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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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Dec- 2021 -23 December
Deliveroo to open new delivery-only kitchens
Deliveroo has announced the UK-wide expansion of its ‘Editions’ kitchens with the opening of new sites across London, in Acton, Brent and Dulwich. The restaurant partners at the new sites include: Five Guys, Dishoom, Shake Shack, Pho, Rosa’s Thai, Tao Tao Ju, Bleecker, Chilango, Tortilla, and Pasta Evangelists. The delivery-only…
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23 December
Wales to move back to Level 2 amid spread of Omicron variant
The Welsh government will reintroduce Level 2 Covid-19 measures from 26 December 2021 in a bid to tackle the Omicron variant which includes bringing back the ‘rule of six’. From Boxing Day, the alert Level 2 measures will mean the rule of six will apply to gatherings in regulated premises,…
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22 December
Scottish gov introduces social distancing rules for indoor venues
The Scottish government has announced that from 26 December further restrictions will be introduced to combat the spread of the Omicrom variant which includes one metre physical distancing between adults in all indoor hospitality and leisure settings. This includes pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and other settings where food and drink…
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22 December
Local pub operator acquires York’s Fairfax Arms
Fairfax Arms in York has been sold to a local buyer from South Yorkshire, Derek Gennard, for an undisclosed sum. It revealed the pub is situated in Gilling East, North Yorkshire, among the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Previous owners, brothers Robert and Edward Fawcett have owned the…
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22 December
Delivery services peak at 19% in November, report finds
Delivery shares of total eating out occasions peaked at 19% in November, having dropped as low as 15% during October, revealed the latest update to the Lumina Intelligence UK Foodservice Delivery Market Report 2021. Additionally, delivery occasions increased overall by 2% in the 12 weeks ending 28 November 2021. Lumina…
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22 December
Cru Holdings bolsters its Scottish portfolio
Cru Holdings has taken over The White House on Inverness’ Union Street, adding to its stable of bars and restaurants in the north of Scotland. The acquisition comes with an extension of the property’s tenancy by 20 years. Fifteen jobs will also be retained in the Highland hospitality industry as…
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21 December
Sunak unveils £1bn support package for Omicron-hit businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a further £1bn support package for businesses impacted by the new Omicron variant. As part of the support, businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per premises. There will also be more than…
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21 December
Aramark acquires Wilson Vale
Aramark has announced the acquisition of the independent foodservice company, Wilson Vale in the UK. The company said Wilson Vale joins the Aramark UK business, part of Aramark Northern Europe operations, as a “key driver” of high-quality growth and service delivery for small, premium business and industry clients and Independent…
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21 December
Rutland Hall appoints new restaurant and bar manager
Rutland Hall Hotel and Spa has welcomed Alex-Aurel Kurani to the team as its newest restaurant and bar manager. He brings with him a wealth of hospitality experience to the hotel, having started in the industry at a young age. He worked his way up through the restaurant to eventually…
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21 December
Greggs tops food to go brand report
Gregg’s has taken the lead as the “dominating brand” in the food to go sector (FTG) with a 10.7% share of occasions, according to the Lumina Intelligence UK Food To Go Market Report 2021. The report reveals Greggs has overtaken McDonald’s with a 1.3% increase in share of occasions in…
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