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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Jun- 2019 -4 June
Former F1 boss launches pizza restaurant
Flavio Briatore, Italian businessman and former Formula One boss, will be opening his new restaurant Crazy Pizza in London this summer. Crazy Pizza is the newest addition to Briatore’s growing portfolio of bespoke entertainment-led restaurants, beach clubs and nightclubs across the UK, Italy, Dubai and Monaco. The restaurant’s traditional chefs…
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4 June
Northern Quarter food village opens at Belfast International Airport
Catering company Mount Charles has announced the opening of the Northern Quarter of the new food village, at Belfast International Airport. The centre includes four food and drink destinations including, Coco Diablo Mexican Cantina and the Irish brand Freshly Chopped, where food is created in open theatre chopping stations. The…
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3 June
Vic’s and The Vine opens after seven figure investment
Bar and restaurant Vic’s and The Vine has opened its doors in Prestwick, Ayrshire after a seven figure investment, undertaken by hospitality group Buzzwork Holdings.The Vine restaurant is a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere with space for 150 guests, serving food from breakfast until late, seven days a week and has a…
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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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