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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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May- 2019 -10 May
Rockliffe Hall executive chef becomes Master Chef of Great Britain
One of Rockliffe Hall’s executive chefs, Aaron Craig, has been accepted as a full member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Formed in 1980, the association has an exclusive membership made up of some of the most notable head chefs, chef/patrons and head pastry chefs around the country.…
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10 May
Atul Kochhar to open restaurant in former Westminster Fire Station
This autumn Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star, will open the doors to a second central London restaurant Mathura in Westminster. Named after the capital city of King Kanishka, an emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century, the 200 cover restaurant and bar…
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9 May
Virtual restaurant business gains investment
Virtual restaurant business, Ghost Kitchen, has acquired investment from angel capitalist group Jenson Funding Partners SEIS. The business will create and operate delivery-only food brands, all run of out of singular kitchen locations located in areas that have the highest density in food delivery. A tech-enabled food and brand company,…
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9 May
Art deco building transformed into new restaurant
An art deco building in Somerset, previously used for entertainment and leisure, has been transformed into a new restaurant named Pillars Bar and Grill. Entrepreneur Kevin Newton and his restoration team have used the style of the “Great Gatsby era” for the new restaurant on Leigh Road. The building opened…
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9 May
FSA backs mandatory ingredient labelling on food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to “give consumers greater confidence in the food they eat”. The board also set out priorities as part of an ambition to make the UK the best place for food hypersensitive…
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9 May
Reubens on Baker Street closes
London-based Turkish restaurant, Reubens has closed following a family bereavement, the restaurant has traded on Baker Street for 46 years. A statement issued by Reubens, read: “With a heavy heart, unexpectedly we have had to close due to a family bereavement. We are proud that of the 46 years Reubens…
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8 May
Hospitality and leisure sector sees increase in advertised jobs
The number of jobs advertised in the hospitality industry increased by 15% in 2018, the fastest rate of increase across sectors. According to research by Reed Hospitality and Leisure, the number of jobs advertised in the hospitality sector exceeded the national average of 9% across all UK sectors in 2018.…
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8 May
Man alleged to run restaurant from house refuses to remove sign
The owner of a house in Norwich who was told by Norwich City Council to remove a restaurant sign in February has still not done so as he has applied for permission to keep it. Norwich council inspected the premises owned by Orlando Williams in February after it was alleged…
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8 May
Warm weather draws Brits to pubs and restaurants as spending rises
Consumer spending grew by 2.5% year-on-year in April, as milder temperatures encouraged Brits to go out and spend, despite ongoing struggles in the retail sector. According to data from Barclaycard, spending in pubs and restaurants reached double-digit growth of 13.1% and 10% respectively – as Brits made the most of…
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8 May
Robot bartender takes up residency at Barbican Centre
A drink-mixing robot called Toni will take up residency at London’s Barbican Centre as part of its ‘AI: More than Human’ summer exhibition. Toni, designed by Italian company and producer of automated cocktail makers Makr Shakr, will be at the centre in an aim to explore the evolution of the…
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