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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Jan- 2026 -5 January
Stores and jobs at risk as TGI Fridays owner eyes pre-pack administration
Hundreds of jobs could be lost at TGI Fridays in the UK as the restaurant chain’s owner prepares plans for a pre-pack administration involving widespread site closures, according to Sky News. The outlet has learnt that Sugarloaf TGIF Management, which acquired the business two months ago, is finalising proposals to…
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2 January
Revolution Bars owner sets deadline for bids amid funding crisis
The Revel Collective, the London-listed owner of the Revolution bars chain, has reportedly set a deadline of 9 January for bids for parts of its business as it races to avert collapse, according to Sky News. The company, which also owns 22 Peach Pubs and bars trading under the Revolution…
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2 January
Brighton Palace Pier hits market as owner seeks to divest leisure assets
Brighton Palace Pier has been put up for sale, with its owner The Brighton Pier Group seeking a buyer for the landmark attraction as it looks to divest its leisure assets.The Grade II* listed pier, which extends about 1,722 feet into the English Channel, welcomed 3.9 million visitors in 2025,…
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2 January
One pub a day closed in 2025 as sector faces rates overhaul
An average of one pub a day closed permanently across England and Wales during 2025, according to analysis by global tax firm Ryan, highlighting continued pressure on the hospitality sector ahead of the new year’s business rates revaluation. The number of pubs liable for business rates fell from 38,989 at…
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2 January
The Lost Estate raises first private funding to back expansion
Immersive entertainment company The Lost Estate has completed its first private investment round, implying a valuation approaching £10m as it seeks to expand across the UK and into the US. The funding was led by Mark “Fish” Fisher, a co-founder of Merlin Entertainments and a non-executive director of The Lost…
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Dec- 2025 -31 December
Vagabond opens UK’s largest urban winery in Canada Water
Vagabond Wines opened what it says is the UK’s largest urban winery at Canada Water in south-east London this December, combining large-scale wine production with a bar, restaurant and events venue. The 6,000 sq ft site includes a fully operational cellar with capacity for 100 tonnes of wine, alongside space…
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30 December
The Clink retains HMP Brixton restaurant contract for five years
The Clink Charity has secured a new five-year contract to continue operating its restaurant at HMP Brixton after winning a competitive commercial procurement process. The decision extends the charity’s presence at the south London prison, where it has run the restaurant for 11 years as part of a programme focused…
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29 December
Chick ’n’ Sours returns to east London with Dalston residency
Chick ’n’ Sours has returned to east London with a three-month residency at the Crown and Castle in Dalston, marking a comeback to the area where the brand first built its reputation. The fried chicken business began trading at the pub on Kingsland Road on Wednesday 10 December. The site…
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26 December
Ladurée to open new Mayfair boutique
French patisserie Ladurée is set to open a new boutique on South Molton Street in Mayfair this December, followed by a retail site at Broadgate Central in early 2026, as it continues to expand its London presence. The two openings form part of the company’s longer-term UK growth strategy and…
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24 December
Boxpark founder Roger Wade steps down from board
Roger Wade has stepped down from the board of Boxpark after 15 years as founder and director of the business. He will remain a committed minority shareholder and continue to support Boxpark in an advisory capacity. According to Wade, stepping back from the board would allow him to focus on…
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