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  • Premium frozen bakery brand Panesco will showcase its latest food innovations at forthcoming edition of HRC (Stand H545) – targeting all areas of foodservice.
  • Mechline – the Manufacturers of specialise equipment for the foodservice industry – are set to transform their HRC stand (H2051) into a hub for helping operators combat costs, bacteria and FOGS.
  • Specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, German manufacturer Liebherr will present a selection of its industry leading fridges, freezers and combination fridgefreezers at this year’s edition of ...
  • Each year HRC partners with an innovative hospitality design studio to create a unique look and feel for the show's Vision Stage. This year, and for the second year running, Harp Design led by Founder ...
  • HRC talks to event partner Natalya Watson, Business Development Manager - Beer and Beer Educator, at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), about the organisation's new beer qualifications and what ...
  • HRC catches up with award-winning London-based hospitality design studio Design Command to find out more about the bespoke design for the Networking Hub at HRC 2024.
  • HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March to showcase the latest innovative suppliers in foodservice and hospitality and provide invaluable insights into the ...
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services company, has today launched its own maternity jacket; a specially-designed, industry-first uniform that provides proper support, ...
  • Workforce management specialist Bizimply has appointed Alex Dyer to the newly-created role of UK managing director, as the company sets ambitious targets for 2024 to build on its success here. Dyer wi ...
  • In the latest in HRC's Hospitality Insights series, Stephen Bryan, General Manager of Brickendon Grange Golf Club, discussing transitioning into hosting major events, increasing use of technology and ...
  • How Outmin Works First, Outmin replaces repetitive tasks and expensive software with a single, secure solution. Our software integrates suppliers, procurement, CRM, and bank feeds to streamline accoun ...
  • A new addition to HRC for 2024, the FEA Light Equipment & Tableware Pavilion is a must-attend for hospitality owners and operators to discover a wide range of quality products and suppliers. HRC catch ...
  • Paul Anderson, MD of Meiko UK Limited, reflects on 30 years of trading for the global technology and service company and provides a sneak peek into what the brand will be showcasing at HRC 2024. 
  • In the latest in HRC's Hospitality Insights series, Mariya Ivanova, General Manager at Smiths of Smithfield, discusses inspiring teams to do their best, the return to the office and the growth of low& ...
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland’s first transition plan, published today, shows what it takes to decarbonise its £multi-billion business, in a period of continued high growth for the caterer.  The plan dra ...
  • Rational the leading provider in all hot food preparation extends a warm invitation to visitors at the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Show 2024, taking place 25- 27 March, at ExCeL London.
  • The UK’s top restaurants and hotels have been recognised at the highly anticipated AA Rosette Awards spring update held at RAK Ceramics Design Hub, London on 27 February, 
  • Leading food and drink PR Agency SHARP Relations will be exhibiting at IFE & HRC on stand H70 this March, offering free consultation and expert advice for food, drink, and hospitality businesses.
  • A dynamic lineup of UK and European chefs has been revealed for Chef HQ, curated by Chef Publishing, as part of HRC 2024.
  • Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire returns to ExCeL London alongside HRC on 25-27 March. HRC caught up with some of this year's judges to find out how competitors can best succeed ...
  • The Chefs’ Forum, in partnership with professionals across the NHS, will release The Healthcare Chefs’ Knowledge this coming March at HRC at ExCeL London on 25-27 March.
  • Veganuary boosts UK's interest in plant-based foods. Vegefarm, a Taiwanese company, offers diverse, eco-friendly alternatives, catering to evolving preferences.
  • Welbilt, part of the Ali Group, has announced the immediate introduction of three additional brands to their UK portfolio.  Crystal Tips (ice machines), Delfield (commercial refrigeration), and WMaxx ...
  • In the latest in HRC's Hospitality Insights series, Thomas Evans, General Manager at Hintlesham Golf Club,  discusses low & no, sourcing British products and the importance of meeting suppliers face-t ...
  • New Products from Aviko to help menus stand out.
  • Returning for 2024, The Burnt Chef Project’s showstopping gala dinner – Love Hospitality – is set to be a night to remember with multi-award-winning comedian, writer and actor, Russell Kane announced ...
  • PEPPADEW®, the UK’s No. 1 pepper brand[i] will be showcasing its world-famous Sweet Piquanté Peppers and multi-award-winning PEPPADEW® Bites on Stand H311 at HRC 2024.
  • In the latest in HRC's Hospitality Insights series, Leo Faro, General Manager at Thirsk Garden Centre Coffee Shop,  discusses embracing new technology and discovering new ideas at HRC. 
  • HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, has unveiled the programme for the TechX stage at this year’s event, packed with discussions centring around opportunities and best practice in the world o ...
  • Kelsie Hall, Confectioner and Sugarcraft Specialist, will be judging the prestigious Sugarcraft category at International Salon Culinaire 2024. Here she shares her top competition tips and how it feel ...
  • In the latest in HRC's Hospitality Insights series Pedro Mendes, General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport, discusses tech-driven AI, wellness integration and delivering memorable g ...
