Mitchells & Butlers says hot weather lowers demand for food across its estate, particularly affecting carveries and steakhouses. The company reports that food sales fall by 2.4% over the period referenced in its update. The coverage highlights that customer purchasing patterns shift during unusually warm conditions, with sales performance weaker in categories associated with typically warmer, heavier meals. While the reports focus on the impact on carveries and steakhouses, they do not provide additional detail on the broader performance drivers or regional breakdowns. The information presented is limited to the weather-related explanation and the aggregate change in food sales, with no conflicting figures across the included outlets. Overall, the company attributes the decline in food sales to the effect of hot weather on customer demand.