A trusted partner for the UK’s vibrant food, drink & hospitality sector
From award-winning distilleries and family-run producers to boutique hotels and high-growth restaurant groups, the UK’s food, drink, and hospitality industries continue to thrive, at home and abroad.
At Moore, we’re proud to support this success. As a network of independent accountancy and advisory firms across the UK, we work with a wide range of businesses in the food, drink and hospitality space. Together, we bring deep sector knowledge, a collaborative mindset, and practical experience to help clients navigate their challenges and seize opportunities.
Industry expertise you can count on
We work with over 1,000 food and drink producers and hospitality businesses across the UK, from established names to ambitious start-ups. Our teams have a clear understanding of the entire production and service cycle, including:
- Managing rising raw material and labour costs
- Navigating supply chain pressures
- Working with multiple retailers and distributors
- Export challenges and opportunities
- Maximising tax reliefs and capital allowances
- Funding growth and expansion
- Digital transformation and outsourced finance
- International tax compliance and structuring
Whether you’re a hotel group looking to expand, a craft drinks producer entering new markets, or a restaurant owner adapting to changing customer habits, our advisers can help you develop clear strategies and stay compliant, while keeping sight of your long-term ambitions.
Specialist tronc services
We offer expert support with tronc schemes helping hospitality businesses manage and distribute tips and service charges in a compliant, tax-efficient, and ethical way. Our dedicated Troncmaster service ensures impartial administration, full HMRC compliance, and transparent reporting. We help design, implement, and manage schemes that align with your business values, boost employee engagement, and meet the requirements of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act. With over 900 sites supported, our scalable solution allows you to focus on delivering exceptional service while we handle the complexities of tronc management.
A full-service approach
As a client of Moore UK, you get access to a full range of services tailored to the food, drink & hospitality sector including:
- Business strategy and performance improvement
- Audit and assurance
- Tax planning and compliance
- Outsourced finance and cloud accounting
- Corporate finance and transaction support
- International advisory and expansion planning
Our teams also work closely with HMRC on behalf of our clients, offering a practical and supportive approach to resolving enquiries or securing available reliefs.
Backed by insight
We believe great advice starts with great understanding. That’s why we invest in sector insight, including:
Johnston Carmichael’s Food & Drink Industry Survey & Report – one of the most comprehensive reports of its kind in the UK, offering a detailed snapshot of trends, pressures, and opportunities.
Moore Kingston Smith’s monthly Hospitality Sector Index (HSI) a timely indicator of month-on-month changes in productivity, revenue, and employment across the sector. Drawing on data from over 900 hospitality sites, the HSI helps businesses benchmark performance and respond to emerging trends with confidence.
Let’s grow together
Whatever stage your business is at, Moore UK is here to help. Our advisers are passionate about the food, drink and hospitality sectors and are ready to support your ambitions—whether you’re looking for one-off advice or a long-term partner.