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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Mar- 2020 -12 March
Gareth Bale to open mini-golf bar and restaurant in Cardiff
Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has announced he will open a new bar, restaurant and mini-golf venue in his home city of Cardiff. Par 59 will be based in the 18,000 sq ft basement of the Capitol Shopping Centre in the city centre. When complete, the venue will…
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12 March
The Lantern Room appoints new executive head chef
The Lantern Room and Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh, both operated by RBH, have appointed Nadeem Akhter as its new executive head chef. Akhter brings more than 25 years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience to his new role at the city centre hotel and restaurant. His previous roles include…
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12 March
Pub, bar and restaurant sales fall 3.3%
Like-for-like sales across the pub, bar and restaurant sector fell 3.3% in February against the year prior, according to the latest data from Coffer Peach Business Tracker. Managed pub groups saw collective like-for-like sales fall 4.2%, while restaurant groups were down 1.8%, and bar chains down 2.8%. The weekly results…
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12 March
Blu Lobster announces closure of Hartlepool site
Hartlepool-based seafood restaurant The Blu Lobster has announced its closure. The restaurant situated on The Front, Seaton Carew occupied the first floor of the building above fish and chip shop Fish Face, which is still trading. In a statement posted on Facebook, the restaurant thanked its staff and customers for…
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11 March
Knights Brasserie reopens following extensive refurb
The Lumley Castle hotel, located in Durham, has reopened its Knights Brasserie restaurant after an extensive six-week programme of refurbishment. The project was overseen by the property’s new general manager, Gordon Cartwright, who said “no expense had been spared” in creating one of the North East’s most “luxurious and innovative”…
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11 March
Heavenly Desserts opens first London site in Stratford
“Luxury” dessert dining brand, Heavenly Desserts, has announced the opening of its new Stratford site, situated at the International Quarter London (IQL). The new site will be Heavenly Desserts first-ever London location, and will deliver its range of sweet treats, which include Belgian waffles and luxury cheesecakes. The restaurant will…
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10 March
20 Stories appoints Mike Jennings as executive head chef
Michelin-trained Chef, Mike Jennings, has been announced as the new executive head chef at Manchester’s 20 Stories restaurant. The restaurant said Jennings will bring a different take on the “iconic” 20 Stories menu introducing his Grilled Mackerel and Beetroot Salad, Whole Dover Sole with Brown Shrimp Butter and Burnt Lemon,…
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10 March
Domino’s Pizza appoints Matt Shattock as director and chairman
Domino’s Pizza has announced the appointment of Matt Shattock as director and chairman, with effect from 16 March. Shattock will also be a member of the remuneration committee and chairman of the nomination committee. He currently holds the position of non-executive chairman of spirits company, Beam Suntory, which he has…
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10 March
UKHospitality calls for business support to deal with coronavirus threat
Hospitality businesses need “immediate and wide-ranging support” to deal with the threat of the coronavirus, UKHospitality has said. The body, which represents 700 businesses, has written to the prime minister highlighting the impact of COVID-19 “already being felt by businesses around the country”. UKHospitality said hotel occupancy has fallen 15%,…
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9 March
Michelin-starred operator Atul Kochhar to open new Marlow site
Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar has acquired the Villa D’este restaurant in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The restaurant has been owned and operated by Fabio Terrinoni since the mid 80s, and he has taken the decision to sell the business to focus on his other restaurant in Henley-on-Thames. Kochhar reportedly plans to follow…
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