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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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Jun- 2019 -7 June
London Mayor to launch Night Time Enterprise zone
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced a new programme to boost the capital’s high streets at night. The pilot zone will be an opportunity for a borough to trial a range of approaches for the high street, such as running night-time markets, testing longer opening hours, or…
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7 June
Fazenda Bar and Grill completes internal restructure
Leeds-based law firm Blacks Solicitors LLP has overseen and helped coordinate the internal restructuring of ownership in Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill for investment vehicle LLB Investments Limited. City District, which owns and operates the restaurant chain and brand, chose Blacks due to an existing relationship, and the firm’s extensive…
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7 June
Le Cordon Bleu to host first summer festival
On Saturday 29 June, culinary school Le Cordon Bleu London will be hosting its first ever summer festival to give attendees a taste of the range of culinary skills, techniques and knowledge it has to offer. Throughout the day, there will be food demonstrations from well known chefs as well…
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7 June
Michelin-starred Gymkhana shut after fire
The London Fire Brigade were called out yesterday (6 June) to tackle a fire at Gymkhana restaurant in Mayfair. Fire crews from Soho, Lambeth, Kensington, Euston, Paddington, Chelsea and Dowgate fire stations were at the scene, as the fire was put out two hours after receiving the emergency call. The…
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6 June
Two Birds Spirits distillery launches infused gins and summer serves
Leicestershire-based craft gin distillery, Two Birds Spirits, has developed three infused gin editions to celebrate World Gin Day on 8 June. Already said to be proving a huge success among customers, the three new releases created and bottled at the distillery in the town of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, include Two…
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6 June
Sanderson’s Berners Terrace partners with Bombay Sapphire for World Gin Day
This summer, hotel Sanderson London’s outdoor dining venue, Berners Terrace has partnered with Bombay Sapphire Limited Edition: English Estate in celebration of World Gin Day. Launched earlier this month, Berners Terrace is adorned with flowers and ivy to offer an escape to the English countryside, despite being located just near…
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6 June
Sommet Education invests in DUCASSE Education
Sommet Education, an education group specialising in hospitality management, has announced an agreement to become the majority shareholder of DUCASSE Education, a “world-renowned” institution of professional culinary and pastry arts schools. Since its foundation in 1999, DUCASSE Education, owned by celebrity chef Alain Ducasse, has been transferring a high level…
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6 June
Former Groucho Club MD launches The Bar at Sloane Place
Tuesday night (4 June) saw the launch of The Bar at Sloane Place, the newest offering by award winning executive chef Bernhard Mayer and Matt Hobbs, former managing director of The Groucho Club. Ashley James and Made in Chelsea’s Alex Mytton DJed at the event, while guests were treated to…
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5 June
Orange Buffalo launches first ever restaurant in London
Orange Buffalo, an American-inspired food brand launched by Mike So and Nick White, will be opening its first restaurant in June in Tooting, London. The new opening follows the brand’s two sites at outdoor food courts The Old Truman Brewery and Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen. The award-winning wings menu…
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5 June
Royal Victoria Hotel awarded AA rosette following £1m revamp
The Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis has been presented with an AA Rosette just six months after the property completed a £1m refurbishment. Led by head chef Aron Davies, the venue’s Padarn Brasserie and Eryri Bar and Lounge were commended for producing “distinctive dishes” using local ingredients, supporting farms and…
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