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THE 2021 CHEF SKILL SET

Culinary Cues

Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Such is the case in 2021.

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Best Ways to Set Up a Successful Food Truck Delivery Service in 2021

Cheetah

In 2019, we published The Beginner’s Guide to Opening a Food Truck Business , where we covered the basics of buying a food truck, choosing the right location, working with suppliers, and more. Which brings us to the question: Is starting a food truck in 2021 still a good idea? The short answer is YES.

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Setting Up A Sustainable Food Truck In 2021

The Restaurant Times

When it comes to food trucks, a lack of sustainability can give rise to multiple problems. For a mobile business like food trucks catering to multiple locations, it is relatively harder to keep everything clean and be eco-friendly. Setting up a sustainable food truck is, therefore, a new concept. .

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2021: A Year of Navigating Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Supplies are stuck in the harbor, on trucks or are just non-existent as both national and international supply chain shortages remain. Food Shortage. Labor Shortages.

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Will Food Trucks Outpace Traditional Diners in Popularity?

Restaurant Engine

Food trucks are on target to outpace traditional diners in popularity. Did you know there are nearly 33,000 food trucks in the United States? What’s more, the food truck industry’s market size has grown by an average of 6.6% each year from 2016 to 2021. Food trucks help test out public opinion.

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CHEFS – MENUS FOR 2021 AND BEYOND

Culinary Cues

Without a clear understanding of where ingredient costs are going tomorrow and next month restaurants cannot afford to be shackled to a menu that is out of control. Setting up systems for the pre-production, preparation, finishing and plating of beautiful and delicious food that can be executed consistently and quickly will be the way to go.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. The ghost kitchen can take many forms.