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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Dec- 2022 -8 December
Poke House appoints co-country head
Poke House has announced the appointment of Robert Wickenden as UK co-country head as the brand expands its presence in the market. Wickenden joins Poke House after two years overseeing Deliveroo’s expansion across international markets. Prior to his role at Deliveroo, he has held a number of roles focused on…
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8 December
The Real Greek to open first site in Scotland
The Real Greek is set to open its first site in Scotland, with a new site in St James Quarter, a new district in the city centre of Edinburgh. It marks The Real Greek’s 26th site, its 14th site outside of the capital and the fifth new restaurant to open…
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7 December
Sarap to relocate to Kingly Court Soho
Filipino restaurant Sarap has announced a crowdfunding campaign, in partnership with Seedrs, to move from its current residency at 10 Heddon Street to Kingly Court in Soho. People will be able to invest in the campaign from 12 December 2022. The new restaurant, located just off London’s Carnaby Street, will…
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7 December
BBPA appoints new director of communications external affairs
The British Beer and Pub Association has appointed Shraddha Kaul as its new director of communications and external affairs. Kaul joins the organisation, which represents UK pubs and brewers, from the British Poultry Council where she achieved a landmark policy win from the Government in the form of a new…
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6 December
Bao Fitzrovia to close after seven years of trading
Taiwanese restaurant brand Bao is closing its Fitzrovia restaurant after nearly seven years of trading. The brand stated that Fitzrovia had become a “particularly challenging” area and this is the main reason for the decision. It was the second site opened by the brand, a year after its Soho restaurant.…
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6 December
Stack & Still opens first London branch with Leicester Square flagship
Stack and Still has announced the opening of its first branch outside of Scotland with a new flagship on Irving Street off Leicester Square. Set to open on Wednesday 7 December, the 225-seater restaurant will be serving its all-day menu of pancake dishes over its three floors, including an outdoor…
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2 December
Ruby’s Pizza Napoletana opens second Birmingham venue
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has announced it is due to open in Brindleyplace, Birmingham in 2023, bringing its dining concept to the former Cielo venue on Oozells Street. The brand-new restaurant in Brindleyplace is its second location in Birmingham. Featuring Neapolitan inspired pizzas, Rudy’s servs classic recipes such as Marinara, Margherita…
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1 December
The Mandrake restaurant YOPO unveils revamped Jurema terrace
Fitzrovia hotel, The Mandrake has revamped its first-floor Jurema terrace, unveiling a new alfresco space for winter for the first time as part of its restaurant Yopo. It features a range of small and large plates from Yopo, served up by executive chef George Scott-Toft, who was inspired by South…
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1 December
Loungers revenues rise by 53% in H1
Loungers has reported that it is “well-placed” to out-perform during a recession as its revenues grew by 53% in the 24 weeks ended 2 October compared to the first half of 2020. Over the period, Loungers’ accrued an adjusted EBITDA of £19.3m, a growth of 33.4% compared to the same…
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Nov- 2022 -30 November
Fenchurch Sky Garden appoints new head chef
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has announced the appointment of Kerth Gumbs as head chef of Fenchurch at Sky Garden. Gumbs will start the role early next month and brings 20 years of experience to the role. He joins from restaurant and bar, Boiler and Co in Mayfair, where he held the…
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