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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Jan- 2019 -3 January
Jamie Oliver had royal wedding catering offer snubbed
Jamie Oliver had an offer to provide catering for the royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry snubbed, a TV interview has revealed. During an interview on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch, Oliver said he had written to the couple offering his services free of charge, however the royals did…
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2 January
Casual Dining Group makes senior management change whilst adding new courses
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has further developed its earning and development programme with the addition of new courses in partnership with UK universities, following the promotion of Claire Clarke to group HR director. Previously the people director, Clarke is now responsible for overseeing all strategic HR decisions across CDG. The…
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2 January
10,000 restaurant jobs lost in 2018 with more expected
The casual dining crunch saw 30 people a day lose their jobs during 2018 through administrations, CVAs and rationalisation a study by the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has revealed. Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Carluccios, Prezzo, Chimichanga, Byron and Jamie’s Italian were amongst the big name restaurant chains that closed outlets…
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Dec- 2018 -21 December
De Vere Latimer Estate appoints new executive chef
De Vere Latimer Estate has announced the appointment of executive chef Noel Busby, who will be responsible for corporate meeting and event catering as well as leisure dining at the hotel. Having begun his career in Rocco Forte Hotels, Busby has over 30 years’ experience within the hospitality industry and…
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21 December
New Indo-Chinese ‘concept’ restaurant to open in Soho
The restaurant group behind Bombay Chow, Station 31, and Imperial Lounge, has announced it is to open a fourth Indo-Chinese “concept” restaurant in Soho. Opening at the former site of Tabun Kitchen at 77 Berwick Street, the restaurant is expected to start serving from March 2019, following “a comprehensive refurbishment”.…
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21 December
Chinese restaurant owner’s £1m tax fraud goes to pot
A Chinese restaurant owner, who stole more than £1m in tax by claiming his business “made pottery” and had a “tiny turnover”, has been jailed for three years. Chin Seong Lam, 60, from Barnet, north London, owned outlets at the O2 Arena in North Greenwich and at Gun Wharf Quays…
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20 December
Confidence ‘under pressure’ across eating and drinking-out market
Business confidence among leaders of Britain’s eating and drinking-out market remains strained, the latest edition of the CGA Business Confidence Survey, produced in partnership with Fourth has revealed. While 63% – slightly down from the last poll in July – are optimistic about their own businesses’ prospects for next 12…
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20 December
Wagamama to share £4m bonus among staff following TRG sale
Wagamama is to give its employees Christmas bonuses of up to £2,000 from a £4m pot following the sale of the Asian dining chain to The Restaurant Group (TRG) for £599m. Provided they have worked for the company for at least 12 months, head chefs and managers will receive £2,000…
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19 December
The Goring enlists Nathan Outlaw for first new restaurant in 108 years
The Goring hotel in London’s Belgravia has teamed up with chef Nathan Outlaw to build a seafood restaurant, set to launch in late spring 2019, its first new restaurant since it was established in 1910. The casual space will sit alongside the five-star hotel’s flagship restaurant, The Dining Room, which…
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19 December
Harry Ramsden’s reaches 90th birthday
Today, Britain’s longest established restaurant chain, Harry Ramsden’s celebrates 90 years since it first opened in Guiseley. The chain will mark the day with 90th birthday parties in a number of its restaurants across the country, with families being offered the opportunity for kids to eat for free on the…
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