The future of hospitality runs on clarity and cash flow
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AI insight and faster funding are reshaping UK hospitality, giving restaurants the clarity and cash flow to act with confidence.
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Meet The Brand: Delivering daily performance with Millac Gold
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Today’s kitchens are navigating a changing landscape, with fresh opportunities to streamline and elevate service. Here’s how one ingredient is helping teams stay consistent during service.
Street food revolution: Tomorrow’s talent shaping the future of hospitality
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Street food is fuelling new flavours, fresh ideas and the next wave of talent, offering restaurants a window into the emerging trends diners continually seek. Who are the people shaping its evolution?
Biffa helps restaurants adhere to Simpler Recycling legislation
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New rules on separating food waste are reshaping daily operations in hospitality, with collections climbing and more waste diverted into energy rather than landfill. Do you have the support you need to stay compliant?
Showcase: 6 essential products and services for running a successful restaurant in 2026
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Running a restaurant in 2026 means staying ahead of guest expectations and operational pressures. These standout products and services are helping operators sharpen efficiency, elevate experiences and protect the bottom line.
From flavour to feasibility: The McCain chef guiding tomorrow’s street food entrepreneurs
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What does it take to turn a family recipe into a street food success? Emerging street food traders refine their hero dishes for the big stage - a viable businesses.
Drinks rethink: What restaurants can learn from Dry January
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Research shows mindful drinking is prevalent not only in January – it’s becoming a year-round trend. How are operators harnessing a cultural shift to deliver exceptional guest experiences while driving spend?
Consistent coffee, every service: Raising the bar for restaurant coffee
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Balancing high volumes, speed and diverse preferences makes barista-quality coffee an operational challenge for restaurants. How can the right machine deliver consistently under pressure?
Sustainability and smart operations: Insights on building resilient and efficient restaurants
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From energy-saving to smarter workflows, operators and rethinking kitchen efficiency for a greener future. Two industry leaders share what’s working – and what’s next.
Driving success in 2026: Meet the innovators shaping hospitality’s future
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Welcome to Restaurant’s Supplier Showcase – a round up of innovative solutions from trusted partners, designed to help your business thrive in the year ahead.
A ‘farm to fork’ approach - Ireland sets global standard for quality beef
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Today’s diners are surrounded by choice, so chefs must work harder to attract customers. How is quality beef production meeting these challenges and supporting kitchens across the UK?
Serving smarter: Choosing the right POS for seamless hospitality experiences
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Forward-thinking operators are investing in smarter systems to stay competitive. An award-winning ePOS platform has proven to be a game-changer for restaurants and chefs.
Working smarter - the latest tech connecting systems and cutting wasted time
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Research from Access Hospitality reveals over 250 hours per employee are wasted each year by using disconnected systems. How is an AI-powered platform helping to boost efficiency?
Why premium water is having a moment at the dining table
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Victoria Pham, Head of Category and Commercial Strategy UK&I - Beverages at Danone, explores the redefinition of the restaurant experience with Harrogate Spring Water.
The rhythm behind the revenue: Aligning stock control with performance
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The operating rhythm of a business determines how stock flows, how decisions are made, how quickly problems are spotted, and how consistently margin is protected.
From compliance to confidence: Why safety is the hidden driver of restaurant growth
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Every restaurant owner knows that hospitality today is about far more than food and service. Rising costs, staffing shortages and economic pressures are only part of the challenge.
Filtering out compromise: Why BRITA is the smart choice for your restaurant
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Complacency in the world of hospitality simply isn’t an option. As a restaurateur, your precision and consistency will define your metrics for success.
Get your restaurant tech in shape for the festive rush
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With the festive season fast approaching, discover how Lightspeed’s smart ePOS tools can help restaurants maximise sales and guest experience.
I’ve got 99 problems but tech ain’t one!
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On 11 July, 2025, UKHospitality launched the #TaxedOut campaign, positioning it as an assertive call to government to reverse damaging tax policies introduced in the October 2024 Budget.
The final service: A guide to closing your hospitality venue
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Nobody opens a restaurant thinking it won’t be a success and will have to cease operating. But the context is stark. The industry lost an average of 20 sites a week in the first quarter of 2025 and overall, the number of food-led premises shrank by 1.1%.
How does a brand generating $300 million in sales remove friction, save on labour & drive profits through technology? Here’s how…
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Canadian based Service Inspired Restaurants (SIR Corp) is a Canadian company founded in 1992. Today it has over 5,500 team members and seven restaurant brands across 55 locations in Canada.
Whet your appetite with beers from the European Union
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The European Union’s unique history and geography has resulted in a broad selection of drinks that reflect all aspects of the continent and as such it is home to some of the world’s most iconic wines, spirits, and beers.
McCain Invests £50K in Street Food Entrepreneurs with Coaching from KERB Experts
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McCain Invests £50K in Street Food Entrepreneurs with Coaching from KERB Experts.
Staffing costs rising - how smart hiring solutions are helping UK restaurants
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When managing the current combination of an unpredictable economy and rising staffing costs, many restaurants are using YoungOnes to find a way forward that sacrifices neither operational efficiency nor customer experience.
Lost revenue from downtime: How it cripples your delivery app visibility and sales
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Have you ever wondered why some restaurant brands win in food delivery marketplaces while others struggle for visibility? It’s not just about marketing or food quality - uptime is critical in how often restaurants appear in search results.
