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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Feb- 2024 -7 February
Bunsik to open sixth location in Earl’s Court
Korean street food chain, Bunsik, will be opening its sixth location in Earl’s Court, Kensington. The new venue, which will span 1,625 sq ft, will offer 40 covers in a space inspired by the energy of K-culture. Continuing its commitment to a quick-service restaurant model, Bunsik Earl’s Court will feature…
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6 February
Today’s news in brief – 06/02/24
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian in Mayfair has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February. Compass Group UK&I has spent over £3m of its…
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6 February
Pavyllon London awarded Michelin star
Pavyllon London, set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, has been awarded its first Michelin star. Michelin commended Pavyllon London for its “unique style” praising head chef Benjamin Ferra Y Castell for “cooking Yannick’s food with great skill, adeptly balancing the classic and the modern”. The restaurant is…
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6 February
Sticks’n’Sushi to unveil Greenwich refurb
Sticks’n’Sushi has announced the refurbishment of its Greenwich restaurant in celebration of the venue’s ninth birthday. The restaurant, which has a dual Japanese and Danish style for both the menu and interiors, will unveil its new look on Saturday 10 February. Copenhagen-based interior architect, Emily Broom, was behind the refresh…
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6 February
Compass commits over £3m Apprenticeship Levy funding
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced it has supported 250 apprentice programmes across 170 organisations, committing over £3m of its Apprenticeship Levy. These funds have helped small and medium-sized enterprises, charities and social enterprises to invest in and develop their staff. Large employers that pay the Apprenticeship Levy can…
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6 February
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian awarded first Michelin star
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, the fine dining restaurant located within luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair, has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February.…
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5 February
Today’s news in brief – 05/02/24
Pubs and bars saw a third successive week of negative sales in January, CGA has revealed. Average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (27 January) were 4% behind the same period in 2023, but ahead of the previous weeks in January which saw a heavier dip…
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5 February
UK January drinks sales dip 4%, CGA finds
Britain’s pubs and bars have closed a “difficult” January with a third successive week of negative year-on-year sales, CGA has revealed. Average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (27 January) were 4% behind the same period in 2023, but ahead of the previous weeks in January…
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5 February
Chopstix opens at Victoria Station
Chopstix has announced the opening of a new site at Victoria Place, the shopping and eating destination above Victoria Station, London, marking its second opening of 2024. The new Victoria Place site is located on the shopping centre’s first floor Food Terrace and marks another important strategic step in growing…
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5 February
AC Event Catering partners with Worcestershire County Cricket Club
AC Event Catering has announced its new partnership with Worcestershire County Cricket Club, serving as the club’s official catering partner. The collaboration marks a significant step towards “enhancing” the overall culinary experience at the club’s New Road venue, elevating the standard of catering for both cricket and non-cricket events. The…
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