"The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest Consumer Price Inflation Index, revealing a 4.9% inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages. This marks the fourth consecutive monthly increase, and the highest level since last February, raising alarms across the hospitality sector. Adding to industry concern, broadcaster and farmer, Jeremy Clarkson, has warned that this year's harvest will be 'catastrophic', intensifying fears that rising costs will hit restaurants, cafes and hotels across the UK."
"In response, experts from, restaurant management system, Access Hospitality, are urging businesses to act now to address inflationary pressures, revealing that breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea menus are likely to be hit the hardest. Based on the July 2025 4.9% food and drink inflation hike, these breakfast favourites could see noticeable price increases. Hotels, cafes and pubs are likely to see margins squeezed on this iconic breakfast dish. With meat costs on the rise, key elements of a traditional full English breakfast, including sausages, bacon and black pudding, are all under pressure. With juice, tea or coffee usually accompanying the dish, this also hikes up the price."
"Based on the top 10 rated breakfast spots in London that offer full English breakfasts, the average cost is £11.84. However, with the 4.9% inflation rate, this could increase by 59p to £12.43 in 2026. That means for breakfast-loving Brits, just one English breakfast a week would cost an extra £30.68 over one year. Sweeter breakfast options could also face one of the steepest cost hikes, as condiments such as honey, syrups and jam are being impacted by inflation. This could see toast and jam, yoghurt and honey and syrup-covered pancakes increasing in cost. Pressure is increasing for all things sweet, as sugar and chocolate-related treats are impacted. The British classic of afternoon tea"
The ONS reported a 4.9% inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase and the highest level since last February. Broadcaster and farmer Jeremy Clarkson warned that this year's harvest will be 'catastrophic', raising fears of further supply and cost pressures on restaurants, cafes and hotels across the UK. Access Hospitality experts urged businesses to act now, highlighting that breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea menus face the greatest exposure. Rising meat prices threaten full English breakfast components such as sausages, bacon and black pudding, while increases in honey, syrups, jam, sugar and chocolate will pressure sweeter menu items and afternoon tea offerings.
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