Notes from
the pass.
Guides for kitchens and chefs: staffing, food safety, right to work, menus and running a busy service.
Relief Chefs Agency: How UK Venues Get Cover Fast
The text lands at 4am and you already know what it means. Your only chef de partie can't come in, the prep list is…
Safety Rules at Kitchen: UK Hospitality Guide 2026
A kitchen usually doesn't fail on a clean, quiet Tuesday. It fails on a Saturday when the ticket rail is full, the grill is…
Temp Agency Hospitality: A Practical Guide for UK Venues
A chef rings in on a Saturday morning and says they're sick. The bookings are already full, the sous is covering two sections, and…
Recruitment Agency for Chefs: UK Hiring Guide
A Friday service can unravel long before the first main course leaves the pass. The head chef rings in sick, the sous chef is…
7 Chef Staffing Agencies Compared for UK Venues in 2026
At 4pm on a busy Friday, your head chef calls in sick. Covers are booked, prep is behind, and the pass is suddenly one…
Yacht Chef Agency Guide for UK Maritime Hiring
You're on charter changeover, the previous chef has just called in sick, and the captain wants a replacement who can step aboard, satisfy guests,…
What Is a Contract Caterer and How UK Venues Use One
A Friday service is approaching, your sous chef is off sick, and the rota has no spare pair of hands. The general manager is…
Right to Work Checks for Employers in UK Hospitality
A Friday evening service is about to start when your head chef calls in sick. The sous chef is already covering prep, bookings are…
Right to Work Check Form: Hospitality Guide for UK Employers
A chef calls in sick just before Friday service. Your pub in Devon is full, the head chef is already covering prep, and a…
How Much Do the Relief Chefs Cost for UK Pubs?
Basic relief chef rates in the UK typically range from £16 to £25 per hour, depending on seniority. The true comparison must also include…