Trends & Reports

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

The Lowdown: instagrammable recipe kits

27-Sep-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Chef Skye Gyngell has collaborated on a home food recipe kit for the Instagram generation

Beefing up the Christmas menu: Why more restaurants are opting out of festive fowl

25-Sep-2018 By Patrick McGuigan

Restaurants are turning away from the traditional bird this year in a bid to keep menus interesting. But they’re not going full cold turkey

Loafing around: nine bread trends

25-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

From next level Indian breads and burger buns made from croissant dough to clever use of leftovers, Restaurant brings you the key bread (and butter) trends of 2018.

Friday Five: the week's top news

21-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

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

Does your online reputation hang in the balance?

20-Sep-2018 By Restaurant Magazine

Restaurants must harness the power of the internet if they want to boost and maintain their reputation

Zero tolerance: How alcohol-free spirits are shaking up the market

18-Sep-2018 By Restaurant magazine

The market for zero-proof spirits is booming, meaning it’s never been easier to serve sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks.

Casual dining groups return to sales growth

17-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

UK restaurant groups saw a return to sales growth in August after a difficult summer.

What does it take to be a Michelin guide inspector?

14-Sep-2018 By Stefan Chomka

A job advert for the North American guide reveals just what is required if you want to get paid to eat for a living.

Friday Five: the week's top news

14-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

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

The Lowdown: the scannable burger

13-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Modernised-Japanese restaurant Ichibuns is selling a burger with a scannable QR code branded on its bun

Friday Five: the week's top news

07-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

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

Monty's Deli set for expansion after smashing its second crowdfund

07-Sep-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Jewish deli-inspired restaurant Monty’s Deli has ended its crowdfunding campaign, having raised almost £66k above its £150k target.

The Lowdown: Heckfield Place

06-Sep-2018 By Joe Lutrario

The long-awaited hotel is finally open for business after six years and a revolving door of chefs.

A byte to eat? Cryptocurrency's coming to dinner

06-Sep-2018 By Eloise Sheppard

Call Systems Technology managing director Eloise Sheppard on how cryptocurrency could soon be part of the restaurant world.

London regains title as most expensive place to buy a pint

06-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

London has regained its title as the most expensive place to buy a pint of beer in the country.