Category: Hospitality

Shake up your profits The Pornstar Martini may be the current holder of the nation’s favourite cocktail crown, but bartenders are getting ever more inventive with a whole host of delicious drinks coming to the fore. With World Cocktail Day taking place on May 13, we asked the nation’s leading mixologists to share their spirited…

New social media insight* released by GARDEN GOURMET® reveals that while Veganuary 2022 participants expressed an appetite for plant-based menu options beyond January, there are key areas operators could address, to reassure and attract more plant-based diners all year round. Consumers took to online platforms to talk about their Veganuary experience, generating more than 20,000…

Desserts have often been considered an afterthought, but with an increasing number of ‘dessert-only’ sites opening, they are fast becoming the venue of choice for younger generations seeking an alternative to meeting friends in the pub and for consumers looking for an indulgent treat following months of restrictions. “The pandemic stole a lot of joy…

As deliveries and meal kits continue to rise in popularity, a new model for restaurants has emerged that is geared towards a digital first approach to hospitality. What was once a small, little-known burgeoning operation, dark kitchens are now booming with investment and growth, however it is not a world without its difficulties. Also known…

Springtime yields a fresh wave of new seasonal vegetables to brighten our menus. As we finally shake off the last of the winter blues, fields, kitchen gardens and hedgerows are a hive of activity, inspiring chefs to introduce new dishes that are packed with a rainbow of colour and flavour. From starters to main courses,…

DIY recipe kits have been steadily increasing in popularity since the start of the pandemic, from chains to independent restaurants and entrepreneurial start-ups, businesses are capitalising on the trend. A niche with its origins rooted in the pandemic, recipe kits soon became a firm favourite, tapping into consumer demand for livening up mealtimes while avoiding…

Financing a small business or start-up in the hospitality sector Starting your own business in the hospitality sector can be a daunting experience; choosing the right location, shop fittings, suppliers and route to market. Often it is difficult to get ideas off the ground without a bit of funding, so Stir it Up sought the…

The clean-drinking trend that’s stirring up the sector As the warmer months approach, its time to start planning summer menus packed with barbeque flavours, salads, picnic platters and cool refreshing drinks. While consumers are well known to enjoy an alcoholic beverage on a warm summer’s day, trend reports over the last 6 months have highlighted…

New Americana research shows half of consumers make permanent changes to their diets following Veganuary participation[1] Veganuary provides the perfect moment for the nation to reflect on their dietary choices, whether for environmental, health or animal welfare reasons. Whilst it is only 31 days, it seems that it is enough for 51%consumers to establish permanent dietary changes[2].  New…

Customers abandoning their restaurant reservations is costing the hospitality sector around £17.6 billion a year. Recent findings from The Go Technology report from Zonal and CGA reveal that the worst offenders are younger people with more than a quarter (28%) of 18-34 year olds not honouring their bookings, compared to 1% of those aged 55…