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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Jan- 2022 -19 January
New community-focused grocery concept to launch in Camberwell
A new one stop grocery store, deli, wine vault and cafe is set to open in Camberwell later this year. Gladwell’s is a collaboration between childhood friends and South London local operators James Dye (Camberwell Arms, Frank’s Café and Mike’s) and Stanley Allen (Greensmiths and Peckham Springs). Nestled inside a…
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19 January
Managed groups sales dip 11% in December
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar sector suffered a double-digit drop in sales from pre-pandemic levels in December, following the widespread cancellations of Christmas celebrations, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker. The research found that total sales in the month were down by 11% on December 2019, following…
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19 January
Restrictions in Scotland to be lifted from 24 January
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that additional measures aimed at stemming the spread of the Omicron variant whilst the vaccination booster programme took effect are to be lifted in Scotland. From 05:00 Monday 24 January, restrictions including one metre physical distancing in hospitality and leisure settings and table service…
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19 January
Former Michellin-starred chef to head up The Horns Inn
Former Michelin-starred head chef, Sean Wrest, is to head up The Horns Inn, a new restaurant at a historic inn near Preston set to open in March 2022. It revealed Wrest left his role as head chef at Tommy Banks’ Roots in York last summer and since that time has…
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18 January
Temper to launch fourth site in Shoreditch
Open fire barbecue restaurant, Temper, has announced that the group will launch a fourth site to open this summer on Great Eastern Street. The new site will be split over two floors and adds to its current sites in Soho, Covent Garden and the City. Led by MD Sam Lee,…
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18 January
Confidence in hospitality remains high despite Omicron
Consumer confidence regarding eating and drinking out has remained high despite the spread of the Omicron variant, according to new research from CGA. The Consumer Pulse survey of 2,000 consumers found that more than two thirds (70%) now feel confident about visiting pubs, bars and restaurants. This is double the…
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18 January
The Star Inn brought to market for £465k
The Star Inn, a pub-restaurant with letting rooms located in the village of Weaverthorpe, has come to market for £465k. The property is positioned to take advantage of the Yorkshire Wolds region and some of North Yorkshire’s most visited holiday resorts and tourist destinations. It comprises a 55-cover restaurant and…
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18 January
UKH Scotland calls for end of restrictions by 24 January
Ahead of today’s (18 January) update regarding Covid-19 restrictions by the first minister, trade and membership body UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the current restrictions on businesses to be lifted by Monday 24 January at the latest. With Christmas and Hogmanay cancelled for hospitality businesses, the group said that “hospitality…
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17 January
Inn Collection secures funding to support future growth
The Inn Collection has announced its plans for future growth after receiving a £42m loan from OakNorth bank. Established in 2006, Inn Collection Group develops contemporary inns, providing accommodation, food and drink to leisure and business customers. It is backed by Alchemy Partners, the British private equity firm which has…
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17 January
Fridays owner ups guidance following positive December trading
Hostmore, the owner of casual dining brand Fridays, and the cocktail-led bar and restaurant brand 63rd+1st, has said it expects full-year revenue to be ahead of expectations following stronger than expected trading in December. Trading for the month of December 2021 was ahead of early-month expectations despite the fact that…
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