professional Chef experience 2 Years of Michelin Star experience, at Chef de Partie level of above Level 2 Food Hygiene Award Professional private chefs Whether you're hosting a dinner party, catering for a wedding reception or canapes, you can feel assured that our professional private chefs & wedding caterers are properly vetted, professional people who you can feel comfortable having in your home or holiday let. Many larger companies & competitors have minimal vetting procedures in place, so you should always check if they have a safety policy in place.

Booking a private Chef in Scotland? Read our guide to some of the available services Booking a private chef in Scotland can be a minefield with a wide variety in the price and quality of the chefs available. In this post, we'll quickly go over some of the available services and what you can expect from them. When hiring a chef for the perfect at home celebration, AirBNB booking or in a countryside retreat in an idyllic Scottish castle, you want to make sure you are hiring a professional with a wealth of experience. Other factors that are of critical importance are the ease of booking, ability to communicate directly with the chef, the quality of the food & the sourcing of the ingredients from their local area. 1. Yuzu Private Dining Using a small private chef agency means you can book a totally bespoke experience, and you are free to make suggestions & prepare a detailed brief for us, which we will discuss in our initial booking enquiry consultation. As a small company run by former colleagues and with minimal overheads, we're able to be more flexible & responsive to our customers than larger companies & booking platforms. We're also able to ensure our chefs are able to earn a fair wage (something famously difficult for chefs to get even in this day and age). At Yuzu Private Dining, we pride ourselves on providing a bespoke service to discerning clients, only providing chefs with a Michelin Star professional background & who have completed a DBS check. We're experienced in creating bespoke initimate weddings, canape parties & dinner party celebrations, as well as multi-day private chef bookings, whether that's over Christmas or when staying in a holiday let, shooting estate or in a Scottish Castle. 2. Yhangry Yhangry is a relatively new startup, having been founded in 2019 by 2 former finance professionals in London & having been featured on Dragon's Den. It's essentially a large booking platform with many chefs who are setup their own profiles & do their own menus while the platform take a large commission from the chefs. As such, the quality can vary drastically, and you can never be too sure that you'll be hiring a chef with an extensive professional background. 3. Take a Chef Take a Chef is a large company, founded in Madrid in 2012. It works in a similar way to Yhangry, as a self-managed marketplace to book a chef, taking a significant commission from the chefs available budget for materials & to earn a living. 4. La Belle assiette Once a popular private chef booking platform, it seems in 2024 that La Belle Assiette has no gone bankrupt. Their website states they are no longer taking bookings. 5. DineIndulge Dineindulge is a British company founded in Bristol by former chefs & caterers from the industry. They are available to book far & wide, accepting bookings in multiple countries and in all regions of the UK. They typically outsource their work to "self-employed" chefs with minimal background checks & professional vetting. These chefs aren't given the opportunity to create their own menus so there's limited scope for receiving a bespoke service as per the client's requirements or requests. The menus don't seem to change very often, so once you've had it once there really doesn't seem to be much reason to use them a second time. They've now branched out into meal prep services as well as these fixed menu offerings, so might be good for this if that's something you'd be looking for. Conclusion There's many ways to book a private chef in 2024. With many chefs having left the restaurant trade post COVID & the hospitality industry in dire straights, many talented chefs are now available to take on this kind of work & draw on their extensive previous experience. Whatever choice you decide to make, you won't regret hiring a chef to cook in your home if you make an informed decision.

In this post, we'll go over a few food trends we have seen emerging in 2024 across London, Edinburgh & the UK. African Food African food is becoming increasingly popular, with London restaurants Ikoyi & Akoko having 1 & 2 Michelin stars respectively. They take inspiration from traditional African dishes like Jollof Rice and serve them in luxury settings, with handmade ceramics & fine glassware. Vegetarian Food Vegetarian food is becoming increasingly relevant, with the younger generation being more environmentally conscious & aware and increasing numbers of people moving towards a vegetarian diet. National Geographic noticed the emerging trend of mushrooms replacing meat in their article on emerging food trends, with King Oyster mushrooms and Mushroom "Scallops" being featured on chef menus in luxury restaurants. Low & no Alcohol The quality of low & no alcohol wines has been increasing rapidly recently. Legendary Mosel valley Riesling producer J J Leitz produces Eins Zwei Zero, a dealcoholised Riesling made from quality wine, and it's definitely drinkable and even enjoyable (surprisingly). Low alcohol beer has also been improving dramatically in recent times, with a wide range of enjoyable options available for drivers and non-drinkers, such as Erdinger Zero & Guinness Zero being delicious and perfectly drinkable. There's also be an increase in the number of alcohol free spirits, like Seedlip and 0% Gins, with a strong botoanical flavour just without any alcohol, and some of these are of excellent quality. Asian Ingredients We're increasingly seeing a demand for new and interesting flavours, and people's palates are becoming more knowledgeable & sophisticated. As a result we're seeing more flavours creeping in from Asia, such as Matcha, Yuzu, Ube & Black Sesame which we're absolutely thrilled with as they're some of our favourite flavours. Thrifty Cooking & Meal Prep Services With the cost of living crisis hitting people's budgets, people are increasingly turning to cooking meals at home and making an effort to prepare cheap & healthy meals. Along with this, we're also seeing a lot of demand for meal prep services for busy & health conscious people, with private chef companies like DineIndulge having to branch out into this area. Summary That bring this short post to a close. We hope to see new food trends & flavours emerging soon in 2024 to keep things interesting & exciting. If you're enjoyed this post, please like, share & subscribe so we can produce more content. If you're interested to try any of the food trends, fill in the contact form and one of our experienced private chefs can include them as part of your bespoke private dining menu.