Product news KP of the Year 2023 opens for entries


Nominate a deserving kitchen porter for the 2023 award, which recognises hardworking individuals, in association with Winterhalter


The search is on for the Kitchen Porter of the Year 2023, the award that recognises the unsung heroes of the professional kitchen. Entries are encouraged from


all sectors of the industry, from school kitchens to Michelin- starred establishments, to cel- ebrate KPs who go above and beyond to contribute to the efficient working of their site. Organised by The Caterer and launched in partnership with warewash specialist Winterhal- ter, the KP of the Year competition has attracted hundreds of entries since its launch in 2013. Ten KPs will be selected to make


a shortlist before one lucky KP will win a prize package that includes the coveted KP of the Year trophy, a piece of Winterhalter kit worth up to £10,000 for the winning KP’s


News in brief A consultation on restricting


alcohol advertising in Scotland is to go “back to the drawing board” after Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf acknowledged proposals had caused "real concern" to the industry.


With less than a year to market, Burgh Island Gin won a bronze medal at the 2023 International Wine & Spirits Award. It


competed against 4,000 entries to gain third spot. Burgh Island Gin blends 17 botanicals, including Rosa rugosa and gorse from the island itself.


Drinks brand Nohrlund has


partnered with entertainment company Live Nation UK. The partnership will launch this


month and see the Danish brand become the exclusive pre-mixed cocktail partner across Live Nation UK’s events.


Festival-goers can buy a range of ready to drink cocktails served in paper cups.


Last year Michael Toader, head kitchen porter of the Victory Services Club in London, was the 2022 Kitchen Porter of the Year. Paul Mattocks, Toader’s execu- tive chef and nominator, said he showed “professionalism, dedication and tenacity towards his role” and led by example. “He has not been late or missed a shift in five years,” he added. Stephen Kinkead, manag-


Michael Toader, the 2022 KP of the Year, with his trophy


employer, £1,000 in vouchers and a celebratory meal with friends and family in a casual-dining res- taurant of the KP’s choice.


ing director of Winterhalter UK, said: “We could never have imag- ined how strong this competi- tion would become when we first came up with the idea 10 years ago. Given the current staffing climate it has never been more important to acknowledge the incredible work of KPs. Our previous winner, Michael Toader, shone through from the beginning for his


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unrivalled work ethic. We’re look- ing forward to unearthing some more gems and sharing more stories of excellence this year.” Every KP put forward will


receive a KP of the Year bespoke Oliver Hardy apron from Win- terhalter UK and three highly commended KPs will also receive vouchers to spend on hospitality experiences. To enter the competition, visit www.thecaterer.com/ kpoftheyear2023


Scottish hospitality welcomes delay to ‘poorly designed’ deposit scheme


Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf has said the launch of Scotland’s controversial deposit return scheme (DRS) will be delayed until March next year. The statement came following


Yousaf’s address to the Scottish government on 18 April. The DRS, initially due to be launched on 16 August 2023, is designed to improve recycling rates in Scotland by adding a 20p deposit to the cost of every single-use drinks container. This includes containers made from PET plastic, glass, aluminium or steel. But the scheme has faced strong opposition from many in the hospitality sector. Stuart Devine, operations director of the Ashvale restaurant group in the north-east of Scot- land, said his main concern was the financial impact the scheme could have on smaller businesses. Devine said he was in favour of such a scheme but wanted the


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had responded to industry calls to review the scheme. He added: “Not only will the


delay to the DRS avoid inflicting enormous pain and cost onto hos- pitality businesses this August, it also offers a signal to businesses that their concerns are being heard and their importance to the Scottish economy recognised.” The Scottish Licensed Trade Association also welcomed the announcement but warned that time must be used to revisit the scheme to make it “workable and practicable”. While addressing the Scot-


Scottish government to speak to smaller operators ahead of next March and understand the impli- cations it could have financially and operationally. Responding to the news,


UKHospitality Scotland execu- tive director Leon Thompson said he was “delighted” Yousaf


tish government, Yousaf said the delay was part of a wider “reset” between the Scottish government and businesses. He added that he had listened to businesses’ concerns “about the scheme’s readiness” and will use the additional time to work with key stakeholders, including the hospitality industry.


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