  • Established in 1809, Denby has been making pottery in the heart of the English countryside for over 200 years. We caught up with Zoe Turner, Head of Brand Development and Marcomms at Denby Pottery to ...
  • When Clay’s relocated to larger premises, their local hospitality dealer Aspen Services recommended they install HyGenikx units due to the variety of benefits it could bring to specific areas.
  • Explore the latest cutting-edge products and demo the market leading equipment that will improve the productivity of your kitchen and quality of your dishes in HRC’s Professional Kitchen section. We'v ...
  • From unique world flavours and inspiring ingredients to craft drink brands, here are just some of the innovative Foodservice suppliers you can discover at HRC 2024.
  • In less than 6-weeks’ time, HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week will be bringing together the largest showcase of hospitality tech brands all under one roof at ExCeL London from 25-27 March. D ...
  • As chefs continue to prepare their entries for International Salon Culinaire 2024, we catch up with some of this year's judges to find out more about their expectations and advice for competitors. 
  • Workforce management experts Bizimply are launching a new tool to help hospitality operators improve team member engagement, while also ensuring that all communications between employers and employees ...
  • Italian Beverage Company (IBC Simply), renowned for shaking up beverages in foodservice for over 25 years, has acquired March Foods, one of the UK’s leading co-packing and co-manufacturing companies t ...
  • Lutosa (Stand H360 at HRC), a leader in the potato-based product industry, is excited to announce the launch of three new products specifically designed to enhance the dining experiences in the hospit ...
  • Improvements in Meiko sustainability are being announced. Running cost savings of up to 21% have been achieved on latest generation M-iClean undercounter dishwashers. And, for Meiko's new range of UPs ...
  • Sustainability, retention and the future of African & Caribbean cuisine are some of the topics set to top the agenda as HRC, part of Food & Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 M ...
  • HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, the business event for hospitality and foodservice professionals, has announced that Lisa Goodwin-Allen will be the show’s Chef Ambassador for 2024. 
  • Aramark UK, the foodservice and hospitality giant will be on the hunt for innovative, sustainable and passionate suppliers and partners at the 2024 edition of HRC, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality We ...
  • IFE Manufacturing, IFE, The Pub Show, HRC and International Salon Culinaire have joined forces under a new over-arching brand – Food, Drink & Hospitality Week – marking a significant evolution in the ...
  • Gemma Evans, Chair of Compass Group UK & Ireland's Women in Food network, on her culinary inspirations, her early career in hospitality and bringing your authentic self to work.
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced the launch of Xcelerate – its new regional community skills and learning hubs for training and excellence. These first in class training facilities will be pro ...
  • International Salon Culinaire speaks to Livia Alexander, the winner of the inaugural Lecturers' Training Challenge at the 2023 competition. 
  • A new era is dawning at Core by Clare Smyth with Fabled Studio’s highly-anticipated redesign of their restaurant in Notting Hill, London.
  • HRC catches up with Kris Hall, CEO & Founder of globally recognised non-profit The Burnt Chef Project, to learn more about the gala dinner taking place alongside this year's show on Monday 25 March 20 ...
  • Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire, taking place on 25-27 March 2024 at ExCeL London, has opened for entries with more than 100 live and static competitions taking place over thre ...
  • Insight consultancy KAM has partnered with the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) to launch the ultimate Pub Roadmap: a robust and practical toolkit for the evolving pub industry.
  • Following the successful inaugural gala dinner in November 2022, The Burnt Chef Project has announced that its second headline event, titled Love Hospitality, will take place on Monday 25th March 2024 ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering meets two esteemed chefs and Salon Culinaire judges to learn more about the Salon Display competition and why chefs should enter this year. 
  • The hospitality industry stepped out on Sunday 8 October for its annual Walk for Wellbeing hosted walks across the UK.  As it stands today, World Mental Health Day, the event has raised more than £85, ...
  • One of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, Bidfood, has announced the latest food and drink trends set to dominate the out of home market in 2024.
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland has been recognising National Inclusion Week (25th September – 1st October 2023) with a range of listening and sharing activities and resources available. The highlight of t ...
  • Every year at the prestigious chef competition International Salon Culinaire, which will take place alongside HRC on 25-27 March 2024 at ExCeL London, the top chef or chef team in various competition ...
  • The Crème de la Crème of the UK hospitality industry gathered at JW Marriott Grosvenor House tonight for the highly anticipated AA Hospitality Awards 2023 hosted by AA Hotel & Hospitality Services. Th ...
  • Auction house and reuse specialist Ramco has received a prestigious Green Apple award for Environmental Improvement for its continuous efforts to raise awareness of the value of surplus assets and sav ...
  • KAM Account Director Jo Lynch looks ahead to the 2023 festive season and what it might look like for the hospitality sector. 
  • Are you a budding mixologist looking for your next break? HRC, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Mr Gin to launch the 2024 Mixologist of the Year Competition. ...
  • Foodservice and catering giant Compass Group UK & Ireland will once again join International Salon Culinaire as Headline Sponsor when the competition returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March 2024 alongs ...
