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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Jun- 2022 -23 June
Star Pubs and Bars launches energy deal to support licensees
Star Pubs and Bars has announced the successful negotiation with British Gas to supply a new energy deal for the company’s licensees amid the energy crisis. This one-year energy supply deal aims to “cushion licensees” from the anticipated price hikes this autumn. Following the collapse of several energy firms, licensees…
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22 June
The Breakfast Club announces new menu and extended opening hours
The Breakfast Club has announced the roll-out of a new breakfast, lunch and dinner menu to be implemented in three of its London sites, along with extended opening hours on Thursdays through to Saturdays for its new ‘Boozy Nights’. The menu, which is set to be rolled out across all…
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22 June
Socialite Rooftop to open second site in Canterbury
Paragon hospitality is set to open its second Socialite restaurant and bar in Canterbury. The site will open 1 July as a rooftop venue above the city’s five-storey Hampton by Hilton hotel in St Margaret’s Street. Socialite Canterbury Rooftop aims to offer a “modern and stylish all-day restaurant, situated in…
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22 June
UKH Scotland appoints new chair
UKHospitality Scotland has announced that Chris Wayne-Wills, CEO of Crerar Hotels, has taken on the role of chairman from Calum Ross, the owner and proprietor of Loch Melfort Hotel in Argyll. Elected by the UKHospitality Scotland Committee, Wayne-Wills becomes chairman at what is described as a “crucial time for the…
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22 June
Tim Hortons confirms first London opening
Tim Hortons has confirmed it will open its first London property on 1 July with a new restaurant and drive-thru at Royale Leisure Park. The menu will feature its best-selling items, including timbits, iced capps, donuts, as well as beef burgers, hot dogs, and lattice fries. Kevin Hydes, chief commercial…
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21 June
Labyrinth announces Alice’s Adventures Underground return
Labyrinth Productions, a new immersive company from the creative directors of Les Enfants Terribles, has announced the return of Alice’s Adventures Underground and the Rosarium Restaurant to return this autumn. Labyrinth has created, developed and produced an imaginative show with their launchpad permanent venue being Labyrinth Waterloo at The Sidings.…
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21 June
Hub Box opens flagship restaurant in Plymouth
Hub Box has announced the opening of its 11th venue, with a new restaurant at the Royal William Yard in Plymouth which will act as the brand’s flagship restaurant. The “historic” space has a bar and a 180-seat restaurant, as well as seating indoors and outside, which overlooks the waterfront. …
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21 June
The Alchemist unveils second Edinburgh site amid £1.5m investment
The Alchemist has announced its continued expansion in Scotland with a £1.5m investment in a second bar and restaurant in Edinburgh, set to open in early 2023. The new site comprises a 7,051 square feet space located on George Street and it will house 185 covers for cocktails and all-day…
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21 June
Greggs saves over 1 million bags of food waste with Too Good To Go
Greggs and surplus food app Too Good To Go have revealed that their partnership has resulted in the prevention of more than one million bags of food from going to waste in the UK. Too Good To Go works with companies to prevent food waste by allowing customers to purchase…
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21 June
Michael Caines names group executive chef
Michael Caines has appointed Stuart Shaw as the collection’s new group executive chef, working together to oversee and implement Caines’ vision and strategy across the whole business. Shaw has introduced new season menus for The Cove and The Harbourside Refuge ahead of summer. Previously, he worked at two 2AA Rosette…
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