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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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Apr- 2021 -21 April
Star Pubs and Bars supports Sussex Inns with £275k refurb
Sussex Inns will open its sixth site at The William Hardwicke at Bognor Regis following a £275k refurbishment with Star Pubs and Bars. The investment has transformed The William Hardwicke throughout with contemporary décor and fittings. New features include booth seating with mini-screens, a cocktail bar and a faux flower…
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21 April
Hospitality reopening sales 45% higher than in 2020, says CGA
Like-for-like sales at pubs, bars and restaurants that were trading in the seven days from last Monday (12 April) were 45% higher than in the week from 4 July 2020, when they were able to resume both inside and outdoor service. According to the latest data from CGA and Alix…
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21 April
355,000 fewer employees in hospitality than last year, says ONS
There are around 355,000 fewer employees in the hospitality sector in 2021 compared to the year before, according to employment figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Some 78% of those leaving the hospitality payroll employment were under the age of 35, and more than half who lost…
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21 April
200 Degrees names new commercial director
Independent coffee roaster, wholesaler, and cafe owner 200 Degrees Coffee has announced the appointment of Will Kenney as commercial director at the group. In the role, Kenney will be tasked with managing and driving all commercial aspects of the business, specialising on its wholesale offer and online sale of beans…
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20 April
Outdoor hospitality in Wales to reopen on 26 April
Outdoor hospitality in Wales will be allowed to reopen from Monday 26 April, the Welsh government has confirmed. It comes as first minister Mark Drakeford said Covid-19 cases in the area continue to fall – with officials also allowing for six people from different households to mix outside from 24…
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20 April
Outdoor hospitality in Northern Ireland to reopen on 30 April
Hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland will be allowed to reopen operations outdoors from 30 April. Licensed and unlicensed premises will be allowed to welcome customers outdoors with a limit of up to six people from two households per table. Furthermore, overnight visits in self-contained tourist accommodation will be allowed for…
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20 April
Steve Groves named executive chef at Glyndebourne
RA Venues has named Steve Groves as executive chef at Glyndebourne, the Sussex opera house set to reopen in May. In the new role, Groves will be responsible for overseeing operations at the Middle and Over Wallop, Mildmay, and Nether Wallop restaurants. Groves joined the RA Group with a position…
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20 April
Food prices to rise above 2020 levels, says CGA
Food prices are likely to rise to above 2020 levels as volumes recover, according to the latest edition of the Foodservice Price Index from CGA and Prestige Purchasing. Figures for the February 2021 index showed that the total food basket price fell by 2.6% in January 2021, though it was…
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19 April
The India Club meets £50,000 fundraiser target
The India Club, a London restaurant, has successfully reached its £50,000 crowdfunding target to raise funds for its ongoing legal battle with its landlords. The venue announced that it had recently been served with a notice to vacate the premises by Marston Properties in January 2021. However, on 15 April…
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19 April
EG Group acquires Leon in £100m deal
The EG Group, owned by billionaire brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, has announced the acquisition of all 70 Leon restaurants in a £100m deal. The group, which recently acquired a majority stake in Asda, said the acquisition will complement EG’s existing 700 foodservice outlets in the UK and Ireland of…
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