5 UK Hospitality Trends for 2026
As the year comes to end, it’s time to start looking ahead to the UK hospitality trends anticipated for 2026. With the hospitality sector facing continuing challenges in the new year with rising costs, it’s…
Why Irish Bars Are Still Booming in the UK: What Hospitality Operators Can Learn
Pubs have been important to communities in the UK and Ireland since medieval times, but the Irish bar has a unique set of attributes that gives it a special charm. Early Irish legal codes of…
How to for Event Caterers: Designing Your Christmas Tabletop 2025
If you run a restaurant or event catering business in the UK, chances are you’ve already started taking bookings for Christmas parties. The festive season is one of the busiest and most profitable times of…
Boost Hospitality Revenue This Autumn with Oktoberfest Events in the UK
From mid-September to early October, celebrations for the world’s largest folk festival, Oktoberfest, will take place! This globally recognised event was first hosted in Munich in 1810, to commemorate the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Princess…
How Paper Pint Cups Are Revolutionising Sustainability for Festivals & Venues
Paper pint cups are emerging as one of the most practical and sustainable alternatives to plastic drinkware at UK events. With millions of disposable cups used across the UK every year, switching to sustainable pint…
Small Plates: The Profitable Trend Every UK Restaurant Should Know
Small plates are often ordered as a light lunch option, or you might order several small plates to share with friends. Think, arancini, skewers, and so on. When you are sharing dishes with friends, it’s…
150m vs 70m Blue Roll: Which is Best Value for Catering & Hospitality?
150m blue roll is usually better value than 70m. At ~80m longer (≈2.14× the length), it reduces changeovers and lowers cost per metre, making it ideal for busy kitchens. 70m rolls cost less upfront and suit…
What Are the Benefits of Dried Fruit Garnishes for Bars?
Why dried fruit garnishes help bars save money & reduce waste Cocktails have always been a popular choice with consumers, and there’s plenty of options from tropical fruity concoctions like mai tais to sophisticated offerings…
Cost-Saving Strategies for UK Pubs & Restaurants in 2025
The UK hospitality industry has been battling against rising costs over the last decade, and these challenges haven't been easy to navigate. Sadly, a lot of independent businesses have been hit the hardest from these…
Stephensons Named Distributor of the Year
Stephensons was thrilled to receive the award at the 2025 FEA forum in May The Stephensons team spent two days in Oxford to take part in the FEA (Foodservice Equipment Association) Forum. During the award…