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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 -7 February
Fire tears through Pranzo restaurant in Birmingham
A fire which broke out at the Pranzo restaurant on Warwick Road, Birmingham, yesterday morning (6 February) has been extinguished. According to West Midlands Fire Service, the fire, which was located on the first floor of the property, was “confirmed as out”, and firefighters carried out checks for hotspots throughout…
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7 February
Domino’s reports ‘solid’ fourth-quarter growth in the UK and Ireland
Pizza chain Domino’s has reported a period of ‘solid’ sales growth across the UK and Ireland in its fourth-quarter of trading. In the 13 weeks to 29 December 2019, UK and ROI system sales were up 4.4% to £326.7m, while total group sales were up 3.7% to £352m. UK like-for-like…
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6 February
Lincoln’s Prince of Wales pub reopens following £260,000 investment
Ei Publican Partnerships has supported local publican, Gordon Reeves, by revitalising the Prince of Wales pub in Lincoln, which has recently reopened following a £260,000 joint investment. Located in the Bailgate area of Lincoln, the reopening follows a “significant transformation” to bring the well-known and historic site “back to its…
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6 February
CDG launches Leadership Academy Plus programme
The Casual Dining Group (CDG) has officially launched its Leadership Academy Plus programme, which aims to combine its internal talent and leadership programmes with apprenticeships. The programme has been launched during National Apprenticeship Week 2020, which takes place between 3 -7 February. The scheme was developed in partnership with apprenticeship…
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6 February
Elystan Street’s head chef exits amid ‘professional difference of opinion’
Toby Burrowes has departed as head chef from Phil Howard’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Elystan Street in Chelsea amid a “professional difference of opinion”. Burrowes announced his departure in an Instagram post, which said: “Well the time has come, I have stepped down as head chef at Elystan Street, due to a…
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5 February
Ryan Shilton joins Dormy House as head chef
The Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds has appointed Ryan Shilton as head chef of Dormy House. In his new role at Dormy House, Shilton will be responsible for both the Back Garden restaurant, which opened to guests last year under the helm of estate culinary director Martin Burge, and casual…
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5 February
Our guide to catering – three common mistakes and how to avoid them
Catering for any event, whether large or small, is usually a complex undertaking. There are many aspects that need attention, and being able to effectively manage all of them at once is a job that even seasoned caterers can struggle with. For people who are new to the catering business,…
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5 February
Standalone restaurants to be charged for AA Rosette scheme
The AA has announced the introduction of an annual scheme fee of £180 for standalone restaurants. Previously, standalone restaurants did not pay any fee to take part in the AA’s schemes, unlike hotels and restaurants with rooms, and also appeared without charge in guidebooks, website and received “many of the…
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5 February
Hoppers announces opening date of King’s Cross site
Sri Lankan and Southern Indian inspired restaurant, Hoppers, has announced its new King[s Cross restaurant is to open on 11 February. The opening of the new site takes the portfolio of Hoppers restaurants to three sites in the UK, which includes Soho and St Christophers Place. The menu will feature…
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5 February
Purezza ‘triples the size’ of Camden site
Vegan pizza joint, Purezza, has announced plans to “triple the size” of its Camden branch, making it “one of the biggest vegan restaurants in the UK”. The extension, which marks the first part of the restaurant’s expansion plans for 2020, includes a new sheltered garden for al-fresco dining, as well…
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