Restaurants and mobile food services accounted for the largest sector of the food service industry in the United Kingdom, with ** businesses in 2023. The other main sectors include beverage serving industries (pubs, bars and licensed clubs) and event catering. Overall, the total number of food service businesses operating in the UK decreased in 2023 compared to a year earlier.
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