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What a waster! Who should take responsibility for food portion control?

I saw an article recently about the Margate café, that has seen an unprecedented influx of customers over the last...

The Budget, JDW And TMAK October

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good afternoon So the budget was good for beer and spirits, bad for wine. Guess I’ll stick to G &...

Are you ready to embrace the street-market food trend?

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1542038408447{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text]I recently had an evening out (which those of you with small children will know...

Pubs vs. branded restaurants

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good afternoon! This week, MCA has reported that, even though the eating out market as a whole is suffering, branded...

More pubs please

A property developer recently told me it has become ever harder to include a pub or bar in plans when...

San Francisco

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good afternoon San Francisco has long been thought of as the city of free love, sunshine and having a great...

The mother! of a lunch! and the dangers of aggressive punctuation

I’m not sure if you’ve seen the film ‘Mother!’, the recent Darren Aronofsky mind-melter starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem....

Food and Coffee ‘To Go’ from Pubs and Bars

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good morning and welcome A pub I regularly walk past has a new A-board outside; offering take-away coffee. Don't drink...

Cash is the convenience king. Long live the king?

A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart. Nowadays it’s about having a card...

Calories And Other Foodie Points Of Note

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good morning on trade folk, There's been much talk about "mandatory calorie labelling" in our industry of late. UK Hospitality's...

Call me crazy or call me cynical. Nike’s new ad reeks of cynicism but they’re onto a sure thing

Nike's new ad reeks of cynicism but they're onto a sure thing Unless you've been living under a rock this last week you would...

Losing energy?

The government have announced this week that they will launch a consultation on proposals to ban the sale of energy...

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The Ultimate Events Management Guide

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In partnership with Tripleseat, we’ve spoken to corporate event planners and hospitality operators to understand what venues can do to attract BIG seasonal bookings and created an informative guide for hospitality operators.

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Plan to Plate 2024 – Q3

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In partnership with Paytronix, this quarterly report tracks UK consumer behaviour with regards to hospitality venues.

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Future of Socialising: What’s next for the dry economy?

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UK adults’ evolving relationship with cannabis (THC and CBD), alcohol and other mood-altering substances and it’s impact on hospitality.

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Low+No 2024: Drinking Differently

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A look at Brits evolving relationship with alcohol and the growth of the low & no category. Report in partnership with Lucky Saint.

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Competitive Socialising 2024

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A look at the Competitive Socialising customer and the growing demand for activity-led venues.

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UK Hospitality Salary Survey: Key Take-outs

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Originally presented at HRC 2024, this presentation takes you through the key take-outs from the 2024 ‘Largest UK Hospitality Salary Survey’

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