Gender pay gap in accommodation and food service
In accommodation and food service (SIC section I) 551 UK employers reported for 2025/26; at the median employer: men paid 0.1% more; 52% pay men more. Source: Arcadium Data, data as of .
Largest median gaps
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALEDONIAN HERITABLE LIMITED | +100.0% | +100.0% | 500 to 999 |
| CULINERA LIMITED | +51.0% | +48.0% | 250 to 499 |
| GAINFORD HOTELS LIMITED | +45.0% | +55.0% | 500 to 999 |
| THE REAL GREEK FOOD COMPANY LIMITED | +40.0% | 0.0% | 500 to 999 |
| THE SAVOY HOTEL LIMITED | +36.4% | +8.6% | 250 to 499 |
| HERTFORDSHIRE CATERING LIMITED | +31.6% | +35.1% | 1000 to 4999 |
| ACCENT CATERING SERVICES LIMITED | +30.9% | +25.4% | 1000 to 4999 |
| OLIVE DINING LTD | +29.5% | +27.3% | 1000 to 4999 |
| INDEPENDENT CATERING MANAGEMENT LIMITED | +28.5% | 0.0% | 500 to 999 |
| INNOVATE SERVICES LIMITED | +27.8% | +26.3% | 1000 to 4999 |
| STIR FOOD LTD | +27.6% | +25.8% | 250 to 499 |
| WARWICK INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | +25.0% | +12.9% | 1000 to 4999 |
| THOMAS FRANKS LIMITED | +24.9% | +23.3% | 1000 to 4999 |
| NEWREST INFLIGHT UK LIMITED | +24.2% | +17.8% | 250 to 499 |
| CONNECT CATERING LIMITED | +23.7% | +10.1% | 250 to 499 |
Women paid more
| Employer | Median gap | Mean gap | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETC VENUES LIMITED | -28.4% | -48.5% | 250 to 499 |
| D&H Taylor t/as McDonald's | -16.5% | -0.7% | 500 to 999 |
| SOHO HOUSE UK LIMITED | -14.3% | +7.4% | 1000 to 4999 |
| MCLEAN RESTAURANTS LIMITED | -11.8% | -2.9% | 1000 to 4999 |
| KAIZEN RESTAURANTS LTD | -10.7% | +0.2% | 500 to 999 |
| LONDON MAY FAIR HOTEL LIMITED | -10.0% | -4.2% | 250 to 499 |
| WERNICK HIRE LIMITED | -9.1% | -5.5% | 500 to 999 |
| GIOMA (UK) LIMITED | -7.6% | -0.4% | 500 to 999 |
| THE CYRENIANS LTD | -6.2% | +2.2% | 500 to 999 |
| KLARIDAN GROUP LTD | -6.2% | -2.2% | Less than 250 |
| SELECTA U.K. LIMITED | -5.3% | +13.8% | 500 to 999 |
| DELIFRESH LIMITED | -4.9% | -6.4% | 250 to 499 |
| FALA FOODS LIMITED | -4.5% | +0.5% | 500 to 999 |
| MLS OPERATIONS LIMITED | -4.3% | -0.1% | 1000 to 4999 |
| G.J.B. TRADING LIMITED | -4.1% | -3.5% | 500 to 999 |
Largest employers in the sector
| Employer | Size | Median gap | Mean gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D WETHERSPOON PLC | 20,000 or more | +0.3% | +2.4% |
| MITCHELLS & BUTLERS RETAIL LIMITED | 20,000 or more | +1.5% | +3.8% |
| WHITBREAD GROUP PLC | 20,000 or more | +4.6% | +9.2% |
| ARAMARK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.3% | +8.9% |
| ASPENS-SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +23.2% | +27.8% |
| BAXTERSTOREY LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +6.3% | +16.8% |
| CATER LINK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +11.8% | +19.1% |
| CLOKKEN LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| ISS FACILITY SERVICES LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +7.0% | +15.0% |
| ISS MEDICLEAN LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.0% | +8.0% |
| LOUNGERS UK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +7.2% |
| MARRIOTT HOTELS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.4% | +1.0% |
| MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +1.0% |
| MITCHELLS & BUTLERS RETAIL (NO 2) LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.8% | +4.2% |
| NANDO'S CHICKENLAND LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.5% | +1.6% |
| PIZZAEXPRESS (RESTAURANTS) LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.7% | +4.3% |
| SANTIO LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | 0.0% | +3.6% |
| SELECT SERVICE PARTNER UK LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +1.3% | +9.9% |
| TRAVELODGE HOTELS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +5.2% | +8.2% |
| TROIA (UK) RESTAURANTS LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | +0.1% | +1.0% |
| WAGAMAMA LIMITED | 5000 to 19,999 | -0.2% | +0.4% |
| YOUNG & CO'S BREWERY PLC | 5000 to 19,999 | +5.2% | +5.9% |
| 23.5 DEGREES LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | 0.0% | +11.2% |
| A F A RESTAURANTS LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +0.1% | +1.6% |
| A.B.M. CATERING LIMITED | 1000 to 4999 | +16.3% | +23.8% |
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Source: Gender pay gap service (GOV.UK), reporting year 2025/26 (snapshot date 5 April 2025 for private and voluntary employers, 31 March 2026 for public bodies), Open Government Licence v3.0. Employers with 250 or more staff must report each year. A positive gap means men are paid more on that measure. Company-level data only: the person named as responsible in the filing is not included. Independent of the Government Equalities Office.
Questions
What is the gender pay gap in accommodation and food service?
For 2025/26, the median employer in this industry reported a median hourly gap of 0.1% (551 employers). 52% paid men more at the median.
Cite as: Arcadium Data, "Gender pay gap in accommodation and food service: 551 UK employers, 2025/26", https://arcadiumdata.io/uk-gender-pay-gap/sector/i/, data as of 2026-10-25.