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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May- 2022 -24 May
SSP revenues surge 212.9% as travel rebounds
The SSP Group has reported its revenues surged 212.9% year-on-year to £803.2m for the six month period ended 31 March 2022 (H2), recovering “strongly” with 64% growth compared to pre-Covid levels as the travel sector rebounds. SSP operates brands such as Upper Crust and Ritazza, as well as franchises for…
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23 May
McDonald’s to sell Russian arm to local businessman
McDonald’s has announced it has initiated a process to sell its Russian business, having entered into a sale and purchase agreement with its existing licensee, Alexander Govor. Last week (16 May), Mcdonald’s announced that it will exit the Russian market after more than 30 years of operations in the country.…
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23 May
UKH: hospitality the ‘solution’ to gov’s levelling up policy
UKHospitality has released a new report, Level up hospitality – level up society, which aims to “highlight how the sector is positioned to deliver growth and opportunity across the country and play its part in generating jobs and economic growth”. The report identifies the six areas in which the UKH…
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20 May
Carlo Scotto opens Amethyst in Mayfair
Chef Patron Carlo Scotto has opened a new dining destination, Amethyst, in Mayfair which is centred around a real amethyst chef’s table and a continuously changing tasting menu. Located on Sackville Street, the ground floor features the amethyst and quartz chef’s table, seating up to 21 diners. It is reportedly…
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20 May
Angela Hartnett appoints James Holah as group exec chef
ngela Hartnett has appointed James Holah as group executive chef at Angela Hartnett Ltd. Holah will be working across Michelin-starred restaurants Murano, Mayfair, and neighbourhood favourites Cafe Murano, St James, Covent Garden and Bermondsey. He joins Angela Hartnett with a wealth of experience, having held the head chef position at…
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19 May
Tropea closes cafe amid refurb
Italian restaurant Tropea, located in Harborne, has announced that it is closing its cafe as the site is undergoing a refurbishment to allow more focus on the restaurant menu, with plans in place for a lunch offering. The changes are set to be complete by the summer, and the restaurant…
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19 May
Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef
Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in rural Wiltshire has announced the appointment of Philip Lewis as executive chef. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lewis began his career in Ayrshire as a commis chef and has since worked around the globe including London, Austria and Australia. The…
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18 May
Dishoom to launch Canary Wharf site
Dishoom has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Canary Wharf this winter, marking five years on from its last London opening in Kensington in 2017. The new 8,800 square feet site in Wood Wharf will seat 355 across a double-height restaurant, bar and terrace overlooking the water.…
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18 May
Inflation hits 40-year high
UK inflation has hit its highest level in 40 years during the month of April, driven by the rising cost of energy bills. The figure, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), was up from 7% in March. The ONS said that around 75% of…
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17 May
Chopstix partners with Haven Holiday Parks
Chopstix has announced a deal with holiday operator Haven that will see the restaurant bring its food to holiday park guests this year. The agreement, which marks the first foray into holiday parks for Chopstix, will see the first site open at Haven’s Craig Tara park in Ayrshire at the…
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