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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May- 2024 -31 May
Red Oak Taverns acquires 19 pubs from Marston’s
Red Oak has announced the acquisition of 19 tied tenanted pubs from Marston’s, marking the third transaction between the two companies in the last 15 months. With this latest acquisition, Red Oak’s portfolio has now grown to 246 pubs. This strategic acquisition further strengthens Red Oak’s relationship with Marston’s, bringing…
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31 May
Leon launches ‘cheapest’ high street coffee subscription
Natural fast food chain, Leon, has announced the launch of Roast Rewards, which it claims to be the UK’s “cheapest” high street coffee subscription. For £25 a month, Roast Rewards will allow customers to purchase up to five barista-made drinks a day. The new subscription will also offer a 20%…
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30 May
Today’s news in brief – 30/05/24
Top UK restaurants saw takeaway sales rise 4.5% year-on-year. CGA’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker found that strong like-for-like trading is nearly double the country’s 2.3% rate of inflation in the year to April, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Deliveries also attracted 57.9% of all at-home orders by…
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30 May
El Cenote cocktail bar launches in Camden
El Cenote, a new cocktail bar with a food menu in Camden, has officially opened. The new venture is being led by Aima Indigo, who has worked at venues such as La Bodega Negra and Mestizo Chelsea. The kitchen is led by chef Daniel Sanchez, a native of Mexico City,…
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30 May
The Dolphin pub in Newbury secures new tenant
The Dolphin, in the heart of Newbury, has secured seasoned chef Auror Kalivaci and his team as new tenants. Kalivaci and his team are eager to infuse their expertise and passion for food into this pub and they aim to create a new dining experience that caters to the diverse…
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30 May
Restaurant groups see at-home sales rise 4.5% YoY in April
The UK’s top restaurant groups have achieved year-on-year growth of 4.5% in delivery and takeaway sales in April, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker. This strong like-for-like trading is nearly double the country’s 2.3% rate of inflation in the year to April, as measured by the…
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30 May
Alex Young and George de Vos to debut with trio of openings in Islington
A trio of new openings are being brought to Islington by co-founders Alex Young and George de Vos. The inaugural project from the duo will include wine bar and restaurant Goodbye Horses, the specialty coffee shop and garden Day Trip, and gelato shop The Dreamery, all set to open on…
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29 May
Today’s news in brief – 29/05/24
Revolution Bars has rejected Nightcap’s “highly conditional” non-binding proposal yesterday (28 May), which required Revolution to proceed with the restructuring plan but not the existing fundraising of £12.5m. Following legal advice, Revolution’s board also concluded that the Nightcap proposal was “incapable of being delivered”, as a number of challenges had…
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29 May
Admiral Taverns acquires 37 pubs from Fuller’s
Admiral Taverns has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 37 freehold pubs from Fuller’s for a total consideration of £18.3m. The portfolio of 37 community, wet-led sites spans London and the Home Counties including Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. The group said the acquisition not…
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29 May
Lexington MD expands role to lead Elior UK’s B&I offering
Managing director of Lexington Catering Matt Wood has revealed he is set to expand his role to lead Elior UK’s business and industry (B&I) offering. In his new role Wood will continue to shape the company’s B&I senior leadership team. He has already promoted Lexington’s Sean Ritson and Katharine Lewis…
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