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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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Apr- 2018 -6 April
Bestways poised to purchase retail arm of Conviviality
Cash and carry wholesaler Bestway is set to announce its plan to purchase Conviviality’s retail chains, which includes Bargain Booze. According to reports Bestway, run by Zameer Choudrey, is thought to have paid roughly £7.5m for the Conviviality businesses. The deal will secure roughly 2,000 jobs and will bring the…
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6 April
Rockliffe Hall and Jesmond Dene House chefs win Great North Menu competition
Two chefs from hotels in Newcastle and County Durham have been crowned the winners of the Great North Menu Challenge 2018. Louise Harbottle from Rockliffe Hall in Darlington, County Durham, won the main course category with her roast lamb, lamb shoulder croquette, rosemary gnocchi and broccoli puree. Manuel Prado, representing…
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6 April
Former Michelin star restaurant plummets to one star hygiene rating
A former Michelin star restaurant has been given a one star hygiene rating, in the the most recent set-back for the Cambridge venue. Alimentum has been awarded a one star food hygiene rating in its latest report. According to the Food Standards Agency the restaurant’s management of food safety requires…
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5 April
Tanqueray launches gin made from Seville oranges
Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla is the newest addition to the gin manufacturer’s portfolio, made with oranges from the Spanish city of Seville. The new blend pays homage to Tanqueray’s roots, when founder Charles Tanqueray used the world-famous citrus fruit in his original 1830s recipes. The gin profile is sweet and…
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5 April
Country Valley Foods awarded AA status by the BRC
Billingham-based food service supplier, Country Valley Foods has been awarded AA status by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) on its first assessment by the trade association. The firm was assessed in a number of areas, including its food preparation, packaging, and storage and distribution areas, and was deemed to be…
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5 April
Scottish chef to launch The Scotsman Café and Bar
Scottish chef and Masterchef: The Professionals knockout week finalist Chris Niven has been unveiled as executive head chef of The Scotsman Grand Café and Bar. The new independent dining and drinking venue is set to open in Edinburgh this summer. Located on the North Bridge in the former advertising hall…
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5 April
Conviviality goes into administration
Drinks retailer and wholesaler Conviviality has filed for administration just a day after selling its wholesale business. Administrators PwC released a statement which read: “Matthew Callaghan, Ian Green and David Baxendale of PwC have today been appointed as joint administrators to Conviviality Plc. “Conviviality Plc continues to engage with parties…
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5 April
Moro and Morito founders launch bespoke catering company
Sam and Sam Clark of Moro and Morito are launching a brand new bespoke outside catering company, Casa Moro, and new private dining room space in Hackney Wick, in May this year. Casa Moro will offer Moro and Morito’s unique Spanish, Middle Eastern and Cretan flavours, created and cooked by Morito head…
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5 April
Chef designs city centre hotel kitchen
A 29 year old head chef has been handed the task of designing his own purpose-built kitchen from scratch. Rising star Alan Dickson – who is Scotland’s reigning Hotel Chef of the Year – will fit out the new premises at the expanded Ten Hill Place Hotel with around £150,000…
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5 April
Magners cider owner buys Conviviality wholesale division
The owner of Magners cider, C&C, has completed a deal to acquire Conviviality’s wholesale distributors. The beverage supplier and retailer has sold its Bibendum and Matthew Clark brands, with the support of brewer AB InBev. C&C was in early morning talks with Conviviality on 4 April, and by the end…
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