With over 45 years experience in the Food Service and Hospitality Industry I have gathered a formidable amount of experience, formed an unrivalled network of industry contacts and developed a keen depth of knowledge about this market. Whatever your problem, I can provide practical input, information and data on any catering-related operational, management or performance issues. If I don't know the answer - I will know someone who does!I became Senior Partner at School Meals and Education specialists AVL Consultancy Ltd in January 2013. Meanwhile I continue to operate Andrew Etherington Associates since 2004, concentrating on Civic Catering, Elderly Care and Social Enterprise catering.In both consultancies we provide top quality, informed and unbiased advice to clients responsible for out-sourced contracts and in-house operators wishing to improve their services.Specialties: Catering StrategyFood & Beverage StrategySustainabilityProcurementEthical Food and BeverageService SpecificationCompetitive TenderingFinancial ModellingBenchmarkingOperational AuditFinancial Audit