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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15 February

Buzzworks appoints chef Brian Maule as consultant

Buzzworks Holdings, the Scottish independent restaurant and bar operator, has appointed Scottish chef Brian Maule as consultant to the business. In his new role, Maule will apply his “extensive experience to enhance collaboration and overall productivity” throughout Buzzworks’ 19 venue kitchens. As well as working behind the scenes across the…
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14 February

Prithvi announces plans to open new Cotswold site

Fine-dining Indian-inspired restaurant Prithvi in the heart of Cheltenham has confirmed plans to open doors in a new Cotswold destination elevating its growing profile to the wider region. Prithvi is currently on the lookout for a new Cotswold-based premise to share its gastronomic experiences, which have seen its menus featured…
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12 February

Azzurri Group revenues hit £258m in FY23

Azzurri Group has reported a 9% revenue increase to £258m for FY23 which ended on 30 June. The group – which owns Zizzi, Ask Italian and Coco di Mama – reported “strong” trading performance by all brands, with increases in volume and spend per head. EBITDA was also up 21%…
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12 February

Franklin and Baines set for March opening in Clapham

Franklin and Baines, a new British and American steak and cocktail restaurant, is set for opening on Monday 4 March in Clapham. The new concept was brought about by restaurateur Olivier Cohen, owner of south London French steak restaurant Bordelaise, and leisure entrepreneur Ashley Letchford, who has seen success from…
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9 February

Indian concept restaurant Dosa Darlings opens in Oxford

A new Indian restaurant and cocktail bar, Dosa Darlings, is opening its doors in Oxford this month. Officially opening today (9 February) at 56-60 Cowley Road, Dosa Darlings aims to “disrupt” the perception of traditional Indian cuisine by offering South Indian inspired small plates and a playful cocktail menu. Part…
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8 February

Hawksmoor revenues jump 20% to £90m in 2023

British steak restaurant company Hawksmoor has announced a revenue increase of 20% to £90m, with its established restaurants delivering EBITDA margins in excess of 20%. In 2023 the company opened another international restaurant – Hawksmoor Dublin opened in May, hitting weekly sales highs in excess of €230k (£196k) – and…
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7 February

Bunsik to open sixth location in Earl’s Court

Korean street food chain, Bunsik, will be opening its sixth location in Earl’s Court, Kensington. The new venue, which will span 1,625 sq ft, will offer 40 covers in a space inspired by the energy of K-culture. Continuing its commitment to a quick-service restaurant model, Bunsik Earl’s Court will feature…
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6 February

Pavyllon London awarded Michelin star

Pavyllon London, set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, has been awarded its first Michelin star. Michelin commended Pavyllon London for its “unique style” praising head chef Benjamin Ferra Y Castell for “cooking Yannick’s food with great skill, adeptly balancing the classic and the modern”. The restaurant is…
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6 February

Sticks’n’Sushi to unveil Greenwich refurb

Sticks’n’Sushi has announced the refurbishment of its Greenwich restaurant in celebration of the venue’s ninth birthday. The restaurant, which has a dual Japanese and Danish style for both the menu and interiors, will unveil its new look on Saturday 10 February. Copenhagen-based interior architect, Emily Broom, was behind the refresh…
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6 February

Compass commits over £3m Apprenticeship Levy funding

Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced it has supported 250 apprentice programmes across 170 organisations, committing over £3m of its Apprenticeship Levy. These funds have helped small and medium-sized enterprises, charities and social enterprises to invest in and develop their staff. Large employers that pay the Apprenticeship Levy can…
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