Hospitality Energy Comparison
Compare hospitality energy rates and cut unnecessary costs quickly
Hospitality Energy Comparison
Compare hospitality energy rates and cut unnecessary costs quickly
Running a hospitality business means managing tight margins, long opening hours and high energy demand. From kitchens and laundry to lighting, heating and hot water, energy costs play a constant role in day-to-day operations. At Business Utility Hub, we help hospitality businesses compare energy deals, understand usage and secure better business energy contracts without the usual hassle.
We work with hospitality businesses across the UK, including restaurants, hotels, pubs, cafés, bars and event venues. Our team monitors hospitality energy prices daily, compares suppliers and handles the entire switching process, so you can focus on your customers rather than your energy bills.
We compare rates from top UK energy suppliers
Why compare hospitality energy rates?
Energy is one of the largest running costs across the hospitality sector. Kitchens operate for long hours, heating and lighting stay on throughout service, and customer comfort depends on reliable power and gas supply. With rising energy costs across the UK’s hospitality sector, many businesses are paying more than they need to.
A hospitality energy comparison helps you check whether your current deal still fits your business. You may benefit from comparing rates if:
- You are out of contract or on a deemed rate, which is usually a supplier’s most expensive option.
- Your deal was agreed before recent changes in energy prices.
- Your energy consumption has increased due to extended opening hours or higher footfall.
- You operate multiple sites and want a more consistent approach to hospitality business energy.
- Your electricity bills or gas costs no longer reflect how and when you use energy.
Many hospitality businesses remain on unsuitable contracts simply because they have not had time to review them. One quick call can make a big difference to ongoing costs.
Understanding energy use in the hospitality sector
Energy usage in hospitality varies widely depending on business type. Restaurants and cafés often use the most energy during peak service hours, while hotels have consistent demand throughout the day and night. Heating, lighting, refrigeration, cooking equipment and hot water all contribute to high energy consumption.
In the hospitality industry, gas is commonly used for cooking and heating, while electricity powers lighting, ventilation, refrigeration and front-of-house systems. Poorly matched tariffs can result in higher business gas and electricity bills, especially where usage patterns are not reflected in the contract structure.
Energy-saving technology like smart meters can help track energy use more accurately, but the contract behind the meter still determines how much you pay per kWh. That is where expert energy management makes a difference to business energy bills.
Hospitality energy contracts explained
Not all energy contracts are the same, and some are far more expensive than others. Many hospitality businesses are unaware of which tariff they are on. The most common contract types include:
Deemed rates
Applied when you move into new business premises without arranging a contract. These are usually the highest rates available.
Out-of-contract rates
Charged when your fixed-term deal ends and no new agreement is in place. These should generally be avoided.
Standard variable tariffs (SVT)
Rates can rise or fall with wholesale energy prices. These tariffs offer flexibility but little price certainty.
Fixed-rate contracts
Lock in unit rates for a set period, helping with budgeting and cost control.
Understanding your contract type matters, but the biggest impact comes from using a tariff that matches how your hospitality business actually uses energy. When your contract reflects opening hours, peak demand and usage patterns, you avoid unnecessary charges, helping to control costs and protect your profit margin.
How Business Utility Hub helps hospitality businesses
Tell us about your business
We’ll ask a few quick questions about your business premises, energy usage and current provider.
We compare the market daily
Our team reviews business energy prices every day, comparing energy suppliers across the UK hospitality industry.
Choose from the best available deals
We shortlist suitable options and explain each deal clearly, including unit rates, contract length and terms.
We handle the switch
We manage the entire process, including liaising with your current supplier, so there is no disruption to your service. Our focus is always on helping hospitality businesses reduce costs while keeping energy supply reliable.Energy efficiency and sustainability in hospitality
The UK hospitality industry is under increasing pressure to manage its carbon footprint while keeping costs under control. Energy efficiency measures can support both objectives.
Using less energy, improving efficiency and reviewing energy suppliers regularly all contribute to a more sustainable future for hospitality businesses. Even small improvements can add up across multiple sites or long operating hours.
What do you need to start a hospitality energy comparison?
To compare deals, it helps to have:
- Your business address and current energy supplier.
- A recent energy bill or annual energy usage figure.
- Your contract end date, if known.
- Your electricity MPAN number or gas MPRN number (unique supply reference numbers found on your bill).
If you do not have everything to hand, our team can often help locate the details.
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What types of hospitality businesses do we help?
Our hospitality energy comparison service supports a wide range of business types, including:
- Restaurants and cafés.
- Hotels and guesthouses.
- Pubs, bars and licensed venues.
- Takeaways and food-led retail sites.
- Event venues and function spaces.
Each hospitality business has different energy demands. We work closely with you to understand how your premises operate, when you use the most energy and where costs can be controlled over the long run.
Why choose Business Utility Hub for hospitality energy comparison?
Hospitality businesses choose BUH because we understand how the sector operates and how energy costs affect day-to-day decisions.
- Daily price checks: we monitor energy prices every day to identify better deals as soon as they appear.
- Dedicated account managers: one point of contact who understands your business and sites.
- Calls answered within three rings: quick access to real people when you need support.
- Transparent advice: clear explanations, no hidden fees and commission disclosed on request.
- Full switching management: we handle suppliers, contracts and renewals so you don’t have to.
Our service is built around saving time, cutting costs and supporting hospitality businesses across the UK.
Compare hospitality energy prices today
If you want to cut energy costs, stabilise your budget and gain clearer oversight of your energy bills, our hospitality energy comparison service can help. With energy prices shifting and margins under pressure across the hospitality sector, understanding where your money goes - and the importance of paying the right rate for how you operate - can make a real difference to what you spend over the course of a year.
We review your current deal, assess how and when you use energy and compare the market to identify tailored solutions that can help you save money without disrupting your day-to-day operations.
Call us today on 0800 781 2700 to speak to a dedicated advisor, or email savings@businessutilityhub.co.uk. We’ll handle the comparison, manage the switch from start to finish and help you keep tighter control over your ongoing energy spend.