Case Study: Hilton Southampton Saves Time & Cuts Waste

With over 30 years’ experience working in professional kitchens — from fast food to Michelin‑starred restaurants — Executive Chef Jamie Holmes has seen his fair share of kitchen tools come and go. Now leading the team at Hilton Southampton, Jamie has one clear verdict:

“Labl.it is grades above everything else that’s on the market.”

We spoke to Jamie about how Labl.it's smart food label printer has transformed his kitchen’s labelling process, and why it’s now an essential part of his team’s daily routine. Check out what Jamie and his team had to say below.

The Problem: Wasted Time and Inconsistent Labelling

Like many executive chefs, Jamie had tried a mix of solutions — handwritten labels, date guns, and “day‑dot” stickers — to manage food prep and stock rotation. But each came with its own set of issues:

• Inconsistent information across shifts

• Time wasted organising, writing or re‑writing labels

• Difficulty spotting out‑of‑date products quickly

Let’s face it: handwritten labels take time to arrange, and they’re not always uniform or legible. This adds up across a team, increasing wasted time and raising flags during food hygiene inspections or audits.

The Solution: A Faster, Smarter Labelling System

Since switching to Labl.it, Jamie’s team now uses clear, consistent prep labels for everything — from open‑date tracking to expiry reminders. The impact was immediate:

“Every one of my chefs can pick it up easily. It makes things quicker, as opposed to writing labels.”

Labl.it's smart food label printer automatically applies expiry dates, flags out‑of‑date products, and keeps everything uniform — smoothing shift handovers, simplifying waste control, and making inspections easier.

The Results: Time Saved, Waste Reduced

Jamie’s team is focused on running a low‑waste kitchen, and Labl.it helps support that goal. With clear expiry labels and smart tracking, the team knows exactly what to use and when.

“We’re trying to create all our dishes with zero waste or minimal waste. Labl.it actually helps with that. It flags up out‑of‑date products, so we reduce waste without second‑guessing.”

And when it comes to team efficiency?

“It must save me loads of man‑hours every week. It’s such a simple tool that’s so important in the kitchen.”

Summary

From waste reduction to time savings, Labl.it is helping professional kitchens like Hilton Southampton streamline their systems and stay compliant with confidence.