PR in the restaurant industry

Flavor lingers on the palate. And in the mind.
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24. September 2025

Whether it’s a dish or a drink, flavor is an emotion that always tells a story. The culinary aspect is often complemented by selected communication strategists.

A holistic dining experience

Restaurateurs, manufacturers, and hoteliers know – and they are all true professionals at it – that guests appreciate a good product. But the story behind it is also part of the holistic enjoyment experience. To attract attention in advance, forward-thinking restaurateurs bring in PR professionals. Because what one person creates with culinary sophistication on a plate or in a glass, another serves up with communication expertise and a coordinated storytelling strategy for the media and target group. LifelikePR is a renowned PR agency for beverages, fine dining, and the hotel industry. Based in Salzburg, the culinary-savvy PR agency has been communicating on behalf of its clients in Austria and Germany since 2013.

Those who create enjoyment also serve emotion

“The truly great thing about our work is that we get to work with absolute top professionals. Whether beverage manufacturers, hoteliers, or chefs: our customers bring perfection in taste to the plate or into the glass. The range of creations is endless, and yet they all have one thing in common: they evoke genuine emotions”, Tina Jochmann (LifelikePR).

Not just an accessory, but an integral part of the world of enjoyment

“As a PR agency, our job is to reduce this emotion – sometimes refreshing, sometimes calming, cooling, warming, or harmonizing, sometimes simple or extravagant – to its smallest common denominator”, reveals Jochmann. She is talking about the “essence” of culinary communication, so to speak. This is how Life-Like PR defines the brand essence, recognizes the vision behind the product, and can communicate its potential to the target group via the media using strategy, content, and good storytelling. The result is comprehensive media coverage, plenty of talking points, and numerous guests who are not only hungry or thirsty, but first and foremost curious about the culinary experience.

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Book tip: The Chemistry of Baking

Knowledge that provides reassurance

Baking is all about precision – and this is precisely where The Chemistry of Baking comes in. Nicola Lamb explains not only how to make something work, but above all why. Sound scientific knowledge meets the practical realities of baking, presented in an accessible way and free from kitchen myths. From flour, sugar, eggs and fat right through to common mistakes with ganache, sponge cake or custard: this book provides confidence through understanding.

Over 100 recipes, organised by time required, put theory into practice – from quick projects to ambitious classics. A book that takes away the fear of failure and makes baking understandable as a craft that can be learnt. Essential reading for anyone who wants to know exactly what really happens in the oven.

INFO
The Chemistry of Baking
Author: Nicola Lamb
Publisher: Edition Michael Fischer / EMF Verlag
Length: 352 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7459-2936-2
Price: €35.00 (DE), €36.00 (AT)
Publication date: September 2025

Book tip: A Guest in Rome

Discovering the flavours of the city

The best way to discover Rome is through its food. A Guest in Rome is less a traditional cookbook than a culinary stroll through the city – guided by Stefan Maiwald and brought to life visually by Andrea Di Lorenzo. Between antipasti and dolci, Roman cuisine unfolds as a living culture: authentic, unpretentious and deeply rooted.

Alongside iconic recipes such as cacio e pepe, carciofi alla romana and saltimbocca, the book opens doors to hidden trattorias, markets and cafés that lie far off the beaten track. Anecdotes, historical context and precise insider tips make it clear why food in Rome is always about identity too. A book that combines travel and cuisine – and inspires you to experience Rome with all your senses, whether you’re there or at home.

INFO
A Guest in Rome
Author: Stefan Maiwald
Photography: Andrea Di Lorenzo
Publisher: Callwey
Length: 224 pages
ISBN: 978-3-7667-2822-7
Price: €45.00
Publication date: September 2025

Book tip: HADN – The Buckwheat Cookbook

A local supergrain that bridges tradition, modernity and the future

Buckwheat, affectionately known as ‘Hadn’ in Southern Carinthia, is one of those products that quietly disappeared – and is now making a natural comeback. HADN – The Buckwheat Cookbook is dedicated to this almost forgotten powerhouse grain with remarkable dedication: rooted in culinary, cultural and regional traditions.

Together with the Klopeiner See – South Carinthia – Lavant Valley tourism region, food expert and editor cookingCatrin (Catrin Ferrari-Brunnenfeld) embarks on a journey to the roots of Carinthian ‘Hadn’. The book combines over 55 creative sweet and savoury recipes with in-depth background knowledge – from cultivation and history to its modern-day significance as a gluten-free, nutrient-rich superfood. Buckwheat is not only presented as flour, but also as semolina or rice: given a modern twist, suitable for everyday use and surprisingly versatile.

INFO
HADN – The Buckwheat Cookbook
Authors: Catrin Ferrari-Brunnenfeld (cookingCatrin)
Publisher: Klopeiner See Tourism Region – Southern Carinthia – Lavant Valley / KSL Tourismus Marketing GmbH
Length: 180 pages
ISBN: 978-3-200-09933-3
Price: €24.90
Publication date: September 2025

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PR in the restaurant industry

Whether it’s a dish or a drink, flavor is an emotion that always tells a story. The culinary aspect is often complemented by selected communication strategists.