Plant-Based
This features our editorial coverage of plant-based food trends, innovation, and menu development across the UK hospitality and catering landscape. We report on restaurant launches, supplier partnerships, chef-driven concepts, and high street brand strategies driving the growth of plant-based eating. With analysis of consumer demand, sustainability messaging, and operational execution, this content supports chefs, operators, and F&B leaders seeking to evolve plant-forward offerings in restaurants, pubs, contract catering, and multi-site foodservice settings.
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Jan- 2020 -6 JanuaryComment
How the blue planet effect is greening the hospitality industry 2010-2030
At the start of a new decade it seems only fitting to look back on the previous decade and forward to the next. If there is one defining movement of the last ten years, it’s got to be a growing concern for the environment and how we transition to doing…
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3 JanuaryFood and Drink
Sodexo partners with Veganuary with new menu launch
Sodexo has partnered with Veganuary, the non-profit organisation that encourages people to try vegan during the month of January, in response to the growing number of consumers who are reducing their meat consumption or adopting a fully plant-based diet. Sodexo sites across many sectors and industries in the UK and…
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Dec- 2019 -19 DecemberRestaurants
Rum Kitchen announces third London site
Caribbean-style bar and restaurant, Rum Kitchen has announced the opening of its third branch in London’s Shoreditch, next year. Founded by Alex Potter and Jonny Boud, The Rum Kitchen, the restaurant has two other sites located in London’s Soho and Brixton, specialising in Caribbean inspired food. Items on the menu…
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16 DecemberRestaurants
The Cavendish London to launch vegan menu in January
The Cavendish London has announced it will launch an all-new vegan menu for the month of January. Its menu, which has been released in support of the annual ‘Veganuary’ event, will be offered in its 2AA Rosette fine dining Petrichor Restaurant throughout the month in addition to its usual menu.…
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Nov- 2019 -21 NovemberAdvice
How to succeed with a plant-based approach
Chris Ince, Chef Director at Atalian Servest, shares his thoughts on how to provide a healthy menu, which lessens the environmental impact but without losing the customers’ favourite dishes. 1 in 8 people now choose to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Many are completely happy with this choice and…
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Oct- 2019 -14 OctoberCatering Companies
Northampton Saints extends catering partnership with Levy UK
Premiership Rugby Club Northampton Saints has extended its contract with Levy UK, which will continue to be the official food and hospitality partners at the Franklin’s Gardens stadium until 2025. According to the club, the contract extension will allow Levy UK to “enhance the supporter experience” at the 15,000-capacity stadium…
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14 OctoberFood and Drink
The Meatless Farm Co to offer vegan alternatives at JD Wetherspoons
British food company, The MeatlessFarm Co, has launched its plant-based burgers in the JD Wetherspoon pub chain across the UK. The burgers will be fully branded on the menu and available in as many as 877 branches. The roll out follows a successful trial across several Wetherspoon outlets, and the…
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Sep- 2019 -23 SeptemberFood and Drink
Real Wrap Co. adds Oumph! range to its plant-based menu
Plant-based food range Oumph! is launching into a new segment in the UK with new plant-based food-to-go products, part of a collaboration with Bristol-based Real Wrap Co. Distribution for the range starts 30 September into over 35 universities across the UK, as well as hospitals, schools, colleges and retail outlets.…
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17 SeptemberNews
Bill’s Manchester to move to new site in Spinningfields
Bill’s Restaurant and Bar has announced it is moving from its current Manchester city centre location, on John Dalton Street, to the city’s financial centre, Spinningfields, this autumn. The group said it will open its doors on Monday 28 October with a “vibrant” new look, and the new 177 sqm…
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Aug- 2019 -29 AugustRestaurants
Lewis Hamilton launches plant-based burger chain
Five-time FIA Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, has partnered with hospitality organisation The Cream Group and investors including early backer of Beyond Meat, Tommaso Chiabra, to launch a new plant-based burger chain – Neat Burger. Opening its first site on 2 September, Neat Burger promises to “transform the way…
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