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International expert foodservice consultants on a mission to deliver first class professional advice

The Leading UK Independent Hotel & Catering Consultancy Specialising in Reviews, Audits, Finance, Software, Training, Change Management, Tenders & Design

04/09/2026

MYA is proud to sponsor the Hastings Jazz Festival 2026🎷

Creativity is not confined to studios, stages or concert halls. It shapes how we solve problems, challenge assumptions and create better places, services and experiences.

Jazz embodies much of what we value at MYA: expertise without rigidity, individual thinking strengthened by collaboration, and the confidence to improvise when the familiar approach no longer works.

As an international hospitality and facilities consultancy with strong roots in Hastings, we are delighted to support a festival that brings exceptional musicians to the town while celebrating its distinctive creative culture.

We look forward to a day of remarkable music, new ideas and, almost certainly, a few unexpected notes.

13/08/2026

Ask someone where katsu curry comes from and the obvious answer is Japan.

They’re right. Sort of.

Its story actually starts in India, travels through Britain, joins the Victorian Navy, sails to Japan, picks up a breaded pork cutlet and eventually makes its way back to Britain wearing a better coat and nicer shoes.

And that journey matters.

Because food is never just food. Behind familiar dishes are stories of trade, migration, reinvention and cultural collision. All of which shape what people eat, how they eat it and what they expect from a menu.

As MYA works increasingly across international markets, understanding those stories helps us understand menus, and the people they’re designed for, more deeply.

That’s the thinking behind our Astonishing Food Tales series.

👉 Read Currying Favour in full on the MYA website:
https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/astonishing-food-tales-currying-favour/

27/07/2026

About a month ago, MYA received a phone call from community of London, based at Husaini Masjid in Northolt.

We were asked if we could support the design and delivery of a temporary kitchen, in a field, built by a team of community volunteers, make it legally compliant and ready to serve in 13 days? A simple brief, then.

Read the full article here: https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/thirteen-days-to-feed-13000/

24/07/2026

Food is about cooking and eating, obviously. But it's also about stories, memories, history and expectations.

Those things matter because they shape how people understand value, experience and mealtimes.

Our Astounding Food Tales series looks at the often wonderfully bizarre origins of foods we now take for granted. Some of the stories are true. Some are disputed, and some might possibly be nonsense wearing a very convincing hat.

But that’s part of the point.

At MYA, we understand that hospitality is not only operational. It’s also experiential. The best foodservice strategies are built around flow, quality, efficiency and compliance, yes, but they should never neglect narrative and meaning.

Innovation isn't always about creating something new. Sometimes it's about looking at a familiar challenge differently.

The origin of puff pastry is a perfect example. Read the full story here: https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/the-story-behind-puff-pastry/

16/07/2026

On Tuesday, members of the MYA team took part in a training session with Ben Timpson, founder of The Briefing Course and Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander (retired).

Ben brings lessons from military briefing into business, helping teams communicate clearly, influence effectively and make better decisions with less noise.

For a scaling business, this is important.

As teams grow, communication can either become sharper or become a fog machine with email permissions. We prefer the first option.

Ben’s session focused on how to influence leaders with clarity and confidence by saying less, prioritising what matters, and removing unnecessary detail that slows down decisions.

That is valuable internally and central to how we work with clients. Complex projects need clear thinking, clear communication and the ability to get to the point without losing the relationship.

Thank you to Ben for an insightful and practical session, and to Paul Hetherington for organising the event.
We’ll be putting the techniques into practice immediately. Hopefully in fewer words.

14/07/2026

We were delighted to take part in this year’s Sussex Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

MYA was shortlisted in two categories: Scale Up Business of the Year and Export Business of the Year, for which we were delighted to be named a finalist among some impressive local businesses.

For a small business from Hastings, this means a great deal.

When we moved to Hastings in 2017, we believed the creativity, independence and entrepreneurial spirit of Hastings and St Leonards would be good for business.

We were right.

Also worthy of mention is that one of the other finalists, Kurt J. Lesker Company, is also a Hastings-based company. That matters. It shows that serious commercial ambition, export thinking and technical excellence are not confined to the usual postcodes.

Since beginning our export journey in 2022, our ambition has been clear: to search the world for the best contracts, win them, and bring that value back to Hastings through skilled work, opportunity and growth.

Today, MYA is working internationally across Saudi Arabia, the USA, Europe and China, alongside some of the world’s leading architects and project teams on major cultural, hospitality, education and destination projects.

We believe towns need both social purpose and economic purpose.

Recognition like this matters because it shows that commercial creativity, design intelligence and international ambition do not have to sit in London. They can grow here, on the south coast, with all the grit, wit and occasional sea fog that entails.

Huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees, especially given the strength of the competition across Sussex.

And sincere thanks to UK Export Finance, the Department for Business and Trade, and Sussex Chamber of Commerce for their support.

We’re proud of this milestone.

But we’re not done.

Watch this space.

