This year’s Trends Report looks at those trends that have been around for a while, but which are still having a significant impact on the UK’s dining scene, as well as the more nascent trends that are starting to inform how people eat and drink out of home.
From the continued allure of fried chicken and the resurgence in food halls to a deeper delver into Aegean cuisine, the uptake of AI for restaurant recommendations, and faster format casual dining formats, here are11 trends that are shaping, and will continue to shape, the restaurant sector in 2026.
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