News
The News section on Catering Today delivers the latest updates and developments across the UK hospitality and catering industry. Covering restaurants, pubs, quick service brands, and catering groups, it reports on company announcements, market performance, government policy, and sector-wide trends. With a focus on commercial and operational impact, Catering Today’s news coverage keeps hospitality professionals informed of the events and decisions shaping business conditions and strategic opportunities across the sector.
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Jul- 2019 -9 July
Restaurant banned from serving food to customers with allergies
Birmingham-based restaurant African Village has been banned by Birmingham City Council, after a customer was hospitalised following a meal that was said to be allergy free. The ban is the first of its kind in the city. The customer, who has an allergy to foods that contain either peanuts or…
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9 July
Pub chain ‘up for sale for £30-40m’
Brewery, pub and hotel operator, Marston’s, is reportedly mulling the sale of Pitcher and Piano, a pub chain with 18 sites. City sources have said the operator has enlisted financial advisory firm Sapient Corporate Finance to sell the chain for around £30-40m. Marton’s bought the chain for £20m from entrepreneur…
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9 July
Gisborough Hall appoints new head chef
North Yorkshire-based hotel Gisborough Hall has re-appointed David Sotheran has the head chef of its restaurant. Sotheran had previously spent nine with the hotel, from January 2005 to October 2014 and has cooked for a host of well known people, including Princess Anne. One of his main responsibilities will be…
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8 July
Craft Dining Rooms to debut at Birmingham’s ICC
Craft Dining Group has announced the opening of its first restaurant at Birmingham’s International Conference Centre, after a seven figure investment. The 150-cover dining room will comprise a main dining room, central bar and two private dining rooms, available to rent for private hire with guests able to work alongside…
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8 July
Soft drinks on-trade market worth £517m, Fentimans report finds
Fentimans, the botanically brewed drinks maker has launched a data driven report with research consultancy CGA, to offer a “unique insight” into the premium soft drinks and mixers market in the UK. The premium soft drinks and mixer category has grown 33% versus last year and is now worth £517m,…
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8 July
Sodexo wins Inclusive Culture award at enei awards
Global services provider Sodexo has won the Inclusive Culture award, at the 2019 Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei) awards. The judges looked for an inclusive culture which focuses on training, communications, employee engagement, agile working, working families, and work-life balance. Sodexo had to demonstrate commitment from all levels…
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8 July
Harry Ramsden signs deal with Mecca Bingo
British fish and chips brand Harry Ramsden is set to partner with Mecca Bingo to roll out its offering in over 70 locations across the UK through its “Proudly Serving Harry Ramsden” concept. Launching this week (Monday 8 July), Harry Ramsden’s fish and chips, together with other selected items from…
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5 July
Army chef receives highest award in the Royal Logistic Corps
Army chef Simon Griffiths has been awarded the highest trade honour in the Royal Logistic Corps as Conductor, in a ceremony in Hampshire with the Duke of Gloucester the guest of honour. He is one of five Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Senior Soldiers to have been granted the position of…
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5 July
Venus café chain becomes ‘first in UK’ to use palm plates
Sustainable café chain, Venus Company, has claimed to be the UK’s first commercial café chain to use fully home compostable palm plates from India. The plates are sourced from the areca palm which is indigenous to India and “naturally environmentally friendly” as it falls from the tree and is not…
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5 July
The Johnson Collective to open first West Country pub
London-based multiple operators, the Johnson Collective is set to open its first pub in the West Country, after a £350,000 renovation of the Unicorn on the Beach, in collaboration with Star Pubs and Bars. The interior is being reconfigured to create five different areas including – a relaxed bar, a…
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