Ask the Collective

Which business energy suppliers do members recommend for hospitality and on-trade premises?

Finding an energy supplier willing to work with hospitality venues can be challenging, though the market has improved. Members recommend: - **Octopus Energy** — praised as the go-to choice for several members. Easy to deal with, offers a solid back-of-house system to check readings, bills, and tariffs. - **YU** — used by members at bar premises. Caveats: **Avoid Valda** — one member reported a severe experience, describing it as a "Kafkaesque nightmare" where the supplier attempted to overcharge by £10,000. When last renewing, supplier availability for hospitality businesses was limited, though members expect this to have improved.