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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May- 2022 -6 May
Chotto Matte to open new Marleybone site this month
Chotto Matte will open its newest site in Marylebone on 20 May, expanding on its existing UK presence in Soho. The restaurant group also has international sites in Miami and Toronto. Chotto Matte has said its Marylebone location will provide a more “relaxed” hub, compared to the hustle of downtown…
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5 May
Domino’s welcomes strong trading in Q1
Domino’s has welcomed a period of strong trading in its first quarter, with like-for-like system sales, excluding splits and the impact of higher VAT, rising 3.9% in the period ended 27 March 2022. Orders grew by 5.5% in the quarter despite a strong comparative, reflecting the “stimulus” to its delivery…
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5 May
BoE raises interest rates to highest level since 2009
The bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates to its highest level since 2009 – marking the fourth time it has taken action since December. The new rate of 1%, up from 0.75%, is the BoE’s latest attempt to curb the rampant rise in inflation – also at its…
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5 May
Creams CEO steps down as Pistachio Holdings ups stake
Creams has announced that Adam Mani, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO), will step down from his position as CEO to assume the role of chief innovation officer. The announcement comes as Creams’ majority shareholder, Pistachio Holdings, and co-investor, Salonica Maroon, have acquired a further shareholding from the brand’s founders,…
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5 May
BBPA joins Domestic Advisory Group to advise on EU trade deals
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has been welcomed onto a Domestic Advisory Group to provide sector-specific expertise to inform the UK-EU trade and cooperation agreement (TCA). Made up of the UK’s leading trade bodies, associations, labour, and civil society organisations, the Domestic Advisory Group was established by the…
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4 May
LFC’s Chris Marshall to join Relish as executive chef
Relish Catering, a Liverpool-based catering and events company, has appointed a former Liverpool FC executive chef to head up its operations as it continues its mission to enhance its service and expand its offering. Chris Marshall has been assigned to oversee all culinary operations for the brand. Relish said that…
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4 May
JD Wetherspoon warns of ‘considerable’ cost pressures in Q3
JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales slip by 4% in its third quarter of trading against the same period in 2019, with the group warning of “considerable” cost pressures for the industry. Sales for the group have slightly rebounded however. In its last interim statement, the pub chain indicated…
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4 May
UKH calls on Gov to simplify post-16 qualifications to build talent pipeline
UK Hospitality has urged the Government to “simplify and streamline’ post-16 qualifications in order to “build a talent pipeline for the future. It was responding to the Department for Education’s consultation into post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below. Kate Nicholls, chief executive, said: “With more than 8,000 qualifications for…
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3 May
Mr Yum acquires Sprout
Mobile ordering and payments company for restaurants, Mr Yum, has acquired hospitality Customer Relationship Management and marketing company Sprout. Sprout’s full-time staff will join Mr Yum as the London-based groups aim to create a global team of more than 260 employees, who will continue building tools for hospitality venues in…
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3 May
Heineken to invest £42m into Star Pubs and Bars estate
Heineken has announced it will invest £42m into the upgrade of its Star Pubs and Bars estate. The group said 660 venues will benefit from the investment, creating over 700 jobs in the process. The investment follows its £62m expenditure on pandemic rent reductions and plays a “key part” in…
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