  • HRC, Hotel, Restaurant & Catering has announced a new partnership with tech stack consultancy Tech on Toast to enhance the show's offering to tech suppliers and hospitality operators.
  • HRC catches up with Pad Home, a leading design & decor distributor specialising in lighting, wall covering and home & gift products. 
  • Philip Shelley, Senior Operational Manager and National Lead for Net Zero Food - NHS England, speaks to HRC about the 75-year history of the NHS and its ongoing efforts to provide healthy, sustainable ...
  • With over 20 years of excellence in presenting the ‘World Innovation’ awards for the food and beverage industry, now is the perfect time to celebrate those embracing the future of the catering industr ...
  • HRC takes a look at the industry's reaction to a reformulation of alcohol duty, which came into effect on 1 August 2023. 
  • The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has announced a wide-ranging new partnership with The Pub Show @ HRC which will see the organisation managing a number of content sessions at the show, facili ...
  • UK drinkers are now moderating in the summer at similar numbers to ‘Dry January’, according to a new industry report produced by research consultancy KAM in partnership with alcohol-free beer brand Lu ...
  • October 2023 will see the fourth edition of the Walk for Wellbeing initiative, a UK-wide sponsored walk launched by Hospitality Action ambassador Craig Prentice in aid of the charity. 
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) sits down with exhibitor OiLChef to learn more about how the company's innovative technology for commercial deep fryers is helping hospitality businesses reduce thei ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the trade event for the hospitality and foodservice industry, has been shortlisted in the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards, taking place on 1 ...
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services provider, has announced a new partnership to enable its colleagues to reduce their personal carbon footprints by an estimated 400 ...
  • Two of the leading chefs’ organisations in the UK the Craft Guild of Chefs and the British Culinary Federation raised £7,000 to support the hospitality industry after coming together to host the inaug ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) returned to ExCeL London on 20-22 March to connect hospitality business owners and operators with a wide range of innovative suppliers, from design & décor brands to ...
  • The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) has appointed its new Chief Executive, John Cunningham, who will be taking over the role from departing CE Keith Warren.
  • International Salon Culinaire returned to ExCeL London alongside Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) on 20-22 March to showcase talented chefs from across the UK in over 100 live and static competition ...
  • HRC took over ExCeL London alongside IFE, International Food & Drink Event and IFE Manufacturing on 20-22 March to welcome the food, drink and hospitality community for three packed days of learning, ...
  • Compass Group UK, the UK’s largest food and support services company, has published its first ethnicity pay gap report, as part of a combined gender and ethnic minority pay gap report. The negative et ...
  • The much-anticipated Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2023 shortlist is here to entertain and inspire. Thousands of images poured in from over 65 countries around the world. Once again, the st ...
  • Pembrokeshire chef Daniel Jones has scooped first prize in the Pub Chef of the Year category at the International Salon Culinaire awards 2023. The finals of the competition took place at ExCeL London ...
  • The British Sugarcraft Guild is excited to announce their Sugarcraft and Cake Gala with the theme: ‘Time to Celebrate’ on Saturday 16th September 2023 at Cranmore Park Exhibition Centre, Cranmore Aven ...
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services provider, is celebrating its chefs, having been awarded a trophy cabinet worth of awards at this year’s International Salon Culin ...
  • James Dougan and Alan Dougan, from Greater Glasgow and Clyde were awarded Best in Class in a fiercely contested exhibition that saw Scotland, Northern Ireland and England come together for the first t ...
  • Hospitality chef Adam Smith has been named Sodexo Chef of the Year 2023 following a live cook-off at International Salon Culinaire, taking place alongside HRC on 20-22 March at ExCeL London. 
  • International Salon Culinaire returned to ExCeL London alongside Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) on 20-22 March to showcase top culinary talents and delicious dishes across over 100 live and static ...
  • Day two of HRC started in style with a keynote session from HRC Chef Ambassador Monica Galetti, in conversation with Food FM's Simon Alexander on the Vision Stage, in partnership with HRC. Galetti dis ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) opened its doors today to welcome the who's who of the hospitality and foodservice sector to discover the latest product innovations and suppliers across pub & bar, ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) will return to ExCeL London on 20-22 March with a main stage designed for the second year running by Harp Design. Harp Design have a team of unique designers who hav ...
  • After successfully launching in Europe, the low capex alternative to traditional restaurant franchises Fiffis®, is to launch in the UK at this year’s HRC show. Profitable, even at varying volumes, the ...
  • This year's Arena Savoy Lecture entitled ‘Adapt and Win in Changing Times’ takes place on the evening of Monday 24 April 2023 from 5.00pm to 9.45pm at the luxurious five star Savoy Hotel. Arena’s Savo ...
  • Evoca Group will arrive at Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) in London having undergone a major makeover in recent years. The company has expanded from its traditional role as a manufacturer of vendi ...
  • HRC catches up with the team behind Turkish design & décor supplier Güral Porselen to learn more about what the business will be showcasing at this year's event. 
