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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Dec- 2021 -8 December
Takeaway and fast food sales up 63.2% in November
Data from Barclaycard has revealed that takeaways and fast food surged by 63.2% in November as darker and colder evenings have drawn in. Barclaycard said this trend is likely to continue as more than one in five Brits are reportedly planning to spend more on takeaways to “enjoy nights in…
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8 December
Carlsberg to close London Fields Brewery
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company has revealed that it has closed London Fields Brewery just four years after purchasing it. The group had bought the brewery in 2017 in a joint venture with Brooklyn Brewery. A statement published on the company website, stated: “It is with regret that we have taken…
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7 December
Firmdale Hotels appoints new executive head chef
Firmdale Hotels has announced the appointment of Joe Fox as its newest group executive head chef. He will be responsible for overseeing the menus and operations across the six London brasserie style restaurants and bars across Firmdale Hotels, as well as in-room dining, private events and pop-up dining experiences including…
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7 December
Pret to trial first loyalty scheme
Pret a Manger has announced it will be trialling its first ever loyalty programme called ‘Pret Perks’, described by the company as the “next step in Pret’s omnichannel transformation”. Pret Perks will be available to Pret’s Coffee Subscription customers through their Pret A Manger digital accounts on the iOS app…
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7 December
Chinatown welcomes two landmark restaurants
Shaftesbury has announced that the Malaysian-Singaporean restaurant, Rasa Sayang, has relaunched at Chinatown in London, and Japanese robatayaki grill restaurant and bar, Yatay, has opened its debut London restaurant at 22 Wardour Street. Rasa Sayang has launched a newly refurbished 1,790 square feet site at 5 Macclesfield Street, and the…
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7 December
The Coconut Tree to open in Birmingham
Sri Lankan street food restaurant group The Coconut Tree is continuing its “organic” growth, with a new site set to open in Birmingham in early 2022. The eighth restaurant in its portfolio, following Reading and Bath openings in 2021, will join other branches in Cardiff, Bristol, Oxford, Cheltenham and Bournemouth.…
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6 December
Fulham revenue doubles in half-year results
Fulham has announced that revenue soared by 103% from £19.8m to £39.5m in its interim results for the six months ended 26 September 2021. The owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek revealed that group revenues for both chains have continued to be ahead of 2019 comparatives in October…
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6 December
One in five restaurants forced to shut amid supply issues
Almost one in five partner restaurants have been forced to close their doors during business hours over the past three months because of supply chain issues, according to a new survey by Deliveroo. Of the restaurants polled, 54% have had to remove items from their menus due to lack of…
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6 December
Compass partners with Tower Project
Hospitality group Compass has announced it has partnered with the Tower Project to support people with learning disabilities. The partnership aims to highlight the gap in the job market for people with learning disabilities who are furthest from the job market. In England, just 5.1% of people with learning disabilities…
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6 December
Drink sales fall below pre-pandemic levels, CGA reveals
Drink sales fell 12% in the week to Saturday 27 November compared to the same week in 2019 after Storm Arwen affected weekend trading, CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker revealed. Average sales by value for Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants fell below pre-pandemic levels, and Friday and Saturday were the…
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