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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Sep- 2022 -8 September
UKH calls for action as 1 in 5 businesses warn of collapse
UKHospitality has called on the government for increased support as a new survey has found that one in five hospitality businesses saying they will not survive the current crisis, while three in five operators admitted they are no longer profitable. The findings come from a recent survey of hospitality operators,…
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8 September
Hebrides site Café Kisimul brought to market for £275,000
Café Kisimul, in Castlebay on the Isle of Barra, has been brought to market by DM Hall, being marketed for sale at offers over £275,000. Named after Kisimul Castle, Norse for Castle Island which overlooks the village, the main settlement on the 1200 population island, Café Kisimul is a single…
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8 September
Foodservice prices rise in July despite easing in commodity markets
The foodservice sector has seen continued price rises in July at 1.6% over the month and year-on-year inflation stayed in double digits for the sixth month in a row, despite a drop in food commodity markets, according to the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index. The sector is continuing to…
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8 September
The Restaurant Group sees H1 profits hit £41m
The Restaurant Group has reported profits before tax of £41.7m for the first half of 2022, compared with £11.2m during the same period the year prior. The results, from the 26 weeks to 3 July 2022, saw total sales at £423.4m, compared with £216.8m for the same period the year…
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8 September
Otto pasta bar to launch first site in Piccadilly
Otto, the london-based pasta delivery company, is set to open its first brick and mortar site in early November 2022. The all-day “pasta bar” will be located in Piccadilly. The news of the opening follows the company’s success after michelin-starred chef, Phil Howard, and his business partner, Julian Dyer, initially…
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7 September
Kapincha unveils brand redesign amid expansion plans
Sri-Lankan kitchen Kapincha has teamed up with creative agency Free The Birds as part of an interior design overhaul to match the brands expansion plans. Launched in 2018 by two twin sisters – Vasanthini and Dharshini Perumal, Karapincha brings family recipes to life in the form of Sri Lankan cafes…
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7 September
Greene King launches new maternity leave policy
Greene King has announced the launch of its new maternity leave policy which will be introduced to support women before they go on maternity leave, as well as help make the transition back into work after having a child. The new policy now entitles salaried team members to 26 weeks…
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7 September
Woven by Adam Smith set to open at Coworth Park Hotel
Woven by Adam Smith, a new restaurant at Coworth Park, part of the Dorchester Collection, is set to open on 8 September 2022. Coworth Park has unveiled details for Woven by Adam Smith, Chef Adam Smith’s menu, combining classics with modern touches and layers of personal experience. Martin Hulbert Design…
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7 September
Itsu announces 13% pay rise for all staff
Itsu has announced a pay rise of up to 13% across its entire workforce to help employees cope with rising prices in the UK, amid the cost-of-living crisis. The investment will see entry-level pay boosted to a minimum of £11.50 per hour, which is almost 20% higher than the average…
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6 September
Nearly 40% of hospitality services facing worker shortages, study finds
Nearly two fifths of hospitality businesses are facing worker shortages, according to a new study of government data by digital marketing agency Koozai. The new data analysis, which looked at the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics, reveals the extent of worker shortages across different industries and areas…
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