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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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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6 February

Ormer Mayfair by Sofian awarded first Michelin star

Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, the fine dining restaurant located within luxury boutique hotel Flemings Mayfair, has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February.…
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5 February

Christie’s to auction Le Gavroche wine collection following closure

Christie’s has announced an online auction for Le Gavroche’s wine collection, in a sale that will also feature works of art and selected stories objects. News of the auction comes as Le Gavroche closed its doors to the public for good on 13 January after 57 years. Running from 10…
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