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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Apr- 2021 -30 April
Blue Boar Pub to open this May
Conrad London St James has announced the opening of the Blue Boar Pub this May, with chef Sally Abé at the helm. Abé will be bringing a wealth of experience from her time as head chef at The Harwood Arms to refine and elevate the pub’s menu. She said: “I’m…
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29 April
Edinburgh’s first ‘whole animal cooking’ restaurant to open in July
A new restaurant focused on “whole animal cooking” will open in Edinburgh West End’s this July. The Palmerston, a 60-cover restaurant that will include a bar, bakery, coffee shop, and butchery, will be run by first-time restaurateurs, Lloyd Morse and James Snowdon. According to the pair, the restaurant’s ethos will…
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29 April
The Engine plans May reopening after £240,000 refurb
The Engine, Walbottle has announced a planned £240,000 refurbishment of its premises ahead of the pub’s reopening in May. Owned by Star Pubs and Bars and the Drummond Pub Company, the establishment will see six new jobs created, on the back of the investment adding to the four already created…
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29 April
The City Pub Group acquires 49% stake in Barts Pub LTD
The City Pub Group has announced that it has acquired a 49% stake in Barts Pub ltd, owner of the Kensington Park Hotel (KPH) for £750,000. The KPH is a leasehold pub located 200 metres from Ladbroke Grove tube station, it has large trading areas on the ground and first…
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29 April
Tao Hospitality acquires Hakkasan
Global restaurant and nightlife company Tao Group Hospitality has announced the acquisition of Hakkasan Group, a nightlife, daylife, and dining firm, for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees the creation of a combined company that operates a global portfolio of 61 entertainment dining venues across 22 markets. Included in the…
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28 April
Prezzo chair to join Deliveroo’s board
Deliveroo has appointed Prezzo executive chair Karen Jones and former Coca-Cola Europe chief executive Dominique Reiniche to its board as non-executive directors. Jones will join the delivery apps board as the chair of the remuneration committee and as a member of the audit committee. Alongside her executive role at Italian…
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28 April
UK’s first Persian hospitality network launches
The first ever Persian hospitality trade association has launched in the UK. The Persian Hospitality Network (PHN) will be a new platform aiming to support fledgling Persian hospitality professionals in the UK, including chefs, restaurants, hoteliers, cooks, writers and food suppliers. Currently, there are around 100,000 Persian people living in…
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28 April
Kalamaki Street Greek expands portfolio to seven
KSG Franchising has announced the opening of its seventh Kalamaki Street Greek site with the launch of another London venue. Situated at the Colour Factory, the Hackney Wick restaurant follows a recent Tooley Street opening in March 2021. Founded in 2019, the group said that its growing portfolio, which features…
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28 April
WatchHouse opens seventh and largest site
WatchHouse has announced that it has opened its seventh and largest site, located in central London at St Mary’s Axe. To celebrate the opening, WatchHouse will offer a complimentary coffee to customers of their choosing on Friday 30 April between 9am and 12pm. The rest of 2021 will see the…
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27 April
Ormer Mayfair names Sofian Msetfi as its executive chef
Ormer Mayfair has appointed Sofian Msetfi as its new executive chef. Msetfi joins from his position as head chef of the Michelin-starred Oak Room at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. In his new role, Msetfi, who has 15 years’ culinary experience will lead the new “direction” at Ormer Mayfair,…
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