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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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Jan- 2019 -29 January
Star Pubs & Bars invests £1.3m in Sheffield pubs
Star Pubs & Bars has announced it is making a £1.3m investment in South Yorkshire and Sheffield community pubs in order to “transform them into great quality traditional locals”. As many as 25 new jobs are expected to be created by the new investment, and the pubs to be “transformed”…
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29 January
Mike Ashley ‘eyeing up’ Patisserie Valerie
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is reportedly considering buying collapsed cafe chain Patisserie Valerie, just a week after the company fell into administration. The chain confirmed some 71 businesses would close immediately while its remaining 122 stores would continue trading as normal as administrators KPMG looked for a buyer. According to…
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28 January
16-year-old Prestwick restaurant set for ‘transformation’
Prestwick restaurant, Elliot’s bar and restaurant is set for a “complete transformation” following “significant investment”. The restaurant, under its old name, closed its doors for the last time on 27 January, with work on the restaurant, to be renamed, Vic’s & The Vine, commencing right away. Kenny Blair, Buzzworks Holdings…
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28 January
Celebrity chef Dan Doherty accused of sexual harassment
An external investigation has been conducted at the Royal Oak restaurant in London’s Marylebone after celebrity chef Dan Doherty was accused of sexual harassment. According to a report in the Sunday Times Doherty was “forced to leave” his Royal Oak restaurant in Marylebone in November 2018 while consultancy firm HR180…
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28 January
Stew & Oyster moves into Malton’s Town Hall
The Fitzwilliam (Malton) Estate has confirmed the Stew & Oyster brand have signed a new lease of the former Malton Town Hall. Malton is the sixth and latest site for the Stew & Oyster team, who plan to open in April 2019. The bar and restaurant will serve regional craft…
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28 January
Executive chef Robby Jenks to leave The Vineyard
After over three years in the position, chef Robby Jenks will leave The Vineyard at the Vineyard Hotel in Berkshire in late April to take up a new challenge in the Lake District. His partner, restaurant manager, Rebecca Galland who has been at the Vineyard since 2012 will join him…
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25 January
Nick Molyviatis to leave ‘Britain’s best restaurant’ Kiln
Nick Molyviatis is to leave his role as head chef at Soho restaurant Kiln, which was named “Britain’s best restaurant” by the National Restaurant Awards. The Greek chef is set to return to his hometown of Athens after 17 years working in London. Under his stewardship, Kiln has been awarded…
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25 January
La Suquet reinstated into Michelin guide without chef’s consent
French restaurant, Le Suquet has been reinstated into the Michelin guide without the consent of its head chef Sebastien Bras. The restaurant was publically removed from the listings in 2017 after Bras said being in the guide caused “huge pressure” due to visits from inspectors. At the time Michelin agreed…
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25 January
Fuller’s exits brewery trade with £250m sale
Fuller’s has sold its brewery business to the European arm of Japanese brewer Asahi as it shifts its focus to its upmarket pub and hotel businesses. It was sold for £250m on a debt-free, cash-free basis and comprises the entirety of Fuller’s beer, cider and soft drinks brewing and production,…
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24 January
Former Carlsberg CEO appointed to Quintessential Brands
International spirits company, Quintessential Brands, has appointed James Lousada as managing director of its international commercial products arm, Quintessential Brands Spirit Solutions. The firm said the appointment of Lousada, who has over 20 years’ experience in the industry running UK and European drinks companies, is indicative of the its ambitions…
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