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.

Apr- 2019 -

11 April

Cock ‘N’ Bull to open second site

Green Salmon Public Houses Ltd has announced it has acquired the former site of So Aromatic in Sutton Coldfield, to open its second Cock ‘N’ Bull restaurant. Cock ‘N’ Bull, serves both burgers and chicken, using only locally sourced produce and also offers an extensive drinks menu. The new chain’s…
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11 April

Potential £9bn market for sector as vegans pay 65% more for meals

Vegans are spending the most money when they go out to eat, with diners spending up to £37.55 on the average meal. That’s £9.43 (33%), a third more than vegetarians (£28.12) and £14.88 (65%) more than those with no dietary requirements at all (£22.67). Caterer.com, the UK hospitality jobs board,…
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10 April

Michelin-starred The Tudor Room appoints new head chef

Michelin-starred restaurant, The Tudor Room, has appointed Tony Parkin, the former head chef of Graham Garrett’s The West House. Parkin will be replacing Douglas Balish from 15 April and says he is “excited” to start his new role at the restaurant. The Tudor Room is located in the Great Fosters…
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10 April

Casual Dining Group launches new refugee programme

Casual Dining Group (CDG), has announced it has launched a pilot programme that aims to support Syrian refugees in gaining the necessary skills and experience to transition into the world of work. The programme, run in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), World Jewish Relief, and SPS…
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10 April

Former Soho House Group director to launch new restaurant

The former director of hotel chain and member’s club company Soho House Group, Ben Crofton and his wife Vanessa will be opening a new restaurant, bakery and wine shop in Somerton this autumn. The Grade 2* listed buildings that make up 28 Market Place and Market Bakery are currently undergoing…
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9 April

The Restaurant Group brings 22 sites to market

The Restaurant Group (TRG), parent company of Frankie and Benny’s, Chiquito and The Distilling House, has brought a further 22 sites to market, bringing the total number of sites up for sale to 44. It is understood that 22 of these outlets have already ceased trading and are located at…
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8 April

Absolute Taste to reopen Palace House restaurant, The Tack Room

Newmarket restaurant, The Tack Room, is set to re-open on 10 April following a refresh from London-based catering company, Absolute Taste. The team have introduced a new menu which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The chef team will use locally sourced produce, wherever possible, from regional suppliers. Dishes will…
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8 April

Former Pidgin team open new restaurant in Clapton

Italian chef Adolfo De Cecco, former head chef at the Pidgin restaurant in Hackney, London has opened his restaurant Casa Fofó in Dalston. Casa Fofó is a small neighbourhood eatery for those seeking “delicious, honest food”, with a focus on natural and low intervention wines. The restaurant’s name pays tribute…
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5 April

Gaucho owner acquires M Restaurants

Gaucho’s holding company Lomo Bidco, an entity owned by Investec Bank plc and SC Lowy, has acquired M Restaurants. The transaction, which concluded late yesterday (3 April), brings together M Restaurants’ three venues and Gaucho’s 16 restaurants. M Restaurants shareholders are said to have achieved a profitable exit from their…
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5 April

Masterchef finalist Dean Banks opens first restaurant

Masterchef: The Professionals finalist Dean Banks has announced his first restaurant, Haar, will be welcoming its first diners on Friday 5 April. Inspired by Banks’ travels, diners can expect to see influences from the Far East, South America and Europe in the dishes served. Haar’s menu will champion local and…
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