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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 -20 February
Houston and Hawkes appoints David Steel as director of food
Independent business and industry caterer Houston and Hawkes has appointed David Steel as its new director of food. Steel joins from Batlett Mitchell, where he held the position of chef director for business development. In his new role, Steel will help Houston and Hawkes develop food concepts, head up the…
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19 February
Six effective ways to market your restaurant to customers
In running a restaurant, it’s not always enough to rely on just good food and drinks to effectively convince customers to visit your establishment. Sometimes, it takes more specialised strategies to do the job. In this article, we’ll discuss some of these ways to give you a few ideas to…
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19 February
New immigration laws will be ‘disastrous’ for hospitality, says UKH
Kate Nicholls, the CEO of hospitality trade body UK hospitality, has said the government’s proposed pos-brexit immigration laws will be “disastrous” for the sector. The new proposals unveiled by the government today (19 February) are aimed to “urge” employers from moving away from “cheap labour” in favour of investing in…
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19 February
Taco Bell announces Eastbourne site opening date
Fast food restaurant Taco Bell has announced the opening date of its new Eastbourne site. The new chain, located at the old post office site in 143-145 Terminus Road, will open its doors on 27 February. The restaurant’s Mexican-inspired menu includes tacos, quesadillas ,burritos and brands Crunchwrap Supreme. Originally launched in…
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19 February
The Vintry reopens following four-week refurb
The Vintry in London’s Abchurch Yard has reopened its doors following a four-week makeover. Pub and hotel operator Fuller’s, which owns the venue, said the refurbishment has breathed a “new lease of life into an already much-loved pub and dining room”. New additions to property include updated ‘Britain-meets-Europe’ food menus,…
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18 February
The Torridon’s 1887 restaurant appoints Paul Green as head chef
The Torridon, the AA Five Red Star hotel in the Scottish Highlands, has appointed Paul Green as head chef of its 1887 restaurant. Green, who recently worked as head chef at the Adam Reid at The French in Manchester, will work in partnership with the hotel’s Kitchen Garden and Torridon…
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18 February
Slim Chicken signs first UK franchise partner
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has signed its first UK franchise partner, as the group seeks to “accelerate the growth” of its Slim Chickens restaurant brand. BRG has entered into a franchise development agreement with JRK Restaurants which will allow the new partners to open five outlets across the south coast,…
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18 February
Wright Brothers announces new London site
Seafood restaurant Wright Brothers has announced the opening of its latest London restaurant at 1 Frederick’s Place. The restaurant, founded by brother-in-laws Ben Wright and Robin Hancock, has secured a 6,000 sq ft space on the ground and basement levels of the grade II listed building at Frederick’s Place. Designed…
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17 February
Casual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers
Casual Dining, the restaurant, pub and bar event, has confirmed it has added CEOs, founders and senior directors from YO!, London Union, Loungers, Carluccio’s, Byron, Flat Iron, Imbiba, Pizza Pilgrims, Wahaca, Dishoom, Busaba, Yard & Coop, and Hippo Inns to its lineup of over 65 keynote speakers. The event, which…
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17 February
Takeaway owner fined £4,500 over poor hygiene conditions
A business owner has been banned from operating a food business and ordered to pay £4,430.00 following “continued” poor hygiene conditions and food safety regulations, despite previous convictions. According to York Council, Di Wu appeared at York Magistrates on 11 February 2020 and pleaded guilty to “multiple food safety charges”…
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