Features List

Caterer, Licensee & Hotelier News includes a number of regular editorial features, in addition to informative news items relevant to the industry.

For advertisers we aim to ensure that your message is delivered within the relevant editorial section to ensure the best possible response from our readers.

These include:

Chefs’ Buyers Guide

Content Focus: Essential tools and ingredients to optimize kitchen operations.
Relevant Topics: Ingredients, food trends, pre-prepared foods and meals, cooking innovations and menu choices.

Cleaning, Hygiene and Safety

Content Focus: Essential tools and ingredients to optimize kitchen
operations.
Relevant Topics: Ingredients, food trends, pre-prepared foods and meals, cooking innovations and menu choices.

Design and Refit

Content Focus: Comprehensive coverage of interior design to optimise space and enhance customer experience in pubs, hotels restaurants and bars.
Relevant Topics: Innovative products for refurbishment including contract furniture, decor, floor and wall coverings, lighting, artwork, soft furnishings and project management.

Drinks

Content Focus: All aspects of UK’s £55bn (and growing) on-trade drinks market, alcoholic (beers wines and spirits), non & low-alcoholic, RTD.
Relevant Topics: Raising Brand awareness, New Trends, Traditional Favourites, Seasonal Tastes, Demographics (Age/Gender).

Hospitality Technology

Content Focus: Insights on electronic point of sale (EPoS) systems, IT infrastructure, and software tools that streamline operations.
Relevant Topics: Digital menu solutions, booking systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, payroll and staff management and data security.

Kitchen Design & Equipment

Content Focus: Space-saving designs, cutting-edge appliances.
Relevant Topics: Kitchen refit and servicing, ventilation and deep cleaning. Cooking, refrigeration, and warewashing technologies.

Outdoor Spaces

Content Focus: Best practices and products for enhancing outdoor dining and leisure areas, including patios, gardens, and rooftop spaces.
Relevant Topics: Furniture durability, seasonal decor, heating solutions for colder climates, canopies, outdoor kitchens, and bar setups.

Products & Services

Content Focus: Focusing on the new and innovative products and services offered for the hospitality sector.
Relevant Topics: New products, tools and gadgets designed to save time and labour, enhance customer experience and improve the smooth running of hospitality businesses.

Property and Professional

Content Focus: Practical advice on property transactions, financing, legalities, and compliance for buying, selling, or leasing in the hospitality sector.
Relevant Topics: Property sales and purchases, payroll, tax planning, funding solutions, business valuations, insurance, and sector-specific legal guidance.

In addition, we also run specialist features focusing on particular areas. The upcoming features are as follows:

FOCUS FEATURES 2025:

FEB/MAR 2025

  • Beverage Systems
  • Craft Beers
  • Energy Solutions
  • Laundry Solutions
  • Microwave, Combi, and Convection Ovens
  • Spirits, Cocktails & Mixers

APR/MAY 2025

  • Breakfast Ideas
  • Drinks Dispense
  • Food Safety & Temperature Monitoring
  • Guest Room Supplies
  • Snack & Convenience Foods
  • Uniforms & Workwear
  • Warewashing

JUN/JUL 2025

  • Afternoon Tea Week
  • Bar & Cellar Equipment
  • Cider Report
  • Fish & Seafood
  • Soft Drinks, Mixers & Mineral Waters
  • Waste Management & Grease Management

AUG/SEP 2025

  • Education & Training
  • Food Safety & Temperature Monitoring
  • Laundry Solutions
  • Premium Beers & Lagers
  • Refrigeration
  • Washroom Hygiene

OCT/NOV 2025

  • Bar & Cellar Equipment
  • Energy Solutions
  • Festive Ordering
  • Halloween & Bonfire Night
  • Hospitality TV
  • Spirits, Cocktails & Mixers

DEC 2025/JAN 2026

  • Commercial Insurance
  • Drinks Dispense
  • Dry January
  • Education & Training
  • Food Safety & Temperature Monitoring
  • Uniforms & Workwear

 
The 2025 Features List is also available to download in PDF format. Please click here.
 

EVENT PREVIEWS:

FEB/MAR 2025

Expo Cornwall Preview
4-5 March 2025, Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge

HRC Show/Food, Drink & Hospitality Week Show Preview
17-19 March 2025, ExCeL, London

Food & Drink Expo/The Restaurant Show Preview
7-9 April, NEC, Birmingham

AUG/SEP 2025

Commercial Kitchen Show/Lunch! Expo/The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show Preview
24-25 September 2025, ExCeL, London

Trade Drinks Expo Preview
30 September-1 October 2025, ExCeL, London

OCT/NOV 2025

Leisure, Food & Beverage Zone Preview
6-7 November 2025, NEC, Birmingham

DEC 2025/JAN 2026

Source Trade Show Preview
1-2 February, Westpoint Exhibition Centre, Exeter

FEATURE SYNOPSIS:

Afternoon Tea Week
Innovations in afternoon tea offerings and settings.

Bar & Cellar Equipment
Tools and best practices for efficient bar management.

Beverage Systems
Focus on equipment for drink dispensing, filtration, and beverage refrigeration.

Breakfast Ideas
Trends and product ideas to elevate breakfast offerings.

Cider Report
Current trends and popular selections.

Commercial Insurance
Insurance essentials and guidance for the hospitality industry.

Craft Beers
Guide to local and international craft beer selections.

Drinks Dispense
Highlight on automated and efficient drink dispensing systems.

Dry January
Focus on non-alcoholic beverages to support seasonal demand.

Education & Training
Upskilling staff with industry certifications and training.

Energy Solutions
Renewable energy sources and cost-effective energy management.

Festive Ordering
Seasonal ordering guides for holiday peak times.

Fish & Seafood
Fresh offerings and preparation tips.

Food Safety & Temperature Monitoring
Tech for allergen control, safe food handling and storage.

Guest Room Supplies

Guest experience enhancements, from amenities to in-room technology.

Halloween & Bonfire Night
Product ideas and decor for themed events.

Hospitality Technology

Latest software and tech innovations for the sector.

Hospitality TV
In-room entertainment and digital engagement.

Laundry Solutions
Efficient and eco-friendly laundry options.

Microwave, Combi, and Convection Ovens
Spotlight on cooking equipment for faster, quality meal prep.

Premium Beers & Lagers
High-quality selections for premium experiences.

Refrigeration
Essential storage solutions for temperature-sensitive ingredients.

Snack & Convenience Foods
New product introductions, especially in grab-and-go.

Soft Drinks & Mineral Waters
Non-alcoholic beverages and bottled water selections.

Source Trade Show Preview
Overview of innovations and trends for the show.

Spirits, Cocktails & Mixers
New trends in cocktails, mixers, and high-end spirits.

Uniforms & Workwear
Stylish, durable, and functional uniforms for staff.

Warewashing
Efficient warewashing equipment for high-volume cleaning.

Washroom Hygiene
Product and technology innovations to maintain clean washrooms.

Waste Management & Grease Management
Solutions for eco-friendly waste handling.