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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 -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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6 April
Sun Street Hotel launches The Orangery Bar and Kitchen
Sun Street Hotel in Shoreditch has launched its new restaurant, The Orangery Bar and Kitchen. The Orangery features a glass roof and incorporates “stylish and modern” accents throughout the dining space. It also includes burnt orange leather furnishings and exposed brick walls. According to Sun Street Hotel, the tropical greenery…
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6 April
Pizza Express appoints new COO
Pizza Express has announced the appointment of Lawrence Harvey as its new chief operating officer. The firm said Harvey brings a “wealth of experience” having worked at a number of major brands including Aldi, Barclays and Tesco. He will be responsible for leading operations across all of Pizza Express’ over…
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6 April
Scoffs Group appoints new CFO
The largest franchised partner with Costa Coffee, Scoffs Group UK, has recently announced the appointment of Jim Williamson as its new chief financial officer. Williamson joined the company on 3 April 2023 and will lead Scoffs Group’s end to end financial operations as well as prepare the business for its…
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6 April
Côte launches new spring menu by former Gordon Ramsay exec chef
Côte Restaurants has launched a new spring menu designed by Gordon Ramsay’s former executive chef Steve Allen, who has placed “special focus” on fresh seasonal ingredients to highlight the best of French cuisine. Allen, who joined Côte last year, has previously worked at Michelin-starred restaurants Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Petrus, and…
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