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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May- 2021 -21 May
Tim Hortons expands into South West of England
Canadian restaurant brand Tim Hortons has announced a further UK expansion with the opening of a Gloucester restaurant. Located at Eastern Avenue Retail Park, the site is set to create 50 new jobs, and represents a continuation along the group’s plans to add 2,000 new jobs across the country. The…
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21 May
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants appoints new CFO
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has announced that Antony Perring has joined the group as its new CFO. Perring previously served as CFO of Leon Restaurants from 2015 to early 2021, primarily responsible for delivering the financing structures. Prior to that he served as financial director at Wagamama from 2006 to 2014,…
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20 May
The Cadogan appoints new executive chef
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, has announced the appointment of Chris Hill as its new executive chef. Within his new role, Hill will oversee operations at the Adam Handling Chelsea restaurant and bar, as well as the hotel’s private and in-room dining. Hill brings with him a diverse culinary background,…
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19 May
Akoko reopens with new menu
Akoko in Fitzrovia has announced the reopening of its restaurant with a new menu and drinks list. The restaurant, which opened on 25 September 2021, offers West African cuisine with local ingredients with aromas and spices. Founder, Aji Akokomi, pays homage to his culinary heritage by using recipes and traditional…
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18 May
Indian restaurant fined £500 for failing to provide waste documents
An Indian restaurant has been ordered to pay over £500 after it failed to provide documents showing how it disposes of its waste. Eastern Paradise of Ripple Road, Barking was visited by Barking and Dagenham Council enforcement officers during a routine trade waste inspection on Tuesday 14 January 2020, but…
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17 May
Temakinho reopens in London with two new partners
Brazilian-Japanese restaurant Temakinho is set to reopen both its Tower Bridge and Old Compton Street venues this month after welcoming two new partners to its group. Both Pete Warden, hospitality director at project development group LXA and Liam Norval, CEO of marketing agency, Posh Cockney have joined the team to…
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13 May
Jollibee opens flagship restaurant in Leicester Square
Jollibee has announced the opening of its new flagship restaurant in Leicester Square, London on Thursday 20 May 2021. The new restaurant concept will offer “high-quality great tasting food” at an affordable price point. The restaurant will be open 10am – 10pm every day, with a seating capacity of 175,…
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10 May
Trio of new F&B lettings secured at St Christopher’s Place
BMO Commercial Property Trust, managed by pan-European property investment and asset management specialist BMO Real Estate Partners, has completed a trio of new lettings at its St Christopher’s Place central London estate. San Carlo Restaurant Group has now agreed to take 6,000 sq ft of space on a 15 year…
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6 May
The Cadogan Arms to relaunch with James Knappett as culinary director
The Cadogan Arms has announced plans to relaunch this July, and has appointed James Knappett as the new culinary director to lead operations for the venue’s new food offering. Knappett joins from two Michelin-star Kitchen Table in London’s Fitzrovia, and will oversee the menu as culinary director – drawing inspiration…
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5 May
New Indian restaurant Ritu to launch in London this July
A new Indian restaurant is set to open on London’s St John’s Wood this July. Ritu is inspired by the “distinctive seasons of India” and the “seasonal culinary art” that adapts to the local produce. It will serve unique dishes, created specifically for this London venue, based on authentic dishes…
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