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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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Aug- 2022 -31 August
Sparrow Mayfair appoints executive chef and GM ahead of opening
Sparrow Mayfair announces the appointment of Ivan Simeoli as its executive chef and Miles Butler as its general manager ahead of the new restaurant opening. Simeoli will work alongside the group’s executive chef AJ McCloud on menu development. Simeoli, who was born and raised on the southern Italian coast near…
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31 August
Meatliquor closes Clapham location after less than a year
Meatliquor has announced that it has permanently closed its Clapham location less than a year after its opening. It confirmed the news via its instagram, but gave no reason for the closure. It now leaves the brand with a total of 10 UK-wide restaurants, eight of which are located in…
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31 August
Half of Britain’s major cities show negative sales versus 2019
Out-of-home food and drink sales are in growth in only half of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres, as five major cities are experiencing negative sales in the latest four weeks versus the same time period in 2019. According to data from CGA and Wireless Social, new challenges facing the sector…
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31 August
Down Hall appoints new executive chef
Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate in Essex has announced the appointment of Robert Pearce as the venue’s new executive chef. In his new role, Pearce will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s entire culinary operations, including the modern British restaurant, Garden Room, and the brand new Fox Bar. With…
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30 August
Over 200 restaurants join Action Against Hunger campaign
The leading international hunger charity, Action Against Hunger, has launched its annual ‘Love Food Give Food’ campaign for the 11th consecutive year and has reportedly gained the support of over 200 UK restaurants. The campaign will run throughout September and October, allowing diners to visit participating restaurants across the UK…
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30 August
Pubs and brewers warn of closures amid energy price cap rise
Business leaders from across the brewing and pub industry have signed an open letter to the Government and leadership candidates warning small businesses will close and jobs will be lost if immediate action isn’t taken on energy bills for businesses. The most recent letter, sent on 26 August, signed by…
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30 August
The Cocktail Club heads to Canary Wharf
The Cocktail Club has chosen Canary Wharf for its newest opening as the brand continues its regional expansion. The new site marks the brand’s seventeenth site overall and eleventh in the capital, set to open in October. The bar will be located at 9 Cabot Square, and will have a…
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26 August
CBI calls for emergency grant to tackle energy crisis
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) with business groups has called for the Government to introduce Covid-style emergency grants and a cut in VAT as part of a package of measures to help firms survive spiralling energy costs. New survey data from the CBI reveals the extent to which businesses…
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26 August
Zonal joins firms backing recruitment drive Hospitality Rising
Hospitality technology provider Zonal has become the latest firm to back a major recruitment campaign, Hospitality Rising. Zonal is joining other businesses in supporting the collaborative campaign, including Whitbread, Pret a Manger, Welcome Break, Revolution, Vapiano, Hilton and Hawksmoor. By encouraging venues and brands to pledge £10 for each employee,…
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26 August
White Brasserie to open first new site post-pandemic
The White Brasserie Company has announced it will be opening a new venue, The Britannia, in Parkstone, Poole, marking its first new site to open post-pandemic. The Britannia is set to open on 17 October following an extensive refurbishment, and will bring 55 new jobs to the area with roles…
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