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Culinary Services FAQs

How can a procurement partner help UK foodservice operators develop and improve their menus?

Avendra International provide culinary and procurement expertise to help foodservice operators refine menus using food trends, insights and flavours. Its culinary support helps teams develop appealing menus while considering commercial, operational and customer requirements.

Can culinary and procurement support help reduce food costs without compromising quality?

Yes. Combining culinary and procurement expertise helps catering teams consider ingredient costs, product choices and menu development together. Avendra International supports clients with menu development and procurement insight, helping teams balance cost, quality, flavour and operational requirements.

How can UK catering teams keep up with changing food and dining trends?

Avendra International provides expert culinary insights to help clients understand emerging food, flavour and dining trends. Clients benefit from culinary trends guides and insights developed by Head of Culinary Paul Bloxham, providing practical inspiration, trend analysis and ideas that catering teams can use when developing and refreshing menus.

Can Avendra International help catering teams create menus for different dietary and allergen requirements?

Yes. Avendra International’s Pi eProcurement system brings recipe and menu management together with nutritional and allergen information. Catering teams can use this information to develop varied, health-conscious menus and support customers with different dietary and allergen requirements, without compromising on quality or flavour.

Does Avendra International provide practical culinary training and support for catering teams?

Yes. Avendra International can provide practical culinary assistance through demonstrations, themed events and training, helping clients' teams develop skills, explore techniques and create standout dishes while working to industry standards.

How can culinary service help UK foodservice operators reduce food waste and improve sustainability?

Avendra International’s culinary service includes responsible sourcing, waste reduction and operational efficiency. Avendra's culinary and procurement team's expertise helps catering teams consider how ingredients are sourced and used while supporting quality, efficiency and wider sustainability goals.

Can procurement technology help catering teams manage recipes, menu costs and allergen information?

Yes. Avendra International’s Pi eProcurement system includes menu management functionality that helps catering teams build recipes, manage pricing and access allergen and nutritional information. Real-time supplier data also includes up-to-date recipe costings, helping teams make more informed menu and purchasing decisions.