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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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Nov- 2022 -24 November
Takeaway sales fall YOY but remain almost double pre-pandemic levels
Takeaway and delivery sales in the UK increased 97% in October 2022 when compared with October 2019 but are down 7% compared with last year – the 11th consecutive month of YOY decline, according to the latest data from CGA and Nielsen. Takeaway and click-and-collect sales have grown by 55%…
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24 November
1215 appoints new head chef
1215, the restaurant at Fairmont Windsor Park, has announced the appointment of Tim Sheed as its head chef. It is reported that he brings a “dynamic” perspective and accomplished skill set and will lead the team and oversee the menu at the hotel’s fine dining restaurant. Sheed gained his culinary…
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23 November
En Root opens third London restaurant in Ritzy Cinema
En Root, the plant-based Indian restaurant, has opened its third South London restaurant at the Ritzy Cinema in Brixton. It will follow in the footsteps of its Clapham and Peckham siblings, serving up home-cooked Indian meals. The menu will feature En Root staples such as the ‘Raja Wrap and ‘Don…
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23 November
Yakiniku Like to make European debut in London
A new location has been secured for speciality fast food restaurant, Yakiniku Like, in Soho, London, as the brand makes its European debut. The Japanese brand, delivered by Dining Innovation Group, will trade under ‘Yakiniku Like Soho’. It is set to open its 2,200 sq ft space at 47 Greek…
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23 November
Heavenly Desserts appoints trio ahead of expansion
Luxury dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts has made three appointments to its team as it looks to expand into international markets. The company has announced that Martha Prudence has been promoted to new store openings trainer. Louise Wilkinson has been appointed brand excellence auditor and Warren Smith has been appointed area…
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23 November
Loungers secures fourth Brightside site at Ram Jam Services
UK property developer Godwin Developments has announced that Loungers, a nationwide operator of all-day café-bars and restaurants, has signed a lease for its fourth roadside dining concept Brightside at Ram Jam Services. It is reported that this Brightside restaurant will be 4,500 sq ft and will be the first purpose-built…
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22 November
The Landmark London to launch new gastropub
The Landmark London has announced it will launch a new gastropub within the hotel on 28 November 2022.gastro Great Central pub is a more “relaxed” concept for The Landmark London which is already well-established for its cocktails and fine dining in the palm tree adorned Winter Garden. The menu will…
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22 November
1 in 9 hospitality roles remain vacant despite recruitment efforts
One in nine hospitality jobs remain vacant despite some recent improvements in recruitment, according to new findings from CGA by NielsenIQ and Fourth. Their October Business Confidence Survey found that 11% of roles are still vacant, a figure that is level with the last survey three months ago, but down…
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22 November
Duck & Waffle to launch in Edinburgh
Duck and Waffle has announced it is set to open a new restaurant in Edinburgh, within St James Quarter. It marks the brand’s first UK venture outside of London. The menu is created around the brand’s namesake dish; made with crispy leg confit, fried duck egg and a mustard maple…
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22 November
Cinnabon launches UK delivery service
EG Group, the franchiser of US bakery Cinnabon, has announced the launch of its delivery service is to be rolled out across the UK. It is said that the news follows “considerable” demand from consumers. The newly launched service will reportedly cover mainland UK and will deliver customers their orders…
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