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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Aug- 2023 -29 August
Shepherd Neame reopens The Duke of Cumberland after a £1.8m refurb
Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened The Duke of Cumberland in Whitstable after a £1.8m refurbishment. Dating back to 1867, the building has been completely refurbished inside and out, with care taken to retain and refurbish its original features – including a Grade II Listed bar…
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29 August
Heineken sells Russian business for €1
Heineken has sold its Russian beer business to Arnest Group for only €1 (£86p) a year after initially vowing to pull out of the country following the invasion of Ukraine. Arnest Group owns a major can packaging business and is the largest Russian manufacturer of cosmetics, household goods and metal…
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29 August
NTIA criticises London ULEZ expansion over midnight threshold
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has criticised London’s expanding ULEZ scheme over its “poorly conceived” midnight threshold and the removal of day travel passes. According to the association, these decisions “underscored a shocking lack of consideration” for the city’s workforce. While the NTIA acknowledges the significance of embracing environmental…
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25 August
Searcys and Benugo partner with Alva
Searcys and its sister brand Benugo, have partnered with The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Both teams will provide ALVA members with industry insight, thought leadership and benchmarking initiatives to support its members in continuing to develop and enhance its visitor experience. Searcys and Benugo have almost 200 years…
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25 August
The Stags Head Barnes reopens following refurb
The Stags Head in Barnes has reopened its doors recently following a six-figure investment bringing a new lease of life to the pub and a new offering for the whole community to enjoy. Licensee Trent Harrison is now at the helm of the pub and has worked to enhance the…
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25 August
Subway sold to Roark Capital
Subway has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm Roark Capital for an undisclosed sum. The company has branded this is a “major milestone” in the company’s transformation journey, combining Subway’s global presence and brand strength with Roark’s deep…
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24 August
Tortilla appoints new director to board
Tortilla has announced that Keith Down will join its board as a non-executive director, with effect from today (24 August). The Mexican chain said Down brings a wealth of leadership experience gained across a broad range of consumer-focused businesses. He has held senior positions at companies operating across a wide…
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24 August
Pabulum merges with CH&CO’s education business
Education caterer Pabulum has announced its merger with independent caterer and Royal Warrant holder CH&CO. The merger expands CH&CO’s education business. Based in Fleet, Hampshire, Pabulum operates in over 100 schools within a 125-mile radius of its office, with a turnover of £28.5m and employing over 800 people. Pabulum’s portfolio…
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24 August
The Old Deanery to rebrand as restaurant with rooms
The Old Deanery in Ripon has announced plans to rebrand as a restaurant with rooms from November 2023. Alongside the restaurant, the team will also be re-opening the bedrooms, which can be taken on a dinner, bed, and breakfast basis. As a result of the plans the venue has appointed…
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24 August
UK restaurants see 4% growth in July takeaway sales
Britain’s top managed restaurant groups achieved year-on-year growth in delivery and takeaway sales of 4% in July, CGA by NIQ’s latest hospitality at home tracker shows. It is a second successive month of growth, following an extended post-COVID fall in sales that saw the tracker record 18 negative months in…
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