Comment

The Comment section on Catering Today features expert opinions, editorials, and thought leadership from across the UK hospitality industry. It offers in-depth perspectives from restaurateurs, chefs, trade body leaders, and analysts on the key issues shaping foodservice — from staffing and supply chain challenges to innovation, sustainability, and market recovery. Catering Today’s commentary highlights diverse industry voices, providing critical insights and strategic viewpoints that help hospitality professionals navigate commercial, regulatory, and operational change.

Apr- 2025 -

9 April

How pedestrianisation could be the saviour of Soho

G-A-Y, a nightclub in Soho, London, is one of the most famous gay clubs in the UK situated in one of the most notable LGBTQ+ friendly areas in the world. However, in February it was put up for sale with owner Jeremy Joseph stating the area has “lost its vibrancy”.…
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9 April

Thinking outside of the box: Why is Boxpark trying a new concept?

Since its inception in 2011 Boxpark has had a simple business model, using shipping containers to build a market hall style hospitality venue, always trying to be agile and cheap. However, 15 years on Boxpark is taking the next step by unveiling its new Boxhall concept in Liverpool Street, a…
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9 April

How did Sandwich Sandwich go from being a local favourite to national fame

Just six months after launching its first London store on Gresham Street, Sandwich Sandwich has opened a second site at Mark Lane. Founded by Nick Kleiner in 2012, the once-small shop has grown rapidly with the support of his son, Josh, earning the title of Restaurant of the Year 2023.…
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8 April

How technology can revolutionise catering events

Technology is changing the way we live our lives. It has changed how we communicate, learn new things, travel, enjoy entertainment and work. Now, the way we take part in catering events is changing. Catering Technology in the Events Industry Catering technology has revolutionised the industry, from event planning and…
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7 April

Harder to hire, even tougher to keep: hospitality’s retention crunch

The hospitality sector stands at a crossroads, with financial pressures mounting and workforce satisfaction waning. A new survey from Hospitality Jobs UK and KAM Insights, in partnership with the Access Group, paints a stark picture: nearly half (46%) of hospitality employees now earn under £30k, up from 37% in 2024…
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Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Confronting the realities of foodservice inflation

The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) brought a rare moment of relief to the UK. January 2025 marks the 19th consecutive month of slowing year-on-year inflation. Monthly inflation across the basket of measured items held at 1.8%, while month-on-month inflation remained flat at 0.0% – a welcome pause…
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17 March

Private equity in hospitality: a lifeline or a looming takeover?

French restaurant group Bistrot Pierre was the latest British chain to be acquired out of administration by a private equity firm, ensuring that 10 sites will continue to trade with exactly 394 jobs saved. Private equity investment in hospitality has become a growing force that offers a financial lifeline to…
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11 March

Deliverect launches Pulse Sentinel globally; prevents 4,000 monthly downtime incidents for Burger King UK

Deliverect, the leading global food tech SaaS company, today launched Pulse Sentinel, a powerful feature designed to eliminate unnoticed downtime on delivery platforms. Pulse Sentinel addresses a hidden threat that many restaurant operators overlook—unnoticed downtime that quietly drains revenue and disrupts operations. Through immediate alerts and automatic re-opening options, Pulse…
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11 March

How will the new allergen guidance affect businesses?

Last week the Food Standards Agency (FSA) unveiled new best practice industry guidance on providing allergen information to consumers with food hypersensitivities. This will undoubtedly have an effect on hospitality businesses, especially coming at a time when so much else is changing in regards to costs. So what is the…
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5 March

The AA Rosette Awards: a benchmark of culinary excellence

For almost 70 years, the AA Rosette Awards have been a trusted mark of quality within the UK’s dining scene. First introduced in 1956, the AA Rosette scheme was the first nationwide system for assessing food quality in restaurants and hotels. “Our long-established Rosette scheme celebrates successful cooking at different…
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