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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Mar- 2024 -27 March
Rockwater to open third site in Sandbanks this summer
Coastal lifestyle destination Rockwater has announced that a third site in Sandbanks will open in Summer 2024. The Sandbanks venue will expand upon the existing locations in Hove, which opened in 2020, and Branksome, which launched in Autumn 2023. The new venue will particularly complement the Branksome site, with the…
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26 March
Today’s news in brief – 26/03/24
Employee satisfaction has risen, despite salaries decreasing, according to Access Hospitality’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey 2024. The survey revealed that 37% reported earning less than £30k – an increase from 30% in 2023. Responses revealed a decrease in salaries across main job roles, with the exception of general management. However,…
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26 March
Hospitality staff happier at work despite pay squeeze, survey finds
Employee satisfaction within hospitality has risen, despite salaries in the industry having decreased with the exception of hotels, according to the Access Hospitality’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey 2024. The salary survey, which was conducted in January and February with 1,328 respondents across a range of ages and job types within…
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26 March
Social Bird Newcastle site to open in April
Social Bird has announced it will officially open its new Newcastle site on Fenkle Street on 5 April. The restaurant promises to deliver a dining experience “unlike any other”, combining a laid-back atmosphere with “an innovative and delicious menu that celebrates local flavours”. Headed by Ben Watson, the head chef…
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26 March
Nearly 75% of consumers visited a pub or bar over Christmas
Nearly three quarters (73%) of consumers visited a licensed venue over the festive season, according to data from CGA. However, the number of people going out fell by five percentage points year-on-year, as high inflation put pressure on spending. Nearly all (97%) consumers told CGA they had been affected by…
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26 March
The Woodman Inn in Yorkshire unveils wedding venue refurb
The Woodman Inn has revealed it has undergone a refurbishment of its events space, elevating its status as a wedding venue in Yorkshire. The pub was acquired privately by Robinsons Brewery in June 2022 and has been central to its wedding strategy in the five pubs it owns with wedding…
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25 March
Today’s news in brief – 25/03/24
Gail’s owner, Bread Holdings, is readying for a potential sale for more than £200m, according to Sky News. The news comes as Gail’s, which is also part-owned by Risk Capital Partners, has grown rapidly after Bread Holdings acquired it in September 2021. According to sources, a formal sale process is…
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25 March
Al Dente announces new opening
Al Dente has announced the opening of its new restaurant in Angel, marking its fifth location in London. The restaurant chain is set to launch the new eatery in April 2024, following a string of successful openings that began in 2018. Following the opening in Angel, Al Dente aims to…
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25 March
Gail’s owner in talks over potential sale
Gail’s owner, Bread Holdings, is reportedly readying to appoint advisers for a sale of the bakery and coffee chain for more than £200m, according to Sky News. It is understood that Bain Capital Credit and EBITDA Investments, a fund backed by restaurant investor Henry McGovern, are planning to appoint bankers…
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25 March
Piccolino Caffé Grande in Manchester officially reopens
Piccolino Caffé Grande in Manchester city centre has reopened its doors following a refit and refurbishment to deliver an Italian dining experience in the city. Located on Clarence Street, overlooking Manchester Town Hall, the restaurant has been a restaurant institution for 23 years and its latest investment is set to…
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