Wiltshire

Wadworth FY profits surge 229% to £3.5m

Independent pub and brewery company Wadworth reported profits of £3.5m for the year ended 4 January 2025, up from £815k the previous year – spelling a jump of 229%.  The Wiltshire-based company said the increase was driven by strong Christmas trading, a 6% rise in sales across the business, and…

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Today’s news in brief – 04/09/24

Wolseley Hospitality CEO, Baton Berisha, will be stepping down. In a post on LinkedIn, Berisha stated that “after much reflection” he had decided to leave for a “new adventure”. He also confirmed that he would stay on board at the company until his successor had “settled in”. Rick Stein has…

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Rick Stein Restaurants appoints head of food

Seafood restaurant chain, Rick Stein, has announced the appointment of Jason Wass as its new head of food, working alongside chef director Jack Stein to align with the brand’s ethos of “simple food, cooked well”.  In his new role, Wass will oversee all aspects of menu development in all 10…

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Liberation Group welcomes record sales of £144.4m

Liberation Group, the privately owned premium pub operator and brewing company, has announced record revenues of £144.4m, up 20% for the year ended 27 January 2024.  Strong underlying growth also resulted in LFL Managed Pub EBITDA increasing 19%. The group’s UK managed pubs produced a “strong” performance, with an 8.0%…

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Chickpea Group acquires its sixth pub with rooms

The team behind the Wiltshire-based Chickpea Group have announced the acquisition of The Silver Plough in Salisbury. The 18th Century pub which is located in the village of Pitton near Salisbury is the sixth addition to Chickpeas’ collection of country boozers with rooms. The management team of the bar, Ethan…

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The Hotel Folk launches chef development programme

The Hotel Folk, a privately owned Suffolk hotel group, has launched its own chef development programme. Nine chefs from The Hotel Folk, which owns and runs six properties and an entertainment venue across Suffolk, have committed to join the first course. The programme was launched at the Suffolk Food Hall…

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The Calcot Collection launches new restaurant and café lounge

Calcot and Spa in Gloucestershire has unveiled its new restaurant, The Brasserie, and day-to-night café lounge, The Hive. Serving breakfast (for guests), lunch, dinner afternoon tea and Sunday lunch, The Brasserie overlooks the surrounding gardens and rewilded grounds. According to the hotel, interiors and menus of the new restaurant are…

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Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef

Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in rural Wiltshire has announced the appointment of Philip Lewis as executive chef. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lewis began his career in Ayrshire as a commis chef and has since worked around the globe including London, Austria and Australia. The…

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Greggs and Taco Bell to open new units at Solstice Park

Greggs and Taco Bell have both announced they are set to open new sites in Solstice Park in Amesbury, Wiltshire. There are already a number of international and national food and beverage retailers on the site such as McDonald’s and Costa Coffee. The development is set to be completed later…

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Big Table Group agrees deal with Centre Parcs restaurants

continued demand for our Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas brands in high volume, high quality locations. “Alongside this, the deal is testament to the commitment each of our restaurants have to delivering fantastic dining experiences to Center Parcs’ guests and the significant investment will ensure that we can…

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