13/07/2026

At MYA, we believe it is important for our team to stay close to manufacturers and understand equipment beyond the brochure. Direct demonstrations give us a clearer view of how technology performs in practice, how it supports different kitchen teams, and where it can add real value for our clients.

So, last week, members of the MYA team, Andrew, Akshay, Ruby and Max, had the pleasure of visiting Unox UK for a thoughtful and informative demonstration led by Active Marketing Chef, Reece Harris.

Reece guided the team through the features and capabilities that set Unox ovens apart in the commercial kitchen, preparing a range of excellent dishes throughout the session. The demonstration showcased the CHEFTOP range, including the advanced CHEFTOP-X, and explored how its AI-driven technology and Multi.Time functionality support consistency, efficiency and high-quality results.

This kind of technical insight matters. Modern kitchen design is not merely about specifying equipment that looks right on paper. It is about understanding how that equipment works under pressure, how it supports operational flow, and how it helps both experienced chefs and developing teams deliver reliably.

The visit gave us a stronger appreciation of the technology shaping modern commercial kitchens and marked the beginning of what we hope will be a strong relationship with the team at Unox.

A big thank you to Reece for his time, expertise and warm hospitality.

If you're reviewing your kitchen equipment, planning an installation, or developing a new commercial kitchen project, we would be happy to talk through the options and help you make the right decisions from the start: https://www.mya-consulting.co.uk/contact/

08/07/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Andrew Norfolk to MYA Consulting as our new Senior Design Consultant.

Andrew brings many years of industry experience and will play a key role in strengthening the technical coordination and accuracy of our projects. His expertise will help ensure our designs are well coordinated, technically robust and delivered to the high standards our clients expect.

As MYA continues to grow, bringing experienced professionals like Andrew into the business is an important step. It reinforces our commitment to investing in technical excellence and gives us an even stronger platform to support our clients and project teams.

Speaking about joining MYA, Andrew said:
“Having spoken to several colleagues in the industry, the general perception was that MYA would be a great personal fit for me. There is a highly collaborative approach within the company, where everybody has a voice and that voice is heard.

“MYA’s approach to projects is forward-thinking and always seeking betterment. I believe MYA will continue to move the bar higher in our industry, and that is something I truly want to be part of.”

Andrew has spent his working life in hospitality, starting out as a chef before progressing through the industry. That hands-on experience gives him a strong understanding of the detail, discipline and practical realities behind great hospitality projects.

In his new role, Andrew is looking forward to making a positive contribution to an industry he loves, while continuing to develop his own skills and expertise.

“My role is broad, which I hope will allow me to make a difference. I enjoy the detail, and the position will allow me to grow, develop my skills, and become even more precise and exacting in the way that I work.”

Outside work, Andrew spends much of his time on bikes, whether mountain biking with his children or getting out on the road bike after years as a keen racer. Cycling gives him space to reflect, stay grounded and support his mental health.

At the other end of the speed scale, he is also a passionate motorsport fan and especially enjoys watching the British Touring Cars with his son.
“The smell of high-octane fuel!”

Welcome to the team, Andrew. We’re pleased to have you on board and look forward to working together.

01/07/2026

Our Management Consultants partner with leading organisations to transform hospitality and food service operations through strategic advice, operational excellence and commercial insight.

Working across the UK and internationally, they lead complex consultancy projects, deliver innovative solutions and help clients unlock measurable improvements in performance, value and customer experience.

With that in mind, we’re delighted to welcome Tom Olroyd to MYA.

Tom joins us as we continue to grow our consultancy, project leadership, and transformation capabilities across hospitality, catering, and operational design.

For Tom, MYA felt like the right place to transition from hospitality operations to consulting and project leadership. In his words, the job description felt as if it had been written for him. After researching the business, he saw the direction MYA is travelling in and recognised it as a fantastic opportunity.

Tom is particularly looking forward to leading transformation projects, especially around operations, systems implementation and practical change. He is also keen to help develop MYA’s bar and drinks offer, bringing operational insight and a clear eye for what works in the real world, not just on a beautifully formatted spreadsheet.

Outside work, Tom is a keen golfer, which he describes as mainly hunting for golf balls under loose leaves at the weekend. He is also building a garden office as part of a home renovation project, which feels entirely appropriate: hands-on, problem-solving, occasionally covered in sawdust, and determined to make the thing work properly.

Welcome to the team, Tom. We’re delighted to have you with us.

25/06/2026

Today's VIP visitor, meet Smoke🐾

What's a company board meeting without a little input from our resident office canine?

Smoke is our BIM Manager Joe's rescue greyhound. Formerly Bluestar Smoke, he retired from racing after just four races due to an injury. Now his days are spent supervising from the office (or more accurately, the sofa!) and reminding us all to slow down once in a while.

Joe adopted Smoke from Clarks Farm Greyhound Rescue in Maldon, Essex, and says greyhounds perfectly suit his slower pace of life outside a busy working day.

Safe to say, Smoke was today's most popular visitor💙

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