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You'll find all of our latest news, top tips, and what's trending in the hospitality industry right here! 

 

Explore our insights into various trends to find useful tips that could help your business create an incredible experience for your customers. From cocktail inspiration, guides, and current topics relating to the hospitality industry, we hope you find our top tips useful! 

 

How To for Event Caterers & Restaurants: Designing Your Christmas Tabletop 2025

Create a Winter Wonderland for customers this festive season.

 

Boost Hospitality Revenue This Autumn with Oktoberfest Events in the UK

How can your business profit from this traditional folk festival.

HOW PAPER PINT CUPS ARE REVOLUTIONISING SUSTAINABILITY FOR FESTIVALS & VENUES

Why event organisers should be investing in this product.

SMALL PLATES: THE PROFITABLE TREND EVERY UK RESTAURANT SHOULD KNOW

Why small plates and grazing menus are taking over and how you can use them.

150m vs 70m BLUE ROLL: WHICH IS BEST VALUE FOR CATERING & HOSPITALITY?

Make sure you're getting the most out of this staple product.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DRIED FRUIT GARNISHES FOR BARS?

Why dried fruit garnishes help bars save money and reduce waste.

COST-SAVING STRATEGIES FOR UK PUBS & RESTAURANTS IN 2025

Worried about rising costs? See our tips for how you can save your business money and keep customers satisfied this year.

STEPHENSONS NAMED DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR

We were delighted to be named as the Distributor of the Year by the members of the FEA.

SIMPLER RECYCLING: NEW WASTE LEGISLATION APRIL 2025

 Are you ready for the Simpler Recycling legislation?

THE RISE AND FALL OF GIN AND THE BALLOON GLASS

 Are venues phasing out the gin balloon glass in favour of more versatile options? We explore a few possibilities of why the gin craze appears to be fading away...

THE EXPERIENTIAL LEISURE BOOM: HOW CAN SMALLER VENUES COMPETE?

How is the demand for experiential leisure and competitive socialising changing hospitality?

PROPEL STUDY TOUR 2024: CHICAGO

In May, the Stephensons team flew across the pond to the Windy City for Propel's Study Tour.

TEQUILA REVOLUTION

Why tequila is one to watch in 2024.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY

Learn more about how Stephensons is taking steps to become an eco-friendlier business.

MONIN WINTER RECIPE INSPIRATIONS

Explore these delicious winter recipe ideas using world-renowned Monin syrups.

STEPHENSONS SUMMER COCKTAILS 2023

Explore our summery cocktail recipes that are perfect for sipping on a hot day!

STEPHENSONS SUMMER RECIPES 2023: ICED COFFEES, MOCKTAILS, AND SMOOTHIES

Keep your customers refreshed with our non-alcoholic summer recipes.

WILLIAM EDWARDS FINE BONE CHINA CARE GUIDE

Make sure you keep your William Edwards fine bone china in top condition with this handy care guide.

THE STEPHENSONS ALLERGEN GUIDE

A brief guide on allergen safety for professional food service providers.

STEPHENSONS WINS MEN BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

Stephensons were proud to win the 2018 MEN Business of the Year Award.

STEPHENSONS NAMED REGIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR AT FPA AWARDS

Stephensons was awarded the 2018 Regional Distributor of the Year at the annual FPA ceremony in Brighton.

STEPHENSONS NAMED REGIONAL DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR AT FPA AWARDS

Stephensons was awarded the 2018 Regional Distributor of the Year at the annual FPA ceremony in Brighton.