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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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Jul- 2021 -30 July
Shepherd Neame performs ahead of expectations since reopening
Shepherd Neame, the British brewer and pub owner, claimed it has performed “ahead of our expectations” in terms of cash and profits since it last reported on 21 April 2021. The group saw total retail sales reach 84% of 2019’s pre-pandemic levels for the 11 weeks from 12 April to…
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29 July
Roots head chef confirms plans to step down
Sean Wrest has confirmed that he will step down from his position as head chef at Michelin-starred Roots in York, announcing plans to eventually open his own restaurant. Wrest, who headed the venue for over two years, took to Instagram to confirm the news, describing his tenure as an “incredible…
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29 July
Hospitality investment slumps 52% in Q1
Investment in the hospitality industry reportedly dropped 52% year-on-year to £649m in the first three months of 2021. According to analysis of ONS data conducted by business tax relief consultancy group Catax, UK business investment in hotels and restaurants fell £702m from Q1 FY20’s £1.4bn of investments. The figure also…
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29 July
JKS to launch Central London Arcade Food Hall
JKS Restaurants has announced that it will launch its Arcade Food Hall at London’s Centre point in November this year. The hall will feature eight new kitchens, an independent restaurant, a counter dining experience, and a standalone bar and outdoor dining. It marks the restaurant group’s first venture to consist…
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29 July
Mitchells and Butlers reports ‘volatile’ trading post-lockdown
Mitchells and Butlers has reported “volatile” sales since the reopening of its estate on 17 May 2021. In a recent trading update for the 43 weeks ended 24 July 2021, the group said total sales, including 18 weeks of enforced closure, were at 35% of pre-Covid levels. In the first…
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28 July
UKH names Kate Nicholls as disability ambassador
UK Hospitality (UKH) has appointed Kate Nicholls, CEO of the group, as its new disability ambassador. The appointment follows the government’s release of its new ‘National Disability Strategy’ – with officials outlining plans to offer disabled people better job support and opportunities. Nicholls said that as part of her new…
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28 July
Marston’s reopening sales beat expectations
Marston’s pub group has reported that overall sales for the 42 weeks to 24 July 2021 have been “encouraging, and better than expectations”. In the first week of trading since restrictions were lifted on 19 July, the group said it saw a “modest uplift” in sales adding that whilst this…
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28 July
Bill’s Kitchen doubles up with Ludlow opening
Bill’s Kitchen, a Hereford establishment operated by food writer and restaurateur Bill Sewell, has announced the opening of a second restaurant in Ludlow. The site is due to launch at Ludlow’s Assembly Rooms venue, which is currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. Following its reopening, the auditorium will also provide…
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27 July
Unichef campaigns to get emergency asthma kits in kitchens
Unichef, the national union for chefs, has launched a campaign calling for emergency asthma kits (Salbutamol inhalers) to be a requirement in commercial kitchens following the death of 19-year-old Lauren Reid last year. In February 2020, Reid, who was a nearly qualified chef, set out for her shift in her…
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27 July
Adam Handling Chelsea to close in October
The Adam Handling Restaurant Group has announced that it will close its Cadogan Hotel Chelsea restaurant. Operations at the Belmond-owned hotel will continue as normal for Adam Handling Chelsea until the group’s consultancy contract ends on 14 October. As a result of the mutual agreement, Adam Handling will turn his…
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