VAT in hospitality is complex — and getting it wrong can quietly cost your business thousands of pounds a year.
From eat-in vs takeaway, hot vs cold food, biscuits vs cakes, to service charges and delivery platforms, small details can make a big difference to how much VAT you should be charging and reclaiming. Many hospitality businesses unknowingly overpay VAT or expose themselves to risk simply because the rules aren’t clear.
This free, practical webinar is designed specifically for hospitality owners who want clarity, confidence and tools they can implement straight away.
What you’ll learn
In this 30-minute session, we’ll break down VAT in a way that actually makes sense, including:
- The key VAT differences between eat-in and takeaway
- How hot vs cold food is treated
- Why biscuits and cakes are taxed differently (and why it matters)
- VAT on service charges and tips —what’s taxable, what isn’t
- Delivery platforms (Uber Eats, Deliveroo, etc.) — VAT considerations for commission and sales value
- Menu pricing for mixed VAT items — avoid hidden losses in your POS
- Common VAT mistakes hospitality businesses make
Register now by filling in your details.
Who you’ll learn from:
Steven Jackson
Senior Business Development Manager at Rise Accounting
Steven has extensive experience working with hospitality businesses, helping them understand their finances and avoid costly mistakes. He specialises in turning complex financial rules into clear, practical guidance that protects hospitality margins and supports sustainable growth.