The trends shaping UK hospitality, from wellness and protein menus to pod hotels, padel and our yearly predictions.
Brand Spotlights
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Nov 4, 2026
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4 min read
How Chickpea Group is reinventing the British pub, why modern corner shops are thriving and five stories worth knowing.
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Sep 30, 2026
Sandwich Sandwich's growth playbook, why Blank Street's fastest-growing daypart is after 4pm, and what free coffee and AI discovery mean for operators.
Jun 24, 2026
5 min read
How Flat Iron built a £70m steak business from one cut, why pod hotels are filling up and the viral caesar wrap hidden in a Mayfair corner shop.
Bakery & Sweet Treats
May 27, 2026
How Dusty Knuckle built a bakery on second chances, why padel is a big opportunity and what £898m of World Cup spending means for your venue.
Apr 29, 2026
How Fireaway grew from one empty shop in Sutton to 160 sites and £60m, why functional drinks are taking over and the data that gives us hope.
Trends
Feb 25, 2026
8 min read
Five lessons from Soho House founder Nick Jones, a farm growing beneath a London restaurant and the latest UK openings.
Jan 28, 2026
7 min read
Van Leeuwen's $300k-a-day ice cream, The Salad Project's £9m raise, why dark kitchens are dying and the protein trend hitting UK menus.
Jan 14, 2026
My predictions for UK hospitality in 2026, from wellness concepts and food halls to protein menus and founder-led content.
Dec 24, 2025
Seven lessons from hospitality in 2025, covering QSR growth, community loyalty, micro sites, fashion collaborations and AI.
