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 -15 September
Restaurant takeover deals rise 88% in past year
The number of takeover deals targeting UK restaurant groups has soared by 88% in the past year, according to analysis by law firm TWM Solicitors. It found that the sector witnessed 30 deals in 2024/25, up from 16 in 2023/24, due to a combination of lower interest rates, rising investor…
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15 September
Kimbo UK launches coffee brand La Tazza D’Oro in UK
Kimbo UK has announced that its Italian coffee brand La Tazza D’Oro, is to become available to the UK hospitality and catering sector for the first time. Responding to the growing demand for premium Italian coffee in the UK, Kimbo is partnering with two leading distributors: Divine Food Importers, serving…
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15 September
Farzi launches corporate catering and online delivery services
Farzi, the Michelin-recognised modern Indian restaurant, is expanding its offering in London with the launch of a tiffin box-style corporate catering service and new online delivery options. From today (15 September), the Haymarket site will introduce a Tiffin Delivery Service for offices, students and events in the area. Meals, presented…
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15 September
Stonegate to offload 23 pubs
Stonegate Group has appointed Savills to market 23 of its pubs that are located across England, with the properties available for sale individually or as part of smaller packages. The pubs are let on long leases with rent reviews linked to the Retail Price Index. Locations include the Admiral Macbride…
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12 September
Honi Poke unveils exclusive Deliveroo deal
Fast casual poke brand Honi Poke has announced that it has agreed a deal with Deliveroo to exclusively feature on its delivery platform. Until now, Honi Poke has been available on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat but moving forward, Deliveroo will become the brand’s sole delivery partner. By focusing…
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12 September
Marylebone yakitori bar Junsei relaunches as Japanese listening bar
Marylebone restaurant Junsei has reopened following refurbishment with a new identity as one of London’s few Japanese listening bars. The restaurant, which specialises in yakitori – a Japanese dish of bite-sized chicken pieces – will now combine dining with curated vinyl sessions and late-night service, taking inspiration from Tokyo’s after-work…
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12 September
Double Puc secures funding to expand café and catering business
Independent café operator Double Puc has received six-figure backing from the South West Investment Fund to support the expansion of its catering arm. The Bristol-based business, founded in 2021 by Ed Brown and Griff Holland, said the funding would allow it to increase capacity and meet rising demand from corporate…
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11 September
Crafted unveils two F&B appointments ahead of Powdermills opening
Crafted has confirmed a duo of senior appointments to its food and beverage team ahead of the opening of Crafted at Powdermills. Neil Armstrong joins as executive chef, bringing over 30 years of experience, including senior roles at Edwardian Hotels in London and Nelson Hotels and Inns in Cheshire. Joining…
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11 September
Chipotle to expand into Asia for the first time
Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed a joint venture to open restaurants in Asia for the first time. Through a new partnership with SPC Group, a leading South Korea-based food company, Chipotle plans to open the first Chipotle restaurants in South Korea and Singapore in 2026. Chipotle’s existing international portfolio includes…
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11 September
Greene King launches new app with loyalty rewards
Greene King has launched a new mobile app designed to allow customers to book tables, customise food and drink orders, and pay across its pubs and brands. The app, introduced on 10 September following a multi-million-pound investment, replaces the company’s previous platform and incorporates a new loyalty scheme offering rewards,…
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