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HRC to take part in Walk for Wellbeing in aid of Hospitality Action

This October, the HRC team, along with colleagues from our sister event Independent Hotel Show, will be lacing up our walking shoes and joining hospitality colleagues from across the country for Walk …

Hospitality prepares to celebrate British Food Fortnight

British Food Fortnight will return from 26 September to 12 October 2025, encouraging restaurants, pubs, cafés, hotels and caterers to showcase the best of seasonal British produce.

Hospitality firms urged to step up chef recruitment ahead of peak season

An industry jobs specialist has urged businesses across the hospitality and catering sector to act fast and fill any vacant chef positions ahead of the busy winter peak season.

‘Best show ever’ for foodservice equipment planned for HRC 2026

HRC 2026, part of Food, Drink and Hospitality Week, is set to unveil its boldest reimagining yet, with a fresh new look and feel at Excel London from 30 March – 1 April 2026. According to HRC Event Ma …

De Vere raises £100k for charity partners at inaugural Gala Dinner

De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has raised over £100,000 for its charity partners, including Hospitality Action, at …

Compass One's Cuisine Centre becomes first production kitchen to achieve “Green Kitchen Standard” certification

Compass One’s Cuisine Centre has achieved the prestigious Green Kitchen Standard certification for their sustainable kitchen practices – the first production kitchen to get the standard. The certifica …

Mark Lewis, Chief Executive of Hospitality Action, on the importance of highlighting the progress being made in the face of continued staffing challenges.

5 trends shaping the future of hospitality for suppliers

Hospitality in the UK is moving at speed. From the way guests book their meals to the spaces they choose to dine in, 2025 is already showing a shift in behaviours and expectations. For suppliers, thes …

How investing in service can help hospitality businesses fight back

Paul Mannering, National Hospitality and Culinary Lead at HIT Training, discusses the power of staff training to enhance the customer experience, drive loyalty and increase spend.

Foodservice businesses boost British produce sales

Fresh Direct, the UK’s leading provider of foodservice fresh produce, has reported a jump in British sales as more food businesses look to support home-grown food.