Neil Rankin

Neil Rankin

Contributor and Chef-founder

Let's not do lunch, says Neil Rankin In-Depth

Let's not do lunch, says Neil Rankin

06 July 2021 by

Why bother with the one-course only, non-drinking, middle of the day diner, asks Neil Rankin.

Neil Rankin asks why anyone would want to work in hospitality In-Depth

Neil Rankin asks why anyone would want to work in hospitality

25 May 2021 by

With the industry facing staffing shortages, Neil Rankin asks what we’re doing to make our businesses[...]

Difference equals interesting, says Neil Rankin, whether you’re talking about people or pastries Business

Difference equals interesting, says Neil Rankin, whether you’re talking about people or pastries

13 April 2021 by

There was a time in my life when I worked for an insurance company in Manchester.

Neil Rankin says it’s time to admit tastes can change and palates can adapt In-Depth

Neil Rankin says it’s time to admit tastes can change and palates can adapt

02 March 2021 by

It’s not the food that’s offputting, it’s your reaction to it, says Neil Rankin.

Neil Rankin says 'bah humbug' to those moaning about missing out on this year’s Christmas festivities In-Depth

Neil Rankin says 'bah humbug' to those moaning about missing out on this year’s Christmas festivities

24 November 2020

This year’s festive season will be unlike any we’ve seen before, but that’s not a bad thing, says Neil Rankin.

A penny saved is a penny earned, says Neil Rankin In-Depth

A penny saved is a penny earned, says Neil Rankin

27 October 2020

The restaurant sector is notoriously thriftless, says Neil Rankin, but it’s about time we ditched our wasteful ways.

Neil Rankin says it's time to make hospitality a little less hospitable In-Depth

Neil Rankin says it's time to make hospitality a little less hospitable

06 October 2020 by

Nice guys always finish last, says Neil Rankin, so let's just take it easy and cash[...]

Inside track: Neil Rankin stays at the Catfish hotel In-Depth

Inside track: Neil Rankin stays at the Catfish hotel

18 August 2020 by

While certain services might be impossible right now, it’s vital that you manage customers’ expectations and[...]

Inside track: it's time to deal with no-shows, says Neil Rankin Business

Inside track: it's time to deal with no-shows, says Neil Rankin

14 July 2020 by

It’s time to stop moaning about the stuff we can fix, such as the perennial problem[...]

Inside track: Neil Rankin says the future is already here In-Depth

Inside track: Neil Rankin says the future is already here

09 June 2020 by

Those who embrace change will survive, even if it may not be what we all want,[...]

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