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 -19 May
Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef
Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in rural Wiltshire has announced the appointment of Philip Lewis as executive chef. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lewis began his career in Ayrshire as a commis chef and has since worked around the globe including London, Austria and Australia. The…
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19 May
Young’s swings to profit in FY22
Young and Co (Young’s) has returned to profitability as its pre-tax profits hit £42.1m in the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2022, up from a loss of £44.5m last year, despite varying levels of Covid restrictions. Operating profits were also £51.7m, growing year-on-year from a loss of £34.5m. Additionally, total…
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18 May
Dishoom to launch Canary Wharf site
Dishoom has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Canary Wharf this winter, marking five years on from its last London opening in Kensington in 2017. The new 8,800 square feet site in Wood Wharf will seat 355 across a double-height restaurant, bar and terrace overlooking the water.…
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18 May
Marstons returns to profitability as sales hit pre-pandemic levels
Marstons has returned to profitability as its pub operating profit surged to £39.9m in the 26 weeks ending 2 April 2022 (H1 FY22), up from a loss of £57.2m in H1 FY21. Pre-tax profits are also up from a loss of £105.5m last year to £25.6m, and total revenues are…
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18 May
Gaming cafe Geek Retreat to open in Cwmbran Centre
Geek Retreat, a cafe and gaming shop with franchises around the UK, has agreed a lease to open a new branch in Cwmbran Centre in Wales. It has agreed a 10-year lease for 15 North Walk. Owner and director Nathan Dummett said as well as a food and drink offer,…
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18 May
Inflation hits 40-year high
UK inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years during the month of April, driven by the rising cost of energy bills. The figure, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), was up from 7% in March. The ONS said that around 75% of…
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17 May
Vagabond opens first airport site at Heathrow
Vagabond Bar and Kitchen has announced it will launch its first airport site this week at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, following a £1.2m investment. The new site will be composed of 4,500 square feet, with space for 170 guests, and it will create 60 new jobs. Over 100 varieties of wine…
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17 May
C&C to sell stake in Admiral Taverns for £55m
Drinks company C&C Group has announced the sale of its entire minority interest in Admiral Taverns to Proprium Capital Partners, with whom it originally invested into Admiral Taverns in September 2017, in a deal worth £55m. It also confirmed the sale of the shares will be completed and consideration will…
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17 May
Chopstix partners with Haven Holiday Parks
Chopstix has announced a deal with holiday operator Haven that will see the restaurant bring its food to holiday park guests this year. The agreement, which marks the first foray into holiday parks for Chopstix, will see the first site open at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire at the…
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17 May
Mcdonald’s to launch on UK Deliveroo
Deliveroo and McDonald’s have announced a new, long-term global strategic partnership which will see McDelivery available through the Deliveroo platform in markets across the world. The partnership includes the UK, Deliveroo’s largest market, where McDelivery will become available on the platform during the second quarter. The partnership is expected to…
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