Ex-Hall & Woodhouse man starts food consultancy

The former head of food at Hall & Woodhouse, Alec Howard, has launched a specialist food consultancy.

The former head of food at Hall & Woodhouse has launched a specialist food consultancy.

Alec Howard, who worked for the company for five years, has set up Planet Food.

His work at Hall & Woodhouse included the development of the company's new urban dining concept H & W. The first site opened last year.

He is being retained by Hall & Woodhouse to continue to work with the company's food team. Planet Food aims to help companies increase their food sales and profit through market insight, food development and kitchen operations.