  • Are you ready to hear the next big lockdown story? Meet our independent and reliable brand with a senior management team that has over 85 years of hospitality industry experience spanning 4 decades. M ...
  • HRC sits down with International Salon Culinaire supporter Kris Hall, Founder of The Burnt Chef Project, to lean more about the not-for-profit's work.
  • HRC meets Euro Catering, the exclusive UK dealer for many leading European and American commercial catering equipment brands, including  Palux, Giorik, Italforni, CB, Firex, Mirror,  Ubert and Amercia ...
  • Mike Woodman, Head of Sales at Jestic Foodservice Solutions, about his expectations and experiences of HRC.   
  • HRC catches up with Synergy Grill, who can be found on Stand H3311 at this year's show, to learn more about how the company has supported hospitality business across the UK. 
  • UK-based Stellar Event Carpets are delighted to announce that they will be launching at Excel's Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Exhibition in London 20-23 March 2023. A first for the UK, Stellar Event ...
  • As the UEFA Champions league kicks off again, new research from KAM, in partnership with BT Sport, has found that showing live sport can be a more important driver of footfall for pubs during weekdays ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) returns to ExCeL London on 20-22 March to bring together the hospitality and foodservice sector for three days of networking, learning and new product discovery.  Vi ...
  • Leading hospitality organisations KAM Media, Hospitality Jobs UK, Appetite4Recruitment, HRC, HIT Training, Rotaready, Independent Hotel Show and Otolo have launched The UK’s Largest Hospitality Salary ...
  • Each year International Salon Culinaire invites some of the most skilled Best in Class winners from previous Salon Display and Sugarcraft entries to display their finest work on the 'Table of Honour'. ...
  • University of West London have won Zest Quest Asia 2023. This marks the third time since the launch of the student culinary competition ten years ago that a team from the university’s London Geller Co ...
  • We caught up with Nick Vadis, Culinary Director for Compass Group UK & Ireland and Chef Ambassador to the NHS supply chain. He has worked at Compass for over 20 years and tells HRC about the opportuni ...
  • At the heart of HRC's Hospitality Tech section, located on Stand H2368, is Zoho Survey, an innovative software solution for hospitality businesses. HRC catches up with Marketing Manager Waheeda Qaiyum ...
  • Each year HRC works with innovative design partners to bring to life features, stages and networking areas at the show. This year we're working with Design Command to bring to life The Lobby - an area ...
  • HRC catches up with Evoca UK Limited's Operative Marketing Specialist Rebecca Bailey to learn more about hospitality's best kept secret. Find them on Stand H511 in HRC's Foodservice section this March ...
  • HRC checks out a new tech offering set to transform the casual dining and fast-food market: the Kate Tabletop Kiosk.
  • Catering Design Group, members of ceda, on a full design and build for The Inner Temple. 
  • Commercial catering equipment supplier NCE, a member of ceda, on the refurbishment of Sakku Samba in Manchester.  
  • IFSE, restaurant design, cafe design and commercial kitchen design experts and members of ceda, on the transformation of CAMPUS kitchen in Reading.
  • HRC catches up with some of the Best in Class winners from International Salon Culinaire 2022, to learn more about their experience of the competition and the impact it had on their cheffing career. L ...
  • “This is the highlight of the hospitality industry’s calendar,” says Steve Munkley, Vice President of the Craft Guild of Chefs. “It’s a superb forum for discovering what’s new, and a great platform fo ...
  • The NHS 4 Nations Challenge returns to International Salon Culinaire on Monday 20 March to challenge NHS chefs to demonstrate their chef skills, catering knowledge and menu engineering know-how in a l ...
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland has had its social impact measured by Social Value Portal, resulting in a staggering total social and local economic value of £591m. The majority of this figure is made up o ...
  • HRC talks to Places App, the app for creating promotions, digital loyalty cards, cashback, digital menus and more, who are taking part in the Hospitality Tech section at this year's show.
  • Experts from the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) will be out in force at HRC to offer advice on some of the biggest kitchen challenges facing the industry. The association will focus on offeri ...
  • HRC catches up with affordable and quality EPoS system provider Tevalis, who can be found in the Hospitality Tech section at this year's event. 
  • Luxury homeware fragrance brand F.Y.G (Find Your Glow) – winner of last year’s Gift of the Year Best Home Fragrance category, and shortlisted in the 2023 competition –  has agreed a new partnership wi ...
  • HRC speaks to Kim Barfoot-Brace, Brand & Marketing Manager at fresh product provider Barfoots of Botley, who can be found in the Foodservice section at this year's event. 
  • HRC catches up with Sam Seedhouse, Head Chef at The Bird in Hand in Knowl Hill and winner of the 2022 Pub Chef of the Year category at International Salon Culinaire. A new category for last year's eve ...
  • Foodservice and catering giant Compass Group UK & Ireland will once again join International Salon Culinaire as Headline Sponsor when the competition returns to ExCeL London on 20-22 March 2023 alongs ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) will return to ExCeL London on 20-22 March with a seminar programme focussed on providing key insights for hospitality and foodservice professionals to elevate their ...
