Restaurant

Scheme Fees

There will be an initial fee of £395.00 + VAT for the first inspection visit and if successful in achieving Rosettes an annual fee will then be applicable (annually from January 2027), which covers the below:

• A website entry, with up to 20 images, on the AA-powered RatedTrips.com site, including a link to your own site.
• An entry in the next edition of the Restaurant Guide, this will now be the 2027 Restaurant Guide – published end of Summer 2026.
• An image in the Restaurant Guide to accompany your description (2026 Restaurant Guide, published end of Summer 2025).
• A Rosette plate.
• A chance to receive our Notable Wine certificate and qualify for other Hospitality Awards.
• Quarterly magazine featuring industry news and advice.
• A link to update your details at any time using our new website portal.
• Regular newsletters and industry updates.

It is important however to point out that on the initial visit, should a Rosette standard not be achieved, there will be no refund of the £395 + VAT, award or presence in the guide or on the website.

Terms and Conditions

• In the event we review your application and determine the menu is unlikely to achieve a rosette standard, we will write to confirm that your application will not be processed together with a full refund of the fee and no visit will take place. We reserve the right to restrict the number of applications at any time and this will be reviewed on a regular basis.
• We reserve the right to turn down applications on the basis of isolated locations, insufficient opening times (must be open for a minimum of 6 services and include at least 2 midweek lunch times), excessive cost of menu and limited number of covers (minimum of 20 required).
• All establishments must be open to the general public.
• Where there is a change of chef, establishments awarded 3 or more Rosettes will be suspended, pending a further visit (which may impact the Rosette level).
• A consistency of cooking/approach will be expected across the lunch and dinner menus.
• Payment to be made in one instalment and the inspection will be scheduled once payment is received.
• The AA Restaurant scheme is applicable to standalone restaurants only (where accommodation is provided, an application to our hotel scheme or guest accommodation scheme will be necessary, where a meal will be taken as part of the inspection).
• All qualifying restaurants must have a food hygiene rating of 4 or above or a PASS if in Scotland.
• Once payment of the invoice has been made we aim to complete the inspection within 12-14 weeks.