Features

The latest exclusive features, from industry figures and the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Apr- 2022 -

14 April

Is this the future of food delivery?

While food delivery has risen to become a rival to in-house dining, with brands and restaurants around the UK adopting a delivery service on top of its traditional restaurant setting, Mate Kun, co-founder of Growth Kitchen, believes its potential is not being met. He explains that the inspiration behind the…
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11 April

Behind the curtains of The Fat Badger York

What is the history of the HRH Group? Following a background working in pubs, restaurants and hotels, the HRH Group was founded in 2011 with a number of pubs and inns in the North. Over 10 years later, the HRH Group is now an independent, multi-property group which now operates…
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4 April

The need to diversify: Coppa Club’s cultivation in the hotel sector

Hospitality franchise Coppa Club is expanding its portfolio with a new venue in Surrey that celebrates style in its most authentic form; The Georgian. Opening on Tuesday 26 April 2022, the property reflects the building’s history and architectural element, whilst setting news trends in the streets of Haslemere, near the…
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Mar- 2022 -

30 March

Sunak’s Spring Statement: What it means

“Businesses are going to be incredibly challenged to sustain themselves, having just begun some recovery after Covid,” reveals Lionel Benjamin, co-founder of AGO Hotels. The hospitality industry was already “decimated” by the Covid-19 pandemic and now, following Sunak’s announcement, the sector is being further burdened with VAT rates going back…
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29 March

The need to do more: hospitality rallies in aid of Ukrainian refugees

The United Nations disclosed that more than three million people have fled Ukraine in search of safety with “most” residing in neighbouring EU countries. Nearly two million Ukrainians have settled in Poland and the EU has granted those fleeing the war a “blanket-right” to stay and work throughout the 27…
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21 March

Crazy Pedro’s: the late night pizza party expansion

What is the history of Crazy Pedro’s? Crazy Pedro’s was born just over seven years ago by myself and co-founders, Ross Mackenzie and Lyndon Higginson. Our first venue opened in November 2014 on Bridge Street in Manchester. Mackenzie, Higginson and I wanted to bring something different to the city and…
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15 March

The Cocktail Club: a playground for adults

What is the history of the Cocktail Club? Wilkinson: The London Cocktail Club concept was initially conceived by John James ‘JJ’ Goodman and James Hopkins. JJ was the winner of the World’s Best Bartender award at the Cocktail World Cup in 2008 and, along with Hopkins, aimed to create a…
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Feb- 2022 -

28 February

Deliveroo reveals pandemic impact on UK ordering habits

More than 8 out of 10 UK customers report ordering deliveries with the same or higher frequency than a year ago – despite the lifting of lockdown restrictions Nutrition and environmental concerns increasingly driving decisions around food – with 60% of UK customers wanting to control what they eat, and…
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25 February

Pay increases: A balancing act

“While the pandemic has impacted all industries, few have had to overcome ‘harder’ or ‘more numerous blows’ than the hospitality sector,” as evident from Peckwater Brands latest research. Whilst many challenges continue to hinder the industry today – it has decided to award “record” pay rises in a bid to…
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23 February

A new venture: A restaurant opening from a Chef’s perspective

A restaurant opening always comes with some risk. Just as new venues open, another one shuts, with the secret behind success stories often allusive. One success story is Chotto Matte, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant, which opened in 2013 in Soho. It has since grown to span several continents, with venues…
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