  • Jude’s, the British ice cream pioneers, known for creating deliciously indulgent ice cream, is continuing to inspire radical change within the ice cream industry, through championing carbon cutting in ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) is set to return to ExCeL, London on 20-22 March 2023 where visitors will have the chance to meet and reconnect with quality suppliers to hotel, restaurant and cater ...
  • Welcome to the future of floristry. London’s leading luxury florist, Ethereal Blooms, specialises in real, bio preserved flower arrangements and bouquets, providing beautiful, sustainable traditional ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s largest and most prestigious business event for the hospitality and foodservice sector, has opened visitor registration for its 2023 edition, taking place ...
  • Each year HRC's Hospitality Tech section is a must-attend showcase of the latest technological innovations for hotels, restaurants, bars and more, from superfast payments to seamless staff management ...
  • Each year the Professional Kitchen section of HRC is packed with chefs, dealers and hospitality business owners checking out the latest equipment and innovations in the professional catering sector. W ...
  • As International Salon Culinaire prepares to return, chefs competing in the Lumina Lamb Challenge will have an unmissable opportunity to secure an amazing top prize, awarded to the chef who wins 'Best ...
  • Award-winning design studio Guild of Saint Luke talks to HRC about revitalising historic brasseries, working with the structure of an existing building and keeping warmth at the heart of hospitality d ...
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland is celebrating after winning two silver awards, in the Regional Team Buffet and the Community Catering live kitchen events at the 2022 Culinary World Cup, held in Luxembourg ...
  • Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire returns to ExCeL London on 20-22 March 2023 alongside Hotel, Restaurant & Catering as a must-attend event for chefs and hospitality professional ...
  • Earlier this year, HRC announced that acclaimed chef and restaurateur Monica Galetti would be the show's Chef Ambassador for 2023, taking part in a must-attend keynote session, supporting the event an ...
  • Satelliet, the hospitality furniture specialist with an extensive range of premium quality and tailor-made furniture, has joined HRC as Official Furniture Supplier for 2023, showcasing the company's s ...
  • Levy UK, the UK’s leading sports and leisure business, is marking Real Living Wage week with the announcement that it will be paying all its UK employees – including variable hours workers – the Real ...
  • Two of the leading chefs’ organisations in the UK, the Craft Guild of Chefs, and the British Culinary Federation, have announced a historic charity fundraising dinner to celebrate and support the hosp ...
  • HRC chats to some of International Salon Culinaire's esteemed judges for 2023 to learn how competitors can best prepare for success. 
  • Historic chef competition International Salon Culinaire has opened for entries for 2023.  Taking place alongside Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) on 20-22 March at ExCeL London, Salon Culinaire offe ...
  • Each year HRC's Design & Décor section is a must-attend for hospitality business owners and operators looking to revitalise their pubs, restaurants and hotels, packed with innovative brands covering e ...
  • Commercial Interiors UK, is the new name for the BCFA – the UK’s largest trade association representing the commercial interiors sector. Its 200+ members represent leading manufacturers, suppliers, an ...
  • This year’s Walk For Wellbeing in support of Hospitality Action, which took place across the UK between 8th - 16th October, has raised a total of £90,000. An official cheque with the final amount was ...
  • Leading hospitality and foodservice provider Delaware North has partnered with Otolo, the global community focussed on inspiring, empowering and supporting hospitality professionals to deliver mentori ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the UK’s leading event for the hospitality and foodservice sector, has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) for it ...
  • Shannon Goldsmith, Analyst at IGD, takes a look at some of the foodservice innovations coming to the capital this festive season. 
  • The Design & Décor section at HRC 2023 welcomes the who's who of hospitality professionals and leading designers to learn about the latest innovative new products and materials, hear from industry exp ...
  • Returning for its fifth year, the Lumina Challenge, run by Alliance – New Zealand’s only 100% farmer-owned red meat co-operative – has announced the launch of its 2023 competition.
  • During the pandemic the lines between retail and hospitality began to blur as pubs became shops, shops became cafes and sit-in restaurants launched online stores. 
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), which takes place on 20-22 March 2023 at ExCeL London, has announced the first three chefs taking part in the star-studded line-up at Chef HQ, an all-new networking ...
  • The timing of this year’s FIFA World Cup has broad appeal to sports fans, with 48% of those surveyed saying they are more likely to watch a match in the pub this year because it is being shown during ...
  • New research reveals almost 7 in 10 (67%) organisations in the hospitality, entertainment and leisure industry have good working equipment they no longer need just sitting idle, with nearly £59 billio ...
  • The Live Theatre Best in Class winners from International Salon Culinaire 2022 take a trip to Italy, courtesy of Unox. 
  • Nick Vadis, culinary director for Compass Group UK & Ireland, a long-term supporter of both International Salon Culinaire and HRC, received the Outstanding Contribution Award at the 2022 Foodservice C ...
