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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Jan- 2019 -21 January
Anthony Demetre’s Wild Honey restaurant up for sale
Mayfair restaurant, Wild Honey, as been publicly listed for sale by property agents Restaurant Property who say the venue commands £103,000 annual rent. The restaurant, owned by chef and restaurateur Anthony Demetre, is located at 12 George Street, between Hanover and Berkley Square. It is thought that the restaurant could…
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21 January
Youngest head chef in hotel’s history appointed at Corse Lawn House
Multi award-winning Gloucestershire hotel, Corse Lawn House has announced the appointment of new head chef, Chris Monk. At the age of 27, Monk is the youngest head chef in the hotel’s 40 year history, and it was at this hotel that he began his culinary career as he trained there…
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21 January
Patisserie Valerie future uncertain as talks with bankers continue
The future of embattled cafe chain Patisserie Valerie is still unknown as the company revealed today (Monday 21 January) that it was still in discussions with bankers. Following an investigation by forensic accountants, the company realised its accounts showed signs of “significant manipulation” of the balance sheet and profit and…
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18 January
Hampshire Michelin star restaurant up for sale
The JSW restaurant in Petersfield, Hampshire, has been brought to market by leisure property specialist Fleurets. JSW has been owned and operated by chef patron Jake Saul Watkins for 18 years, 15 of which it has held a Michelin star status. This Grade II listed property is a 17th Century…
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18 January
Lee Ginsburg resigns from Patisserie Valerie board
Lee Ginsburg, non-executive director and deputy chairman of Patisserie Valerie, has resigned from the board just a day after it was revealed that the company’s financial troubles appeared to be in a worse condition than initially thought. He resigned with immediate effect and the company confirmed his departure in a…
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18 January
Chef Camille Tardieu opens new restaurant
Cérès, a brand new restaurant from London-based French-Sicilian chef, Camille Tardieu, is now open in Stoke Newington’s Newington Green area. The Kickstarter-funded restaurant offers contemporary dishes, uniting Provencal, Sicilian and Mediterranean cooking with London’s global culinary influences to offer a new take on European gastronomy. With a changing seasonal menu,…
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17 January
Michelin-starred Basque restaurateur to open new Bethnal Green site
Michelin-starred Basque restaurant De Terra is to open a new site in Bethnal Green Town Hall. Head chef Paulo Airaudo, says the site which will open on 23 January will be a “relaxed fine dining” restaurant, featuring food which takes inspiration from Latin America and Italy. The chef will also…
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17 January
Pub chain Young’s removes £28 cauliflower steaks following backlash
Pub chain Young’s has announced it has removed its £28 for two cauliflower steaks offer, which courted controversy on Twitter after it was pointed out that they were being offered for the same price as two Aberdeen Angus sirloin steaks. A Young’s spokesperson told Catering Today: “We have a great…
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17 January
Ross Bryans appointed head chef at Les 110 de Taillevent London
Ross Bryans has been appointed head chef at Les 110 de Taillevent London where he will be tasked with serving a new menu to showcase his creative approach to cooking and understanding for classical techniques from his French culinary background. Bryans has worked alongside some of the most successful chefs…
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17 January
Patisserie Valerie financial woes worse than expected
Forensic accountants have uncovered “significant manipulation” within Patisserie Valerie’s accounts, suggesting its financial troubles are more extensive than first thought. The company said the work carried out by its forensic accountants since “potentially fraudulent” accounts were discovered in October has revealed that the “misstatement of its accounts was extensive, involving…
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