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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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Apr- 2019 -25 April
Heineken makes record £50m investment in Star Pubs & Bars estate
Pub business and drinks producer, Heineken, has announced a record investment of £50m to refurbish nearly 150 pubs across the UK, creating an estimated 1,200 hospitality jobs. The investment programme will see everything from gardens, kitchens, bars, snugs and toilets given a bespoke refurbishment to fit each pub’s individual character.…
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25 April
Skylight lawn games bar to reopen in May
Lawn games bar, Skylight has announced it will reopen on Thursday 2 May at London’s Tobacco Dock, in the Wapping area. The rooftop venue will offer drinkers the opportunity to play games of croquet and pétanque along with day-beds and garden booths for those not wishing to play. The bar…
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24 April
James Spragg appointed Casual Dining Group CEO
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of c.280 mid-market restaurant brands including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas and Cafe Rouge, has announced the appointment of James Spragg, currently chief operating officer, to the position of chief executive officer, effective from 29 April. Spragg has extensive experience in the restaurant and leisure…
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24 April
The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel
The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…
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24 April
Love Island star’s restaurant to open with proceeds going to charity
The restaurant Love Island star Mike Thalassitis was planning to open before his death, The Skillet in Loughton, Essex, is set to go ahead with its launch this weekend. On the restaurant’s Instagram page, Thalassitis’ business partner Scott Neilson confirmed it would be opening on 27 April with sales from…
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23 April
Le Cordon Bleu announces Julia Child Scholarship
Culinary and hospitality school Le Cordon Bleu London has announced the launch of its annual Julia Child Scholarship which aims to provide aspiring food entrepreneurs with the first steps to business success. The prize, worth over £40,000, includes a place on Le Cordon Bleu’s Diplôme de Pâtisserie, recognised globally as…
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23 April
British communities lost 914 pubs in 2018
During the 2018 calendar year, a total of 914 pubs closed down according to real estate advisor Altus Group’s annual business rates review, which is set to be released this week. On 1 January 2019 the total number of pubs in England and Wales, liable for business rates, fell to…
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18 April
Kalifornia Kitchen set to open second restaurant in Fulham
Kalifornia Kitchen has announced it is set to launch its second restaurant in London’s Fulham area. The vegan restaurant chain’s new opening follows its other site also located in the capital, in the Fitzrovia area. Set to open in May, the new site will be located in Market Hall Fulham,…
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18 April
Ei Group joins HIT Training to launch management programme
Ei Group has enhanced its internal Management Development Programme, which is designed to bolster the skillset of its senior managers. The pub company has joined forces with HIT Training – apprenticeship provider in the hospitality industry – to offer the Level 5 Apprenticeship in Operational Management. The qualification is focused…
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18 April
Edinburgh Marina gains marine works licence
Edinburgh Marina has confirmed today that it has now been granted its marine works licence by Marine Scotland to open less than 2.5 miles from Edinburgh city centre. The granting of the licence paves the way for the construction of the new 373-berth marina which, will provide 24/7 access to…
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