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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Nov- 2021 -24 November
Booking Office 1869 opens in King’s Cross
Booking Office 1869 has announced that the drinking and dining destination is now open in King’s Cross. The redevelopment of the bar and restaurant was led by hotelier and owner Harry Handelsmanis, and it comes complete with a late license and resident DJs. The room can seat up to 120…
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23 November
Three-quarters of food service sector not tracking food waste, Sodexo warns
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of supply chain heads and those in food procurement are not yet tracking the amount of food their organisation wastes, warns Sodexo, which has launched its ‘Appetite for Action’ campaign. The catering and facilities management business commissioned a new study examining food buying trends amongst organisations in…
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23 November
Compass Group sees operating profits hit £545m
The Compass Group has announced that its operating profit for the year ending 30 September 2021 increased by 85.4% to £545m from £294m in FY20. The company said this reflects actions taken to “control the controllable”, including resizing the cost base and improved cost control. Meanwhile, the company’s statutory revenue…
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23 November
Indian restaurant Jhakaas launches in South East London
Jhakaas, a new modern Indian delivery and collection brand, has launched on Brockley Rise, London. Jhakaas is the brainchild of Dayashankar Sharma, the executive chef behind the fine-dining Indian restaurant Heritage Dulwich on Rosendale Road. Opening nine months to the day after Heritage, Jhakaas offers a food menu that takes…
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22 November
Café Rouge reopens following rebrand in Haywards Heath
Café Rouge has announced it has officially reopened in Haywards Heath under its new name ‘Rouge’. The newly renovated restaurant will be the first of a select few sites to trial new design concepts and menu options to “improve ambience and create a more modern, and relaxing dining experience”, Rouge…
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22 November
Nightcap acquires Barrio Familia for £4.9m
Nightcap has announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Barrio Familia for total consideration of £4.9m. Through the acquisition, Nightcap has become the operator of an additional five bars, which comprises four Latin American-inspired, Tequila-led, cocktail bars in London. The consideration paid to the vendors featured…
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22 November
UK restaurant insolvencies soar 31%
UK restaurant insolvencies have soared by 31% to 296 in the last quarter, up from 226 in the previous quarter, according to new figures from UHY Hacker Young. It comes as many restaurants have faced a “cashflow crisis”, which has “tipped some over the edge” into insolvency. Restaurants have had…
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19 November
Gallio to launch first permanent site next month
Gallio is set to launch its first ever bricks-and-mortar site with a new opening in Canary Wharf, following its the delivery-only launch of the premium, fast-casual Mediterranean pizza joint. Gallio will open its doors on 6 December and be located in The Atrium Kitchen on Upper Level 2 of Cabot…
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19 November
Too Good To Go and Toby Carvery extends their partnership
Too Good To Go and Toby Carvery have announced they have extended their partnership which aims to fight food waste. Following a successful trial, all 153 Toby Carvery restaurants across the UK are now signed up to the Too Good To Go app in a bid to reduce waste. To…
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19 November
Livekindly and Popeyes partner to debut in the UK
Livekindly Collective has announced its exclusive plant-based partnership with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for the launch of the restaurant’s first plant-based entrée with the restaurant chain opening in the United Kingdom on the 20th November. It also revealed Popeyes’ new vegan menu is the “answer” to a growing demand for plant-based…
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