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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 -19 April
UKH Cymru urges Welsh gov to ‘bring forward’ indoor reopening
UKHospitality Cymru (UKHC) is calling for the Welsh government to “bring forward” the date for the reopening of indoor hospitality in the country. The trade association is calling for the reopening of Wales’ hospitality sector to at least align with England and Scotland’s commitment to opening doors on 17 May.…
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16 April
Kerth Gumbs, announces departure from Ormer Mayfair
Kerth Gumbs, head chef at the Ormer Mayfair restaurant in London, has announced that he is stepping down from the role. Gumbs, who headed the restaurant for five years, took to Instagram to confirm his departure – stating that the “time has come” for him to start a “new chapter”…
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16 April
Takeaways and deliveries soar 346% in March
Delivery and takeaway sales in March 2021 reportedly rose 346% year-on-year as consumers continued to replace dining out with at-home orders. According to the CGA’s hospitality at home tracker, the figure also represented a 9% increase from February’s levels. The study found that deliveries accounted for over 62% of operators’…
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16 April
UKH Cymru outlines ‘priority policy’ areas ahead of 2021 election
UKHospitality Cyrmu (UKHC) has published a full prospectus of “priority policy” ahead of the Welsh Parliament’s 6 May election, outlining the group’s ambitions for working with the next elected government. The post-pandemic recovery for hospitality businesses are at the centre of UKHC’s proposals to encourage confidence and growth within the…
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16 April
Sussex Inns invests in the oldest pub in Bognor Regis
Sussex Inns has announced it has invested in a sixth site at The William Hardwicke, Bognor Regis, following a £275,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs & Bars. The pub reopening will also create six new jobs in the process and will feature a contemporary décor, fixtures and fittings including booth seating…
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15 April
The Cellar expands offering with second site in Kings Cross
The Cellar is set to open its second wine bar and coffee shop in Kings Cross this May. The new site, which is located near Kings Cross Station on Pentonville Road, London, follows the launch of its first venue in The Cotswolds. The Cellar was founded by friends Mike White…
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15 April
Spalding inn to reopen under new ownership
The Red Lion Hotel in Market Place, Spalding is set to reopen its doors from Monday 19 April with a new owner. The news follows the decision by long-time owner of the inn, Nigel Wilkins, who will be retiring after 35 years at the helm. Wilkins will now be succeeded…
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15 April
Gov set to consult on mandatory calorie labelling of alcohol
The government is reportedly set to launch a consultation into the mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic beverages. According to a report in The Sun, the government is drawing up plans to require pub chains with more than 250 staff to display calorie information on menus or pump labels. Following a…
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15 April
Purezza to launch Manchester restaurant
Vegan pizzeria Purezza is set to expand its portfolio to six with the opening of a Manchester site in May 2021. Situated in the city’s Northern Quarter at what formerly traded as Dough Pizza Kitchen, the launch follows previous openings in Bristol, Brixton, and Hove. Founded in 2015, the group…
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14 April
Hospitality figures protest Covid-19 passports
Over 60 restaurant, nightclub operators and other hospitality figures have reportedly told Boris Johnson that they will not force customers to show Covid passports. According to The Telegraph, the opposers have written to the PM to show their disapproval of the Covid certification being used in hospitality settings. It is…
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