News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Sep- 2025 -24 September
Butterwick to shutter 12 of its 14 branches as costs rise
Butterwick, a chain of 14 bakeries, has announced that it will close all but two of its stores, amid rising costs and a slowdown in customer spending. In a post on Facebook, the bakery’s owners, Fiona and Ryan Scarborough, confirmed with “deep regret” that only its Rushden Lakes and Northampton…
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24 September
Restaurant Associates partners with pastry chef Cherish Finden
Restaurant Associates has announced a partnership with pastry chef Cherish Finden, known for her work on Channel 4’s Bake Off: The Professionals. Finden, who has worked internationally and is recognised for her patisserie innovation, will collaborate with the company’s pastry chefs to develop new recipes, mentor staff and create desserts…
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24 September
Greggs to launch first pub pop-up at Fenwick Newcastle
Greggs has announced it will open its first pub-style pop-up – The Golden Flake Tavern – on Saturday (27 September) at Fenwick department store in Newcastle, offering bakery-themed beers, cocktails and food. Once opened, the Golden Flake Tavern will run daily from 11am to 7pm. The project is a collaboration…
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23 September
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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23 September
Wingstop UK unveils two senior appointments
Wingstop UK has announced two new appointments to its leadership team as the business continues its expansion. Diego Martinho joins as head of delivery, leading Wingstop UK’s delivery channels, including aggregator partnerships, direct-to-consumer delivery, and click and collect across its restaurant estate. The group said Martinho will “elevate the customer…
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23 September
The Original Baker reveals major expansion following investment
The Original Baker, has completed a major expansion project following substantial investment from the Olidor Group. As part of the expansion the company has doubled production capacity, enabled the launch of innovative new product lines, and created a wave of skilled and entry-level job opportunities, delivering fresh economic benefits to…
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23 September
Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen to debut in UK at Cumberland Hotel
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global is set to open the UK’s first Hell’s Kitchen at the Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch in spring 2026, in partnership with Clermont Hotel Group. The concept, based on the television series created by Ramsay, is designed to combine open-kitchen theatre with a menu of signature…
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23 September
Cameron House opens new Loma restaurant
Cameron House in Loch Lomond has opened a new fine dining restaurant, Loma, which is sourcing much of its produce from a kitchen garden in the hotel grounds. The resort’s garden now provides around 60% of the restaurant’s herbs, vegetables and flowers, reducing food miles and adding to its wider…
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23 September
Market Halls appoints Laine founder as non-exec director
Food hall operator Market Halls has announced the appointment of Gavin George, founder and former chief executive of Laine Pub Company, to its board as a non-executive director. George, who left Laine last year after nearly 30 years leading the pub and brewing business he co-founded, joins Market Halls as…
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22 September
Mowgli moves into delivery with exclusive Uber Eats partnership
Mowgli Street Food has ventured into delivery for the first time through an exclusive national partnership with Uber Eats. The group said the move marks the “beginning of an exciting new chapter” for the brand, as signature street food dishes like Gunpowder Chicken, Angry Bird and Tamarind Treacle Fries and…
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