Grab a sneak preview of the January / February Issue of Stir it up
A brand-new year calls for bold flavours, bright ideas, and a fresh serving of inspiration — and Stir it up is ready to deliver! Our first issue of 2026 is packed with stories, trends, and heroes you won’t want to miss.
It’s going to be a delicious start to 2026!
Super-Special Feature Alert!
There’s a new hero in town — and they’re armed with mops, sprays and an unbeatable shine. Get ready to meet The Clean Ranger – supporting the unsung champions of every kitchen. From the cleaning professionals who quietly appear before, during and after service, the chefs and kitchen brigade who are constantly cleaning down and keeping food areas safe, to the front of house team who are seamlessly turning tables, Clean Range Pro is the new brand of professional cleaning products – arming your foodservice heroes with powerful, reliable cleaning solutions to win the battle against bacteria.
The 2026 Ones to Watch
The new year’s movers, makers and shakers are poised to light up the foodservice world in 2026 and our exclusive list of ten standout talents offers an inside look at the ones to watch. As the year gets underway, Stir it Up celebrates the achievements of recent award winners who are set to energize and elevate the industry in the months ahead.
Creative Ways to Celebrate the Seasons
Chefs are constantly looking for ways to keep their menus fresh and engaging while reflecting seasonal ingredients. In this month’s Melting Pot, our panel of experts dive into the creative decisions behind choosing ingredients, refreshing classic dishes and experimenting with new flavours while balancing customer expectations to encourage repeat custom.
School Food Really Does Matter
We sit down with Stephanie Slater, founder and chief executive of School Food Matters, to talk passion, purpose, and the power of good food in schools.
Stephanie co-chairs the School Food Alliance and is a founding member of the School Food Review, which unites over 40 organisations working together to achieve lasting improvements in the school food system.
Inspiring Catering for Children in Hospital
Think hospital food can’t be exciting? Think again! Even More Please is the new cookbook from NHS Supply Chain: Food and Sophie’s Legacy, packed with fun, flavourful – all designed to make mealtimes brighter for children and their visitors.
Plus, all your favourite features are back: Eat the Season, Into the Wild, Rising Star, On the Range and, of course, pages of recipes and inspiration to kickstart an extraordinary year in foodservice.