Food trends

2020 pub food predictions: vegan options, provenance and the rise of ‘seaganism’

09-Jan-2020 By Fiona Griffiths

Veganism is on the rise, but how can you add more dishes that contain no animal products to your menu?

Hit or miss: looking back at 2019’s food trends

17-Dec-2019 By Stuart Stone

From activated charcoal croissants and pulled jackfruit to ‘dirty’ vegan food and anything ‘deconstructed’ – which of the food trends tipped to take 2019 by storm have caught on in pubs?

Food delivery market rockets 18% since 2018

13-Dec-2019 By Alice Leader

New research has highlighted the foodservice delivery boom, which has risen by 18% since 2018 and is now worth £8.4bn.

What are consumers’ pet hates when ordering a roast dinner?

29-Nov-2019 By Alice Leader

New research has revealed the British roast dinner is the top meal to drive both positive or negative reviews, with beef being the deal breaker.

Deliveroo predicts 2020 food trends

19-Nov-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Food experts at Deliveroo have revealed their predictions for the top 10 trends next year, including the continuation of veganism, smoked ingredients and street food.

Beer and food pairing: meet your match

07-Nov-2019 By Emily Hawkins

We have paired wine with food for many years but beer should certainly not be ignored when it comes to such intelligent combinations.

Street food continues to be top eating-out trend

06-Nov-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Some 90% of operators have identified street food as the number one trend, according to a new report from UKHospitality (UKH).

Got the munchies: what are the latest bagged snack trends?

17-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

Having a quick snack with a pint has always been a good way to increase sales at pubs. And, as snacks evolve, you need to keep up with the latest innovations.

How to create a vegan-friendly Christmas menu

14-Oct-2019 By Fiona Griffiths

Catering specialists and pub operators explain how vegan offers this Christmas can be fruitful as more people eat less meat

The vegan wave: how has it affected the pub trade?

11-Oct-2019 By Alice Leader

The Economist predicted 2019 would be the year veganism went mainstream. And, with ever-growing, free-from options and a new wave of vegan hospitality, it looks like the forecasters are correct.

Create a fan-friendly food offer

11-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Wembley Stadium head of culinary Harry Lomas MBE BEM leads more than 250 chefs in feeding 90,000 visitors to the national stadium on a regular basis. We discuss what publicans can learn from this giant operation.

BrewDog launches half beef, half vegan Hybrid burger

04-Oct-2019 By Stuart Stone

Scottish craft brewer and pub operator BrewDog has launched a flexitarian burger that it hopes will turn meat lovers to a more plant-based diet.

Meat-alternative ‘the meatiest thing since meat’

25-Sep-2019 By Alice Leader

New meat-free range called Naked Glory has been launched with the aim of encouraging carnivores to ‘cheat on meat’.

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Time for 'honest soul searching' over bottomless brunch hypocrisy

24-Sep-2019 By Elton Mouna

Hospitality industry commentator on talkRADIO and managing director of Remarkable Pubs, Elton Mouna, laments the hypocrisy of pub operators advocating responsible drinking while pushing bottomless brunches.

What do customers want to know about the meat on pub menus?

23-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Trends are almost always customer-led and, although there is a rise in vegetarian and vegan foods, meat still plays a huge role on pub menus with secondary cuts and provenance helping lead the charge.