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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Jan- 2021 -26 January
Deliveroo reveals consumers takeaway spending habits
65% of customers are spending more on takeaways as “something to look forward to” during lockdown, research by Deliveroo reveals. The figures come as part of a report the delivery app has published to help “restaurants understand how to adapt their business to meet the growing demand for food delivery”. …
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26 January
City Pub Group positioned to ‘emerge strongly’
The City Pub Group has announced it is “well positioned to emerge strongly” once restrictions are lifted, having reduced cash burn to a minimum in the full-year ended 27 December 2020. In light of closures and ongoing restrictions, however, revenue plummeted 57% in the period, falling from £60m in 2019…
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26 January
Two London restaurants awarded three Michelin stars
Two London restaurants have achieved the highest accolade at the 2021 Michelin guide for Great Britain and Ireland that was launched via an online event yesterday (25 January). Headed by two female chefs, Clare Smyth and Hélène Darroze, the restaurants both received the maximum three stars, taking the total number…
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25 January
Milestone Group to open new Liverpool food hall
The Milestone Group, which operates under its brand General Post Office (GPO), will open a new food hall at the repurposed Metquarter in Liverpool in late Spring 2021, creating 132 jobs. GPO will be located on the Victoria Street entrance at Metquarter adjoining Everyman and will focus on a wide…
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25 January
The Lamb and Flag to shutter permanently
The Lamb and Flag pub in Oxford is set to permanently close after 400 years of trading. The pub which has been located on St Giles since 1613 is due to close on 31 January as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to St John’s College which operates the…
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25 January
Pub veterans join chase for M&A investment
Mark McQuarter and Mark Crowther are the latest in a succession of pub sector veterans seeking backing for pub deals, as reported by the Times. The former boss of Barracuda Pub Company and Revolution Bars, McQuarter has now been named as chairman of London pub operator, Portobello Brewery. He confirmed…
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25 January
The India Club launches crowdfund to avoid eviction
The India Club, located at 143-145 the Strand in London, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money towards a legal battle against its landlords. The restaurant and bar has been served with notice to vacate the premises by Marston Properties. The family-owned business is planning to raise at least…
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22 January
New ‘cash cocktail’ urgently needed, says UKHC
UKHospitality Cymru has urged the Welsh government to find a “new and potent cash cocktail of financial support” to help the hospitality sector survive. The plea comes hours before first minister Mark Drakeford is set to give an updated coronavirus briefing regarding the level of infection rates today (Friday 22…
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22 January
Rudy’s pizzeria set for Stockton Heath
Rudy’s, a Neapolitan pizzeria, is set to expand its portfolio with an opening in Stockton Heath, according to the Warrington Guardian. The Cheshire property will hold capacity for 50 customers, with a downstairs kitchen also included in the plans. It will be the seventh UK site for the businesses that…
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22 January
Papa John to expand into ‘non-traditional franchises’
Papa John’s has announced it will be looking for additional “non-traditional” franchised outlets to join the franchise as the company expands into further venues in 2021. The group suggested that help is provided for businesses wanting to join the franchise from location selection, growth incentives and full turn-key opening of…
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