Diners Eating Earlier As 6.12pm Is The New 8pm
A new report reveals that the average preferred start time for a dinner reservation is now 6.12pm, as the post-Covid trend for going out earlier…
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Food and Drink
Final Curtain Call for Karen’s Diner in London as Concept Shifts to Pop-Ups
After a two-year run that brought a unique blend of hospitality and theatre to the capital, the final UK-based Karen’s Diner, located on White Lion…
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Don’t Let Chance For Real Growth Slip Away At Spending Review, Say Small Firms
FSB calls for the Chancellor to back the UK’s small businesses ahead of the Spending Review. The Government must “make every taxpayer pound count” in…
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Britain’s Hospitality Sector Set To Save £3 Million Under New Scheme
Pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels across the UK will have lower energy bills thanks to a new emissions cutting trial as part of the government’s…
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National Fish and Chip Day: Celebrating Britain’s Favourite Dish and Its Power to Bring Communities Together
Friday, June 6, marks National Fish and Chip Day, a celebration of one of the UK’s most cherished culinary traditions. From seaside shacks to bustling…
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Bidfood Bolsters Its Network With Opening Of Latest New Depot
Continuing to place emphasis on developing long-term infrastructure, Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, has confirmed that its new depot in Worcester is…
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UK Eating Out Market Set to Surpass £100 Billion in 2025, Reveals Lumina Intelligence
The UK eating out market is forecast to reach a value of £101 billion in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence’s newly released Eating Out Market…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Flat Again in April as Sunshine Draws People Out of Homes
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading restaurant groups slipped by 0.6% year-on-year in April, CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker indicates. It…
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Damp Weather Softens Drinks Sales In Early May
Operators and suppliers enjoyed a bright Spring, with sales running ahead of last year’s level for ten out of 11 weeks between February and late…
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63% of Tourists in Central London Prefer to Visit Restaurants and Cafes in Pedestrianised Areas
• 63% of UK residents surveyed say they are more likely to choose a restaurant or cafe on a pedestrianised street when visiting London for…
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Hydes Continues To Support Pub Estate With Latest Investment
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes is continuing with its multi-million pound investment programme across its pub estate that it started last year, with a…
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Beer Day Britain 2025 – Cheers To Beer!
Pubs and bars throughout the UK are looking ahead to 15 June, as Beer Day Britain the UK’s annual national beer day takes place on…
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Rural Aberdeenshire Inn Celebrates Prestigious North East Of Scotland Young Chef Of The Year
Aberdeenshire hotel and restaurant Kildrummy Inn is celebrating further success following the North East of Scotland Chef and Restaurant of the Year Awards. The inn’s…
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Sun And Easter Boost Pub Sales In April But Restaurants And Bars Flag
Britain’s managed pub groups enjoyed a bright April with like-for-like sales growth of 9.1%, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It follows a…
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Hall & Woodhouse Named a Sunday Times Best Places to Work Employer for Second Year Running
The 2025 Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards celebrate top UK companies that deliver employee satisfaction and workplace excellence. Results for the awards are…
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