Food for thought

The Australian pub scene is evolving rapidly, blending traditional charm with modern innovations to cater to diverse tastes and preferences. As we step into 2024, here are the top 15 trends reshaping pubs across the country:

Now making up 30% of the population and covering $450 billion of the world’s spending power, Gen Z is your go-to target demographic.

Your menu is the first stepping stone that invites customers to embark on a unique and fruitful culinary experience and that is why creating the ‘perfect’ menu is so important. Today we dive into the essentials of creating the perfect menu for your venue. 

In the intricate landscape of the hospitality industry today, customer convenience is not simply a consideration, it is the cornerstone upon which success is built. 

“We never want to get rid of full service, so we decided we needed a solution to help combat increasing labor costs and hopefully increase sales,” Stoney told us.

Restaurants are a large contributor to food, plastic, water, and energy waste around the world. As a restaurant owner, you can do your part to minimize the environmental impact of running a restaurant. The tips included here are not exhaustive, but are a good start for any restaurant owner who is working toward a greener future.

We caught up with the digital and tech team at BOXPARK Wembley, which is a stone’s throw from Wembley Stadium and a 20,000 square foot dedicated events space, offering an immersive food, drink and leisure experience.

“There are a lot of customers that don't want to use the old style of ordering, talking to a staff member. For all sorts of reasons - some people are quite anxious, they feel more comfortable ordering with the machine, and they can order at their own pace."