Why you should attend
- Meet senior hospitality leaders from across the UK in one room and make valuable connections in a relaxed, festive setting.
- Celebrate the achievements of the hospitality industry and recognise the people and businesses making a difference across the sector.
- Enjoy an afternoon of great food, drinks and entertainment in a spectacular setting.
- Catch up with customers, colleagues and contacts while creating new relationships and business opportunities.
- Make it a highlight of your Christmas calendar with an unforgettable afternoon of hospitality, celebration and networking.
Agenda
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Start the day with offerings from our fabulous partners and catch up with colleagues, clients and industry peers before lunch.
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Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch alongside welcomes from the Chair and Chief Executive of UKHospitality and top-notch entertainment.
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With lunch wrapped up, there's time to continue conversations and meet new contacts from across the industry.
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From the moment you arrive until the final drinks, the Christmas Lunch is designed to give you plenty of time to eat, drink, celebrate and connect.
A look at the stats
Our events in numbers
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1,200+
attendees
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65%
Business Owners & Directors
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35%
Senior Managers & Decision Makers
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Our partners

American Express
American Express is a global, premium payments and lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express’ brand is built on trust, security, and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. With a hundred million merchant locations on our global network in over 200 countries and territories, we seek to provide the world’s best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations.
Beluga Vodka
Beluga Vodka is a distinguished super- and ultra-premium brand owned by Noblewood Group, renowned globally for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship. It is produced with utmost care, ensuring unparalleled quality and a smooth, refined taste. Best consumed with caviar, Beluga Vodka is the perfect choice for those who appreciate the finest things in life.
BioHygiene
BioHygiene is the UK’s leading biotech cleaning brand, helping over 10,000 businesses – from boutique hotels to national restaurant groups – cut environmental impact without compromising performance. Our enzyme and plant-powered products clean deeper and last longer, supported by nationwide service and training to drive efficiency, consistency and standout guest experiences

Brakes
As Britain’s leading foodservice wholesaler, Brakes has been serving chefs across the country for more than 60 years. We deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals.

Bums on Seats
Bums on Seats are sales experts for the hospitality industry. Delivering training, analysis and consultancy to support your business. The team identify sales opportunities, create sales strategies and deliver tangible sales growth. The results speak for themselves. Over 3,000 hospitality professionals trained 50% bookings uplift 10% conversion rate uplift
CarlsbergBritvic
CarlsbergBritvic is a beverage powerhouse and home to some of the UK’s most iconic beers and soft drinks. As the UK’s largest multi-beverage supplier, its diverse portfolio - from 1664 and Poretti, to Pepsi MAX and J2O -delivers exceptional choice, nationwide service, and innovation that excites consumers and supports sustainability.

Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com . Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.

Ian Macleod Distillers
Ian Macleod Distillers is one of the most widely respected Scottish independent family firms in the spirits industry, with four generations of expertise in distribution, distilling, blending and bottling. The company owns four well-known whisky brands: Glengoyne, Rosebank, Tamdhu, and Smokehead; and owns and produces Edinburgh Gin.
ICRTouch
ICRTouch is a global leader of EPoS software development. Individually tailored to meet the exact needs of your business, the ICRTouch ecosystem has been proudly serving alongside the hospitality industry for 30+ years, supporting approx 50% of the UK's independent pub and bar scene

Jägermeister
Jägermeister is a premium herbal liqueur crafted from 56 botanicals, launched over 80 years ago by Curt Mast. Still produced in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, it’s bottled in Linden and Kamenz and exported to over 150 countries. Family-owned, the company employs around 1,000 people worldwide, delivering iconic quality and heritage.

The London Essence Co.
In 1896, the founders of The London Essence Co. began to develop exquisite essences for the city’s finest perfume houses. Fast forward to today, London Essence creates luxurious mixers and premium adult soft drinks. Born from a city that is proud of its creativity, London Essence hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the premium drinks space, by artfully selecting the finest ingredients and layering them with distilled essences to create exceptional drinks that complement exceptional experiences.
Mixologist’s Garden
Mixologist’s Garden delivers premium garnishes that meet consumer demand for Perfect Serves while saving businesses time and cost. The sun-ripened, hand-selected fruit ensures superior flavour and presentation and extra-long shelf-life eliminates waste while reducing labour. Make your sustainability and operational efficiency effortless.

Molson Coors
For over two centuries Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people for all of life’s moments. Our growing beverage portfolio in the UK includes Carling, Coors, Doom Bar, Aspall Cyder, Atlantic Pale Ale, Cobra, Madri Excepcional, Pravha, Staropramen, Rekorderlig, Alpacalypse Session IPA and Monte Carlo Beer.

Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages
Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages is a standalone global business within the Nestlé Group. It is a leader in its sector with well-known, prestigious brands such as Buxton, Nestlé Pure Life, Princes Gate, S.Pellegrino, Sanpellegrino Italian Sparkling Drinks and Aqua Panna. Our aim: to provide sustainable hydration and high-quality waters around the world.

Pipers
Pipers are the UK’s No.1 premium crisp brand in AFH growing +23% YOY. From our home in Lincolnshire, we make crisps as they should taste. We work with exceptional provenance partners that help us create taste that elevates experiences. Pipers pairs perfectly with drinks, encouraging guests to stay longer and enjoy more. Pipers - the perfect snack partner for your outlet.

Sector Associates
At Sector Associates, we take pride in delivering exceptional insurance solutions tailored to the needs of businesses. Our priority is to provide outstanding service, ensuring our clients feel supported and protected at every stage.
Sky Business
Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter the size or sector, Sky Business keeps businesses connected and customers entertained with their next generation network and unmissable live sport and entertainment.
Thatchers Cider
Thatchers Cider, a proud sponsor of UK Hospitality, has been making cider on Myrtle Farm for 121 years. Turning juicy apples into a refreshing pint is a craft they’ve spent four generations perfecting, and it’s their passion for quality which delivers the perfect pint, every time.
Bidfood
Bidfood is a leading foodservice provider supplying quality ingredients, catering solutions, and operational support to hospitality businesses across the UK. Unity forms the dedicated alcohol branch of the business, offering an extensive range of beers, wines, and spirits, along with expert guidance to help venues curate outstanding drink menus and enhance their overall customer experience.
SHS Drinks
SHS Drinks is a leading independent UK drinks manufacturer with a diverse portfolio including WKD, bottlegreen, Shloer, and Rocks. At its core is WKD, the UK’s No.1 Blue RTD brand, driving category growth through bold flavours, innovative launches, and dynamic campaigns that keep the brand relevant and future focused.
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