The rising costs in hospitality and how to prepare for the April changes

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Sadly, the UK hospitality industry is no stranger to challenges. From pandemic closures to staff shortages, food and beverage-focused businesses have consistently had to adapt to survive. And from 1st April 2025, new financial pressures are set to hit, making it even more crucial for hospitality operators and business leaders to rethink how they keep […]

Simpler Recycling for catering teams: A practical guide to getting ready

Food waste pouring our of a bin

Starting March 31st, 2025, England is extending its Simpler Recycling initiative beyond households to include businesses. For food service providers, this means adjusting to stricter rules around separating and collecting general waste, dry recycling, and food waste. No matter how small the amount, all food waste will need to be separated for collection. While this […]

IndiCater and Zupa join forces to transform the hospitality industry

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We’ve got some exciting news to share… drumroll, please!   Zupa Tech Limited, a leading provider of catering management solutions, is now part of the Volaris family! This exciting acquisition is a major step forward in expanding Volaris’ food service and hospitality vertical. Under the leadership of Ruth Mills, Zupa and IndiCater are joining forces, bringing […]

Ladies that lunch: Celebrating women in the hospitality sector

Image of Ruth Mills, Managing Direct of IndiCater

Last week, Ruth Mills, our Managing Director, had the pleasure of attending the bi-annual lunch at 34 Mayfair for leading women in the hospitality sector. The lunch is organised by Ann Elliott and her team at Elliotts Agency, and is always an outstanding event in the calendar. As usual, there was an incredible mix of […]

It’s all about the team

At IndiCater we have always acknowledged and valued the importance of the ‘team’. We actively seek out opportunities to spend time with one another outside of the working environment, helping us understand and respect one another on a deeper level. Not only are we colleagues but we are also friends, and we firmly believe this […]