Casual Dining

New July dates announced for Casual Dining 2020

Press Releases

Following increasing concern about the developing coronavirus situation, Casual Dining’s organiser Diversified Communications UK has today confirmed that the 2020 event will now be held on 14-15 July at ExCeL London. Chris Brazier, group event director at Diversified Communications UK, says: “Casual Dining is the single most important business event for many in the restaurant, pub and bar industry.  A lot of companies rely on it to meet new and current customers, so this decision has not been taken lightly.  However, the response to the outbreak is unprecedented, and I think most would agree that it is not a climate…

UK’s best pubs & restaurants revealed at the Casual Dining Awards 2020

Industry News & Q&As, Press Releases

Azzurri Group, wagamama, The Ivy Collection, Dishoom, Loungers, and The Alchemist have been named as the UK’s best pub, bar and restaurant operators at the Casual Dining Awards, which took place tonight (20 February) at the London Marriott Hotel, in Grosvenor Square. Vardo, Cahoots, New World Trading Co, Caravan, Nando’s, The Florist, Bill’s Restaurants, and Franco Manca, were among the other leading brands who took home awards – covering everything from new openings and menu innovation to best marketing and design. Multiple award winners included Caprice Holdings, Caravan, Dishoom, Loungers, New World Trading Co, and wagamama. Eva Ellis, event manager…

Food & drink trends for 2020

Food & drink trends for 2020

Industry News & Q&As, Press Releases

Which key food and drink trends will be shaping menus in the year to come?  That’s exactly what leading trade show Casual Dining asked some of its regular visitors.  Among them, some of the nation’s favourite pubs, bars and restaurants. Over a dozen industry experts took part, including senior execs from PizzaExpress, Mitchells & Butlers, Star Pubs & Bars, Marston’s, Punch Pubs, Thwaites, Prezzo, The Ivy Collection, The Alchemist, Dishoom, Mowgli Street Food, The Ambassador Theatre Group and more.  Between them, these companies operate over 8,000 venues (approx), serving tens of thousands of customers a day.  So, keeping up (or…

Casual Dining Awards 2019

UK’s best pubs & restaurants in the running for Casual Dining Awards 2020

Industry News & Q&As, Press Releases

Week in week out, tens of thousands of loyal customers vote for their favourite casual dining brands with their wallets.  Despite the headlines and the challenging market, scores of innovative restaurants, bars and pubs across the UK’s high streets are thriving – with their teams working tirelessly to deliver an all-round incredible casual dining experience.  The Casual Dining Awards 2020 are for them.