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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Feb- 2022 -17 February
F&D delivery platform Gopuff agrees multi-year deal with McLaren F1
Gopuff, food and drink delivery platform, has announced it has joined McLaren’s Formula 1 Team as the ‘Official Instant Delivery Partner’ in a multi-year deal. Gopuff and McLaren’s partnership will be in action at races during the 2022 season, including in the U.S., UK and France, where Gopuff branding will…
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17 February
The Barn at Moor Hall awarded its first Michelin Star
The Barn at Moor Hall, West Lancashire, has been awarded a coveted Michelin star in this year’s Guide for Great Britain and Ireland. The menu at the restaurant is overseen by head chef Nathan Cornwell who took the helm in 2019. Cornwell works alongside Mark Birchall, chef patron, to ensure…
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16 February
Chotto Matte expands into Marylebone
Soho restaurant, Chotto Matte, has announced it is set to open its newest site in London at Marylebone Village. The news comes alongside the announcement that it is set to set up flagships in cities across the US such as San Francisco, Nashville, and Los Angeles. These will join its…
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16 February
Newly-opened Upstairs by Tom Shepherd awarded Michelin Star
Upstairs by Tom Shepherd has been awarded a Michelin Star by the Michelin Guide UK and Ireland after trading for only four months. The restaurant, which opened its doors in October, serves contemporary dishes from a first-floor restaurant in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Shepherd’s dishes are based on a modern take of…
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16 February
Some 58% of UK hospitality business at risk of closure, survey finds
The majority (58%) of UK hospitality businesses say the pandemic has put them at risk of closure, according to new research from Peckwater Brands. Furthermore, it found 43% do not believe their business will exist in five years’ time, and 67% have seen a substantial decline in income since the…
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16 February
The Standard to launch cocktail bar Sweeties
The Standard has announced it will launch Sweeties, a new 10th floor cocktail bar and “late-night spot.” Occupying the eastern length of the building, Sweetie’s interiors, designed by long-time Standard collaborator Shawn Hausman, evoke an early 1970s Hollywood opulence. Ochre velvet sofas, ruched leather banquettes, mirrored tables, and a six-foot…
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15 February
The Alchemist to relaunch Manchester site amid £550k refurb
Manchester-born group, The Alchemist, has announced it is set to undergo an “extensive refurbishment” of its original venue, The Alchemist Spinningfields. It said the transformation will unveil the next phase and a “new era” for the brand concept, which will be told through the new-look interiors and menus. The Alchemist…
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15 February
UK restaurant market to recover to 94% of 2019 value in 2022
The UK restaurant market is set to recover to 94% of its 2019 value in 2022, according to the new Lumina Intelligence UK Restaurant Market Report 2021/22. The report indicates that the UK restaurant market grew +25.9% or £2.3bn in 2021 to a total value of £11.2bn. Coronavirus restrictions in…
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15 February
The Hut names new head chef upon reopening in March
Isle of Wight restaurant, The Hut has appointed Lucian Romocea as the new head chef as it is poised to officially reopen on 9 March 2022, for their ninth season. Putting al fresco dining back on the menu, Romocea has been promoted from senior sous chef at the restaurant and…
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15 February
Managed groups see sales recover in January
Rising consumer confidence about safety and the easing of restrictions have boosted sales across managed pub, bar, and restaurant groups in January, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker. Total sales across these groups were 3% higher than pre-pandemic trading in January 2019, and represent a “solid recovery” from…
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