Since 1997 the sector, which is now worth €3.4 billion, has grown by a staggering 50 per cent. The changing face of Irish lifestyle says it all. People are increasingly opting to dine out at eating establishments and more and more companies are providing canteen facilities for their employees. Catering is clearly a massive business in Ireland.

After months of research and speaking to key industry players, Madison Publications has created a title that caters for and benefits everyone in the industry.

Hospitality Ireland has created the most comprehensive and up to date audited database for the Irish food service industry. Thousands of telephone calls have been made to hotels, bars, restaurants, hospitals, educational establishments, catering institutions, and company canteens to establish the key decision-makers in the food service industry.