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Rules and compliance

The rules a restaurant has to follow: allergens, receipts, tax and data, explained in plain words.

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Calorie Labelling for Restaurants in England

Understand who must show calories in England, where the information belongs, which food is exempt and how to keep every online menu accurate for guests.

DineHarbor teamOct 1, 20267 min read

Rules and compliance

Allergens and calories on your menu

A plain starting point for restaurant owners in the UK: the 14 allergens, Natasha's Law and calorie labelling, and how to keep the information in one place.

DineHarbor teamMay 26, 20262 min read

Rules and compliance

VAT on UK Takeaway and Delivery Food

Understand the UK VAT basics for hot takeaway food, cold items, eat in sales, mixed baskets, delivery charges and the clear records your restaurant needs.

DineHarbor teamMar 18, 20267 min read

Rules and compliance

Allergen Information for Online Orders

A plain UK guide to the 14 allergens, online and phone orders, Natasha's Law, delivery checks and a clear, safer routine for restaurant teams and guests.

DineHarbor teamOct 29, 20257 min read

Rules and compliance

Restaurant First Aid and Fire Safety Basics

Plan first aid and fire safety in a restaurant: needs assessment, first aiders, kits, the responsible person, risk assessment, drills and records.

DineHarbor teamOct 28, 20259 min read

Rules and compliance

VAT and Sales Tax for Restaurants: The Basics

A plain guide to how VAT, GST and sales tax work in restaurants: tax in the price, eat in or takeaway, tips, records and where to find official rules.

DineHarbor teamOct 27, 20256 min read