Legal requirements to open a restaurant in the UK: A guide for overseas operators

If you are an overseas operator or investor looking to open a restaurant in the UK, this guide is for you. We cover the key legal requirements you need to consider before, during and after the successful opening of your restaurant, covering primarily the legal, financial and property-related regulations.
Are restaurant consultants worth it?

Restaurant consultants help hospitality businesses to succeed. They aim to provide specialist knowledge and expertise to help your restaurant to thrive. But are they worth it, do they represent value for money?
Restaurants in Barnet

Looking for somewhere to eat in Barnet? We’ve got you covered with our extensive guide into Barnet restaurants
Do fish and chip shops sell shark meat?

You’re unlikely to walk into a chippy and be able to choose from cod, haddock, plaice and a great white shark. That isn’t to say that chip shops across the UK aren’t selling shark meat. How are they doing it, and is it a problem?
How to choose the right restaurant EPOS Machine

EPOS machines are used by restaurants to process payments and manage stock levels. They are the modern replacement for traditional cash registers. On the market today are a wide selection of different EPOS Machines, ranging from simple systems through to the more expensive machines with all of the bells-and-whistles. But how can you choose the right EPOS for your restaurant?
Wholesale fish markets in London and around the UK

The UK is blessed with some of the freshest and highest quality fish anywhere in the world. There are coastal communities dotted around the country, from Grimsby to Whitby, Kingston upon Hull to Fleetwood.
Full Repairing and Insurance Lease

This post will help you to fully understand what a Full Repairing and Insurance Lease is, how it could be applicable to you and the pros & cons of such an agreement for commercial tenants tied in with a landlord.
Food Standards Act 1999: Does it affect your restaurant?

The Food Standards Act 1999 established the Food Standards Agency, the government department responsible for ensuring the food we eat is safe and is what it says it is. They are responsible for food safety and food hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They work closely with local authorities to ensure that food safety regulations […]
How will the Autumn 2024 Budget affect restaurants?

Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010. Amongst numerous changes to personal taxes, transport, housing and finance are many changes pertinent to the restaurant and hospitality industry as a whole. Among them are overhauls to the business rates relief scheme, increases to the minimum wage for 18 to 20 year olds, as well as significant changes to National Insurance rates.
The best Ramen Bowl restaurants across the UK

Ramen Bowl restaurants have exploded in popularity across the UK, we list the best ones for you to try.