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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 -2 July
UKH demands review of isolation guidelines
UKHospitality (UKH) is urging the government to immediately review and amend its test and trace guidelines regarding self-isolation. The trade association revealed that the current guidelines are “massively disruptive” for businesses in the sector, which has led to venue closures and reduced operating hours. Furthermore, UKH warned of the damage…
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2 July
Hakkasan marks 20th anniversary with ‘limited edition’ menu
Michelin-starred Hakkasan has announced the arrival of a set menu available at all locations globally, including Mayfair and Hanway Place in London, to celebrate the restaurant’s 20th anniversary. Since the first Hakkasan opened in Hanway Place in 2001, the brand has expanded globally with 10 locations around the world, including…
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1 July
Hilton unveils senior F&B appointments in EMEA region
Hilton has unveiled three senior appointments in its EMEA corporate F&B team, which are set to bring a “wealth of in-depth industry knowledge and experience” to the team. Hannah Davies will join as senior director of F&B Brand Development, EMEA, while Felix Hartmann will act as director of F&B, Continental…
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1 July
Hospitality sector R&D investment outperformed UK industry in Q1
Research and development (R&D) investment in the hospitality industry remained steady in the first quarter of 2021, outperforming the wider UK economy, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The amount spent in R&D by accommodation and food service firms held steady at £20m over the…
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1 July
Revolution Bars Group FY21 performance to be ‘ahead’ of expectations
Revolution Bars Group said it expects FY21 performance for the year ended 3 July 2021, to be “ahead” of previous management expectations with an EBITDA loss pre adjustments of £12.5m. The news follows a “significant improvement” to the group’s net bank debt of £5m following the period of trading and…
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1 July
Pho Delicious set for Spitalfields launch
Delicious Pho is set to open a new restaurant in Spitalfields in August 2021, representing the restaurant chain’s debut expansion into the UK. Founded in 2003 by Chau Tran, Delicious Pho currently operates across 12 sites throughout Canada. The group offers 10 different variations of the traditional pho dish, and…
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Jun- 2021 -30 June
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance launches youth training program
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has developed a new training curriculum to give young people who are struggling to gain employment in the sector the “core skills” they need to get started in their careers. The development of the programme has been supported by IHG Hotels and Resorts through a legacy…
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30 June
Food safety in jeopardy due to hospitality staff crisis, says health expert
Food safety standards are in “jeopardy” due to the hospitality industry’s staff crisis, according to a leading health expert. Kirstie Jones, environmental health expert at Navitas Safety, is warning that the pace in which both waiting on and back-of-house hospitality staff are being positioned into new roles could mean that…
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30 June
Cake Box FY21 revenue climbs 16.9% to £21.9m
Cream cake retailer Cake Box saw revenues spike 16.9% year-on-year to £21.9m for the full year ended 31 March 2021. The group’s adjusted pre-tax profit also jumped in the period, up 24.8% from £3.8m in FY20 to £4.7m in FY21. Cake Box’s strong performance was driven by an 84% growth…
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30 June
L’oscar London welcomes new head chef
L’oscar London has welcomed Allan Pickett as its newest head chef for the hotel’s restaurant. Pickett brings with him a wealth of experience, having been involved in many kitchens including the Standard hotel, where he did the opening as executive head chef, as well as his role as head chef…
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