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- 2025 -8 January
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Willow to open in Mere Green
Mediterranean-inspired dining concept Willow will open its doors in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield in February. The launch marks a new chapter for Parogon Group’s expansion plans following the launch of the second Willow site in Telford last year. Willow is part of the brand’s portfolio of restaurants and establishments. Founded…
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8 January
Hydes invests further £235k in The Abel Heywood within 12 months
Salford-based brewer and pub retailer Hydes has committed to a £235k refurbishment of the boutique hotel at The Abel Heywood, based in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The investment follows a multi-million, seven-figure investment programme across its pub estate in 2024 including a £200k refurbishment of The Abel Heywood pub in February…
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7 January
Today’s news in brief – 07/01/25
The O2 Arena has seen sales across F&B, leisure and retail rise by 6% in 2024, marking the live entertainment’s “best-ever” year for trade. It comes as The O2 welcomed a record number of people – over 10 million – throughout last year, which spells an uplift of 12% against…
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7 January
Tony Parkin leaves Cliff House Hotel
Tony Parkin has revealed that he has left his position as chef patron at the Cliff House Hotel in County Waterford, Ireland. Parkin confirmed his departure, following just over two years in the role, in a post on Instagram giving no reason for his departure. He stated in the post:…
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7 January
West African restaurant Shakara to open in Marylebone
Modern West African restaurant Shakara has announced its opening in Marylebone on 31 January 2024. This first iteration of Shakara provides exclusive private dining with a thoughtfully curated menu of African cuisine and fine mixology. Spanning 6,000 square feet, the space is designed by Red Deer. Inspired by the design…
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7 January
O2 Arena reports ‘best-ever’ sales amid record number of visitors
The O2 Arena has seen sales across F&B, leisure and retail rise by 6% in 2024, marking the live entertainment’s “best-ever” year for trade. It comes as The O2 welcomed a record number of people – over 10 million – throughout last year, which spells an uplift of 12% against…
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6 January
Today’s news in brief – 06/01/24
Locanda Locatelli will close its Marylebone Italian restaurant after 23 years. The restaurant, owned by husband and wife Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli, was located within the Hyatt Regency London on Seymour Street. The duo opened the restaurant in 2002 and won a Michelin star the following year, which it retained…
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6 January
Locanda Locatelli closes after 23 years
Locanda Locatelli has announced the closure of its Marylebone Italian restaurant after 23 years. The restaurant owned by husband and wife Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli was located within the Hyatt Regency London on Seymour Street. A statement on its website said: “With a heavy heart, for reasons out of our…
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6 January
Hospitality Action welcomes latest patron and trustee
The industry charity, Hospitality Action, has welcomed Charlie Hodson, director of Hodson Norfolk, as its newest patron and Helen Milligan-Smith, Aramark UK president and CEO, as a trustee in the new year. Hodson joins the charity as a patron, having demonstrated his commitment to championing the wellbeing of hospitality workers…
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6 January
Tasty agrees to £2.5m settlement with its insurer
Casual dining group Tasty has agreed a full and final settlement with its insurer for the amount of £2.5m relating to a pre-pandemic insurance claim. In a stock exchange announcement, Tasty detailed that it would receive approximately £1.5m, net of creditor costs and legal costs and the settlement sum is…
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