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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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Mar- 2020 -4 March
Our Guide to Food Delivery in 2020 – What Every Restaurant Owner Should Know
There’s no denying the growing trend found in food delivery these days. With diners now more than ever relying on this type of service to get the food and drinks they love, the question then becomes: “How equipped is your restaurant to take advantage of this?” In this article, we’ll…
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4 March
Read’s restaurant appoints new head chef
Read’s restaurant, in Faversham, announced it has appointed Frederick Forster as its new head chef. Forster has worked in the restaurant industry since the age of 18, having worked at The Savoy in the early stages of his career. In 1990, he joined Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxford as…
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4 March
TGI Fridays appoints Alan Clark as its new CFO
Restaurant brand TGI Fridays UK has announced the appointment of Alan Clark as its new CFO, among a raft of other appointments. Clark’s appointment follows several changes to TGI Fridays leadership team following the appointment of CEO Robert Cook last year. Prior to joining TGI Friday UK, Cook held the…
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4 March
Auntie Anne’s opens new London store
Auntie Anne’s has opened a new store on Coventry Street in London. The store will sell a variety of pretzels in different flavours, including cinnamon and the brand’s ‘Original Salted’ flavour. Auntie Anne’s was founded in 1988 by “Auntie” Anne and her husband, Jonas Beiler, at a Pennsylvanian farmers market…
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3 March
Hospitality is the most desired career option for over 50s, study finds
Midlife workers could “shift the face” of the hospitality industry, as industry “boomerangs” could help plug the sector’s labour shortage while also meeting consumer demand for workers over 50, new research reveals. The research, conducted by the UK’s largest hospitality jobs board, Caterer.com, revealed that 2.5 million people over 50…
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3 March
Neon Jamon Smithdown closes after seven years
South Liverpool-based restaurant Neon Jamon has officially closed its doors after seven years. The restaurant, which opened in 2013 serving Catalan-inspired food, closed its doors on 29 February and confirmed its closure on Facebook. The statement said: “Well it’s come to our last day trading as Neon Jamon Smithdown and…
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3 March
Restaurant fined £44k for ‘unsafe’ living conditions
A Worthing restaurant that housed its employees in conditions that “risked their lives” has now been fined over £44,000 following action by Worthing Borough Council. China Place had created 12 small rooms that breached fire safety regulations in the premises above the restaurant. Last month, the restaurant pleaded guilty to…
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2 March
Wulf & Lamb opens Marylebone site
Plant-based restaurant Wulf and Lamb has opened its second site in Marylebone, London. The new restaurant, which is located on Chiltern Street boasts 90 covers and will offer full table service, outdoor seating and a bar with a cocktail menu. The menu will feature new dishes including glazed miso aubergine,…
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2 March
Arc Inspirations announces two new appointments
Bar operator Arc Inspirations announced it has made two key appointments as it “gears up” for the next stage of the company’s growth. Laura Lewis was announced as the group’s head of marketing, while Tim Knockton is the new financial director. Arc Inspirations operates a number of premium bar brands…
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2 March
Vacherin joins independent caterer CH&CO
Boutique caterer Vacherin has announced it has joined independent caterer CH&CO. Vacherin, based in London’s Hatton Garden area, has an annual turnover of £30m and operates from 45 locations across London working with a broad range of clients. It was founded in 2002 by Mark Philpott and Clive Hetherington and…
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