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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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Mar- 2022 -29 March
Atis set to open third site in Notting Hill
Following the success of its Shoreditch and Eccleston Yards Store, salad and bowl bar Atis has announced the opening of its third site in London, Notting Hill on Pembridge Road. The new site will officially open its doors on Thursday 28 April, and East-London based Interior designers, Daytrip.studio, have consulted…
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29 March
Benugo opens The Burrell Collection after ‘major’ refurbishment
Benugo has announced that it will open three locations at The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, which is due to open on 29 March after a “major refurbishment”. The Burrell Restaurant, The Burrell Coffee Shop and an Espresso Bar will all sit on-site at the A-listed home of The Burrell Collection…
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29 March
Covent Garden welcomes two new F&B openings
Longmartin Properties, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced two new F&B signings in Covent Garden. Totalling almost 2,000 sq ft, The Yards, Covent Garden, will welcome a restaurant debut for UKIYO and a central London debut for Buns from Home. Japanese temaki and sashimi concept…
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29 March
Bistro Union appoints Andy Lambert as new head chef
Bistro Union, the sister venue to Michelin starred Trinity Restaurant, has appointed Andy Lambert as its new head chef. Bringing with him “years” of industry experience along with a “breadth of knowledge” on the London food landscape, Lambert will step into Joshua Hooper’s shoes and continue to create seasonal menus,…
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28 March
Seasoned wins contract to become Sea Life Brighton provider
Seasoned, the catering and events firm, has beaten the competition to become an official partner for Sea Life Brighton, expanding on its presence in the seaside resort. The organisation celebrated the contract with a soft launch, inviting local industry colleagues and dignitaries including Brighton and Hove mayor Alan Robins to…
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28 March
Legal experts urge councils to adopt new ‘British Summertime Licence’
More councils should follow the lead of Kensington and Chelsea by introducing policies that encourage outdoor eating and dining culture, legal experts say. The West London borough is the first in the UK to commit to encouraging al fresco dining as an ongoing feature of its high streets. A new…
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28 March
Starbucks UK revenue soars 35% in FY21
Starbucks has announced that UK revenues rose by 35% to £328m in the full-year ending 3 October 2021, largely driven by the recovery of sales in both company owned stores and franchised stores following the pandemic. Profit before tax hit £13.3m, up from a £41m loss reported in FY20, despite…
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28 March
The Lucky Club to open in London this spring
The Lucky Club, cocktail and casual dining venue, is set to open a roof terrace within The North Yard of Camden Market, London in May 2022. Following the brand’s debut site in Mayfair, the 5,600 sq ft Camden Market space, which sits upon the historic Grade II listed horse hospital,…
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25 March
Riverstone and Robin Gill team up for new Kensington restaurant
Riverstone has announced that acclaimed chef Robin Gill will be opening a new independent restaurant and bar, Maria G’s, at its Kensington residence due to open this June. Gill, who has a string of London restaurants including Darby’s, Sorella, Bermondsey Larder and Rye by the Water, is known for his…
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25 March
Drinks sales hit record for 2022 amid good weather and St Patrick’s Day
Out-of-home drinks sales were 7% up on pre-pandemic levels last week, according to the CGA’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker, in part thanks to good weather, St Patrick’s Day and the Six Nations. The figure, for average drinks sales by value in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants over the week…
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