Cardiff
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across the Welsh capital, with reporting focused on areas such as Cardiff Bay, the city centre, Canton, and Roath. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent growth, student and event-driven footfall, and investment trends. Insight is geared toward operators and suppliers monitoring trade dynamics in one of the UK’s most vibrant and fast-evolving regional markets.
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May- 2019 -3 MayBusiness
’17 million Brits’ have stolen tableware from a bar or restaurant
New research has revealed that an estimated 17 million people in Britain have stolen tableware – glasses, cups, napkins, cutlery, condiments – in their homes. Catering equipment supplier Nisbets uncovered the results following a survey in which 1,000 respondents were asked about their attitudes towards stealing such items from bars…
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Apr- 2019 -10 AprilPubs and Bars
City Pub Group returns to profit
City Pub Group has reported profits of £2m in its audited results for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2018, a turnaround from its loss of £200,000 in the previous year. The pub operator’s revenue saw a 22% increase to £47.5m, up from 2017’s revenue of £37.4m and during the…
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Mar- 2019 -25 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Cafe De Pierre to replace Patisserie Valerie sites in Debenhams
The Lux Management and Investment Group, the company behind the subsidiaries Caffe Concerto and The Grand Caffe – the Italian-inspired restaurant – and now Cafe De Pierre, has partnered with Debenhams for the relaunch of its French patisserie/brasserie concept. Cafe De Pierre has now taken over ex-Patisserie Valerie sites with…
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14 MarchAdvice
The impact of location on business
According to Keystone, London is “ideal for headquarters and central offices,” and this is partially because London attracts a fair amount of executive talent, and partially because of the prestige that the city offers. For example, there is a ring designing company called 77 Diamonds, and they enable you to…
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Nov- 2018 -27 NovemberFood and Drink
Steak house chain launches the ‘Brexit Burger’
To help Britons count down to the Brexit deadline, steak house chain Steakout will be offering a Brexit Burger and French fries meal. The Brexit Burger will be a “topsy-turvy concoction of cultures” with a British beef patty, smothered in neutral Swiss cheese, Steakout’s own burger sauce, some Spanish Lettuce…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards & Events
Bibendum’s Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards
Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chef’s Chef award, chosen by his peers…
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13 SeptemberBusiness
Brewer and hospitality company SA Brain & Co joins new Welsh hospitality hub
Brewer and hospitality firm SA Brain and Co has joined Hospitality Cymru’s portfolio of high street household licensing names. Hospitality Cymru, part of UKHospitality, was forged earlier this year from a merger between hotels and restaurant representatives, British Hospitality Association (BHA) and the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). The…
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4 SeptemberPeople
Prince of Wales renews patronage to Welsh chefs
The prince of Wales has agreed to extend his patronage of Culinary Team Wales – a team of chefs who represent their country in competitions at home and around the globe – for another five years. The prince of Wales first became patron to the team, which is part of…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustBusiness
New World Trading Company secures £5.6m investment
Bar and restaurant group, The New World Trading Company (NWTC), which operates 22 venues across the UK, has secured a £5.6m investment from NatWest, to help fund its roll-out programme. The group which operates 22 venues across the UK has expanded with seven further openings since its last funding round…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyBusiness
Late-night customers account for 83% of British foodservice growth
British people visit food or beverage outlets 257 million times between midnight and 7am every year, according to new figures. The data, released by market research firm, The NPD Group, for the year ending May 2018 suggested that the growing demand for late-night and early morning food and beverages consumed…
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