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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Oct- 2022 -14 October
Loungers LFL sales rise 17%
Loungers plc has reported like-for-like sales growth of 17% for the 24 weeks to 2 October 2022, and the group is on track to open 30 sites this year. Additionally, the group’s non-property net debt at 2 October 2022 was £9.5m, down year-on-year from £11.9m, reflecting the timing of September…
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14 October
The Alverton appoints new head chef
The Alverton, a converted convent on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall, has announced the appointment of Ollie Wyatt as the restaurant’s new head chef. Prior to his appointment, Wyatt was formerly the sous chef at Michael Caines’ restaurant, The Cove. He has over 10 years of experience, with his…
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13 October
UKH launches net zero Sustainability Programme
UKHospitality (UKH) has launched a new Sustainability Programme aimed at guiding the sector to net zero by 2040. The commitment sets out 10 pledges in four areas – waste, supply chain, skills and biodiversity. The initiative forms part of a wider drive to help businesses, especially small and medium enterprises…
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13 October
The Cocktail Club opens 16th site in Birmingham
The Cocktail Club, formerly known as London Cocktail Club, has opened its 16th and biggest site to date on Temple Street in the city centre of Birmingham. The space was designed by UK designer, Matthew Williamson. The space is divided into three bars. The entrance features Art Deco-style wallpaper from…
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13 October
Jamie Oliver partners with Taster for pasta delivery roll-out
Jamie Oliver has partnered with Taster, a delivery-first restaurant group, to launch a new collaboration on the delivery market, Pasta Dreams. Pasta Dreams launches in London today (13 October) from a delivery-first pop-up in Archer Street, Soho. The pop-up will be open for customers to click and collect from, as…
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13 October
ESS secures Metropolitan Police catering contract
ESS, the defence, energy and government services sector of Compass Group UK&I, has reportedly secured the Metropolitan Police catering and hospitality services contract. As part of the mobilisation, ESS will also welcome 47 transferring employees to its workforce. It is reported that the three-year contract will see ESS deliver catering…
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12 October
Simmons to open largest site in Holborn next month
Simmons, the award-winning bar group, is set to open its 25th site this November in Holborn, which will be its biggest site yet. The new venue will have the capacity to fit 400 guests, spanning over two floors and featuring a giant disco ball DJ booth. A “vast selection” of…
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12 October
UKH welcomes Energy Prices Bill
UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has welcomed the Government’s new Energy Prices Bill adding that it will provide “relief to all manner of hospitality businesses”. Under the new bill, consumers will pay a fairer price for their electricity as the UK government introduces new emergency powers that will ensure consumers…
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12 October
New London venue God’s Garden set to open in November
God’s Garden, a new experiential winter garden set within the grounds of One Marylebone Church, is set to open on 4 November. Promising guests a hidden heated hideout, God’s Garden will combine “high quality food and drink with live and experiential entertainment”. Centrally located in the heart of Marylebone, guests…
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12 October
Las Iguanas trials service robots in two locations
Las Iguanas, the Latin American-inspired chain restaurant, has reportedly introduced six new service robots at its restaurants in Center Parcs Elveden Forest and in Cambridge through a trial partnership with Soft Bank Robotics. It is reported that the robots will support team members with everyday tasks such as delivering food…
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