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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Oct- 2019 -9 October
Richard McLellan’s Wilder restaurant and bar to open in Shoreditch
Chef Richard McLellan has announced the opening of his new restaurant and bar, Wilder, launching on Wednesday 16 October 2019, at Boundary London, Shoreditch. Previously of Typing Room and Michelin-starred Alyn Williams at The Westbury, McLellan has partnered with restaurateur Sir Terence Conran to open his first solo venture in…
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9 October
Wilderness Bar + Kitchen renamed Wolf At The Door
Wilderness Bar + Kitchen has announced it is renaming its newly opened Manchester branch to The Wolf At The Door. Owner Dan Morris said they decided to change its name to avoid any potential confusion with another establishment based in Birmingham. It follows a successful six weeks of being open,…
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8 October
Fears over Pizza Express restaurants as debt talks emerge
Pizza Express has reportedly hired advisors to help its debt situation, sparking fears that it could be the next chain to collapse. According to Pizza Express’ latest annual report, the 470-store pizza chain restaurant finished last year with a £1.12bn debt after a pre-tax loss of £55m. The pizza chain’s…
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8 October
New health focused lifestyle restaurant Atis opens in Old Street
Formerly known as Noble Rot bar, the new “health focused” restaurant Atis has opened its doors to offer a new lifestyle spot on City Road, Old Street. The opening of Atis, which is located on the ground floor of the newly opened Atlas Building on City Road, is featuring individual…
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8 October
Adare Manor wins Michelin star after multi-million pound refurb
Adare Manor’s Oak Room now stands among “the finest restaurants” worldwide after it was awarded its first Michelin star this week. The prestigious award follows two years after the manor’s debut, after following a multi-million euro renovation at its hotel in County Limerick. CEO of Adare Manor, Colm Hannon expressed…
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7 October
Shake Shack to open 12th UK store at Brent Cross
US burger chain Shake Shack has announced it will be opening its 12 UK store at London’s Brent Cross shopping centre. Shake Shack said it will work with local purveyors, producers, and artists to create a “one of a kind Shack” for the local community, even before the restaurant opens.…
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4 October
Domino’s, Nando’s and Deliveroo brands most targeted by hackers
Global cybersecurity firm DynaRisk has discovered a hunger for hacking food delivery companies in the UK, with platforms including Deliveroo, Domino’s, Papa Johns and Nando’s among those most targeted. The research found that cyber criminals are sharing ‘cheat sheets’ for hacking tools used to break through site defences at scale,…
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3 October
Deliveroo swings to £232m loss in 2018
Deliveroo has reported losses before tax of £232m for 2018, despite a 72% increase in sales to £467m during the year. Deliveroo said it invested “heavily” in new markets during the period, including Taiwan and Kuwait, adding the sales growth was largely due to the food delivery firm increasing the…
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3 October
New head chef brings award nomination to Cornish hotel restaurant
Newly appointed head chef Oliver Pierrepoint has settled into his role at the luxury hotel restaurant Driftwood in Cornwall by being nominated for an industry award. The seaside boutique hotel appointed Pierrepont last month, who brought his “wealth” of experience from Michelin-starred restaurants in London and the Home Counties. Pierrepoint’s…
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2 October
Melanie Brown to open new Brixton Bistro
Hospitality entrepreneur Melanie Brown is set to open The Laundry, a new modern neighbourhood bistro and wine shop in Brixton on 1 November. The menu will be designed by head chef Dylan Cashman from Sydney institution Sean’s Panorama and Pilu at Freshwater. The Laundry will occupy the Edwardian building, Walton…
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