Is 2025 the year of the franchise?
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To say 2024 was challenging for the restaurant and hospitality industry would be something of an understatement
Listen to the latest tech talk from the technology team at Dave’s Hot Chicken
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Dave’s Hot Chicken, the cult U.S. chicken chain, specialising in Nashville-style hot chicken, finally opened its doors for business in London on Saturday, 07 December 2024 to huge consumer excitement.
Helping your guests discover the classic wines of tomorrow
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The European Union’s unique history and geography has resulted in a broad selection of drinks that reflect all aspects of the continent and as such it is home to some of the world’s most iconic wines, spirits, and beers.
Big Mamma Group goes buxom as technology allows quality to flourish
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More often than not, an article featuring the Italian restaurant group, Big Mamma, will include such words as Bold. Bright. Brave. Memorable. Eccentric and pleasantly one of a kind.
EU cheese and charcuterie: Top tips for serving the ultimate tasting board
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When it comes to creating the ultimate tasting board, variety is king and the European Union (EU) provides a bounty of options of high quality cheese and charcuterie.
The age of technology expansion in the food service industry
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As technology continues to advance rapidly, food chains and large-scale restaurants are increasingly adopting tools that allow them to expand, enhance customer experiences, and optimize their operations. This blog explores how technology is transforming...
Students: The key to increasing your delivery orders
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Deliveroo’s latest report explores how restaurants can grow their sales from students - a group that has increased their orders four times faster than any other on the platform in 2024.
Deliveroo: “The growth opportunity for restaurant delivery is significant”
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The growth opportunity for restaurant delivery is significant. Deliveroo has unveiled its forward-looking strategy to drive growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving delivery landscape.
Dynamic pricing: Profit driver or customer killer?
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On Wednesday, the federal government of Australia announced plans to ban dynamic ticket pricing as part of new measures it says will “stop businesses ripping off Australians”.
The EU - a region rich in diversity with quality and authenticity assured
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Despite the challenges presented from having left the European Union, committed and knowledgeable distributors ensure that chefs can offer diners the range of fresh and quality assured European ingredients that they have come to expect from their travels.
The Mezz at Manchester’s AO Arena turns to state-of-the-art technology to deliver elevated elegance and luxury for a premium guest experience
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The Mezz, a new suite, premium bar and restaurant, opened in March 2024, at the AO Arena in Manchester, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations.
The importance of value for money: How Deliveroo’s Value Programme is delivering long-term growth for restaurants
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With customers looking increasingly harder for great value for money experiences, Deliveroo has committed itself to accelerating the growth of the best value restaurants through its Value Programme.
Late to the party: Why restaurants should consider rethinking their events business
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Quite understandably, the UK restaurant industry tends to focus on à la carte dining and packing out dining rooms at peak times. Things are a little different across the pond.
Professional chef training from the UK’s leading chefs - the future is online with MACA
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With the hospitality industry facing its greatest combined pressures in decades, chefs are under a huge responsibility to exceed diner expectations, justifying the cost of dining out with experiences that are memorable, and distinctive.
Poke House Case Study, Iconic Project Management
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Iconic Project Management are proud to work with several restaurants across the UK, helping them achieve their objectives and ensuring they can open their new site, on time, on budget and on brief.
The future is fresh: Woods Foodservice Voted Top fresh produce supplier for 2023
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Woods Foodservice has been a trusted name in the foodservice industry for over four decades. With a passion for delivering the finest ingredients and exceptional service, they have established themselves as a go-to supplier.
Five reasons why you should consider upgrading your point-of-sale
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Your point-of-sale system is a critical part of your business. Upgrading to an electronic point-of-sale system, known more catchily known as an EPOS, provides the next level in service.
Streets Ahead
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McCain Foodservice Solutions are sponsoring hundreds of budding street food entrepreneurs from less advantaged backgrounds. The Streets Ahead programme is on track to see its first new businesses set up by the end of 2023.
Inflation, recession, staff shortages - now’s the time to boost restaurant performance and maximise profitability
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Tenzo introduces Restaurant PerformanceOps to supercharge restaurants’ performance, creating a sustainable and successful industry.
Lakeland Dairies launch Celebrate Green campaign with £500 prize
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Dairy experts Lakeland Dairies have launched their 2023 Celebrate Green campaign.
Me, me, me: How first party data helps casual dining restaurants to deliver personalised loyalty
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In the world of casual dining, operators know that their customers want loyalty programmes.
5 Reasons why event management software will help save you time and generate revenue in 2023
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At the start of a new year, it’s very common for restaurants to examine their software needs and evaluate possible tools that save time and generate revenue.
7 ways that technology helps hospitality address rising costs and staff shortages
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As the pandemic restrictions lifted, hospitality businesses gave a collective sigh of relief. But that relief was short-lived when the realities of the pandemic hangover hit.
Fairgame and Tevalis: Bringing technology and fun to the fairground
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Competitive socialising group Fairgame has teamed up with technology expert Tevalis to help it deliver all the fun of the fair.
Customers are hungry for omnichannel - can your restaurants deliver?
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Hospitality is going through a digital transformation of historic proportions. Anyone who’s eaten at a quick-service restaurant in the last few years will have seen it for themselves.