News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Feb- 2020 -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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26 February
The Restaurant Group to close 90 restaurants by 2021
The parent company of Wagamama and Frankie and Benny’s, The Restaurant Group, has announced it is to close up to 90 restaurant sites by the end of next year. The group said the closure will affect its ‘leisure portfolio’, which includes the Chiquito and Frankie and Benny’s sites, and follows…
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25 February
Daniel Winstanley joins hotel group to lead culinary academy as head chef
Daniel Winstanley has been appointed to oversee the English Lakes Hotels Resorts and Venues ‘Culinary Academy’. He takes the reins from award winning chef Steven Doherty, who was brought in by the group to establish the Culinary Academy back in 2017. Now in its fourth year, the academy offers trainees…
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25 February
The Three Blackbirds to reopen following devastating fire
The Three Blackbirds pub in Woodditton, Suffolk, is to reopen in March after a fire devastated the property in 2018. The Chestnut Group, which owns the property, said the rebuild work has retained much of the old pub’s “charm and character”, including original features, exposing charred beams and original paintings…
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25 February
Chiquito to expand menu with further vegan alternatives
Mexican restaurant Chiquito has announced an expansion of its vegan dishes on its breakfast and kids menu. The restaurant attributes the menu expansion to the “huge success of Veganuary”, the extra ‘meat-free’ and vegan dishes will join the menu which has been designed to meet consumer demands for “more delicious…
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