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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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Dec- 2018 -4 December
Simon Cope resigns as Byron CEO
Simon Cope has resigned from his position as the CEO of embattled burger restaurant chain Byron amid the company’s restructuring plan under a CVA. His termination document appeared on Companies House on 3 December, stating he resigned on 30 November, just 18 months after joining from Wagamama, initially as Byron’s…
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4 December
Food prices could rise 10% post-Brexit according to Bank governor
Food prices could rise by 10% following an “extreme” Brexit, according to Bank of England governor Mark Carney. Carney said that a softer Brexit would still see food prices rise by around 6% with Bank of England colleague Jon Cunliffe saying that the UK imports about half of its food…
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3 December
Vacherin promotes Dan Kelly to deputy managing director of food & operations
London contract caterer Vacherin has announced the promotion of Dan Kelly, previously director of food, to the role of deputy managing director of food and operations. In this newly created position, Kelly will work closely with managing director and owner Phil Roker to support the running of the business and…
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3 December
Jason Atherton to open new Mayfair restaurant
Jason Atherton is to open a new 16-cover restaurant in London’s Mayfair, named H.O.M.E, the restaurant will open next door to Atherton’s current Pollen Street Social restaurant. Atherton says he sees the new restaurant as a “purely creative outlet”, which will serve only a set menu. The chef described the…
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3 December
US chain Eggslut to open London restaurants
US restaurant chain, Eggslut, famous for its egg based dishes, is set to open a series of London restaurants. In an announcement today (3 December), the chain said “an initial London site will be announced early in the year with more set to follow”. The chain opened its first branch…
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3 December
Manchester restaurant creates ‘human-sized advent calendar’ to feed homeless
The Oast House in Manchester is inviting members of the public to open the doors of its human-sized advent calendar, as it aims to donate 50 meals per day from 1 to 24 December. Every time the door is opened on the 15 ft squared calendar at the Spinningfields-based bar…
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Nov- 2018 -30 November
New degrees unveiled by Glion Institute of Higher Education
Glion Institute of Higher Education, hospitality management institution, has announced its new portfolio of master’s degrees available across campuses in the UK and Switzerland. First programme intakes are in September 2019 to meet growing demand among students and industry employers for relevant postgraduate hospitality education. In addition to the current…
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30 November
Colicci’s first kiosk with The Royal Parks opens in Green Park
Cafe and restaurant kiosk brand, Colicci, has revealed its first kiosk, in a fleet of nine, with The Royal Parks designed by Mizzi Studio in London’s Green Park. Situated just outside the station by the fountain, the kiosk has been designed to enhance the visitor experience, making a refreshment stop…
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30 November
London’s Bonhams to close before Christmas
London’s Michelin-starred Bonhams restaurant has announced it is to close on 19 December. The restaurant has been open for over three years in the auction house of the same name, collecting its Michelin star in 2015. Head chefs, Theo Clench and Tom Kemble announced the restaurant’s closure on Instagram. Clench…
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30 November
Greene King to give free soft drinks to designated drivers this Christmas
Over 1,000 Greene King pubs across the UK are taking part in an annual Christmas anti-drink drive campaign with Coca Cola, by offering nominated drivers free soft drinks, for the ninth year in a row. Drivers will receive a voucher to use on their next purchase when they buy any…
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