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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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Apr- 2023 -13 April
AiP secures over £3m in school meals contracts
Alliance in Partnership (AiP), specialists in education catering, has recently secured £3.6m in new and retained contracts since the beginning of the academic year. The new contracts comprise a total of 28 schools, including seven in Staffordshire, six schools in Aylesbury, nine in Worcestershire, two in Gloucester, three in Derby…
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13 April
Nomad London appoints executive chef
Nomad London in Covent Garden has announced the appointment of Michael Yates as executive chef. He will lead the culinary program at Nomad, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency. His experience includes Northcote in Blackburn and Restaurant Martin…
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13 April
The Silver Birch appoints head chef
The Silver Birch, a neighbourhood restaurant in Chiswick, has announced the appointment of Nathan Cornwell as head chef. Cornwell was previously the head chef alongside chef patron Mark Birchall at The Barn at Moor Hall in Lancashire and brings his wealth of experience and expertise to the restaurant. During his…
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12 April
28 Market Place to close after three years of trading
Somerset restaurant, 28 Market Place, has recently announced its closure after opening three years ago. The 26-cover restaurant was founded thanks to an investment from Horatio’s Investments, whose founder is a Somerset-born entrepreneur with a passion for investing in businesses that enhance the local area. The location was initially restored…
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12 April
Isle of Arran restaurant on the market for £475,000
The Stags Pavilion restaurant on the Isle of Arran has been put on the market for offers of over £475,000. The fully-fitted restaurant business also includes a modern, two-bedroom owners’ cottage and a two-bedroom static caravan. The property has the potential to be run as a coffee shop during the…
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12 April
BaxterStorey secures new catering contract at Goldsmiths University
BaxterStorey has signed a new catering contract with Goldsmiths, University of London, in a bid to provide students and staff with a “healthy and sustainable food offering”. The catering company has also committed to transforming the on-campus provision to ensure carbon neutral menus by 2025. It said that the new…
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12 April
Dan Lee announces semi-permanent residency at Hockley Social Club
Dan Lee, the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, has announced a semi-permanent residency at Hockley Social Club that will launch on 1 June and run until 1 October. Lee, who has been described by Michelin-star celebrity chef Marcus Wareign as “a star in the making”, will serve a menu that…
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11 April
Poor weather sees drinks sales stagnate
Poor weather in the last two weeks of March has seen drinks sales flatten according to the On Premise survey from CGA Strategy. Average sales by value in managed venues were down by 3% in the seven days to 25 March, the poorest week of 2023 so far. They recovered…
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11 April
Ella Mia cafe launches EllaMia After Dark
Ella Mia cafe, the gourmet eatery and coffee shop at St Martins Lane Hotel has launched EllaMia After Dark, a new drinks and fine dining space. Ella Mia After Dark at Covent Gardens is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, transforming the coffee shop into a fine…
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11 April
UKH opposes possibility of late night levy extension
UKHospitality has stated its significant opposition to any extension to the late night levy and reiterated the need to abolish it. In response to a Home Office consultation on extending the levy to apply to late night refreshment providers, UKHospitality highlighted that the entire consultation is based on an impact…
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