Summer Food Trends 2025
Guest post: Alliance South East
With Summer underway we at Alliance South East are looking towards the rest of the year and how that will look for many bars and restaurants around the Brighton area. In this article we will be detailing some of the rising trends in hospitality that you need to take note of. So, for restauranteurs and hospitality establishment owners who are looking to introduce new ideas, you’re in luck as we’ve made some expert recommendations for the upcoming summer rush.
Small Dish Dining
Small dish dining is growing the popularity in the UK hospitality industry.
This is driven by consumer desires for variety, social dining and global food trends. The most common forms of small dish dining we are seeing a rise in are mezze, tapas and sharers in both casual and fine dining establishments. The appeal for small dish dining lies in the those seeking experiential dining with multiple flavours in one meal. This trend has also been boosted by the rise of food halls throughout the South East.
Pictured: Mowgli
Themes and Theatre in Hospitality
As mentioned previously experience-driven and themed dining has been on the rise throughout the UK driven by customers looking for an immersive, shareable and noteworthy experience. The idea for this is the dining is blending with entertainment or experiences, whether this be the theme of the restaurant or the tableware the customers use to eat their meals with.
It goes without saying that a unique dining concept commands premium pricing and are quickly becoming essential for competitiveness in the evolving hospitality landscape.
Nikkei
If this is the first time you are hearing the term “Nikkei” don’t worry millions of others were unfamiliar just last year. However, that has changed in 2025 as the term is now commonplace among many across the South East.
Nikkei cuisine fuses Japanese cooking techniques with bold Peruvian ingredients and flavours.
In the UK, it’s gaining popularity for its fresh ingredients, bold taste and modern appeal especially in the South East where we have fantastic upscale dining spots already available.
A message from Alliance.
At Alliance South East we understand and appreciate that the future of the hospitality sector lies in businesses keeping up with and setting the new trends which is why we have curated an exceptional range from the very best suppliers in the industry to help us and our customers. For more information surrounding our tableware offerings, please feel free to call us on 01322 292051 or email us on southeast@alliancelocal.co.uk.