  • The Burnt Chef Project has announced its first gala dinner, Out Of The Shadows, which will take place on the 17 November 2022 at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) and IFE, International Food & Drink Event, which take place on 20-22 March 2023 at ExCeL London, will be combining their drinks offerings to create a one-stop-shop f ...
  • This year’s Walk For Wellbeing in aid of Hospitality Action will take place between 8th - 16th October, taking in World Mental Health Day on 10th October.
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland has launched a ‘Mentor Up’ programme to help create a shared understanding of the barriers, challenges and opportunities for colleagues from ethnic minority groups.
  • HRC sits down with Dmitry Filimonov, Managing Director of the spectacular Heritage Soho, a stylish restaurant offering a unique alpine dining experience with a contemporary twist. 
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), the business event for hospitality and foodservice professionals, has announced that Monica Galetti will be the show’s Chef Ambassador for 2023. 
  • New research from KAM – in partnership with e-commerce provider Slerp – suggests that the phenomenal growth in demand for “ordering in” seen during the pandemic has resulted in long-term changes to co ...
  • Bulgari Hotel London in Knightsbridge launches collaboration with acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and designer Yinka llori.
  • The brand is opening a new location in Shepherd's Bush. 
  • New research suggests that the phenomenal growth in demand for “ordering in” seen during the pandemic has resulted in long-term changes to consumer dining behaviour, creating a “new normal” where mill ...
  • The Burnt Chef Project has released a new Work Related Stress Guide,  designed to provide insight to employers and leaders on how they can start to strategically tackle work-related stress within thei ...
  • Gravetye Manor GM Paul Skinner on the hotel's illustrious history, providing guests with a luxury experience and growing a thriving kitchen garden. 
  • CODE Hospitality has launched the 2022 edition of its 'Happiness in Hospitality' survey, with the aim to discover what inspires people to work in hospitality and what encourages them to stay and thriv ...
  • HRC has announced a major new collaboration with Chef Publishing, publishers of Chef & Restaurant Magazine, for the show’s next edition on 20-22 March 2023.
  • The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has joined the call for an urgent ban on single-use plastic pint cups, following support by MPs of A Plastic Planet's 'Plastic Free Pint' campaign in July. 
  • ceda, the association for catering equipment distributor, kitchen design, catering scheme project management, catering equipment maintenance and more, has compiled a comprehensive library and resource ...
  • In a combined effort The Craft Guild of Chefs and UK Curry Connect have raised over £6,000 to support those in need in Ukraine.
  • In IGD's latest food-to-go customer report on ShopperVista, they explored app usage in food-to-go. Around the same time, Pret talked about their 2021 and H1 2022 sales, revealing that digital sales ac ...
  • ENSE, the UK’s premier catering equipment buying consortium celebrated its 10-year anniversary with its Partnership Summit and Awards.  Held at the Hilton London Wembley, it provided an opportunity fo ...
  • Cooking range supplier Charvet discusses the Charvet Pro 800 Four Zone Steel Plancha.
  • Solid sales growth in restaurants, pubs and bars has helped Britain’s regional city centres to recover their vibrancy in the first six months of 2022, the latest ‘Top Cities’ research from CGA and Wir ...
  • HRC talks to Design Command, one of our 2023 design partners tasked with bringing networking area The HUB to life. 
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) has announced the first two confirmed design partners for its 2023 edition: Harp Design and Design Command.  
  • HRC sits down with design studio Harp Design, as they join as design partner for the show's vision stage for the second year running. 
  • Levy UK + Ireland, the market leading sports and hospitality caterer, has taken a 50% stake in multi-award winning bars and event solutions business, Peppermint.
  • On 13 July, CODE Hospitality unveiled its fifth edition of the 100 Most Influential Women in Hospitality list, narrowing down over 600 public nominations to the final 100. The list also singles out ke ...
  • Greene King has today launched a new report Untapping Potential: the role of pubs in levelling up skills, jobs and communities, highlighting the crucial role that pubs play in providing fulfilling car ...
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services business, has acquired e-foods which will sit within Foodbuy, Compass’ procurement business. e-foods, based in Manchester, provid ...
  • Global technology and service company Meiko has launched a new guide, 'Cutting Carbon in the Commercial Kitchen', in partnership with foodservice intelligence agency FOOTPRINT to help operators to ach ...
  • Ahead of a major summer of sport, KAM and Sky have partnered to gain insight around the value of live sport to pubs; the opportunities available to them by showing it, and what pub goers are looking f ...
  • Independent business and industry caterer Houston & Hawkes has partnered with Sally Abé, Great British Menu 2022 finalist and consultant chef of The Pem at the Conrad London St James hotel.
  • Leading hospitality names such as Gary Jones of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Alistair Birt of Harrods and Luke Selby’s Evelyn’s Table were among those recognised at a glittering ceremony for the esteem ...
  • Who are the most influential individuals in the foodservice industry in 2022? The FEA (Foodservice Equipment Association) is going to unveil the answer in its Foodservice Top 100 Industry Influencers, ...
