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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Jul- 2025 -17 July
Pasta Evangelists gains Safe to Trade approval across all sites
Pasta Evangelists has secured Safe to Trade approval across all 47 of its locations, meeting the consumer standard for food safety, hygiene and standards. The business, which operates takeaway delivery, make-at-home recipe kits and four dine-in restaurants, was audited by independent environmental health practitioners from Shield Safety, the certification body…
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16 July
Dante London to launch in Islington on 1 August
Chef duo Louis Korovilas and Taylor Sessegnon-Shakespeare have announced that their newest venture Dante London will be opening in Islington on 1 August. Dante London showcases a refined European menu deeply rooted in French and Italian culinary traditions. The inspiration behind the dishes draws heavily from both chefs’ training. The…
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16 July
Oasis comeback helps boost hospitality sales, UKH finds
Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their reunion shows over the next few weeks, according to data from UKHospitality. The first shows of the tour, held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday 4 and Saturday 5…
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16 July
Inn Collection Group named among UK’s top managed private companies
The Inn Collection Group has been recognised as one of the UK’s 10 best managed private businesses in the inaugural UK Best Managed Companies awards. The programme, run by Deloitte Private, highlights high-performing privately owned businesses and family enterprises. Independent judges assessed entrants on strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities and…
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16 July
Hospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations in H1
The hospitality sector accounted for 10% of all UK administrations in the first half of 2025, making it the second worst-hit industry, according to analysis by law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 783 businesses filed for administration between January and June, down 11% from 879 during the same period…
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15 July
Open Restaurant Group appoints new development chef
Open Restaurant Group (ORG) has appointed Tony Parkin as development chef, which operates eight sites across the UK. Parkin, who previously held a Michelin star at the Cliff House Hotel in Waterford, Ireland, will work alongside chef Andrew Sheridan on menu development across the group. Sheridan co-owns ORG with business…
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15 July
Cake Box EBITDA rises 17% to £8.73m
Cake Box has revealed that its underlying EBITDA increased 17.1% to £8.73m, up from £7.46m, for the year ended 30 March 2025. Alongside this, the company saw a 19% growth in online sales to £19.1m, up from £16.1m in the previous year, following increased investment in digital marketing and e-commerce…
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15 July
Amorino opens 36th UK store as it targets 100 by 2030
Italian gelato brand Amorino has opened its 36th UK store on Tottenham Court Road, London, and confirmed plans to grow its network to 100 locations nationwide by 2030. Founded in 2002 in Paris by Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, the chain is known for its artisanal, rose-shaped gelato made with…
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15 July
Rates change could free millions for growth, Greene King finds
Greene King has called on the government to overhaul business rates in the Autumn Budget, claiming its proposals could release £13.7m for investment in its pubs and communities. It comes as the pub company published a report earlier this week that set out the financial pressures facing the sector, including…
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14 July
Star Pubs invests £180k in rolling out loyalty card
Star Pubs has revealed that it is investing £180,000 in rolling out a loyalty card that will enable operators of its 190 Just Add Talent community and premium pubs to reward their regulars. Pilot sites saw repeated and sustained use of the Pub Perks cards, which give users points on…
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