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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Jul- 2019 -22 July
The Dorchester appoints youngest ever head chef of The Grill
The Dorchester has appointed Tom Booton as head chef of it the Grill restaurant, the youngest in restaurants 88 year history. Over the coming months Tom will be behind the scenes, making way to put his own stamp on the dining room and its menus, with the unveiling anticipated for…
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22 July
Number of insolvencies fall over second quarter
The number of insolvencies in the UK has fallen by 14% for the second quarter of this year. The study compiled by ‘Big Four’ firm KPMG found that 310 companies filed for administration between April and June, a fall of 14% compared with the first quarter. The results are on…
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19 July
Deliveroo unveils new ‘food procurement’ service
Deliveroo has continued to expand the services it offers to restaurants by launching ‘Food Procurement’, a new service that allows restaurants to purchase cooking ingredients and supplies at reduced prices via bespoke deals negotiated by Deliveroo. The new scheme, which Deliveroo has been trialing for over a year, aims to…
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18 July
Café Rouge to publish ‘detailed’ access guides from AccessAble
Café Rouge has announced that it will become the first major restaurant business to provide disabled people, carers and all those with access requirements detailed access guides of its facilities via AccessAble. The “breakthrough” step, which the company said “clearly demonstrates” its efforts to provide “outstanding” dining experiences for all,…
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17 July
The Six Restaurant to open at Kings Arms Hotel
Michelin-starred chef Mark Kemspon is to open The Six Restaurant at The Kings Arms Hotel near Hampton Court Palace, this August. The Six Restaurant will feature a menu designed by Kempson and the kitchens will be headed up by head chef Jack Scoines. Local produce will be championed, with a…
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16 July
Norma restaurant set to open in September
The Stafford London will be opening Norma, its first independent restaurant project this September under the direction of culinary director Ben Tish. The new restaurant will be housed in a converted townhouse on Charlotte Street, split across three floors: the bottom two will be dedicated to the restaurant and a…
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15 July
Michelin-starred chef to run Linthwaite House restaurant
Boutique hotel operator Leeu Collection has appointed Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan to run the Henrock restaurant at its Linthwaite House hotel, when it opens in October. The kitchen team will be led by head chef Brian Limoges, who joins Rogan from San Francisco after working at restaurants including Quince, Birdsong…
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15 July
Restaurant trade up 6.1% in June
Restaurants in the UK saw a 6.1% increase in like-for-like sales in June, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. The report cited the increase in trade was in part down to the cooler weather over the month, compared…
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12 July
IHG opens riverside restaurant at Battersea
Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) has opened the doors to its latest restaurant, Jospa, on the Southbank at Battersea. Located at Bridge’s Wharf, the riverside eatery offers an all-day dining experience for up to 78 covers. The menu lists a selection of small plates, bowls and light bites alongside a choice…
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11 July
Ellenborough Park appoints new executive chef
Ellenborough Park, a hotel in Cheltenham has appointed Andrew Birch as its new executive chef, taking the role on 15 July. Birch will oversee all food offerings at the hotel, including the Horsebox, the restaurant and afternoon tea in the Great Hall. He joins the hotel from Lainston House in…
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