UK food law requires 14 allergens to be declared in all food labelling and, for food businesses, in menus and allergen information provided to customers. The...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vanda’s Kitchen Journal — your space for trusted insights on healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being. From allergen-free catering and food choices that boost energy to gut health, digestion, and balanced living, we explore how what you eat shapes how you feel. Discover practical tips, expert perspectives, and real stories from inside London’s nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
London has one of the most vibrant halal food scenes in Europe — reflecting 1.2 million Muslim residents and growing mainstream interest. But navigating the ...
Natasha's Law came into force on 1 October 2021. In October 2026, it marks five years. This assessment examines what has genuinely changed in corporate cater...
The City of London's food culture has shifted substantially in the past five years — driven by the return-to-office transition, growing dietary diversity awa...
The connection between food quality and workplace productivity is supported by a growing body of research examining specific mechanisms by which dietary qual...
Hybrid working — the norm for most UK knowledge workers in 2026 — creates nutritional inconsistency that most hybrid workers don't consciously recognise. Hom...
Spring is the natural moment for a corporate catering refresh. After the heavy winter months, lighter, vegetable-forward lunches align better with how people...
Easter is one of the most significant occasions in the Christian calendar and a natural point in the spring corporate calendar for team lunches, client event...
Spring 2026 corporate events season runs from April through June — the busiest quarter for client entertainment and team events in the City calendar. Law fir...
International Women's Day falls on 8 March each year. This post covers the history and purpose of the day, the food traditions associated with its celebratio...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 runs from 11 to 17 May, with the theme of 'Action'. For City employers, this week provides the annual prompt to review what...
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated occasions among South Asian communities in London. This post covers what Diwali marks, t...