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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Jun- 2024 -20 June
Hydes invests £1m in beer garden renovations for summer
Hydes has announced that its beer gardens, patios and terraces have undergone renovations adding up to £1m across its pub estate. As part of its ongoing pub refurbishment programme, which has seen over £10m get invested back into the Hydes pub estate since 2022, the family-owned business has enhanced many…
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20 June
The Macallan to launch new dining experience in Scotland
Single malt Scotch whisky brand The Macallan is collaborating with Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca to launch a new permanent dining experience, TimeSpirit, at The Macallan Estate this summer. The Macallan and El Celler De Can Roca’s collaboration, TimeSpirit, will be the Spanish restaurant’s first dining concept outside…
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20 June
Popeyes to open 50th store amid continued expansion plans
Popeyes UK has announced that it is set to launch its 50th UK site in Glasgow, marking its 18th opening this year. With the launch of the new restaurant, the brand is on track to deliver the growth it projected in January – doubling the size of its UK estate…
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19 June
Today’s news in brief – 19/06/24
Pure has launched a Food for Business division just as its survey revealed more than 50% of respondents rated the food at their most recent meeting or event as average, poor or terrible. The new division will be catering for meetings and events, and will also provide workplace feeding options…
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19 June
Hospitality groups report 3.6% growth in May
Hospitality groups across Britain achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.6% in May 2024, despite “disappointing” weather and the ongoing effects of inflation, the CGA has reported. According to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, this marks a “quick return to growth” after a 1.7% drop in trading in April, which…
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19 June
Jason Atherton to launch four new London dining venues
Jason and Irha Atherton have revealed they are set to open four new London outlets under The Social Company restaurant group brand over the coming months. The plans include Three Darlings on Chelsea’s Pavilion Road; Hot Dogs by Three Darlings, British restaurant Sael at St James’ Market, and a fine…
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19 June
One Hundred Shoreditch to open Kaso in July
East London hotel and social hub One Hundred Shoreditch has announced the launch of Kaso, a new rooftop bar and kitchen set to open on 5 July. The new concept will serve small plates, cocktails and DJs throughout the week, set against the city skyline. Kaso’s menu was created by…
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19 June
Pure launches Food for Business division
Pure has officially launched its Food for Business division that will be catering for meetings and events, provide workplace feeding options, and a new wholesale range of longer-life food products. The launch coincides with Pure’s survey of over 500 people that revealed more than 50% rated the food at their…
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19 June
Cocotte to open new site in Richmond
Casual dining restaurant Cocotte is set to open its doors in Richmond next month. The restaurant, which is known for its rotisserie chicken since opening in Notting Hill in 2016, has also opened multiple sites across London in Parson’s Green, Queen’s Park, Shoreditch and South Kensington. The new restaurant will…
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18 June
Today’s news in brief – 18/06/24
Whitbread’s F&B outlets reported a slow start to FY25, as sales were 1% behind the same period last year due to softened trading. This comes despite the group experiencing “strong” breakfast sales thanks to high occupancy in Premier Inn sites. Nevertheless, the group is confident in its full-year outlook. Drinks…
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