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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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Feb- 2019 -14 February
Masterchef winner to open first restaurant in Worthing
Masterchef 2018 winner, Kenny Tutt, is to open his first restaurant in his hometown of Worthing. The new restaurant will be named Pitch and will be opened on the town’s Warwick Street in May. The restaurant will span two floors, including a private dining room, with the top floor dedicated…
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14 February
‘World’s smallest bar’ goes on the market for £80,000
A six-cover bar which has been named the “world’s smallest bar” has gone on sale for £80,000. The Lip Bar is located in London’s Selfridges department store and was designed by Japanese artist Daido Moriyama. Moriyama has also designed Tokyo watering hole, Bar Kuro which features the same lip wallpaper…
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14 February
The Restaurant Group CEO resigns
The Restaurant Group (TRG) has announced that Andy McCue, CEO, will leave the company due to “extenuating personal circumstances”. The company said it anticipated that McCue would remain in his position while his successor was being recruited and added a search for his replacement would “commence immediately”. McCue, who joined…
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14 February
Patisserie Valerie rescued from administration
Bakery chain Patisserie Valerie has been bought out of administration by Irish equity firm Causeway Capital Partners (CCP) for an undisclosed sum. The transaction was funded with investment from Causeway Capital and the new management of the business. Steve Francis will remain as the chain’s chief executive officer. Some 96…
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13 February
P Franco team to open Japanese drinking food restaurant Peg
The team behind Clapton’s P Franco has announced it will open a new Japanese drinking food restaurant in Hackney. Named Peg, the new restaurant will officially launch on 20 February, serving a menu of small dishes such as chicken thighs, hearts and wings along with fish dishes such as smoked…
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13 February
Government delays changes to tipping law
The government has announced it has pushed back the introduction of a law which would prevent restaurant owners from pocketing their staff’s tips, three years after a change was suggested. In 2016, a new legislation was promised following a consultation and at the 2018 Conservative party conference, Theresa May said…
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13 February
Neo-Bistro closes after chef’s departure
Mayfair restaurant, Neo-Bistro has closed following the departure of its head chef Mark Jarvis. Neo-Bistro announced Jarvis’ departure last December, however at the time it refused to confirm whether it would close as a result, with its owners saying it would continue to operate “until further notice”. A spokesperson for…
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13 February
Site investment brings growth to Buzzworks Holdings
Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks Holdings has reported an increase in turnover, up 9% from £14.8m to £16.2m, for 2018. The family-owned restaurant and bar operator, which manages 11 venues across Ayrshire and east Scotland, invested £1.8m into new venues, its existing portfolio and staff development boosting its pre-tax profits. During…
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12 February
Dorset village pub comes to the market
Drusilla’s Inn, a pub in the Dorset village of Horton, has been brought to the market for the asking price of £650,000 for the freehold interest. Set within three acres, the thatched country pub comprises a 90 cover restaurant, lounge bar, lounge dining area and the Round Restaurant, a sphere-shaped…
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12 February
Historic 700-year-old pub The Turks Head to reopen
A historic 700-year-old Exeter pub is to be reopened by Clive Watson’s City Pub Group. The Grade II-listed Turks Head is well-known for being frequented by Charles Dickens, however locals were worried its purpose as a pub had gone for good, when in 2005 Prezzo opened a restaurant on the…
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