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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- 2025 -24 April
Levy extends QEII Centre contract
Levy UK and Ireland has announced that it has renewed its contract with the QEII Centre for 10 more years. Levy stated that a key aspect of the contract renewal was the addition of esteemed chef partnerships collaborating with the venue’s renowned in-house catering service, QEII Taste. Will Devlin will…
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24 April
The Sherlock Holmes pub reopens following six-figure revamp
Greene King has reopened The Sherlock Holmes, one of London’s original themed pubs, following a six-figure investment to revive its interior and exterior. Said to have featured in the 1892 Sherlock Holmes story ‘The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor’, the Sherlock Homes is themed around Conan Doyle’s world-famous detective and…
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24 April
Hospitality stability under threat from wave of govt costs, UKH warns
UKHospitality has warned that the hospitality industry’s stability is under threat from a new wave of government costs, after pubs, restaurants and hotels achieved marginal growth in outlets over the last 12 months. It comes as CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners’ latest Hospitality Market Monitor indicated that a total of…
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24 April
Tom Brown at The Capital opens in Knightsbridge
Michelin-starred chef Tom Brown has officially opened the doors to his new flagship restaurant, Tom Brown at The Capital, in Knightsbridge. Marking a return to The Capital Hotel, where he first made a name for himself as head chef at Outlaw’s, the 28-cover restaurant will champion Brown’s signature style of…
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23 April
Today’s news in brief – 23/04/25
Hospitality has seen “tentative” signs of recovery despite ongoing pressures on household finances affecting consumer footfall and spending, according to data from CGA. Notably, 55% of UK households say they are either severely or moderately impacted by the cost of living. As a result, this adverse impact is stirring up…
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23 April
Hospitality sees signs of recovery amid continued cost of living pressures
The hospitality industry has seen tentative signs of recovery but ongoing pressures on household finances continue to shape channel engagement, consumer footfall, and brand spend, according to data from CGA. Notably, more than half (55%) of UK households say they are either severely or moderately impacted by the cost of…
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23 April
Marston’s introduces new sports pub concept
Marston’s has introduced a new local sports pub concept, Grandstand, with the first venue opened during Easter weekend. The operator will be refurbishing selected existing pubs which are involved in local sports and charities. The first pub is The Gospel Oak in Tipton in the West Midlands, which opened on…
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23 April
St Austell launches recycling scheme to reduce pub waste by 80%
St Austell Brewery has launched a recycling initiative in partnership which aims to reduce the general waste in its managed pubs by 80%. The initiative, which includes a partnership with waste management company, Biffa, includes the introduction of a streamlined waste system across St Austell’s 45 managed pubs. Teams across…
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23 April
Punch Pubs expands portfolio with four new acquisitions
Punch Pubs and Co has announced the acquisition of four pubs from Leicester-based brewing company Everards. Adding to its circa 1,300 strong portfolio, the newly acquired pubs include: The Old Kings Head in Long Buckby, The Paget in Loughborough, The Cricketers in Leicester and the Dog and Gun in Whetstone.…
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22 April
Today’s news in brief – 22/04/25
Sticks’n’Sushi has revealed that F1 world champion Fernando Alonso invested in the chain alongside McWin Food Ecosystem Fund. McWin acquired a majority shareholding in Sticks’n’Sushi in February 2024. Since the acquisition, the brand has enjoyed further expansion, opening new London locations in Richmond, Islington and Battersea Power Station. The restaurant…
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