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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Aug- 2021 -6 August
Wilson Vale signs with Cambridge United Football Club
Wilson Vale has been named as Cambridge United Football Club’s new catering partner, and will operate all match-day and non-match day catering and events at the stadium for its 2021 season. The £300,000 per annum contract, which marks the company’s first stadium contract, entails providing catering for players and fans…
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6 August
Ritu Seasons of India to open on 7 August
Ritu Seasons of India, a new restaurant coming to St John’s Wood, has confirmed that it will open to the public on 7 August. The restaurant, which is inspired by the “distinctive seasons of India”, was originally set to open in July, however the date was pushed back. It will…
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6 August
Wales set to move into alert level zero
Wales is set to move into alert level zero from midnight 7 August, relaxing all restrictions on meeting with others and allowing all businesses to open. As part of the move, face coverings will continue to be required in most indoor public places in Wales, including on public transport, in…
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6 August
London Gin Club to join Inception Group
The London Gin Club has announced that it has become a part of the bar, restaurant, and club operator Inception Group. Founded in 2009 with the opening of Barts in London, the group will now operate with a brand portfolio of six. Due to relaunch in September, the London Gin…
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6 August
The Thatched Cottage to reopen in August with new owner
Northeast Hampshire pub, The Thatched Cottage has revealed that it will reopen this August having had its leasehold sale acquired by local resident Craig Fitzpatrick alongside his business partner, Neil Williams. Situated on a large plot on the junction of Prospect Road and Chestnut Road, the Grade II listed property…
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5 August
Mowgli to open debut London restaurant
Mowgli Street Food has signed for their debut London site, at 5 Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia. The new 5,800 sq ft Charlotte Street restaurant will join 13 regional sites across the country, including presences in Liverpool, Manchester, Oxford, and Birmingham. Founded by chef, food writer, and television presenter Nisha Katona in…
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5 August
Too Good To Go launches The Restaurant Revival campaign
Too Good To Go, the world’s largest surplus food app, has announced the launch of a new initiative designed to support independent restaurant businesses who had to close due to “pressures of the pandemic”. The ‘Restaurant Revival’ campaign will help two restaurants get “back on their feet” and reopen in…
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5 August
Levy to cut out air freight usage
Levy has announced that it will no longer use air freight for the supply of produce to its hospitality venues across the UK and Ireland in a bid to reduce its carbon impact. The move will see “greater emphasis” being placed on British seasonal produce by the Levy culinary team…
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5 August
Itsu set for debut franchise in Reading
Itsu has announced the opening of its first ever franchise restaurant, located at the Reading Gate Retail Park. Launching on 9 August 2021, the new site will support over 30 jobs through both its ‘grab and go’ and dine-in experiences. The franchise restaurant will span 2,970 sq ft, seating up…
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4 August
All Scottish hospitality to reopen August 9
All Scottish hospitality venues will be legally allowed to reopen from August 9, after the legal requirement for physical distancing and limits on gatherings will be removed, first minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed. As Scotland moves beyond level 0, nightclubs can reopen for the first time since 2020 and pubs and…
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