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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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Oct- 2020 -29 October
WSH acquires Bartlett Mitchell
Westbury Street Holdings (WSH), has announced the acquisition of catering company Bartlett Mitchell for an undisclosed sum. Bartlett Mitchell, founded in 2000 by Wendy Bartlett and Ian Mitchell, offers food services to a variety of clients across the UK. Bartlett said: “Our clients will gain from our combined resources. With…
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28 October
Latymer at Pennyhill Park retains four-AA rosette status
Fine-dining restaurant Latymer, based at the five-star Pennyhill Park hotel in Surrey, has retained its four-AA rosette status. The award comes shortly after the establishment appointed Steve Smith as head chef. Smith made an immediate impact by changing the menu layout at the restaurant, introducing a “Discovery Tasting Menu” for…
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28 October
Scotland to ease pub rules
As of Monday (2 November), pubs and restaurants in many Scottish areas will be able to serve alcohol to customers again. Premises in level two of the country’s new five-tier system will be allowed to serve alcohol with a meal until 8pm, the announcement was made yesterday by Nicola Sturgeon,…
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28 October
Craft Guild of Chefs launches mentor scheme
The Craft Guild of Chefs has launched a new mentor scheme to help up-and-coming chefs who are looking to develop their careers. The trade body said it believes its role includes assisting the career development of its members and creating networking opportunities. Among the chefs taking part in the scheme…
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27 October
Cameron House appoints Zoltan Szabo as executive chef
Cameron House Resort has announced the appointment of Zoltan Szabo as executive chef. The appointment comes ahead of the resorts reopening in 2021, At the helm of culinary operations of Cameron House Resort, the resort said Szabo has been appointed to lead the creative team to “further elevate” the five-star…
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27 October
Revolution Bars to close six sites as part of CVA
Revolution Bars has confirmed it will launch a CVA proposal in order to reduce the size of its estate as the group continues to struggle with government trading restrictions. The company revealed plans to close some of its 76 venues across the UK after the 10pm curfew law saw sales…
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27 October
Scottish trade bodies offer ‘workable framework’ ahead of Gov debate
Trade associations representing Scotland’s hospitality sector have written to Nicola Sturgeon and MSPs proposing a workable ‘Strategic Framework’ for the country’s sector ahead of a scheduled debate later today (27 October). UKHospitality Scotland, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, Scottish Beer and Pub Association and Scottish Hospitality Group have sought clarification…
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27 October
Delivery services saved 100,000 restaurant jobs, study finds
A new study by Capital Economics has reported that delivery services such as Deliveroo protected around 100,000 restaurant jobs in the UK from being lost or furloughed over the period between April and June. The survey shows that Deliveroo’s partners used the furlough scheme at a lower rate than the…
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26 October
Iberica closes two sites in CVA, 135 jobs saved
Iberica, the Spanish tapas restaurant and bar group owned and operated by Iberica Food and Culture Limited, has preserved 135 jobs after a successful CVA restructuring. The Iberica CVA was approved in late September, securing over 99% support from creditors, with every landlord among them voting in favour. Although Iberica’s…
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26 October
Caffe Nero eyes CVA proposal
Caffe Nero is reportedly considering the launch of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), as the pandemic takes a toll on its earnings. According to Sky News, the coffee chain is considering a CVA to cut costs on rent bills and exit loss-making outlets. Reports suggest it has not yet been…
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