  • Welbilt, a leading provider of commercial equipment and cloud device management for the foodservice industry, is proud to announce today the launch of the Largest Smart Restaurant Ecosystem.
  • The app has been designed to offer support for all levels of hospitality, including managers, MHFA trained individuals, wellbeing champions, and both front and back of house positions.
  • HRC sits down with hospitality design specialists DesignLSM to talk sustainability, conscious design and bringing communities together through multi-purpose spaces.
  • Nicola Knight, Senior Analyst - Food-To-Go at IGD, shares some insights into the recovery of the eating out marketing as the institute published its UK Eating Out Forecasts 2022 report. 
  • HRC sits down with VitaMojo, a supplier in the show's Hospitality Tech section, to hear more about the business, how they measure trade show success and what hospitality tech trends to look out for in ...
  • New research out this week shows that 1-in-3 customers don’t feel confident ordering wine in pubs, bars and restaurants, with 1-in-9 admitting that they often find the experience intimidating. 
  • As the UK prepares for the weekend of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne, hospitality businesses are busy preparing for an influx of customers eager to celebrate the big day. ...
  • A brand-new research study has found that pub customer confidence is firmly back at pre-pandemic levels and that pubs are now more important than ever to Brits with 56% of pub-goers saying they will v ...
  • Meat free innovator, Quorn®, has commissioned an in-depth report for its hospitality customers in partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association. The report looks into what’s driving one of t ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC), IFE, International Food & Drink Event and IFE Manufacturing have been shortlisted for Best UK Trade Show over 8,000sqm at the prestigious AEO Excellence Awards afte ...
  • With the average commercial kitchen becoming increasingly more compact, combined with a customer’s expectation of food waiting times being shorter than ever, choosing the right equipment is crucial. N ...
  • On the second day of HRC 2022, EXP101's Kieron Bailey was joined by an all-star panel comprised of celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr,  Ruth Hansom, Head Chef at The Princess of Shoreditch, Adam Bateman, C ...
  • Andrew Seymour, Editorial Director for the Foodservice Equipment Journal, interviews Compass Group UK & Ireland Culinairy Director Nick Vadis about his career, chef competitions and working with the N ...
  • The Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) presented 16 individuals with the Order of Merit award at HRC 2022. The award celebrates the dedicated and committed people who work voluntarily on behalf o ...
  • On 21-23 March, the foodservice and hospitality industry descended on ExCeL London for the highly anticipated return of Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC).  Packed with innovative suppliers, insightfu ...
  • The final day of HRC saw some serious business being done on the show floor, plus key sessions from leading UK chefs on The Staff Canteen Live stage and not-to-be-missed discussions on topics such as ...
  • Day Two of Hotel, Restaurant & Catering saw suppliers continue to engage with a wide range of prospective clients across hospitality and foodservice, while the show’s Vision Stage, designed by Harp De ...
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) returned to ExCeL London today alongside IFE, International Food & Drink Event, IFE Manufacturing and The London Produce Show.  
  • Meat free innovator, Quorn®, has commissioned an in-depth report for its hospitality customers in partnership with the Sustainable Restaurant Association. The report looks into what’s driving one of t ...
  • Environmental services provider Filta Group has been accepted by the BESCA (Building Engineering Services Competent Assessment) Vent Hygiene Elite (VHE) scheme, ensuring the competence of its vent hyg ...
  • Ahead of HRC 2022, Harp Design has unveiled the striking look for the show's vision stage: an immersive café design, drained of colour and bringing a 2D cartoon to life.  HRC caught up with Harp Desig ...
  • Greene King Pub Partners has launched a new landing page on its website for Hive Pubs, its new franchise pub concept.  
  • HRC caught up with design partner Accanto Interiors to find out more about their creation for the show and why you should go and meet them on stand T717.
  • Katy Moses, MD at KAM suggests that from now on hospitality needs to think about serving their customers at two very different tables; in venue and in their homes.
  • We are delighted to partner with the Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show 2022 and so excited to share our creative concept for the networking space with you.   The brief asked us to deliver a creative i ...
  • With staff costs accounting for up to 90% of a business’ overheads and driving your results – how long can you afford to hold your breath and hope for the best?
  • Hotel, Restaurant & Catering talks to German Chefs Catering Co-Founder Stefan Pappert about creating a VIP home dining experience, charity work and reducing food waste.
  • The booking behavior, on-trip expectations, and post-trip loyalty of leisure travelers are rapidly evolving and demanding that hoteliers think differently or get left behind. In this episode of Amadeu ...
  • Creative insight agency KAM Media have put together an operator guide to hospitality tech, which highlights the key findings from their recent survey. The report outlines consumer expectations and emp ...
  • HRC supporter, Hospitality Action, have put together some useful advice for hospitality workers returning to work after months of closure. The wellness hub is broken down into advice for both individu ...
  • Restaurants have been stretching every sinew to get customers to eat out again and, almost as importantly, make them feel safe and comfortable enough so they return. Many though, have also taken steps ...
  • Deliverect work with Dishoom to ensure that they can deliver the same unique experience through delivery as they do inhouse, an objective Brian is openly obsessed with " You have to treat each online ...
