Trends & Reports

Analysis of all the latest consumer trends and industry reports to help you operate your business more effectively.

Zero heroes: 10 booze-free drinks to raise your Dry January game

15-Jan-2019 By Joe Lutrario

One in three people aged 16-24 never drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean they’re not out for a good time. Here’s 10 drinks to keep their pub high this Dry January.

What would chefs like to see happen in the hospitality industry in 2019?

14-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

You heard their predictions for the year, but what would chefs actually like to happen in 2019?

Friday Five: the week's top news

11-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

We round up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week

Who or what do chefs want to see come to the UK in 2019?

11-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

We asked members of the industry which chef, restaurant or cuisine they would like to see arrive in the UK this year.

The Lowdown: chromotherapy menus

10-Jan-2019 By Helen Salter

Soho’s Chotto Matte has launched a chromotherapy food and cocktail menu in collaboration with Island Poké.

What do you think 2019 will bring for the restaurant industry?

10-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

We asked industry members for their predictions on what 2019 might hold for the restaurant sector.

Seven things we want to see in the hospitality industry in 2019

09-Jan-2019 By Restaurant magazine

Our wish-list for this year includes a plan to end no-shows, a more diverse workforce and a high street restaurant revival.

Friday Five: the week's top news

04-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top stories in hospitality you might have missed this week.

'Casual dining crunch' cost over 10,000 restaurant jobs in 2018

02-Jan-2019 By Sophie Witts

The equivalent of 30 people a day lost their UK restaurant jobs in 2018 amid the so-called 'casual dining crunch' on the high street, a new study shows.

2018: a review of the year in hospitality

21-Dec-2018 By Stefan Chomka

2018 was the year of the CVA, the KFC chicken shortage and the passing of two of the most influential French chefs of recent times.

Nine niche knives you didn't know you needed

21-Dec-2018 By Joe Lutrario

Give your knife collection the edge with these specialist blades, including one for cutting soba noodles, one for chiselling out parmesan and another for slicing lemon for G&Ts.

The Lowdown: Restaurant Dream Team

20-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

Fred Sirieix and Leon co-founder Allegra McEvedy are teaming up for a new CBBC show.

Friday Five: the week's top news

20-Dec-2018 By Sophie Witts

We round-up some of the top hospitality stories you might have missed this week.

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Hip hip hooray: How Three Cheers Pub Co. delivers a memorable experience

19-Dec-2018 By BigHospitality

Three Cheers Pub Co. is capitalising on the experience economy with its quirky collection of pubs that offer guests a distinctive and memorable experience.