Restaurants in the United Kingdom

Statistics report on restaurant industry in the UK

Restaurants in the United Kingdom

This report presents a selection of statistics and facts about the restaurant industry in the United Kingdom. It provides an overview of the UK food service market, plus data on restaurant revenue, leading restaurant chains, spending and visitor behavior.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Size of the restaurant industry in the UK 2021-2026
  • Premium Statistic Food service industry revenue in the United Kingdom (UK) 2008-2021
  • Premium Statistic Food service industry revenue in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015-2021, by sector
  • Premium Statistic Restaurant and mobile food service turnover in the UK 2008-2021
  • Premium Statistic Gross value added (GVA): restaurant and mobile food services in the UK 2008-2021
  • Premium Statistic Number of licensed food and drink venues in Great Britain 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of food and drink venues in Great Britain 2021-2023, by segment
  • Premium Statistic Number of restaurants and mobile food businesses in the UK 2008-2021
  • Premium Statistic Number of food service enterprises in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015-2021, by sector
  • Basic Statistic Number of restaurant and cafe employees in the UK 2019-2022

Key players

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  • Basic Statistic Most popular dining brands in the UK Q1 2024
  • Basic Statistic Most well-known restaurant chains in the United Kingdom 2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading restaurant and delivery websites in the UK 2023, by visit share
  • Basic Statistic Restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland with Michelin stars 2024, by rating
  • Premium Statistic Wagamama restaurant numbers in the UK 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of Toby Carvery and Harvester restaurants in the UK 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of Pizza Hut restaurants in the UK 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Takeaway and fast food restaurant count in the UK 2013-2024

Consumer spending

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  • Premium Statistic Restaurants and cafes: consumer price index (CPI) in the UK 2003-2023
  • Premium Statistic Consumer expenditure on restaurants and cafés in the UK 2000-2023
  • Premium Statistic Expenditure on restaurants and cafés in the UK 2005-2023
  • Premium Statistic Food and drink: weekly expenditure on eating out in the UK 2001-2022
  • Premium Statistic Catering and food services: weekly UK household spending 2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Restaurant and café meals: weekly UK household expenditure 2022, by age
  • Premium Statistic Restaurant and cafe meals: weekly UK household expenditure 2022, by gross income
  • Premium Statistic Share of UK household spend on restaurant and cafés 2022, by disposable income

Consumer habits

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  • Premium Statistic Eating out: weekly consumption of sandwiches in the UK 2006-2022
  • Premium Statistic Eating out: weekly consumption of Indian, Chinese or Thai food in the UK 2006-2022
  • Premium Statistic Eating out: weekly consumption of pizza in the UK 2006-2022
  • Premium Statistic Eating out: weekly UK consumption of burgers 2006-2022
  • Premium Statistic Changes in eating behavior for financial reasons in the UK in 2023
  • Premium Statistic Main factors when choosing a food delivery platform in the UK 2023

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