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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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Nov- 2018 -16 November
Marco Pierre White to serve Eastenders star’s gin in restaurants
Black and White Hospitality, the company co-founded by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, has signed a deal to stock a new gin brand created by a British soap star. The firm will now offer Neat Gin across its restaurant estate which currently stands at 50 sites. The gin, which is…
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16 November
Almost 90% of pubs failed to stop children using gambling machines
Tests on a sample of pubs in England indicated almost 90% failed to prevent children accessing gaming machines meant for those over 18. The Gambling Commission worked with licensing authorities and local police to test compliance with laws in place to protect children from the risks gambling can pose. Children…
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15 November
KERB to open food concept in Seven Dials
Street food company KERB and London-based landlords Shaftesbury have announced the opening of a new food hall concept in the 19th century Thomas Neal’s Warehouse in Seven Dials, London. It is hoped that KERB’s bricks and mortar debut, Seven Dials Market, will “rival the best food halls in the world”…
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15 November
Michelin-starred Adam Stokes to open new Birmingham restaurant
Michelin-starred chef, Adam Stokes, is to open a new Birmingham restaurant named Oyster Club. Located on Temple Street, the location will feature an oyster bar and seafood restaurant, underneath the currently existing Ivy Restaurant. The Oyster Club will open in February 2019, featuring a 30-cover restaurant and 24-seater bar. Oysters…
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15 November
CDG signs exclusivity deal for Las Iguanas, Oriel and Bella Italia in UAE
Casual Dining Group (CDG), the operator of mid-market restaurant brands, has agreed a new franchising deal for its Las Iguanas, Bella Italia and Oriel Grande Brasserie brands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The deal with RELAM Investment will give exclusivity to open and operate the brands in the UAE…
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15 November
Royal Lancaster London appoints new executive head chef
The Royal Lancaster London on Hyde Park has appointed Daniel Mcgarey executive head chef, as part of its recent £85m renovation. Mcgarey brings over 16 years of experience to Royal Lancaster London where he will oversee all of the hotel’s culinary areas including Nipa Thai, Island Grill, Park Restaurant. Leading…
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14 November
Greggs to be delivered by Deliveroo
Greggs’ food offerings are to be delivered to three locations in London by food delivery giants, Deliveroo, following what it called a “successful” Birmingham trial. The move will see Greggs steak bakes and iced buns become the first baked goods to be delivered by a food delivery app. The app…
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14 November
UberEats to deliver Ikea meatballs and flatpack furniture
UberEats is to deliver furniture retailer Ikea’s meatball meals as part of a four day trial from its Hoxton kitchen. The meatballs will be available to anyone within 2km of the Hoxton outlet, and will be delivered alongside small pieces of furniture. The deliveries will be split into meal/furniture deals…
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14 November
Fire-hit restaurant to reopen and expand
Owners of Piccolino’s flagship Caffé Grande, Manchester, have announced plans for expansion as the restaurant prepares to reopen at the end of November. The Italian restaurant, which enjoyed a £1.3m refurbishment in spring 2016 and is a popular haunt of Manchester’s business community, celebrities and sport stars; is to develop…
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14 November
Boxpark Wembley to open with Rinse FM takeover
Boxpark Wembley will open on Saturday 8 December at Quintain’s £3bn Wembley Park development, making it the largest site to date for the food and retail company. Ugly Dumpling, Nanny Bills, Smoky Boys, Mitsuryu and Cut + Grind are among the street food vendors that will open at the venue,…
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