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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May- 2018 -23 May
Nandos denies ‘Tory discount’
Nandos has denied reports that it was partnering up with the Conservative Party to offer a discount to members. The ‘peri peri’ chicken restaurant chain has denied reports, with a spokesperson saying: “Nando’s has no political affiliations as a brand and no political discount card exists. “We have a Nando’s…
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22 May
Ten London fire crews sent to Cafe Ravioli restaurant blaze
Some 10 fire crews were sent by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) when a fire broke out at Cafe Ravioli in London’s Westminster area. As many as 72 firefighters tackled the fire at around 12am on Saturday morning, it was reported that it took three hours to get the blaze…
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22 May
Royal wedding reception Pizza Express order
Pizza Express has confirmed it sent a delivery to Windsor Castle just before the second royal wedding reception was due to take place. The pizza giant sent out a tweet showing the delivery taking place and confirming the order. https://twitter.com/PizzaExpress/status/998141953018654720 Over 10 pizzas were delivered by employees following a brief…
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21 May
Deliveroo announces £5m ‘innovation fund’ to support UK restaurants
Deliveroo has announced it will invest £5m in UK restaurants to bring in new menus and measures that will be more compatible with the delivery app. The delivery app is also looking into ways to fund more ‘dark kitchens’ that allow chefs and restaurant brands to mass-cook meals for delivery…
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21 May
Sopwell House to launch Wimbledon-inspired menu
Sopwell House in St Albans has announced it is launching a new Wimbledon inspired menu for afternoon teas. The menu will run for the duration of the championships and will see the hotel offering a variety of Wimbledon related strawberries and cream cakes. Macarons on the menu will be served…
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18 May
TGI staff strike today over dispute that could cost staff £250 per month
Waiting staff at TGI Fridays in Milton Keynes are to strike today over a new plan to share tips with kitchen staff. Workers union Unite has said staff could lose up to £250 per month when the new rules are introduced. Dave Turnbull, regional manager at Unite said: “TGI’s outrageous…
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18 May
London rent rises would see closure of 84% of London restaurants, says survey
New research has found that 84% of London restaurants would be forced to close or move away from the capital should rent rises continue. The survey also found that 90% of owners believe rent rises would make their businesses “unmanageable”. The survey carried out by property company Cedar Dean Group…
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17 May
34 Carluccio’s restaurants to close after it announces CVA
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s has announced it is to close 34 restaurants as part of a recently announced company voluntary agreement (CVA). As many 103 UK sites are also set to “exit” as part of restructuring at the company. The CVA, yet to be approved by creditors will see the…
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17 May
Gordon Ramsay’s flagship Maze to close following £3.8m loss
Gordon Ramsay’s flagship Maze restaurant in Mayfair is set to close after reporting a £3.8m pre-tax loss for the year ending August 2017. Kavalake, the holding company for the firm, will close the flagship outlet in January next year while it plans to open five new restaurant concepts overseas, including…
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17 May
Carluccio’s to address CVA rumours ‘this afternoon’
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio will issue a statement this afternoon regarding rumours of a potential company voluntary agreement (CVA), Catering Today can reveal. Accountancy firm KPMG is rumoured to be overseeing the restructuring of the business and did not deny the rumours when asked by Catering Today. The work would…
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