Useful links

Network of entrepreneurial retailers and industry suppliers championing smaller independent companies that own and operate pubs, bars and restaurants in UK.

Aims to encourage young people into the industry, promote products, share ideas and techniques, and raise public awareness and appreciation. Membership is open to pastry chefs, pastry commis and companies supplying products and services for pastry chefs.

The Automatic Vending Association (AVA) has been serving the industry for over 75 years and represents all sectors - machine manufacturers and distributors, suppliers of commodities and operators.

Professional body for the licensed retail sector, aiming to promote high standards, encourage new entrants into the industry and help them develop their careers. Also aims to provide members with information, skills and qualifications to help them succeed in their business activities.

BillyOh offers barbecue tips on delivering a safe, tasty and cost effective barbecue. 

The BPEX site aims to help chefs, caterers and catering businesses maximise profit potential and make the most of pork and other pig meat products. It offers a range of useful guides and promotional ideas, recipes, photography and more.