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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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Aug- 2019 -28 August
Paul UK partners with Feed It Back
French bakery and café brand Paul UK, has partnered with customer feedback and online reputation specialist, Feed It Back, to help support and develop customer experience as the brand continues to expand its estate. According to the group, the partnership represents Feed It Back’s “continued focus” on supporting café and…
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27 August
Bill’s Restaurant & Bar to relaunch in September
Bill’s Restaurant and Bar, at intu Trafford Centre, is set for a new look as it undergoes a full relaunch in September 2019. The property will transform the restaurant and bar with a new interior, which will include modern décor, with “vibrant colours, luxurious velvet seating and stunning chandeliers”. The…
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27 August
Deep Blue Restaurants combines with Harry Ramsden’s
Deep Blue Restaurants Limited (Deep Blue) and Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) have agreed to combine the Deep Blue and Harry Ramsden’s brands. The transaction sees Deep Blue take over the entire estate of the 90-year-old Harry Ramsden brand, debt free, which includes outlets in 34 locations across the UK, Ireland…
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27 August
Number of pubs in the capital remains steady
The number of pubs in London remained stable between 2017 and 2018 after falling by more than a quarter since 2001, according to statistics from City Hall. The figures, published last week, identified 3,540 pubs in the capital in March 2018, an increase of 10 pubs from 2017. A total…
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23 August
Dalmahoy Hotel appoints Bruce Price as its executive head chef
Bruce Price has joined the newly-refurbished Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club on the outskirts of Edinburgh as its new executive head chef. Price has cooked all over the world from Australia to Switzerland, China and Taiwan, since his early days in his native New Zealand. During his time in Scotland…
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23 August
Shibden Valley inn put on the market
The Stump Cross Inn, a pub and restaurant with letting rooms in the Shidben Valley in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has been brought to the market through property adviser, Christie and Co. The pub is regarded for its quality and homemade food, particularly its carvery menu and also provides a wide…
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22 August
Mandatory calorie labelling a ‘retrograde step’, warns UKHospitality
UKHospitality has warned that the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling would place “significant burdens” on Scottish hospitality businesses. The warning follows recommendations by Food Standards Scotland to the Scottish Government to introduce mandatory labelling for all out-of-home food businesses. UKHospitality executive director for Scotland Willie Macleod said while UKHopsitlity is…
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22 August
East Lothian pub reopens following £425,000 renovation
The Seaglass Inn in Port Seton, has reopened following a £425,000 refurbishment by Star Pubs and Bars, it will be run by mother and daughter team Christine O’Brien and Sarah Couch. The overhaul has given the pub a “stylish” contemporary look, created an outdoor area for alfresco eating and drinking,…
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21 August
Catercost acquired by the EF Group
Catering cloud-based service provider, The EF Group, has announced the acquisition of menu planning, nutrition and allergen management service provider Catercost. Through this acquisition, The EF Group which trades as e-foods, plans to expand its software platform to offer fully integrated menu planning, allergen compliance, purchasing and supply for all…
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21 August
Red Oak Taverns acquires 18 pubs from Wadworth
Pub operator Red Oak taverns has acquired 18 pubs from brewers and pub operators Wadforth. The group of 18 leased and tenanted pubs are all located across the south and south west of England, bringing the group’s portfolio to 179 pubs across the UK. The acquisition follows Red Oak’s £42m…
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