Multi-Site Hospitality Procurement: How to Buy Better Across Every Location
How to optimise hospitality procurement across multiple locations: approved suppliers, group pricing, consistent ordering, invoice consolidation and the KPIs to track by site.
Top Wholesale Suppliers in the UK for Hospitality Businesses in 2026
Looking for the top wholesale suppliers in the UK? ESConnect, Brakes, Bidfood, Booker Wholesale, JJ Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Fresh Direct and Bestway Foodservice are worth considering for hotels, restaurants, cafés and catering businesses. ESConnect helps hospitality operators source suitable wholesale suppliers, compare purchasing costs and manage supplier relationships. Brakes, Bidfood and other established foodservice distributors […]
Top Hospitality Procurement Strategies for UK Hotels and Restaurants
Managing procurement is a daily challenge for hotels, restaurants and other hospitality businesses. Whether you are ordering fresh produce, buying kitchen equipment or dealing with several suppliers, every purchasing decision can affect your costs, service quality and daily operations. For UK hospitality businesses, common challenges include changing supplier prices, inconsistent deliveries, unnecessary purchasing costs and […]
Food Traceability: What UK Restaurants and Hotels Should Record (2026 Guide)
What the law asks of UK kitchens on food traceability: the records to keep, how long to keep them, six set-up steps, a £ example and a checklist.
Food Supplier Contract: 12 Terms UK Restaurants and Hotels Should Agree Before Signing
The 12 terms to agree in a food supplier contract, from price notice and substitutions to credit notes and payment terms, with a £ example and a checklist.
What Are Some Major Glassware Companies in the UK?
The UK has a well-established glassware industry, with businesses supplying everything from handcrafted crystal to practical drinking glasses for restaurants, hotels and bars. Some companies specialise in British-made glassware, while others distribute international brands to the UK hospitality market. Some major glassware companies in the UK include Dartington Crystal, Cumbria Crystal, LSA International, Utopia Tableware, […]
What Is the Most Profitable Food in a Restaurant?
Running a profitable restaurant is not simply about selling expensive meals. Some of the most profitable restaurant foods use affordable ingredients, require minimal preparation and consistently attract customers. Understanding which dishes generate the highest returns can help restaurant owners improve menu pricing, manage food costs and make smarter purchasing decisions. Foods such as pizza, pasta, […]
What Are 5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste?
In short: the most effective ways to reduce food waste are to order to actual demand, store and rotate stock properly, control portions, reuse safe surplus and measure what you throw away. WRAP research found that around 75% of the food thrown away in UK hospitality could have been eaten, so most kitchens have plenty […]
Who Are the Best UK Wholesale Suppliers in 2026?
Finding the best UK wholesale suppliers is essential for businesses that depend on consistent product quality, competitive pricing and reliable deliveries. From restaurants and hotels to cafés and catering companies, working with suitable wholesale suppliers helps businesses manage operational costs, maintain stock availability and improve purchasing efficiency. The UK wholesale market covers a wide range […]
How Is AI Being Used in Procurement and Supply Chain Management?
Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses purchase goods, manage suppliers and plan their supply chains. Tasks that once involved hours of checking spreadsheets, comparing quotations and reviewing purchase orders can now be supported by intelligent systems that analyse information and identify problems much faster. For procurement teams, this means more time to focus on supplier […]