Staffordshire
Explores hospitality and catering developments across a diverse Midlands county, from bustling market towns and canal-side communities to rural destinations and visitor attractions. Coverage spans restaurant and pub openings, hotel refurbishments, menu innovation, and investment in venues, along with seasonal tourism opportunities, workforce updates, and regulatory changes impacting operators. Profiles of local entrepreneurs and event highlights showcase the countyโs dynamic food and drink offer.
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Apr- 2023 -13 AprilNews
AiP secures over ยฃ3m in school meals contracts
Alliance in Partnership (AiP), specialists in education catering, has recently secured ยฃ3.6m in new and retained contracts since the beginning of the academic year. The new contracts comprise a total of 28 schools, including seven in Staffordshire, six schools in Aylesbury, nine in Worcestershire, two in Gloucester, three in Derby…
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Dec- 2022 -21 DecemberPeople
The Tawny Hotel appoints new head chef
The new luxury hotel in Staffordshire, The Tawny, has announced the appointment of Andrew Watts as the head chef of its flagship restaurant, The Plumicorn.ย Watts takes up the role with 19 years of experience, as prior to joining The Tawny, he was group executive chef at Hawkstone Hall and…
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Sep- 2022 -6 SeptemberRestaurants
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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Jul- 2022 -22 JulyVenues & Properties
RedCat Pub Company acquires two new sites
RedCat Pub Company, an investment vehicle founded to invest in the UK pub sector, has announced its acquisition of The Meynell Ingram Arms and The Cock Inn Mugginton from Berkeley Inns Limited. The Meynell Ingram Arms Hotel was re-opened by Berkeley Inns in 2019. This historic Staffordshire pub was closed…
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Jun- 2022 -1 JunePubs and Bars
RedCat Pub Company acquires 2 new hotels
RedCat, an investment vehicle founded and chaired by Rooney Anand to invest in the UK pub sector, has acquired The Pheasant Hotel and Blakeney Manor Hotel on the North Norfolk Coast.ย These are the ninth and tenth acquisitions by The Coaching Inn Group under RedCat ownership since August 2021 and…
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Feb- 2022 -16 FebruaryRestaurants
Newly-opened Upstairs by Tom Shepherd awarded Michelin Starย ย
Upstairs by Tom Shepherd has been awarded a Michelin Star by the Michelin Guide UK and Ireland after trading for only four months.ย The restaurant, which opened its doors in October, serves contemporary dishes from a first-floor restaurant in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Shepherdโs dishes are based on a modern take of…
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Oct- 2021 -22 OctoberRestaurants
Chef Niall Keating to open Lunar dining experience
The Great British Experience Company has announced that in partnership with Chef Niall Keating they will be opening a new, modern dining experience, Lunar at Wedgwood. Although Keating will oversee Lunar, day to day the kitchen will be run by his head chef, Craig Lunn. His cooking style, inspired by…
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Sep- 2021 -6 SeptemberRestaurants
Upstairs by Tom Shepherd set for October opening
Chef Tom Shepherd has announced the launch of a debut restaurant under his name, Upstairs by Tom Shepherd. Opening on 8 October 2021, the venue will be situated in Lichfield, Staffordshire, as a first-floor restaurant above his fatherโs jewellery shop. The 28-cover establishment is also set to feature a bar…
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Jun- 2021 -7 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
200 Degrees to launch Cannock coffee shop
Coffee roasters 200 Degrees has announced the upcoming launch of a new coffee shop at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands in Cannock, Staffordshire. Due to open on 9 June, the venue will represent 200 Degreesโ second venture with the McArthurGlen retail group, following from its East Midlands site. The coffee…
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Jan- 2020 -16 JanuaryCatering Companies
Totally Delicious wins ยฃ5m catering contract
Staffordshire-based independent contract catering company Totally Delicious has announced a new ยฃ5m contract with Tyne and Wear Archives. The seven-year contract with the Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums service will see Totally Delicious operate and manage all event catering and cafes at the Discovery Museum, the Laing Art Gallery…
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