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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Feb- 2025 -14 February
Sticks′n′Sushi appoints Simon Gaske as chief marketing officer
Sticks′n′Sushi, the 30-strong Danish-Japanese restaurant group with restaurants in the UK, Denmark and Germany, has appointed Simon Gaske as its chief marketing officer. With over 20 years’ in the hospitality industry, Gaske brings his extensive commercial experience to the business and will work closely with CEO Andreas Karlsson as the…
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13 February
AngloThai secures Michelin Star three months after opening
AngloThai, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, in partnership with MJMK Restaurants, has been awarded one Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland. The achievement comes just three months after AngloThai opened its doors on 11 November 2024 in London’s Marylebone. John’s inspiration…
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13 February
Azotea restaurant unveils menu ahead of March opening in Leeds
New Latin American rooftop restaurant and bar Azotea has unveiled its menu ahead of its opening in Leeds in March. Featuring flavours stretching from the Caribbean coast to the streets of Mexico, Azotea’s dishes promise an “unrivalled dining experience” which blends the colour and variety of Latin American cuisine. From…
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12 February
Cafe Linea to open in Chelsea this summer
Cafe Linea, a new neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery, is set to open early summer in the Grade-II listed 19th Century arcade overlooking Duke of York Square, offering all-day dining in Chelsea. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Greg and Felicity Godik, Cafe Linea reimagines the classic arcade dining experience from across…
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12 February
Bohemia restaurant retains Michelin star for 21st consecutive year
Bohemia restaurant, located at The Club Hotel and Spa, has retained its Michelin star for the 21st consecutive year. Only 19 other restaurants in the UK have held a star for as long and Bohemia remains the only Channel Island restaurant to hold a star. The announcement marks the fifth…
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11 February
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Mélange to open in Manchester
A new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mélange, is set to open in Greater Manchester’s Bury in February. Inspired by the French word for “a varied mixture”, Mélange’s menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine while honouring the traditions of British dining. Guests can expect dishes such as lamb infused with spices, warm goat’s cheese…
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11 February
Santa Maria Pizza to open sixth site in Paddington
London-based pizzeria Santa Maria is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the opening of its sixth location in Paddington on Monday, 24 February 2025. This milestone marks a new chapter for founders Angelo Ambrosio and Pasquale Chionchio, who first met in Napoli in the 1990s. The duo launched their first small…
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10 February
Hospitality challenges ‘far from over’ despite BoE rate cut
The decision to reduce the base rate on 6 February was an attempt to stimulate economic growth in a “stagnant” economic environment but the challenges facing the hospitality sector are far from over, Price Bailey has warned. According to recent research by the accountancy firm, 21% of pubs and bars,…
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7 February
KFC and Taco Bell boosts Yum Brands sales in Q4
Yum Brands has reported a 16% increase in revenues to $2.36bn (£1.90bn) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, fueled by strong sales at KFC’s international restaurants and Taco Bell US. Its same-store sales also rose 1% in the quarter, thanks to Taco Bell. Worldwide system sales grew 8%,…
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6 February
Comptoir Group reappoints former CEO
Comptoir Group, owner of the Comptoir Libanais and Shawa restaurant, has announced that it has reappointed Chaker Hanna as its CEO. Hanna takes over from Nick Ayerst who had been due to step down at the end of this month but will now leave the board and role immediately. Hanna…
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