Tag: Restaurant

National Fish and Chip Day is one of the best days in the food calendar. It falls on the first Friday of June every year, and in 2026, that means Friday, 5th June. Now in its second decade, it's become the biggest food awareness day. In the UK in 2025 alone, coverage reached over 440 million people. For chip shops, it's one of the busiest days of ...

Wellness drinks are one of the fastest-growing areas of the UK beverage market. Matcha lattes, chai lattes, fresh juices, and smoothies have moved well beyond health food shops and speciality cafes. They're now on the menus of high street chains, hotel restaurants, and busy takeaways. For catering businesses, that matters. If you're looking for ...

The way people choose where to eat has changed dramatically. Word of mouth still matters, but it now lives online. A single Instagram post or TikTok video can drive queues overnight, while a negative review can impact footfall just as quickly. Social media is no longer just a marketing channel for restaurants and cafes. It actively shapes the ...

In restaurants, desserts are often the quietest part of the menu, and one of the most underestimated. By the time guests reach the end of a meal, they’ve already committed to the biggest part of their spend. They’re relaxed and lingering. They’re deciding whether to stay for another drink. This is where desserts should come in, ...

Running a restaurant has never been simple, but recent years have made it even more challenging. Rising food prices, higher energy bills, recruitment pressures and tighter margins mean many restaurants are having to look closely at how their business runs day to day. For most, the question is no longer whether to improve cost efficiency, but how to ...

Summer is a make-or-break season for many in the hospitality industry. The longer days, warmer evenings, and school holidays all bring a surge of customers into cafes, restaurants, and dessert parlours. People are out and about more, they’re spending more freely, and they’re looking for cool drinks, indulgent food, and good times.Summer ...

There’s a unique kind of magic that lives in the clatter of cutlery and the soft chatter of parents and children while enjoying a meal together. For families, dining out isn’t just about getting food on the table, it’s about pressing pause on the rush of everyday life, even if just for an hour. It’s about togetherness and a ...

It’s that time of year again when meals are enjoyed together and loved ones gather. Hospitality locations usually find themselves booked and busy as the year draws to a close, and are often throwing mouthwatering feasts and banquets. Here at Cooksmill, we have everything you need to ensure your banquet goes off without a hitch. There are so ...

The nights are getting longer and the darkness is starting to creep on. There’s nothing more enticing than the warm glow coming from a restaurant on a dark night, inviting you into the warmth. The promise of good food, combined with perfect lighting, is sure to create an atmosphere that will leave your customers impressed and wanting to come ...

Developing an effective business plan is essential for any restaurant owner who wants to succeed in the industry. A well-crafted business plan can help you stay on track, make informed decisions, and secure funding from investors or lenders. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to develop an effective restaurant business plan. What ...