Restaurants

The Restaurants section on Catering Today delivers comprehensive coverage of the UK restaurant industry, from independent operators to national chains. It reports on business performance, openings, acquisitions, and leadership changes, alongside analysis of market trends, menu innovation, and consumer behaviour. With insight into finance, operations, technology, and sustainability, Catering Today provides hospitality professionals with the intelligence and updates shaping commercial strategy across the UK dining landscape.

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12 September

Hawksmoor secures B Corp certification

British steakhouse and sustainable seafood restaurant, Hawksmoor, has revealed it has qualified for B Corp certification after a “long, rigorous” assessment. It is reported that the Certified B Corporation are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. In addition, Hawkmoor stands to join a global…
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9 September

Michelin-star chef Mark Sargeant to open new restaurant

Former Chef of the Year Mark Sargeant has announced the opening of his new restaurant, The Brasserie MS, an Art Deco-inspired eatery with a focus on fine dining. Sargeant is a former protégé of Gordon Ramsay and the winner of a Michelin star. The restaurant is located in Folkestone, a…
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9 September

KFC and UK Youth launch youth employability programme

KFC has partnered with youth charity, UK Youth, to pilot a new youth employability programme, Hatch, to support disadvantaged young people into long-term employment and build their work skills and confidence. Hatch is a seven module employability programme aimed at young people aged 16-24. Delivered in partnership with local youth…
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8 September

The Restaurant Group sees H1 profits hit £41m

The Restaurant Group has reported profits before tax of £41.7m for the first half of 2022, compared with £11.2m during the same period the year prior. The results, from the 26 weeks to 3 July 2022, saw total sales at £423.4m, compared with £216.8m for the same period the year…
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8 September

Otto pasta bar to launch first site in Piccadilly

Otto, the london-based pasta delivery company, is set to open its first brick and mortar site in early November 2022. The all-day “pasta bar” will be located in Piccadilly. The news of the opening follows the company’s success after michelin-starred chef, Phil Howard, and his business partner, Julian Dyer, initially…
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7 September

Kapincha unveils brand redesign amid expansion plans

Sri-Lankan kitchen Kapincha has teamed up with creative agency Free The Birds as part of an interior design overhaul to match the brands expansion plans. Launched in 2018 by two twin sisters – Vasanthini and Dharshini Perumal, Karapincha brings family recipes to life in the form of Sri Lankan cafes…
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7 September

Woven by Adam Smith set to open at Coworth Park Hotel

Woven by Adam Smith, a new restaurant at Coworth Park, part of the Dorchester Collection, is set to open on 8 September 2022. Coworth Park has unveiled details for Woven by Adam Smith, Chef Adam Smith’s menu, combining classics with modern touches and layers of personal experience. Martin Hulbert Design…
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7 September

Itsu announces 13% pay rise for all staff

Itsu has announced a pay rise of up to 13% across its entire workforce to help employees cope with rising prices in the UK, amid the cost-of-living crisis. The investment will see entry-level pay boosted to a minimum of £11.50 per hour, which is almost 20% higher than the average…
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6 September

Nearly 40% of hospitality services facing worker shortages, study finds

Nearly two fifths of hospitality businesses are facing worker shortages, according to a new study of government data by digital marketing agency Koozai. The new data analysis, which looked at the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics, reveals the extent of worker shortages across different industries and areas…
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5 September

Matei Baran to open new venture in Waverly Terrace

Chef Matei Baran, who opened his first venture at Stack in Seaburn two years ago, has announced the opening of his new premises in Waverley Terrace; The Social and Kitchen. It will serve Baran’s take on street food, designed exclusively for the pub diners. Housed in the premises of The…
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