Restaurants

The latest news and updates on restaurants, 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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11 July

Le Cochon Aveugle in York to close this November

Le Cochon Aveugle in Walmgate, York, will reportedly close its doors at the end of November, after almost nine years in operation. The venue’s owners, Joshua and Victoria Overington, have revealed that the reason for the move is that they “have creatively outgrown the space and are looking to explore…
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8 July

Chotto Matte Soho to close to undergo extensive refurb

Chotto Matte Soho has announced it will temporarily close as it undergoes a makeover. After almost 10 years, the flagship will close its doors this July to undergo a full transformation reopening in September 2022 The reimagined restaurant will debut a lounge bar, as well new menu additions, reworked cocktails…
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8 July

Cream Group names executive chef for new restaurant Miro

Cream Group has announced a new restaurant concept, Miro, and its new head chef, with the site set to open in Mayfair later this month. Chef Toby Burrowes has been appointed to the role of executive chef and will lead the development of the menu. Burrowes was previously employed at…
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7 July

SushiDog unveils Bishopsgate opening date

SushiDog has announced its new Bishopsgate site will open on 25 July 2022, marking the fourth site to open under the quick service sushi roll brand. The Bishopsgate site will also offer delivery via Deliveroo and UberEats, as well as catering for offices provided by Feedr and JustEat for Business.…
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7 July

Absurd Bird enters administration

Absurd Bird, the fried chicken brand, has entered into administration due to “unforeseen circumstances”, with five restaurants overall set to close. However, the brand will continue to be available to customers online, through both Uber Eats and Just Eat. According to a notice on the Gazette public record, FRP Advisory…
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7 July

UK retail and hospitality to see £1.2bn boost during women’s Euros

The UK retail and hospitality sector are predicted to receive a £1.2bn boost during the Women’s UEFA 2022 European Championships (EURO 2022), according to new spending data by Voucher Codes. The competition is expected to bring 9.4m shoppers to retail stores across the whole competition, with a £898.2m predicted total…
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6 July

Gusto Edinburgh to undergo £250,000 refurbishment

Gusto Italian has announced an investment of £250,000 to refurbish its Edinburgh site this summer, aiming to transform both the interior and exterior of the restaurant. The George Street location, which originally opened in 2007, will be closed between 11 July and 2 August. It will reopen with a total…
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6 July

McDonald’s warns of supply chain shortages

McDonald’s has warned customers of ingredient shortages as signs have been put up in some branches with the warning, including on King’s Road in Chelsea, according to the Metro. Due to the supply chain challenges, some menu items may reportedly be served with some ingredients missing and others may be…
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6 July

Oakman hails ‘record’ sales in FY22

The Oakman Group Plc has revealed its total sales surged 79% to £65.1m for the financial year ending 3 July 2022 (FY22), reportedly outperforming the Coffer CGA tracker of industry sales. Like-for-like sales are up 51.2% from FY21 and up 19.9% from pre-Covid levels in FY20, while total sales have…
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5 July

Coaching Inn Group acquires Forest Park Hotel and restaurant

The Coaching Inn Group, a subsidiary of RedCat Pub Company, has revealed it has completed the acquisition of Forest Park Hotel, Brockenhurst for an undisclosed sum. The Country Hotel and Inn is located in the heart of the New Forest, on the edge of the village of Brockenhurst with 40…
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