#askyourmam – Allergen Facts With nearly 300,000 restaurants in the UK alone the hospitality sector provides great opportunities for students to develop their careers. 90% of the public want more information about their food 2% of the population suffer from a food related allergen or intolerance Since December 2014 there has, unfortunately, been three deaths in the UK attributed to a failure of identifying the 14 allergens in the menus offered. Customer empowerment will be key to the success of hospitality businesses

informed decisions on their menu choice. #askyourmam – Educational MAM helps students understand the importance of product knowledge MAM underpins students knowledge of food safety MAM demonstrates Food Information Regulation compliance MAM gives your customers confidence to eat safely MAM teaches students the importance of effective marketing Click here to see how Cyrus Todiwala at Café Spice Namaste use MAM to promote their menu & help their customers make informed decisions on their menu choice.

#askyourmam – Young Restaurant Team During the competition MAM will support every college entering Young Restaurant Team with free use of the app to identify allergens and to promote their competition menu. Find out more about MAM and download the app at: www.mam.solutions Apple – visit the app Store and search for Menu Allergen Management Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=solutions.mam&hl=en_GB

#askyourmam – Competition Prizes All Competition Entrants All entrants will enjoy the use of MAM during the competition ~~~~~~~~~ Competition Semi Finalists As above, plus the use of MAM in their public restaurant, until 31st December 2017 Competition Finalists As above, plus individual accounts for all final year catering students Young Restaurant Team Winner As above, plus a one year subscription to the winning college for use in their public restaurant.