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- 2024 -5 September
The Hero Maida Vale launches The Grill
The Hero pub located in Maida Vale has announced its next phase of opening with the introduction of The Grill. The Grill,, which is set to open on 17 September 2024, will serve as an “elevated” dining experience within the newest venue from the team behind The Pelican in Notting…
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5 September
Abuelo launches second café-restaurant
Abuelo has announced that it has launched its second café-restaurant on Cavendish Place in Marylebone. The new site is the second site in London for the mother and daughter team with the first being opened in 2018. All of the interior elements at the new space were built on site,…
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5 September
Boxpark to relaunch Camden Buck Street Market in September
Boxpark has confirmed it has begun refurbishment of its newest venture Camden’s Buck Street Market which will open in late September. In anticipation of the reopening, Boxpark has also announced it has secured a licence to operate the three-floor market that will include 60 independent food and retail traders alongside…
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5 September
Confidence among hospitality leaders falls by 4%, CGA finds
Just under half (49%) of hospitality leaders feel confident about prospects for their business over the next 12 months, down by 4% from May and a third consecutive quarter-on-quarter drop, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey. Meanwhile, 36% of leaders feel optimistic about prospects for hospitality in…
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4 September
Today’s news in brief – 04/09/24
Wolseley Hospitality CEO, Baton Berisha, will be stepping down. In a post on LinkedIn, Berisha stated that “after much reflection” he had decided to leave for a “new adventure”. He also confirmed that he would stay on board at the company until his successor had “settled in”. Rick Stein has…
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4 September
Wolseley Hospitality Group CEO steps down
CEO of Wolseley Hospitality Baton Berisha has announced his decision to step down from his role. In a post on LinkedIn Berisha stated that “after much reflection” he had decided to leave for a “new adventure”. He also confirmed that he would stay on board at the company until his…
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4 September
Lexington Catering extends contract with London Business School
Lexington Catering has announced that it has extended its contract with London Business School (LBS) for another five years from 1 January 2025. The partnership with LBS has been built on a foundation of shared values and understanding of the school’s needs. The contract is valued at £29m over the…
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4 September
Rick Stein Restaurants appoints head of food
Seafood restaurant chain, Rick Stein, has announced the appointment of Jason Wass as its new head of food, working alongside chef director Jack Stein to align with the brand’s ethos of “simple food, cooked well”. In his new role, Wass will oversee all aspects of menu development in all 10…
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3 September
Revolution resumes AIM trading as restructuring plan completes
Revolution Bars Group has resumed trading on the AIM after officially completing its fundraising and restructuring plan. The bar operator, which trades under the Revolution, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, has reissued a total of 1,267,768,705 new ordinary shares following the completion. The restructuring plan, which was first announced…
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3 September
Big Mamma to open La Bellezza in Birmingham
Italian restaurant group Big Mamma Group has announced that it will open its first restaurant in Birmingham on 29 November. La Bellezza will be opening at Paradise, 2 Chamberlain Square in the heart of Birmingham, bringing Big Mamma’s hospitality offering to the Midlands. The menu will feature a collection of…
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