News
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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Jul- 2019 -12 July
Independents by Sodexo wins £4.25m contract for The King’s School
Catering and services provider Sodexo has been awarded a five year £4.25m services contract to the King’s School in Worcester. The services will be carried overseen by the company’s Independents subsidiary, and will provide dishes with a focus on fresh, nutritious and seasonal food from 1 September. Jeremy Alderton, managing…
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11 July
Heineken pub chain investigated for ‘unreasonable stocking terms’
Pubs code adjudicator (PCA) Paul Newby and deputy pubs code adjudicator Fiona Dickie have launched an investigation into Star Pubs and Bars Limited – part of the Heineken Group. This is the first investigation by the PCA and follows a period of engagement with Star. The adjudicators said they had…
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11 July
Ellenborough Park appoints new executive chef
Ellenborough Park, a hotel in Cheltenham has appointed Andrew Birch as its new executive chef, taking the role on 15 July. Birch will oversee all food offerings at the hotel, including the Horsebox, the restaurant and afternoon tea in the Great Hall. He joins the hotel from Lainston House in…
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11 July
UK’s first no and low alcohol pub to open in London
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced it is opening the UK’s first ever no and low alcohol pub. The Clean Vic No and Low Alcohol pub will open its doors on New Oxford Street from 24 to 25 July, serving a range of beers, wines and mocktails which are all entirely…
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11 July
Pub and bar operators more upbeat than restaurants about future
Pub and bar operators across the UK remain relatively upbeat about future business according to the CGA Fourth Business Confidence Survey, which polled 140 senior industry executives. The survey, which was completed in partnership with research consultants CGA and hospitality solutions provider Fourth, found that 41% of bosses were “fairly”…
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10 July
Oddfellows On The Park recruits new pastry chef
Design-led hotel, Oddfellows On The Park has announced Clement Barbin as its new head pastry chef. Barbin joins the team at the park side boutique hotel from Bisous Bisous in Manchester, but also has a wealth of experience in Italy and France – including a stint as a pastry chef…
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10 July
Sodexo launches development programme with HIT Training
Sodexo’s corporate services business has joined forces with hospitality training provider HIT Training to launch a new development programme to support and develop the next generation of facilities management leaders. The new programme has been created to offer a structured apprenticeship journey for qualifying existing employees and new recruits to…
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10 July
Dolphin Inn reopens after £127,000 renovation
The Dolphin Inn has reopened in Tynemouth following a £127,000 renovation completed by pub operator Hawthorn Leisure. The works undertaken include the installation of new lighting and an outdoor seating area, and refurbished toilets, new fixtures and fittings, and a modernisation of the kitchen. Robert Wilson, partner at Dolphin Inn,…
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10 July
Romain Bourger named UK Sommelier of the Year
The Vineyard Hotel’s Romain Bourger has been UK Sommelier of the Year 2019 at an event which took place at The Savoy on 8 July. Bourger has previously won Young Sommelier of the Year 2016 and Moet UK Sommelier of the Year 2017. He leads the six person strong team…
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9 July
New pub management company Blackrose launches first revamped pub
Blackrose, the new pub management company by real estate company Aprirose, has launched The Anchor Bexley, the first pub in its portfolio to have undergone a major refurbishment. The Anchor, formerly known as The Blue Anchor, is situated in the London suburb of Bexley and has a new outdoor dining…
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