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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Jan- 2020 -23 January
Tamarind Tiger launches grab and go site in London
Charcoal Concepts, the specialist Indian food and drink operator has announced the launch of grab and go site Tamarind Tiger on Baker Street, London. The new store will serve authentic Indian flavours throughout the day, with a breakfast offering as well as a vast menu of customisable make your own…
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23 January
Sustainability key to hospitality’s prosperity, says CGA
Consumers are demanding more engagement on sustainability from hospitality operators, according to CGA and UKHospitality’s latest Future Shock report. The new report includes data from a major survey of environmental and ethical issues across restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels. It found that 83.1% of people now expect hospitality brands to…
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22 January
Welsh first minister joins fight to save Chinese restaurant
Wales’ first minister Mark Drakeford has joined the fight to help save a Chinese restaurant in Llandaff, Cardiff, from closure. Drakeford and fellow MP Kevin Brennan have penned a joint letter calling for the family-run Summer Palace restaurant to remain open after it has been threatened with closure over environmental…
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22 January
Chick-fil-a shutters last UK site
American fast food chain Chick-fil-a has shuttered its last UK restaurant at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort in Scotland. The chain opened its second restaurant in the UK in October of last year, following its debut site in Reading, but both launches were met with heavy criticism from the LGBT+ groups…
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22 January
Wetherpsoon sales jump 4.7% in Q2 results
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the first 12 week period ended 19 January. The pub giant also reported an 4.2% increase in total sales. For the 25 week period to 19 January 2020, like-for-like sales increased by 5% and total sales by 4.9%. Since…
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22 January
Hyatt Regency London appoints new executive chef
Hyatt Regency London announced the appointment of Roger Olsson as executive chef for its Marylebone site, The Churchill. In his new role, Olsson will be oversee all culinary menus and daily operations within the hotel, including British seasonal dining restaurant The Montagu Kitchen, The Churchill Bar and Terrace, in-room dining…
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22 January
5 food trends and their impact on the restaurant industry in 2020
The new year has brought in a greater focus on sustainable ingredients, plant-based diets, and holistic eating. If you are curious to learn more about these trends and how you may apply this knowledge to your food business, check out this list of five of the biggest food trends for…
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21 January
Restaurant fire in Belfast being treated as arson
A fire which broke out at the Blaze and Glaze restaurant on University Road, Belfast, in the early hours of this morning (21 January) is being treated as arson. According to a report by the BBC, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the incident was being treated as…
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21 January
Pale Hall launches new bistronomic restaurant
Pale Hall Hotel has refurbished its fine dining room to launch a new bistronomic restaurant – The Huntsman. The new eatery has been opened to “better serve” Pale Hall’s guests and the local neighbourhood – offering locally sourced ingredients and seating over 40 covers. Palé Hall is a Grade II-listed…
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21 January
Monsieur Le Duck announces closure
Gascon-inspired restaurant Monsieur Le Duck has announced the closure of its London Clerkenwell site after less than a year. The restaurant, which started out as a pop-up premises in Spitalfields in November 2018 confirmed its closure on Instagram. It said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to leave our current…
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