Venues & Properties

The latest news and updates on venues and properties, 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.

Jun- 2022 -

8 June

Inn Collection Group reopens former police station as pub with rooms

The Inn Collection Group has reopened a former police station in North Yorkshire as a 30-bedroom pub with rooms, following a multi-million pound redevelopment turning the site into a new food-driven pub with accommodation. The northern pubco purchased the former Northallerton police station in 2020, and the internal spaces of…
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May- 2022 -

27 May

Valor Hospitality debuts chef academy amid skills shortage

Valor Hospitality, the international hotel management company, has launched a new Chef Development Academy, set to launch in August 2022, in a bid to encourage more people to embark on a culinary career, following a national skills shortage in the sector. In partnership with Umbrella Training, an expert apprenticeship and…
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Feb- 2022 -

1 February

Euston Square names MasterChef semi-finalist as executive chef

30 Euston Square has announced the appointment of Masterchef semi-finalist, Michelle Trusselle as executive chef. Joining Searcys team at 30 Euston Square late last year, the firm said Trusselle led the kitchen through its “busy” Christmas period and has begun extensive menu development across the venue, from canapés to fine…
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Dec- 2021 -

22 December

Scottish gov introduces social distancing rules for indoor venues

The Scottish government has announced that from 26 December further restrictions will be introduced to combat the spread of the Omicrom variant which includes one metre physical distancing between adults in all indoor hospitality and leisure settings. This includes pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and other settings where food and drink…
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Oct- 2021 -

18 October

Growing consumer confidence boosts September sales, CGA reveals

Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups saw September total sales increase 42% compared with 2020, according to the latest edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker. Trading was boosted by growing consumer confidence about safety and spending, good weather in many areas and ongoing staycations. The tracker, produced by CGA…
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Aug- 2021 -

23 August

Hospitality sector still struggling despite customers’ return to venues, UKH warns

Despite 56% of consumers returning to hospitality venues in the first 10 days after ‘Freedom Day’ last month, compared with 35% in 2020, thousands of businesses are still struggling compared to pre-pandemic, according to the latest UK Hospitality survey. A survey by the group found that it took over six…
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4 August

The Londoner to unveil six new hospitality offerings this September

The Londoner has announced that it is set to unveil six new hospitality offerings all launching this September. Whitcomb’s, The Stage, The Residence, Refuel, 8 at The Londoner and Joshua’s Tavern will all be spread across the hotel’s 16 floors and offer a range of day to night experiences. Located…
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Jul- 2021 -

30 July

Hospitality businesses miss out on £100.2bn in sales due to Covid

Hospitality businesses have suffered a £100.2bn drop in sales from pre-pandemic levels in the 15 months since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest edition of the UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA. Prolonged closures and trading restrictions have both limited total sector sales in the 12 months to…
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19 July

Hospitality venue sales dip 1% in June

Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups saw sales drop 1% in June 2021 from the same month in 2019, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker. The tracker showed that sales were “nearly level” on both a total and like-for-like basis with consumer demand particularly strong in restaurants,…
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15 July

Hospitality sector still faces ‘very real’ issues, says CGA

Despite some 79% of business leaders expressing optimism for the future, they also face the “very real” issues of staff shortages, rising costs and high debt levels, according to the latest Future Shock report from CGA and UKHospitality. Karl Chessell, CGA’s business unit director for hospitality operators and food, EMEA,…
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