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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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Feb- 2020 -28 February
8 great cities in the UK to launch a street food business our guide
Are you considering putting up a food business to break into the hospitality industry? There are many opportunities available to you, and some of them won’t require millions to fund. A street food stall or a food truck are both great models to follow, and you have plenty of options…
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28 February
Heston Blumenthal’s Fat Duck profits rise to £750,000
Heston Blumethal’s Fat Duck restaurant in Bray, Berkshire, has seen its profits more than double, according to its latest documents filed with Companies House. For the full-year period ending 26 May 2019, the restaurant posted profits before tax of £746,741, up from £297,788 the year prior. Turnover during the period…
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28 February
Sodexo appoints new CEO to lead corporate services business
Sodexo has appointed Julie Ennis as the new CEO for its corporate services business in the UK and Ireland, effective 1 March. It follows the expansion of current CEO David Bailey’s role to oversee Sodexo’s corporate services business in North America. Ennis joined Sodexo in February 2019 as managing director…
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28 February
The Cheese Barge to open at Grand Union Canal
Mathew Carver, founder of Pick and Cheese and The Cheese Bar, has announced he will be opening a new restaurant, The Cheese Barge, this coming Spring. The restaurant will be sited on a double-decker vessel that will be permanently moored at the Grand Union Canal at Paddington Central. Carver has…
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28 February
Nick’s on Henderson Street opens in Stirlingshire
Restaurant Nick’s on Henderson Street has opened its doors today (28 February) in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire. The “family-friendly” restaurant is owned by Nik Nairn, together with his wife Julia, and serves classic cafe and bistro dishes with a “contemporary twist”. Nick’s on Henderson Street fills the premises of the…
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27 February
London restaurateur banned for under-declaring income
The boss of a restaurant in Burnt Oak, North West London, has been disqualified for seven years after “deliberately suppressing” sales income from the tax authorities. According to the Insolvency Service, JJ Timisoreana Limited was incorporated in October 2014 and Mihaela Solga (50), from Edgware, North West London, was appointed…
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27 February
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall announces closure of Bristol restaurant
Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has confirmed he is to close his River Cottage restaurant in Bristol after seven years of trading. Fearnley-Whittingstall said the decision was “extremely difficult” but attributed it to “rising costs and challenging market conditions”, as well as the size and location of the site adding it…
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27 February
Unite announces Greene King pay dispute strike dates
Workers at drinks giant Greene King have announced a rolling programme of strikes into July as a result of an ongoing pay dispute. Unite union announced the first two days of strike action will be on 12-13 March by its 160 delivery drivers, draymen, brewery production staff and warehouse workers…
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26 February
Peter Avis to replace to Fred Sirieix at Galvin at Windows
Galvin at Windows, the award-winning restaurant located at London Hilton on Park Lane, has announced Peter Avis as its new general manager, replacing Fred Sirieix. Formerly working with Virgin Group and Babylon Restaurant and Bar at The Roof Gardens in Kensington, Avis brings over 20 years of experience with him…
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26 February
Fire engulfs Embankments Floating Bar and Grill in Kent
A fire has broken out at Embankments Floating Bar and Grill, a floating restaurant on the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent. Kent Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene at around 8am this morning, and three fire engines and the water rescue team were initially in attendance. Crews wearing…
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