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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 -3 June
Social media delivery only restaurant, Twisted London, expands
Twisted London, the delivery only restaurant born from Jungle Creations’ Twisted, which specialises in creating recipe videos for its 20 million followers across social media, has expanded with the launch of five new sites. The new sites include London-based branches in Bayswater, Gloucester Road, Russell Square, Piccadilly and Edgware Road.…
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3 June
First Andrew Fairlie award won by Prince Charles’ country house
The first award for hospitality excellence created in honour of legendary Scottish chef Andrew Fairlie has been won by Dumfries House, the 18th Century Ayrshire country mansion and estate rescued and redeveloped by Prince Charles. Fairlie, who died in January after a long battle with a brain tumour, was Scotland’s…
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3 June
Crussh to open its first healthcare site in the summer
Healthy food chain Crussh, will open its first healthcare site, in Birmingham Children’s Hospital this summer, in partnership with global services supplier Sodexo. The new Crussh café will stay true to the Crussh Fit Food and Juice Bars classic menu, offering a large range of healthy food from breakfast pots…
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May- 2019 -31 May
CH&Co refinance with Equistone
Private equity investors Equistone has completed the refinancing of hospitality caterer CH&Co. CH&Co, which employs nearly 6,500 people, provide catering services for some of the UK’s leading companies, charities and organisations, as well as holding a Royal Warrant for the provision of catering services to HM Queen since 2013. Having…
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31 May
Sainsbury’s set to launch vegan butcher
Sainsbury’s has announced it is set to launch a pop-up vegan butcher on London’s Bethnal Green Road from 21 June to 23 June. The pop-up, launched for World Meat Free Week will feature over 20 plant-based products including the supermarket’s Shroomdogs. Sainsbury’s buyer, James Hamilton said: “Whilst we’re seeing a…
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31 May
Historic Manchester pub secures conversion funding
Accountancy firm, Cowgills has announced it has secured funding for the conversion of historic Manchester pub, the Cross Keys in Eccles. The building has now been acquired by specialist social care property provider Annesley Property Group, in a deal worth £1.25m. The pub was developed by Annesley Living to provide…
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31 May
Deliveroo announce restaurant makeover project
Food delivery company Deliveroo, has launched a restaurant makeover competition, which will see three restaurants receive a £25,000 makeover. The Restaurant Makeover project launched after its research revealed that 88% of Brits find ambience and service just as important as the food. After the shortlist of finalists is selected, it…
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30 May
Deliveroo appoints Michael Healy as general manager
Deliveroo has announced that it has appointed former Restaurant Group chief marketing officer, Michael Healy as its general manager in the Republic of Ireland. The appointment follows Deliveroo’s announcement of its most recent financing round of $575m (£455m) and comes as the company prepares to accelerate expansion in Ireland, and…
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30 May
Residents take pub to court following ‘sex in the street’
Local residents in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, are set to take local pub the Jolly Potters to court after saying its parties have led to excessive noise levels and people having sex in the street. According to a report by the BBC, residents have also complained of public urination and drug taking…
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30 May
The Goring to launch first restaurant in 109 years
Five-star hotel The Goring, Belgravia will open a new Siren restaurant,on 12 June whilst also relaunching The Goring Bar. Siren will be the first new restaurant at the hotel in more than 109 years, with CEO Jeremy Goring looking to create a second more casual dining option; a seafood restaurant…
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