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 -11 June
Piccolino restaurant to open in Henley-on-Thames
Italian restaurant Piccolino is set to open its 21st restaurant in Henley-on-Thames’ Market Square on 24 June. Part of Individual Restaurants, the 5,000 sq ft restaurant will be serving its latest summer menu, bringing trending dishes of Italian cities and coastal regions to Henley. With over £2m invested in the…
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10 June
Today’s news in brief – 10/06/24
St Austell Brewery has reported a “record” year where total revenues rose 10% to £229.5m. This comes as the group’s total operating profits for the financial period reached £13.2m, showing a rise of 15% on the previous year. During 2023, St Austell saw inflation reduce from the peak of the…
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10 June
Drinks sales dip in last week of May amid mixed performance
Drinks sales in the UK fell 1% in the week ended 1 June after a 3% drop in the previous week, according to data from CGA. These negative weeks followed two weeks of growth in May, with a 13% increase in the first week of the month and a 0.3%…
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10 June
Greggs to open new production and logistics facility
Greggs has announced it has entered into a lease agreement for a new state-of-the-art frozen production and logistics facility in Derby, Derbyshire. Greggs’ strategic growth plan, announced in 2021, set out ambitious expansion targets requiring investment in significant supply chain capacity. At 12 May 2024, Greggs had 2,500 shops trading…
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10 June
L’Ortolan head chef James Greatorex joins Grove of Narberth
Pembrokeshire country house hotel Grove of Narberth has announced the appointment of James Greatorex as its new head chef. Greatorex joins executive chef Douglas Balish’s team to take on the key head chef position, and supports Balish in the delivery of the food operation across the hotel. Greatorex’s appointment follows…
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10 June
St Austell Brewery FY23 revenues rise 10% to £229.5m
St Austell Brewery, which owns over 160 pubs, inns and hotels across the West Country, has reported another “record” year where total revenues rose 10% to £229.5m for the year to 31 December 2023. This comes as the group’s total operating profits for the financial period reached £13.2m, showing a…
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7 June
Today’s news in brief – 07/06/24
Two Vagabond sites within Gatwick Airport were acquired by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) out of administration. Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. GSG Hospitality has acquired…
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7 June
Vagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE
Bar group Vagabond’s two sites within Gatwick Airport have been acquired out of administration by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. Quantuma…
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7 June
Ladurée opens new tea room in Covent Garden
Luxury French pâtisserie brand Ladurée has opened a brand-new space for tea and haute cuisine above its flagship store in Covent Garden. Situated on the corner of the Market Building, the expanded tea room overlooks the West Piazza, increasing the brand’s footprint in the heritage setting. The design of the…
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7 June
Trading Post Coffee Roasters to open ninth site in Worthing
Brighton-based Trading Post Coffee Roasters will be opening its ninth location on Monday 10 June in Worthing, West Sussex, on Montague Street. The site in central Worthing will have 72 covers inside, live roasting, an open plan kitchen and outdoor seating to the front. This opening follows the success of…
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