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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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Jul- 2019 -22 July
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef of The Grill
The Dorchester has appointed Tom Booton as head chef of it the Grill restaurant, the youngest in restaurants 88 year history. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the dining room and its menus, with the unveiling anticipated for…
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22 July
Number of insolvencies fall over second quarter
The number of insolvencies in the UK has fallen by 14% for the second quarter of this year. The study compiled by ‘Big Four’ firm KPMG found that 310 companies filed for administration between April and June, a fall of 14% compared with the first quarter. The results are on…
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19 July
Holly Bush Inn on the market for £750,000
The historic Holly Bush Inn in Little Leigh near Northwich has been put on the market at a guide price of £750,000. The Grade-II listed property comprises four separate buildings over a 2.63 acre site in the Cheshire countryside. Together the four buildings offer 14 en-suite letting rooms, a three-bedroom…
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19 July
Deliveroo unveils new ‘food procurement’ service
Deliveroo has continued to expand the services it offers to restaurants by launching ‘Food Procurement’, a new service that allows restaurants to purchase cooking ingredients and supplies at reduced prices via bespoke deals negotiated by Deliveroo. The new scheme, which Deliveroo has been trialing for over a year, aims to…
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19 July
Huddersfield pub to reopen after £95,000 renovation
The White Swan pub in Huddersfield has reopened following a £95,000 renovation, with a shift in focus to sports fans and students. The interior has been opened up and redecorated to create a bright, open space; the toilets have been brought up-to-date; and the pub’s function room is set to…
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18 July
Café Rouge to publish ‘detailed’ access guides from AccessAble
Café Rouge has announced that it will become the first major restaurant business to provide disabled people, carers and all those with access requirements detailed access guides of its facilities via AccessAble. The “breakthrough” step, which the company said “clearly demonstrates” its efforts to provide “outstanding” dining experiences for all,…
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18 July
Ei Group to be acquired by Stonegate Pubs for £3bn
Pub operators Stonegate Pub Company is set to acquire pub management company Ei Group (EIG), in a deal worth in the region of £3bn. Stonegate has offered all-cash terms that value group’s shares at £1.3bn, a 38% premium over the pre-bid share price, taking into account debt, the deal is…
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18 July
Benugo fined for selling alcohol to 15-year-old at Waterloo
The café and restaurant chain Benugo has been fined thousands of pounds after an employee sold a bottle of beer to a 15-year old during an undercover operation run by Lambeth Council. Benugo was fined £6,000 by Camberwell Green Magistrates Court and ordered to pay prosecution costs of £860 for…
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18 July
Southwark Council approves late-night levy approval
Southwark Council has voted in favour of a late night levy, which will see all licensed businesses in the area be charged to sell alcohol after midnight. The levy was approved at a Council meeting yesterday (17 July), and was opposed by local businesses and trade body UKHospitality. The group…
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17 July
Chestnut Group acquires Suffolk pub
Pub operators the Chestnut Group has acquired The Crown in Stoke-by-Nayland, Suffolk, the 10th pub in the company’s East Anglia portfolio. The Crown is a traditional inn with 11 bedrooms, and was recently nominated by the AA as one of the best pubs in Suffolk. The pub has been operating…
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