Rules and compliance
Do I need to show calories on my menu in the UK?
DineHarbor teamAsked Oct 20, 2026Solved
I own a cafe in England. Someone told me menus must show calories now. Does that apply to me?
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In England, the calorie labelling rules apply to out-of-home food businesses with 250 or more employees, and they have applied since April 2022. A small cafe under that size is not required to, but many choose to show calories anyway because customers like it.
Rules differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and can change, so check the current government guidance for where you trade. If you do show calories, DineHarbor can display them on each item.
DineHarbor teamOct 20, 2026
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