  • BrewDog have now become the first beer brand to become carbon negative. To announce the key environmental changes they are implementing, they have released a sustainability report outlining all the ch ...
  • We caught up with Sophie Medlin, Consultant Dietitian at CityDietitians, to hear her thoughts on the rise of self-care during lockdown, looking after your health through food & drink and the secrets t ...
  • Our partner On-Trade Consultancy have shared their latest whitepaper on navigating the all-important steps for pub and bar operators and owners to choose an aspirational drinks range that will fulfil ...
  • 2021 looks set to be a summer of socialising for many UK consumers, if lockdown measures do lift. 36% of UK adults say they plan to have friends and family over to their homes more often than pre-pand ...
  • The New Normal

    01 Feb 2022
    It's an unprecedented time for us all and one which we are still getting used to. The Covid-19 pandemic is not just impacting our health, it's impacting the very fabric of our existence. From how we s ...
  • Hospitality Jobs UK (HJUK), a specialist hospitality job board, is bolstering its services for hospitality employers as available skilled hospitality staff continue to diminish following Brexit and th ...
  • Loyalty and Tech is on the Menu for Restaurants to Recover and Grow Post-Pandemic

    01 Feb 2022 Achille Traore, CEO, White Label Loyalty
    The pandemic reduced footfall in restaurants and fast-food outlets across the nation. Businesses were forced to implement QR codes for virtual menus, ordering, and contactless payments. This shift cam ...
  • According to the latest report from HRC partner KAM Media, Hospitality is not viewed as an attractive career choice for many people, but why is this? And how can we change this negative perception? 
  • Restaurants have been stretching every sinew to get customers to eat out again and, almost as importantly, make them feel safe and comfortable enough so they return. Many though, have also taken steps ...
  • The challenge for any operator is that as customers, as consumers, as human beings, we’re all different. You cannot please everyone all of the time, however those operators that can get close will be ...
  • What do customers really want from their dining experience? How can businesses keep guests engaged? What should operators be doing to bring amazing experiences to the forefront? Kobas & Dojo answer th ...
  • Club Soda have launched a research report that draws together data collected from mindful drinkers over the past five years, along with new surveys and in-depth interviews with consumers. 
  • Launched by the Department of Health and Social Care, the new government policy paper sets out a series of measures designed to reduce obesity levels and enable adults and children in the UK to live h ...
  • Now that many hospitality businesses are re-opening, everyone is coming to grips with a ‘new normal’, with a host of new cleaning, hygiene and social distancing requirements to take on board, as well ...
  • New research suggests that 6.9 million UK adults intend to watch the postponed UEFA European Football Championships in a pub or bar. According to a new report from KAM Media and MatchPint, 56% of UK a ...
  • HRC Connects speaks to Lorraine Copes, founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, about taking stock of company culture and turning the tide when it comes to diversity in hospitality.  
  • Mobile ordering platform provider, Yoello, have created a detailed free-to-download whitepaper focused on technology in the foodservice sector.
  • Restaurants have been stretching every sinew to get customers to eat out again and, almost as importantly, make them feel safe and comfortable enough so they return. Many though, have also taken steps ...
  • Our partner, KAM Media, have shared this infographic that outlines the key role of restaurants and how restaurants can support people and the communities in which they serve.
  • We chatted to Jamie Crummie, Co-Founder of Too Good To Go about the impact of global food waste on our planet, the operators that have gone above and beyond during the pandemic and his tips for busine ...
  • Since launching in the UK in 2014, Veganuary, has inspired and supported almost 1 million people in 192 countries to try vegan for January. The Veganuary team have created a toolkit to help businesses ...
  • We interviewed James Ghaffari, Director of B Corp Certification at B Lab UK to discuss how they supported businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic and the benefits of embracing local credentials.
  • Fagor Professional will be making a big splash at HRC 2022, as it opens a UK base in Ebbsfleet, Kent.
  • We're excited to bring The Staff Canteen Live back to Hospitality, Restaurant & Catering (HRC) at ExCel London on March 21st, 22nd and 23rd 2022 for the first time since 2020.
  • In an increasingly digitised world, how can connectivity of devices and enhanced analytics unlock benefits in the commercial kitchen?
  • Avocado Social reached out to the experts to share top Instagram hacks to help you reach your audience and ensure your brands posts are engaging and visible to your target audience. 
  • Concerns over the state of the environment are on the rise across the globe, with there being a noticeable year-on-year increase in the proportion of consumers saying this.
  • Richard Johnson, Founder of the British Street Food Awards shares an insight into the latest street food trends, to understand the affects of covid, and tips for ensuring your business succeeds.
  • In 2019 the UK became the first major economy to pass a net zero emissions law, but what does this mean for the hospitality industry, and how can hospitality businesses prepare for the road ahead?
  • From the latest drinks trends, live music to marketing and personalised offers, HRC partner On Trade Consultancy share their key tips for bringing your customers back to the bar! 

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