Strategic Partnerships

Cater Connect has a long established relationship with Mclaren Hospitality- Adam has experience working some of the finest dining establishments within the UK. Therefore we have strategically partnered up with Adam to deliver a personable but first class service. 

About Mclaren Hospitality

Executive Chef Adam McLaren has a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Catering, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Banquet Operations, and Hotel Management. Adam began McLaren Hospitality offering consulting and troubleshooting services for new and existing venues. 

What We Do

From throwing a dinner party and don’t know where to start, to trouble shooting and supply chain management, McLaren Hospitiality can help

Menu Development

Developing a menu from scratch, tweaking a current or the next chapter in your current food offering can be a little daunting to some and a large amount of work for a small team.

 

We offer bespoke packages to assist in the launch and development of a new menu. From writing an original menu in conjunction with your brief, to the administration side including specs, allergens, costings and a full launch of the final product.

New Venture Consultation

You have your dream venture in mind. You have an opening date or you are at the very beginning. McLaren Hospitality can help with the fine detail that your operation will need to open. With all of the services we offer in a full opening package.

Food Safety Advice

Food safety is a crucial part of running a successful operation. You can have the best food in the world,  however if it is not prepared in a safe environment you run the risk of causing serious harm to your team, your guests and your business.

 

Our Food Safety team can assist you setting up your due-diligence, providing a pre-audit inspection and consultation.

 

A fresh pair of eyes can spot the crucial things that could cost your reputation and maybe more.

Trouble Shooting

Every team would love to have a smooth-running operation but sometimes things go a miss, whether that’s GP’s running out of control, staff turnover too high or just general setup of a kitchen.

 

We can offer a service to come into your operation and help get things back on track, with a day to day running report focusing on the areas of concern with the end result of a happy team, a happy investor and happy guests

Chef Cover

McLaren Hospitality was founded in kitchens by chefs so we can offer you Freelance Chef cover for those days where you find yourself short staffed, business is booming or just an extra pair of hands. From all levels of chef including pastry, banqueting, intimate dining and high volume restaurant.

Supply Chain

Are you looking for local produce?

Produce with a balance of value and quality?

The highest quality of fresh products?

 

We have a dedicated Supply Chain Manager who can assist in sourcing all the ingredients you are looking for with great reliable suppliers who can deliver multi-site and nationwide

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