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 -14 February
Oyster Bed restaurant in Kent to remain open despite fire
The Oyster Bed restaurant in Whitstable, Kent, has revealed it will remain open despite a fire which broke out in its kitchen yesterday evening (13 February). Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the incident took place at around 7:48pm and the blaze was extinguished by 8:20pm. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus…
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14 February
Hospitality wages increase in January
The average wage in the hospitality industry rose by 2.5% in January to £8.84, according to the new statistics from global software provider Fourth. It follows the Government’s New Year announcement that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase by 6.2% to £8.72 in April 2020. The figures from Fourth,…
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13 February
Police charge UK’s first cannabis restaurant owner with supplying cannabis
The owner of the UK’s first cannabis restaurant has been charged by Sussex police with supplying the drug. According to Brighton and Hove News, the owner of the Canna Kitchen in Brighton, Sammy Ben Rabah, believed his restaurant was working within the law until it was raided in May of…
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13 February
Sales rise at pubs, bars and restaurants in January
Britain’s managed pub, bar and restaurant sector saw collective like-for-like sales increase by 1.9% in January, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. Karl Chessell, director of CGA, the business insight consultancy that produces the Tracker, in partnership with The Coffer Group and RSM, said “reasonably…
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13 February
First DC superhero-inspired ‘immersive’ restaurant to open in London
Movie studio Warner Bros. has revealed that the first-ever DC superheroes restaurant will open in London’s Soho this spring. The restaurant will replace the Titanic restaurant, which was fronted by chef Marco Pierre White. Park Row is to occupy 18,000 sq ft basement venue at The Crown Estate’s Grade II…
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12 February
Jamie Oliver to open new Dublin restaurant
Jamie Oliver and his international restaurant business franchise partner Gerry Fitzpatrick are set to open a brand new restaurant in the heart of Dublin – Chequer Lane by Jamie Oliver. The menu will “celebrate the best of great Irish produce” – including fresh rock oysters from Carlingford Bay, beef cooked…
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12 February
Searcys announces raft of promotions and appointments
Events caterers and restaurateurs Searcys has “strengthened” its team with a number of new appointments and promotions across the business. Allan Heard has been appointed as the group’s new account director, having previously served as general manager at 30 Euston Square. Prior to this, he was head of catering at…
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12 February
Tudor Farmhouse appoints Joseph Williams as new head chef
Gloucestershire-based Tudor Farmhouse has appointed Joseph Williams as its new head chef. Williams specialises in seasonal British cuisine using quality locally-sourced ingredients, and will head up an “experienced” five-strong team at the restaurant. Prior to joining Tudor Farmhouse, Williams gained experience working under two “highly acclaimed” Michelin-starred chefs, Shaun Hill…
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12 February
3 Trends that Will Change the Restaurant Industry in 2020 – What to Know
The restaurant industry in the UK is one that is rapidly changing and where competition is fierce. To survive, some food and beverage businesses have adopted creative measures to continue serving their customers while also preserving their margins. These practices are beginning to see widespread use, and this year, we’ll…
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11 February
Humpit targets 30 sites in five years amid Thorpe Park Leeds opening
Hummus and pita bar Humpit is set to open its 13th site at The Springs at Thorpe Park Leeds. Established as a street food pop-up in July 2014 the brand has since become one of the fastest growing plant-based food companies in the UK. With 12 existing stores from Edinburgh…
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