News
The latest industry news from 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.
-
Sep- 2024 -16 September
Craft Union Pub hits £500k milestone in ‘Make it a Million’ campaign
Craft Union Pub Company has raised £500,000 for a range of local causes and charities across the country in six months. After raising £800,000 in 2023, the pub company is now aiming to surpass that total, with a goal of raising £1m by February 2025. The £500k milestone marks the…
Read More » -
13 September
Today’s news in brief – 13/09/24
UKH has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament yesterday (12 September), providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill has…
Read More » -
13 September
UKHospitality welcomes Martyn’s Law requirements
UKHospitality has welcomed Martyn’s Law, which was laid in parliament on 12 September 2024, providing updates to many key elements of the legislation. Martyn’s Law will introduce a new requirement on venues in the UK to ensure they are prepared in the event of a future terror attack. The bill…
Read More » -
13 September
Trio of food operators to open at Gloucester Quays
Pret a Manger, Krispy Kreme and Subway are all going to make their city debut at Gloucester Quays. Opening on High Orchard Street in a 1,841 sq ft unit with room to seat 85 customers, the new Pret a Manger shop will serve a menu of freshly-made food and organic…
Read More » -
13 September
Admiral Taverns unveils Britannia Inn refurb
Admiral Taverns has unveiled the new Britannia Inn following an investment of £227,000. The pub has undergone a complete transformation including new furniture, fixtures and fittings throughout as well as a new bar area and games room boasting pool tables and darts boards. Outside, the pub features a newly renovated,…
Read More » -
13 September
The Ivy Collection to open 42nd venue in Bournemouth
The Ivy Collection will be opening its 42nd all-day restaurant in Bournemouth this November, bringing 120 jobs to the local community. Barnaby Harris-Reid has already been appointed as the general manager of the new venue, bringing experience from The Ivy Chichester. Romuald Richomme has also been chosen as the new…
Read More » -
12 September
Today’s news in brief – 12/09/24
Adnams chairman Jonathan Adnams has stepped down due to health reasons. The news comes after he initially informed members of his possible retirement at the company’s last Annual General Meeting. As a result, the board “unanimously” agreed that Simon Townsend will step in on an interim basis as non-executive chairman. …
Read More » -
12 September
Majority of consumers support Tipping Act, finds RSM
A survey of 2000 from RSM has found that 80% of consumers think that 100% of tips and service charges should go to staff. Despite this, only a fifth (20%) believe that hospitality staff receive 100% of the tips from customers. The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will…
Read More » -
12 September
Brother Marcus opens new site in Covent Garden
Brother Marcus, the modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant founded by Alex Large and Tasos Gaitanos, has opened its largest location to date in The Yards, Covent Garden. Brother Marcus’s 4,190 sq ft two-floor venue at 23 Slingsby Place includes two terraces overlooking The Yards’ St Martin’s Courtyard and features a bar…
Read More » -
12 September
UberEats partners with Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan
UberEats, in the latest iteration of its Hosts series, has partnered with Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan to launch one of its “most sustainable” menus in the UK. The menu has been developed solely using ingredients grown on Rogan’s farm, ‘Our Farm’, in the Cartmel Valley in the Lake District…
Read More »
