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The hotel group dropped legal suffixes from its branding as part of a wider focus on consistent dining experiences across its portfolio

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Cairn Hotel Group has officially launched new summer menus across 17 of its UK hotels to focus on sustainable and locally sourced British ingredients.

The rollout, which follows customer feedback and changing culinary trends, features globally inspired dishes alongside traditional British classics such as burgers, steaks, and slow-cooked lamb shank. 

Scottish venues within the portfolio will also reintroduce regional dishes, including haggis, neeps, and tatties.

The hotel group dropped legal suffixes from its branding as part of a wider focus on consistent dining experiences across its portfolio. The selection includes sharing platters, light bites, and Neapolitan pizzas designed to accommodate both large group bookings and walk-in diners.

Sean Brookes, managing director of Cairn Hotel Group, said: “We know that dining has become a much bigger part of the overall guest experience, with research showing that 63% of UK consumers now see eating out as a fundamental part of everyday life, so it was important for us to create menus that feel contemporary, exciting and reflective of what people are looking for this summer. 

“Our new menus bring together British produce with broader flavour influencers, to give guests the variety they’re looking for.”

Cairn Hotel Group’s evolving dining initiatives

In Context

In April 2024, Cairn Hotel Group introduced new menus as part of its food and beverage refresh initiative. Executive head chef Nick Kimber collaborated closely with venues to produce dishes that emphasise flavour and consistency. This initiative reflects a significant shift in the group’s approach to menu design, prioritising guest satisfaction through creative offerings such as slow-cooked pork belly and Yorkshire tea infused sticky toffee pudding, as detailed in their April 2024 announcement.

Following the April updates, in August 2025, the group announced the rollout of a new unified dining strategy intended to enhance consistency across its hotels. This strategy, initiated after extensive market research and guest feedback, featured both British and Mediterranean dishes, including Tuscan-style ribollita soup and Neapolitan-style pizzas. The move aims to elevate dining standards throughout its 15 venues, as revealed in the August 2025 announcement.

In August 2025, Cairn Hotel Group further clarified that their new menu strategy was rooted in a commitment to quality and structure, with a focus on seasonal ingredients. This dining initiative is part of a broader strategic shift to improve the overall guest experience and optimise operational performance. Specific highlights included traditional British favourites like fish and chips alongside a wider variety of flavours, as mentioned in their August 2025 statement.

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