Blog
07
Dec
Smart Hospitality Supplies' menu covers in a room with David Dickinson and Sooty seems like an unlikely meeting. However, the game show brought to us by David Dickenson and ITV has made this a beau...
28
Nov
Menu Cover Buying Guide (Part 2)
How do I put my logo on the menu covers?
If you have a high resolution version of your logo or pattern that you would like on your menu covers, preferably a vector in a .AI, .SVG or .EPS fil...
23
Nov
Menu cover Buying Guide (Part 1)
Menu covers are the ideal way to add some personalisation to your table whilst also protecting your menu inserts. Whilst the upfront costs of menu covers may be higher, the time and monetary saving...
21
Aug
Our Limited Edition Stocked Menu Covers
Take advantage of our limited edition stocked menu covers for a high quality product at a reduced price and within a reduced timescale. Particularly useful where there is a quickly approaching dead...
14
Aug
Simulating Animal Hide and Faux Leathers
At Smart Hospitality Supplies we are inspired by many different aspects of nature to create an array of different effects with our products. Using materials to simulate animal hides for use on our ...
14
Aug
The Rise of the Independent Bistro Restaurants
Independent Bistro Restaurants are popping up more than ever and it may seem that this rise in local restaurants is due to the concertina of failing high street shops, but maybe there's more to the...
14
Aug
Opening the Doors to Your Menu in Style
Opening your menu cover is a big moment as it's the first insight your diners will get into the quality of your establishment and, of course, your food. If you want to be dif...
14
Aug
How You Can Improve the Impact of Your Prints
How you can improve the impact of your printed items in your venue? We want to show you how to be effective with your print and side-step the classic pitfalls that all too many businesses make with...
14
Aug
Our Dedication to the Environment
At Smart Hospitality Supplies we care about the environment and value high quality. That's why we use as many sustainable materials as we can without compromising on our high standards.
We o...
08
Aug
Smart Helping Aston Villa Back on the Road to Success
Aston Villa haven't just been working on their business on the pitch. Within their five-star-rated football ground they have been working on their hospitality packages by cre...
07
Aug
The Options for Affordable Menu Covers
If you're on the lookout for high quality, traditional menu covers at an affordable price then what are your options? Here's an insight in to Smart Hospitality Supplies budge...
04
Aug
Smart on Securing Shark’s Account… Now that’s something to sink your teeth into!
Smart on Securing Shark’s Account
..Now that’s something to sink your teeth into!
It's been a wild six years for the Sandman Signature Hotel and Shark Club Gast...
01
Aug
Introducing the Magnet Fix Menu Cover
Did you see the launch of our Grip Fix Menu Cover last week? In response to our client feedback we are always lookin...
26
Jul
Introducing the Grip Fix Menu Cover
At Smart Hospitality Supplies, we take the time to really listen to what our customers want in a menu cover, and then go that extra mile to produce it for them.
With this in mind, we...
06
Apr
MasterChef Season 13, Episode 4: A Real Foodie Delight
So, as we charge into the second week of MasterChef Series 13, competition is high with another 64 contestants battling it out to be crowned this year’s champion.
With...
05
Apr
EastEnders Secret Restaurant Rendezvous
Did you watch EastEnders last night? If so, then you may have noticed our menu covers featuring in a new restaurant. If not, then let us fill you in!
Lauren Branning (...
17
Feb
Longfellow’s Poetical Works: A Masterclass in Book Binding
The first recognised books from around about 100 BC were sandwiched by pieces of wood and then bound together with twine. It's clear to see that there have been huge advancements in binding techniq...
13
Feb
How to Respond to a Bad Review about your Hotel or Restaurant on Trip Advisor
If you are a restaurant owner, you know the horrible sinking feeling that comes with reading a negative review of your establishment on TripAdvisor. The customer is obviously...
10
Feb
Firefly, Mustique: Printed Menu Covers
The Firefly Hotel
It's plain to see that Mustique Island is a beautiful place. Located in the Grenadines, West Indies it boasts ideal year round weather, dramatic landscapes and palm f...
25
Jan
Scotch Cocktail Ideas for Burns Night
Are you ready for the Burns Night feast? It wouldn't be complete without a good Whisky and Scottish verse! But for those of y...
18
Oct
Bespoke iPad Holders for your Venue
In keeping with the fast growing world of technology, many restaurants and venues now consider iPads as part of their everyday business. Whether to register hotel guests, make payments or to showcase ...
10
Oct
Are Blueberries on your Restaurant Menu?
Saturated in antioxidants and noted for their many health benefits, blueberries have exploded in popularity on the food scene in recent years.
Linked to anti-ageing, cancer fighting and macular degen...
03
Oct
Foraging for your Food
From the coastline to the inland countryside, foraging is an age old method of ingredient gathering for many cooks and has more recently grown in popularity. However, is there much thought put into th...
16
Aug
Seasonal Eating: What’s All the Fuss About?
As the weather changes with the seasons, so should our eating habits. Abiding by seasonal eating has been noted as a must by many nutritionists and chefs, heralded for its multiple health, economic...
09
Aug
Pimp My Guest Room – A Range of Ideas to Spice Up Your Guest Room
To add the finishing touches to your hotel or guest rooms, we provide a selection of accessories to help add comfort to your guests stay. Alongside our personalised guest information folders, we pr...
19
Jul
Gordons Bennett – The Rise of British Gin
Gin is a quintessentially British drink. Poured with tonic, mixed in a cocktail or simply on the rocks, we love gin! Considering our lengthy love affair with gin, how and why have we taken it to an...
12
Jul
How to Effectively Price Your Menus
So you're setting up a new restaurant or recreating your menu. You have so many different things to think about, but did you know that pricing is one of the key marketing factors for any product (a...
01
Jul
The Growth of Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
Within the hospitality industry, the sharp rise of vegetarians and vegans over the past 5 years has given a new impetus for restaurants and shops to improve animal free menus. The Vegetarian Societ...
29
Jun
#FOODPORN : Snap For Success
Originating in the 1970s, the term food porn, first used to describe unhealthy food, is now used to express physically glamorised food, exotic dishes or foods with a high calorie and fat content.
27
Jun
Wimbledon 2016 Serves Summery Treats
As British summertime begins, so do the masses of international sporting events bringing in large crowds to venues and arenas across the nation. Wimbledon, Britain’s yearly t...