Food trends

Why you should have a free-from offer in your pub

03-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

People with coeliac disease and those simply wishing to avoid gluten in their diet can often be the leaders when it comes to having a meal out. Make sure you are catering for this influential group.

‘Traditional pub grub dies’ at Brewhouse & Kitchen

16-May-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Brewpub chain Brewhouse & Kitchen is ripping up the pub grub rules and declaring 'the death of pub grub' with the launch of a new vegan menu across its pubs.

A roast revival: the traditional Sunday meal is taking on an international flavour

16-May-2018 By Sarah Sharples

From India to the Caribbean, influences from around the world are inspiring new takes on the British classic

Where next for the street-food trend?

16-May-2018 By James Beeson

Street-food residencies offer the chance to tap into consumer demand for new and exciting experiences when dining out, but how should pubs curate their offer?

Menu design: how highlighting the meat-free options might not hit the mark

11-May-2018 By Sarah Sharples

Restaurants need to experiment on where to put their vegetarian options, a new study has revealed.

6 trends you need to know about

08-May-2018 By Tom Lee

Mintel has released its roundup of the top 2018 flavour innovations infiltrating American restaurants.

Operators need to continue to take responsible consumption seriously

04-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Responsible eating and drinking out is the number one trend for operators this year, a new report has revealed.

Three ways to serve pineapple

04-May-2018 By Emma Eversham

The tropical fruit is back in fashion and can add that something extra to both a sweet or savoury dish.

How to design your food menu to take advantage of online searches

30-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Key insights about how consumers search for eating-out options online could help boost the number of visitors to your venue, according to new Google data.

How the burger bun is going beyond brioche

11-Apr-2018 By Sarah Sharples

A new survey has found customers are looking for gourmet baps – and they are prepared to pay for them too.

What is poke?

06-Apr-2018 By Tom Gatehouse, Food Spark

Nutritious, healthy and exotic, Hawaii’s staple dish poke has made waves in America, but the UK hasn’t been as keen – until now.

What is jackfruit?

03-Apr-2018 By Emma Eversham, Food Spark

The fruit that thinks it’s a meat is everywhere as a pulled pork substitute, but how else are chefs using it?

Crisps designed for beer and pubs backed by £3m ad campaign

28-Mar-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Crisps heavyweight Walkers is set to launch a pub-inspired brand to the on-trade following a successful rollout in retail, in what it is calling a snacking first.