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- 2024 -7 May
Bryn Williams to launch landmark restaurant with North Wales’ Theatr Clwyd
North Wales venue Theatr Clwyd has announced that Denbigh-raised chef Bryn Williams will launch a landmark restaurant in partnership with the venue. Williams, a Michelin award-winning chef and restaurateur, is regarded as “one of the UK’s best chefs”. His restaurants have included Odette’s in London, Colwyn Bay’s Porth Eirias, a…
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2 May
Ikoyi launches first takeaway menu with Uber Eats
Two Michelin-starred restaurant Ikoyi has announced the launch of its first takeaway menu alongside Uber Eats. The menu is priced at £60 for all five courses and will feature Ikoyi’s original Jollof Rice. It also includes a green slaw and crispy fried chicken with the Ikoyi classic combo of scotch…
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2 May
Rarebreed Dining appoints Savills on strategic business and real estate review
Rarebreed Dining has appointed international real estate advisor Savills to assist with a strategic review of the business and its property assets as it gears up to consider options. The steak focussed pub company currently operates from The Plough Inn, Cobham (leasehold), The Shurlock Inn, Twyford (freehold) and The Waverley…
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1 May
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection refurbs Fenchurch Restaurant
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has announced that it has refurbished its Fenchurch Restaurant, located on the 37th floor of the Sky Garden building. The interiors have been reimagined to reflect head chef Kerth Gumb’s Caribbean roots and “playful approach” to fine dining. Alongside tropical-themed accents, pops of colour and botanical…
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Apr- 2024 -29 April
Chipotle revenues rise 14% to $2.7bn in Q1
Chipotle has reported that total revenues rose 14.1% to $2.7bn (£2.3m) during the first quarter to 31 March. The group has attributed its performance to sales increasing 7% due to transactions growing by more than 5% as margins expanded. During Q1, Chipotle opened 47 new restaurants, with 43 locations including…
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29 April
Gorse permanent restaurant to open on 28 May
Chef Tom Waters is set to open his pop-up restaurant Gorse from a permanent venue in Pontcanna, Cardiff on 28 May. Having earned his stripes in “prestigious” London kitchens, including stints at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, The Square and Bonhams, Tom Waters returned to his Welsh roots with his…
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26 April
Heavenly Desserts to open in Milton Keynes
Heavenly Desserts has announced that it is set to open its latest restaurant in Milton Keynes on Saturday 27 April. Located at the MK1 Shopping and Leisure Park, the new restaurant has a capacity for 76 guests spread over two floors. Owned by Javid and Surhya Rana from the local…
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25 April
Pasture to open first Birmingham restaurant
Steak-house and late night bar Pasture is set to open the doors of its first Birmingham restaurant on 27 May. Pasture restaurants are known for their fire-based cooking and local ingredients. With existing restaurants in Bristol and Cardiff, Pasture Birmingham will soon occupy 6,500 sq ft across one floor of…
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24 April
Tortilla revenues rise 14% to £65.7m in FY23
Tortilla has reported that revenues rose by 14% to £65.7m in the year to 31 December 2023, as it built on the momentum from the previous year’s record. Like-for-like revenues also grew 3.6% during the period, equivalent to 4.9% when adjusted for the Q1 VAT benefit from 2022. Meanwhile, adjusted…
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19 April
Rangeford Villages appoints new executive chef for The Orangery
Rangeford Villages has announced the appointment of Danijel Furjan to open and manage its new restaurant, ‘The Orangery’. The new venue at Siddington Park village in Cirencester will open to the public on 13 May for lunch every day and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. Furjan was born and…
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