Rob Pitcher

Operates a chain of pubs and restaurants

Owns and operates bars

Founded in 2018, UK Hospitality Ltd. is a trade body representing the hospitality sector, including venues such as pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, hotels, and indoor leisure facilities. UK Hospitality offers member benefits such as expert advice lines, compliance guides, research publications, webinars, events, and networking opportunities, as well as practical tools like business rates calculators and exclusive member offers on services. UK Hospitality promotes behavioral change campaigns and supports members in reducing energy, waste, and water usage. The private company is based in London, UK. The organization advocates for the industry by lobbying government, influencing policy, and campaigning to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. It supports over 123,000 venues, engages with devolved governments, and provides tailored resources for England, Scotland, and Wales. The organization facilitates industry collaboration through groups and committees focused on licensing, sustainability, and workforce issues. It emphasizes sustainability, providing a "roadmap to net zero," a carbon calculator, a sustainability guide, and a government-funded energy and carbon reduction scheme. Food safety and hygiene are priorities, with resources and helplines for good hygiene practice, allergen management, and food crime prevention. The organization highlights the sector’s economic and social contributions through initiatives like the social productivity index and provides market analysis, policy updates, and campaigns to protect and promote the hospitality industry’s interests.