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Bookachef Bookachef is a matchmaking site that pairs up skilled chefs and temporary catering positions

Bookachef is revolutionary new online matchmaking solution, bringing together sought after skilled chefs with hospitality and catering customers. For the first time chefs and caterers alike can have access to a totally transparent and easy to use temporary placement service. No smoke and mirrors, no hidden agendas,

Our model puts the control in your hands by giving you the information to make

your own judgment on whom to book based on skills, experiences and reviews form customers who have worked with our chefs in the past.

🚨 Popeyes UK is continuing its rapid growth with two new Greater Manchester sites confirmed for Spring/Summer 2026 openi...
27/05/2026

🚨 Popeyes UK is continuing its rapid growth with two new Greater Manchester sites confirmed for Spring/Summer 2026 openings at Manchester Piccadilly Station and Wilmslow Road.

Known for its Louisiana-style fried chicken, the brand is strengthening its presence in high-footfall and student-heavy areas, bringing even more of its signature menu to the city 🍽️

At Bookachef, we’re always tracking the biggest openings and hospitality moves shaping the UK food scene. Follow for the latest industry news and launches!

Fresh air first, food after, the perfect Bank Holiday combo 👌Here are our favourites, voted by Bookachef. Which one will...
24/05/2026

Fresh air first, food after, the perfect Bank Holiday combo 👌

Here are our favourites, voted by Bookachef. Which one will you go on first?

Follow for more food, hospitality and lifestyle picks 🍽️

🚨 Manchester food scene, this is a big one! 🍕Opening this month, Proloco, a brand new neighbourhood pizza restaurant fro...
22/05/2026

🚨 Manchester food scene, this is a big one! 🍕

Opening this month, Proloco, a brand new neighbourhood pizza restaurant from some serious industry talent, Rich Carver (Honest Crust), Alex De Martiis (Sugo Pasta Kitchen), and Dan Hope (Rainy Heart) 🍽️

Bringing together proven names behind some of the North West’s most loved kitchens, Proloco is set to be a focused, neighbourhood led spot built around quality, simplicity and proper pizza 🍕

At Bookachef, we’re always tracking the most exciting new openings. Follow for the latest hospitality news and launches!

UK hospitality continues to face a persistent shortage of skilled chefs.Many restaurants, hotels, and catering businesse...
20/05/2026

UK hospitality continues to face a persistent shortage of skilled chefs.

Many restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses are still struggling to recruit and retain kitchen staff, as experienced chefs leave the industry and fewer new entrants replace them. At the same time, rising costs and tighter margins are making it harder for operators to keep fully staffed kitchens.

At Bookachef, we have a curated roster of culinary talent for you to choose from. You can explore each chef’s skills, experience, and specialisms, and use verified reviews to find the right match for your kitchen.

📖 Read more https://www.bookachef.com/blog/shortage-of-chefs-why-uk-hospitality-is-still-struggling-to-find-kitchen-talent

The Oakfield at Chester Zoo is extending its hours, offering evening dining on selected dates in May 2026 🍽️✨Set within ...
16/05/2026

The Oakfield at Chester Zoo is extending its hours, offering evening dining on selected dates in May 2026 🍽️✨

Set within the zoo’s historic building, The Oakfield is opening up new opportunities to experience its seasonal menu after hours, bringing relaxed evening dining to one of Cheshire’s most unique settings 🌙

At Bookachef, we’re always tracking the most interesting hospitality moves and venue updates across the UK. Follow for the latest openings and industry news!

April has now passed, and the impact of rising costs is becoming very real across UK hospitality 📉Higher wages, increase...
14/05/2026

April has now passed, and the impact of rising costs is becoming very real across UK hospitality 📉

Higher wages, increased employer costs, and changes to business rates are all landing at the same time, putting restaurants, gastro pubs, and hotels under renewed pressure.

For many operators, it’s no longer just about growth. It’s about staying stable while fixed costs rise faster than revenue.

That’s why flexibility matters more than ever.

At Bookachef, we help hospitality businesses stay agile with experienced chefs on demand, scaling teams up or down as needed, covering busy services, and supporting gaps without long-term staffing commitments. In today’s market, adaptability isn’t optional 👨‍🍳

📖 Read more https://www.bookachef.com/blog/hospitality-after-april-2026-costs-rise-and-pressure-builds

World Cocktail Day: Chester Edition ✨To celebrate World Cocktail Day, we’ve rounded up some of the best cocktail bars in...
13/05/2026

World Cocktail Day: Chester Edition ✨

To celebrate World Cocktail Day, we’ve rounded up some of the best cocktail bars in Chester, where the Bookachef HQ is based, rated by Bookachef for vibes, creativity, and seriously good drinks 🍹

Whether you’re celebrating World Cocktail Day or just planning your next night out, Chester’s cocktail scene is serving 🍸💥

At Bookachef, we’re always tracking the best hospitality spots and drinks destinations across the UK. Follow for more industry news and city guides!

Hospitality is one of the most fast paced, high pressure industries out there, and behind every service, every shift, an...
13/05/2026

Hospitality is one of the most fast paced, high pressure industries out there, and behind every service, every shift, and every plate, there are people doing their best under constant demand.

Long hours, busy kitchens, and unpredictable schedules can take a toll, which is why talking about mental health in hospitality matters more than ever 💬

This week is a reminder to:�
💙 check in on your team�
💙 look after yourself as much as your work�
💙 keep conversations open around pressure and wellbeing�
💙 support healthier, more sustainable ways of working in hospitality

Stronger teams start with supported people.

At Bookachef, we see every day how important flexibility, balance, and support are in helping chefs and venues thrive, not just survive.

6 in 10 UK hospitality businesses are planning job cuts 📉Rising costs are now hitting hard across restaurants, gastro pu...
08/05/2026

6 in 10 UK hospitality businesses are planning job cuts 📉

Rising costs are now hitting hard across restaurants, gastro pubs, and hotels. Higher employment costs, energy bills, and business rates are forcing many venues to make difficult decisions.

For many operators, it’s no longer about growth, it’s about staying operational.

Bookachef helps hospitality businesses stay agile with experienced chefs on demand scaling teams up or down without long-term staffing costs, while keeping service quality high.

📖 Read more https://www.bookachef.com/blog/six-in-ten-hospitality-businesses-plan-job-cuts-as-april-cost-pressures-hit

🚨 Manchester, this is one for the books! 🎤✨Co-op Live is launching Backstage Dining, an exclusive, limited date private ...
06/05/2026

🚨 Manchester, this is one for the books! 🎤✨

Co-op Live is launching Backstage Dining, an exclusive, limited date private dining experience set inside the artist dressing rooms at the arena 🎶

Curated by Simon Rimmer, this is a rare chance to dine where artists actually prepare for the stage, with a specially created menu designed for the experience 🍽️

Taking place this summer across 10 selected dates from May 2026. All proceeds from Backstage Private Dining will support Co-op Live’s official charity partner, the Co-op Foundation.

At Bookachef, we’re always spotting the most exciting new kitchens and hospitality concepts. Follow for the latest openings and industry news!

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