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 -15 August
Hall & Woodhouse underlying profits recover in FY22
Hall and Woodhouse has reported that underlying profit before tax recovered to £4.4m in the year ended 28 January 2023, up from £1.6 m the prior year. Total profit before tax was down slightly to £10.4m, down from £11.2m the year before, though the group benefited from profits on the…
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15 August
Over two thirds of venues say showing live sport increases revenue
Over two thirds (68%) of hospitality venues have said that showing live sport directly increases revenue, according to data from CGA. Alongside this almost half (49%) say showing live games increases customer satisfaction and 41% experience increased spend per head, Furthermore 44% of operators think live sport entices consumers to…
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15 August
SimpsInns to open The Terrace following £250k refurb
SimpsInns, the owner and operator of hotels, restaurants and leisure activities along the Ayrshire coast, will officially open The Terrace at Si on Friday 18 August following a £250k refurbishment. The Terrace is located on the upper floor of Si, the hospitality group’s bar and restaurant, above The Potting Shed…
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15 August
Park Bistro unveils £100,000 expansion after successful first year
The Park Bistro, a café and bistro in Coventry’s War Memorial Park, has unveiled a £100,000 expansion after a successful first year in business. The Park Bistro, which is operated by No Ordinary Hospitality Management (NOHM), has been expanded to feature 18 more covers inside and additional outdoor seating. The…
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14 August
Belmill Hotel acquired by Amber Taverns
The Belmill Hotel has been sold to national pub group, Amber Taverns, who is expanding its portfolio across the Scottish regions. The Belmill is situated in the Lanarkshire town of Bellshill, only ten miles from Glasgow city centre. The hotel, which received “significant” investment from its previous owners, Bozz Co…
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14 August
Sunak steps in to save off-site sales
Pubs and bars in the UK will be able to continue selling takeaway pints after a personal intervention from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The rules were introduced in July 2020 and allowed pubs to sell takeaway pints without permission from the local council. These rules were set to expire on…
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14 August
Nationwide Caterers Association becomes UKEvents’ newest partner
UKEvents, the umbrella organisation for the events industry, has announced the Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) as its newest partner. According to UKEvents, NCASS is the “only” membership organisation in the UK to support independent food and drink businesses and has been supporting its members to be “safe”, “legal”, and “profitable”…
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14 August
Caffè Nero trading at 112% of pre-pandemic levels
Caffè Nero has announced that trading for the three months ended 31 May were “robust” as like-for-like sales grew, taking sales to 112% of 2019 pre-pandemic levels. This comes as, in the UK, over 32% of all of the company’s transactions take place via its mobile app, with more than…
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11 August
Ixchel set to open in Chelsea this October
Ixchel, a new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, is set to open on the King’s Road in Chelsea this October. The menu has been designed by Mexican-born female head chef, Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez, and consists of an all-day tapas style offering. Chef Gonzalez has previously worked at Michelin star restaurant…
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11 August
Origin City to open in West Smithfield
Family-run restaurant Origin City has announced that it is set to open on 17 August in West Smithfield, London. The restaurant will be set up by the same team that launched 56 West Smithfield Wine Bar and Shop last year. The decor and the menu at Origin City are influenced…
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