UK hospitality operators are looking at Dubai and seeing salvation. Tax burden at 75% of pre-tax profit, £4.8 billion in new costs from recent Budgets, 2 venues closing daily. The UAE offers 15-20% total tax burden, population growth exceeding 5.7% annually, and F&B market projected to more than double by 2029. Simple calculation, obvious move. Except the operators … [Read more...]
Hospitality Firms Gain Precedent for Fee Recovery from Visa & Mastercard
Hospitality businesses across the EEA and UK that accept Visa or Mastercard payments may be entitled to a substantial payout for years of unlawful overcharging. The claim seeks compensation for excessive “multilateral interchange fees” (MIFs) applied to all Visa and Mastercard transactions, charges that directly increased card processing costs for hotels, restaurants, pubs, … [Read more...]
Enabling a Fair Shot in Hospitality
Join Fair Shot for an engaging evening exploring how hospitality organisations can become more inclusive for people with learning disabilities. This event is for decision makers and hiring managers in the hospitality and catering industry, who are looking into becoming more inclusive, diversifying their work force and supporting a charity revolutionising our … [Read more...]
Country Range Group Perfect Fit for King Brothers Foodservice
The Country Range Group (CRG) is finishing the year on a positive note after announcing that King Brothers Foodservice will be joining as its newest member from the 1st January 2026. A proudly independent, family-run business that is steeped in over a century of history, the King Brothers Foodservice roots go back to 1908 when Denis King first purchased a 500-acre farm in … [Read more...]
Quest Employment Launches Dedicated Catering Division
Quest Employment, a trusted name in UK recruitment for more than 30 years, has launched a dedicated Catering Division, marking a significant step forward in its continued growth. Led by Chris Newman, the new division is designed to meet the fast-moving, high-demand needs of the catering and hospitality sector, supporting everything from events and corporate functions to hotels … [Read more...]
#Plated Announces Next Food Photography & Networking Event at The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon
#Plated, the growing food-photography and industry-networking series, will host its next event at The Old Crown Coaching Inn in Faringdon, with the day hosted by chef Samuel Squires. Running from 10am until 6pm on Monday 19th January, this event brings together chefs, suppliers, hospitality professionals, F&B businesses, and creatives for a relaxed yet … [Read more...]
Legal precedent for recovery from Visa and Mastercard addressing unlawful multilateral interchange fees for hospitality
Hospitality merchants trading in the UK and EEA can now join a funded legal claim addressing unlawful multilateral interchange fees (MIFs) charged on Visa and Mastercard transactions. In June 2025, the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal confirmed that these fees breached Article 101(1) TFEU, establishing firm legal precedent for recovery. The claim is managed by Hausfeld … [Read more...]
TWO Services celebrates record year with major new contracts and team milestones
As 2025 draws to a close, TWO Services’ Managing Director, Barry Osborn, has reflected on a year that has been both challenging and rewarding for the nationwide kitchen cleaning and maintenance company. He said: “This year has been one of the most successful in our history, marked by record growth, strong partnerships and the unwavering commitment of our … [Read more...]
Country Range Unwraps Trio of Decadent Desserts for a Sparkling Christmas Season
With Christmas a time of indulgence and luxury, Country Range is helping caterers add some festive sparkle to their menus with the addition of a trio of decadent desserts that will sleigh all season long. The tantalising trio is aimed at caterers lacking the space or time to create their own masterpieces from scratch and come frozen and pre-portioned into 14 pieces for … [Read more...]
Record Attendance and Industry Insights Define HOSPACE 2025 as Inspirational Leader Award Winners Announced
The Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) celebrated another record-breaking attendance at its annual conference, HOSPACE 2025, which took place on 13th November at the Royal Lancaster London – marking the 20th edition of the flagship event. This year’s HOSPACE brought together more than 600 hospitality leaders, professionals and innovators from across the UK and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stop Christmas Chaos from Compromising Your Kitchen Compliance
For caterers and facilities teams, December brings more than festive cheer: it brings relentless demand. With high meal volumes, extended service hours and increased staff activity, maintaining compliance can be one of the biggest challenges of the season. Yet this is precisely when hygiene and safety standards matter most. Here are five ways operators can stay … [Read more...]
Hampshire Riverside Restaurant Champions South Coast Produce with Its Most Locally Sourced Menu Yet
A riverside restaurant has launched a brand-new brunch menu designed to shine a spotlight on the very best local produce, making it the most locally-sourced menu in the restaurant’s history. The new brunch menu at Boathouse Swanwick, Hampshire, features ingredients from 10 different local suppliers across Hampshire and the surrounding regions. Every element of the new … [Read more...]
Tobun Named as Industry Icon of the Year
Be Inclusive Hospitality has named Tevin Tobun, Founder & CEO of Routd Technology and GV Group, as Industry Icon of the Year at the 2025 Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards. Held last week at Quaglino’s in London, the award celebrates individuals who have made an extraordinary and enduring contribution to the hospitality, food and drink industry. Tobun was … [Read more...]
New Duo Added to Signature by Country Range’s Repertoire
The Signature by Country Range portfolio has been further bolstered ahead of winter with a duo of tasty menu solutions launching, ensuring chefs have all the instruments to add the spark and gravitas to their menus and dishes for the festive season and beyond. The two new additions include chart-topping Double Crunch Skin On 7mm Fries and a silky-smooth Mashed Potato with … [Read more...]
Motionspot joins Accessible Hospitality Alliance as Sponsor Partner
Accessible Hospitality Alliance proudly welcomes Motionspot, the multiple award winning inclusive design consultancy, as its latest Sponsor Partner, marking the beginning of a powerful collaboration dedicated to reshaping how accessibility is experienced. Motionspot’s expertise lies in transforming hospitality environments into spaces that are beautiful, inclusive, and … [Read more...]
