Aberdeen

Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality activity across this key Scottish city, with reporting focused on the city centre, Union Street, the West End, and the surrounding Aberdeenshire region. Topics include restaurant and pub openings, independent brand activity, student and office worker trade, and the influence of the energy sector on local footfall and spending. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking regional dining trends, urban regeneration, and evolving consumer behaviour in North East Scotland.

  • Mar- 2019 -
    22 March
    RestaurantsHalal steakhouse concept opens in Manchester

    Halal steakhouse concept opens in Manchester

    A halal steakhouse will be opening on First Street in Manchester this summer. Using fresh local ingredients, 140 cover restaurant Ribeye Steakhouse is due to open in May with an aim to bring a “diverse, authentic grill style restaurant” to the residential and commercial development. The interior build of the…

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  • Feb- 2019 -
    27 February
    RestaurantsAberdeen’s Fresh Mex restaurant engulfed in flames

    Aberdeen’s Fresh Mex restaurant engulfed in flames

    Fire crews have attended Aberdeen’s Fresh Mex restaurant after it became engulfed in flames. The fire was reported in the city’s Schoolhill area at around 10am on Monday (25 February), with six appliances called out to attend the blaze. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed there were no…

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  • Jan- 2019 -
    23 January
    RestaurantsRosa’s Thai Cafe to open first site outside London

    Rosa’s Thai Cafe to open first site outside London

    Rosa’s Thai Cafe is set to open its doors at its first non-London site located in Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock development on 25 February. To celebrate the opening, diners will be treated to a soft launch offer of 50% off all food on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 February. Saiphin…

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  • 17 January
    Food and DrinkPub chain Young’s removes £28 cauliflower steaks following backlash

    Pub chain Young’s removes £28 cauliflower steaks following backlash

    Pub chain Young’s has announced it has removed its £28 for two cauliflower steaks offer, which courted controversy on Twitter after it was pointed out that they were being offered for the same price as two Aberdeen Angus sirloin steaks. A Young’s spokesperson told Catering Today: “We have a great…

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  • 16 January
    Food and DrinkYoung’s pub £28 cauliflower steaks branded ‘properly mental’

    Young’s pub £28 cauliflower steaks branded ‘properly mental’

    A Young’s pub has caused anger among vegans after offering two cauliflower steaks for the same price as two Aberdeen Angus sirloin steaks. Some pubs and restaurants have begun to cash in on the Veganuary trends, however many on Twitter have been quick to point out that while a steak…

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  • Jul- 2018 -
    23 July
    BusinessNick Nairn closes Aberdeen-based Pizza Bar business

    Nick Nairn closes Aberdeen-based Pizza Bar business

    Celebrity chef Nick Nairn has closed his Aberdeen-based Pizza Bar business which opened in 2016, resulting in the loss of five full-time jobs. The business has been placed in the hands of administrators who described the restaurant as “no longer commercially viable”. Chef Nairn said: “I had always wanted to…

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  • 16 July
    Awards & EventsWorld-class chefs to cook for Scotland’s fine dining festival

    World-class chefs to cook for Scotland’s fine dining festival

    Seven of UK’s best-known chefs will cook at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen for Signature, Scotland’s fine dining festival. The 12-day celebration of gastronomy will be held from November 4 to 16 with an afternoon tea from patissier-chocolatier William Curley and tasting menus from Mark Greenaway, Glynn Purnell, Atul Kochhar,…

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  • Jun- 2018 -
    22 June
    RestaurantsShake Shack to celebrate anniversary with summer BBQ

    Shake Shack to celebrate anniversary with summer BBQ

    Burger stand Shake Shack has partnered with Hometown Bar-B-Que from Brooklyn, New York to celebrate its five-year anniversary with a summer BBQ at Shake Shack’s Mansion House. The duo will offer a limited-edition menu consisting of Shake Shack’s custom-blend Aberdeen Angus beef patty, the smoked caramel bourbon shake, and crinkle-cut…

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  • May- 2018 -
    29 May
    Catering CompaniesAberdeen Hilton staff ‘falsifying’ food safety records and changing food labels

    Aberdeen Hilton staff ‘falsifying’ food safety records and changing food labels

    Aberdeen City Council health inspectors have said kitchen staff at Aberdeen’s DoubleTree by Hilton hotel were “falsifying food records and re-labelling foods to extend their shelf life”. Upon their discovery the inspectors ordered the destruction of almost 100 food items and demanded that three items were removed from the menu.…

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  • Mar- 2018 -
    29 March
    BusinessNisbets

    Nisbets adds another store to its retail portfolio

    Catering equipment supplier, Nisbets, has further added to its growing retail portfolio with the opening of a new store in Bayswater, west London. The new store – Nisbets’ 32nd retail outlet – will officially open its doors at 9.00am on Tuesday 3 April. To celebrate the arrival of the new…

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