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.

Sep- 2022 -

6 September

Nearly 40% of hospitality services facing worker shortages, study finds

Nearly two fifths of hospitality businesses are facing worker shortages, according to a new study of government data by digital marketing agency Koozai. The new data analysis, which looked at the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics, reveals the extent of worker shortages across different industries and areas…
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5 September

Matei Baran to open new venture in Waverly Terrace

Chef Matei Baran, who opened his first venture at Stack in Seaburn two years ago, has announced the opening of his new premises in Waverley Terrace; The Social and Kitchen. It will serve Baran’s take on street food, designed exclusively for the pub diners. Housed in the premises of The…
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5 September

Wagamama and Turtle Bay sign 15-year leases at The Brewery

Restaurant brands Wagamama and Turtle Bay have secured lettings at The Brewery in Romford, Essex, through a recently-acquired prime supermarket anchored, retail warehouse and leisure scheme by Schroders Capital UK Real Estate Fund (SCREF). Wagamama will move into a 3,478 sq ft unit in the shopping centre on a 15-year…
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2 September

The Fulham Shore reports resilient trading despite disruption

The Fulham Shore has revealed its trading remains “resilient and running in line with management expectations” despite train disruption and the rise in the cost of living. As part of its recent AGM, the group said that during the current financial year ending March 2023, the group has opened nine…
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2 September

McKirdy’s Steakhouse brought to market for £450,000

McKirdy’s Steakhouse, located in the Edinburgh city centre, has been brought to market by DM Hall as a result of the owner’s impending retirement. It is inviting offers over £450,000 for the business which is supplied by McKirdy Butchers, which has been active in Edinburgh and East Lothian since 1895.…
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1 September

Delivery and take-away sales fall 19% in July

Combined sales for delivery and take-away in July 2022 were 19% down on July 2021, when the delivery and takeaway sector was inflated by lingering trading restrictions and consumers’ hesitations about going out, according to the latest data from CGA. It is the ninth month in a row that the…
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Aug- 2022 -

31 August

Sparrow Mayfair appoints executive chef and GM ahead of opening

Sparrow Mayfair announces the appointment of Ivan Simeoli as its executive chef and Miles Butler as its general manager ahead of the new restaurant opening. Simeoli will work alongside the group’s executive chef AJ McCloud on menu development. Simeoli, who was born and raised on the southern Italian coast near…
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31 August

Meatliquor closes Clapham location after less than a year

Meatliquor has announced that it has permanently closed its Clapham location less than a year after its opening. It confirmed the news via its instagram, but gave no reason for the closure. It now leaves the brand with a total of 10 UK-wide restaurants, eight of which are located in…
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30 August

Over 200 restaurants join Action Against Hunger campaign

The leading international hunger charity, Action Against Hunger, has launched its annual ‘Love Food Give Food’ campaign for the 11th consecutive year and has reportedly gained the support of over 200 UK restaurants. The campaign will run throughout September and October, allowing diners to visit participating restaurants across the UK…
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25 August

Kitchin Group announces duo of appointments

Kitchin Group has announced a duo of new appointments, with Steven Spear taking the helm as restaurant manager as his predecessor, Matteo Inzaina, steps into a new role as training and operations manager. Spear has worked in some of Scotland’s leading restaurants while Inzaina has been restaurant manager at Edinburgh’s…
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