Dekko Vineyard Consultancy provides specialist licensing, compliance, governance and regulatory advisory services to hospitality businesses across the UK.
Advisory support for hospitality operators across the UK.
From licensing strategy through to monitoring and review.
Solutions designed around real hospitality operations.
Access to appropriate legal and technical specialists when required.
Dekko supports hospitality businesses through the complete compliance cycle — identifying risk, implementing controls and maintaining standards, rather than only reacting when something goes wrong.
We support pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, clubs, lounges, entertainment venues, hotels and licensed premises with practical licensing, compliance and governance advice.
Led by consultant Baz Edeko, Dekko works alongside operators to build compliance into everyday operations — so businesses can trade with confidence.
Premises licences, variations, TENs, DPS and personal licence advice, operating schedules and conditions.
Compliance audits, enforcement-risk assessments, licensing officer liaison and corrective action plans.
Management accountability, delegation of authority, incident escalation and management handbooks.
Pre-acquisition due diligence, compliance-history review, incident management and regulatory response.
Staff training, CCTV and security, food, fire and health & safety, and inspection readiness.
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Speak to a Consultant →Urgent compliance reviews, breach assessments, council and licensing officer liaison, corrective action plans, serious incident support and post-enforcement monitoring.
Get Urgent AdviceEvery audit produces a written compliance report identifying non-compliance, risk level, corrective action and implementation priorities — covering licence conditions, trading hours, alcohol sales, CCTV, incident recording, door supervision, noise and management controls.
Book a Compliance AuditThe compliance cycle turns audit findings into measurable progress. This illustrative example shows how scores across key areas typically move from an initial audit to a follow-up review, helping organisations identify weaknesses, implement corrective actions and build stronger compliance standards.
A structured compliance process helps organisations identify gaps, prioritise corrective actions and review progress over time.
Illustrative data for demonstration purposes only. Actual results depend on audit findings, corrective actions and follow-up assessments.
Monitoring compliance with licence requirements and identifying areas that need corrective action.
Reviewing staff knowledge, training records and understanding of compliance responsibilities.
Assessing surveillance systems, security procedures, monitoring and associated records.
Evaluating incident logs, reporting procedures, record accuracy and follow-up actions.
Reviewing policies, registers, supporting evidence and the accuracy of essential compliance records.
Clear management responsibilities, delegation and incident escalation.
Licence conditions, Challenge 25, conflict management and incident recording.
Security, emergency preparedness, food safety and HACCP.
Regulatory checks before acquiring, leasing or investing in premises.
Planning through operational launch and opening-day checks.
Scheduled audits, monitoring and strategic advice.
Where a matter falls outside consultancy scope, Dekko helps identify and coordinate appropriate specialist expertise.
Whether you need licensing advice, a compliance audit, support following regulatory action, or ongoing consultancy, Dekko Vineyard Consultancy can help you identify the right next step.
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