Venners

03/06/2026

The VAT cut on children’s meals sounds simple… but most operators are underestimating the impact.

From 25 June to 1st September, VAT on qualifying children’s meals drops from 20% to 5% for the summer.

Good news for families but potentially messy for operators.

Because this isn’t just a pricing tweak, it affects how you structure menus, how you process sales, and set up your systems.

Get ahead of the changes. Here are the changes you need to consider>>

For more information on how to boost your performance this summer visit: https://www.venners.com/summer-with-a-stock-control-partner/

14/05/2026

We’re so excited to be partnering the UKHospitality Summer Conference!

This year’s theme, Serving Britain: the hospitality of tomorrow has certainly piqued our interest.

We are really looking forward to exploring the future of our sector.

When: 10 June 2026
Where: QEII Centre


Make sure you grab your tickets soon, they're going quick!

https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk/event/summer-conference-2026/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Sponsor&utm_campaign=Event

05/05/2026

Rising minimum wage doesn’t have to mean shrinking profit.

In fact, reacting with cost cutting alone is where many hospitality businesses start to lose ground.

Many operators focus on reducing costs and miss the bigger opportunity to improve how their business actually runs.

A smarter, efficiency-led approach can reveal:

Where productivity is being lost

Which areas of the business truly drive profit

Where small operational changes can deliver immediate gains

The businesses that protect their margins aren’t just cutting back—they’re operating smarter, using data to guide labour, stock, and pricing decisions.

In our latest blog, we’ve explored how operators can turn rising wage pressure into a stronger, more profitable business:

https://www.venners.com/turning-minimum-wage-increases-into-profit/

22/04/2026

Make the most out of every seasonal peak with a stock control partner.

Effective stock control can make the difference between busy and profitable.

A stock control partner can provide your business with:

1. Boosted Profits
2. Optimised Margins
3. Till monitoring
4. Happy Customers

Contact us today to discuss how collaboration could benefit your business.



https://www.venners.com/stocktaking/

21/04/2026

Summer’s heating up—and so is opportunity across the hospitality sector

Make sure you are ready to make the most of the season by taking a look at this series of quick, practical video tips covering everything from boosting footfall to maximizing margins during peak months.

Whether you run a bar, restaurant, hotel, or café, these insights are designed to help you stay sharp, agile, and profitable all summer long.

Find out:

• Simple ways to increase revenue during peak trading periods

• Smart strategies for staffing and managing busy shifts

• Ideas to enhance customer experience and keep guests coming back

• Tips for seasonal menus, pricing, and promotions

• Practical insights you can implement immediately

Take a few minutes to watch—your summer strategy might just thank you for it.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtgYKvGK9l122ff1nece6PplJn20q9gSC&si=EhEteX3M8vjE6T50

The experts at Venners share their top tips on how to make the most out of the summer in the hospitality industry.

10/04/2026

Are you interested in a free, easy-to-use tool that will ensure the prices you set on food and drink items achieve or even surpass your target gross profit figures?

Click the link below to get yours today!

Use our specialist gross profit calculator for food and drink products. A great stock take tool for hospitality businesses. Download for FREE!

09/04/2026

Is your holiday park business ready? It's been a long winter, but summer is now approaching fast.

We've put together 10 tips to help you have a profitable and successful holiday park season.

Take a look below:

https://www.venners.com/10-tips-for-a-successful-holiday-park-peak-season/

08/04/2026

Many pub operators focus on revenue and miss the important step of analysing what actually happened.



A post-Easter stocktake can reveal:

Where margin was lost

Which products actually drive profit

Where operational inefficiencies crept in.

The businesses that consistently protect their gross profit are the ones that learn quickly and act on real data.

In our latest blog, we’ve explored how operators can turn insight into stronger margins:

https://www.venners.com/protecting-your-gross-profit-this-easter/

02/04/2026

The beauty of this industry is that there is always something exciting happening, creating countless wonderful memories.

Over the last month, we've been lucky enough to be part of a whole host of outstanding events.

We can't wait for more!

01/04/2026

We’re so excited to be a partner of the UKHospitality Northern Summit, and it's only one month away!

This regional summit will be a spectacular event, creating debate on the key political, economic, and operational issues shaping our industry, with a specific focus on challenges and opportunities for northern businesses.

When: 30 April 2026

Where: The Edwardian Manchester

We hope to see you there!



https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk/event/northern-summit-2026/?utm_source=Sponsor&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Ev