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Hospitality VAT

• VAT on Soft Drinks and Food: The Rate for Every Item on a Hospitality Menu

  Which food and drinks are zero-rated and which are always 20%? Soft drinks, confectionery, snacks and ice cream explained, with a free VAT checker.

• B&B and Guest House vs the Rent-a-Room Scheme: Which Applies to You?

  Rent-a-Room gives up to £7,500 tax-free, but only if you live there. Full guest houses are a trade. How to tell which side of the line you are on.

• VAT on Takeaway Food: Hot vs Cold, Eat-In vs Takeaway, and Delivery (2026 Rules)

  Hot takeaway food is 20% VAT. Cold takeaway food is usually zero-rated. Full guide: the five hot-food tests, eat-in rules, carve-outs and delivery (2026).