By Angela Green: Dodo announce latest acquisition. Dodo Pub Co. has announced the latest addition to its pub portfolio following acquiring The Sudeley Arms in Cheltenham. Increasing its portfolio to eight, this will be the second site in the town for Dodo Pub Co. joining the Bottle of Sauce on Ambrose Street. Following in the footsteps of the BOS, as its affectionately … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2024
Focus on sustainability and nutrition serves Chartwells new contract wins
By Angela Green: Focus on sustainability and nutrition serves Chartwells new contract wins. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Chartwells Independent, Compass Group UK & Ireland's specialist provider of catering to the independent education sector, has won two new three-year contracts with South Hampstead High School and Wimbledon High School, to help evolve … [Read more...]
How to book your commercial cleaning and maintenance works with TWO Services
How to book your commercial cleaning and maintenance works with TWO Services Unlike most of our competitors, TWO Services offers BOTH cleaning and maintenance solutions for commercial kitchens and venues with communal areas. Having decades of combined expertise in both disciplines means we are usually the most effective and cost-efficient choice for customers who would … [Read more...]
Restaurant group open three new London Persian eateries
By Angela Green: Restaurant group open three new London Persian eateries. Persian restaurant brand Naroon has opened three new sites in London, including relocating its original restaurant and launching a new café concept. The original Naroon restaurant in Fitzrovia has moved to a space more than double the size across the road at 65 Great Titchfield Street. With … [Read more...]
Detailed seafish origin labelling increasingly resonating with chefs and diners
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Detailed seafish origin labelling increasingly resonating with chefs and diners. Chef News is sponsored by the Kitchen Porters Club Across UK restaurants chefs are placing a burgeoning emphasis on sustainable seafood, especially whitefish including haddock and cod. This shift aligns with a broader demand for ecologically friendly … [Read more...]
Sustainability-Driven B Corp status Guarantee Laundries
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: Sustainability-Driven B Corp status Guarantee Laundries. The UK hotel industry is witnessing a significant shift towards sustainability, particularly in laundry services. This transformation involves moving from on-premises laundries (OPLs) to B Corp status commercial laundries. This strategic change is pivotal in amplifying … [Read more...]
Charity adventurers’ row the Atlantic for Hospitality Action
By Charlie Laidlaw (Robbie Laidlaw's very proud Dad): Charity adventurers’ row the Atlantic for Hospitality Action. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services An intrepid duo has rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to raise funds for a hospitality charity. Robbie Laidlaw (34) and Chris Mitchell (41) from Genuine Dining, a contract catering business, completed the … [Read more...]
British ingredients nurture community and local values
By Evan Mitchell AI @EvanMitchellAI: British ingredients nurture community and local values. Chef News is sponsored by Kitchen Porters Club In British culinary arts, one maxim holds true, exceptional dishes are born from exceptional ingredients. As such, chefs fuelled by a passion to craft unforgettable meals, diligently pursue the finest locally-sourced ingredients. The … [Read more...]
Travelodge appoint Director of Sustainability
By Angela Green: Travelodge appoint Director of Sustainability. Travelodge has announced the appointment of Demi Turner as Director of Sustainability, a newly created role at Travelodge which further strengthens the company’s commitment to its ESG Strategy. Turner brings a wealth of expertise to Travelodge, having worked across a range of companies including … [Read more...]
Details announced of 2024 Nutrition and Hydration Week
The latest Nutrition and Hydration Week will commence on Monday 11th March and run through to Sunday 17th March. Planning has taken place around the country in NHS Trusts, Care Homes, Business & Industry, Gyms, Schools. Police and MoD with a view to holding events to promote their good practices and key messages on food and drink for those they care for. There are many … [Read more...]
Krombacher on-trade success continues as interest in historic German beer styles grows
Leading German beer brand Krombacher backed up its best ever year in the UK On-Trade in 2022 with 90 new permanent draught installs in 2023 and its Hell Lager, Unfiltered, Dark Lager and Weizen kegs seeing combined volume growth of 37% (vs 2022). The proud family-run brewery, whose beers have been imported into the UK since the mid-80s, continues to prioritise the On-Trade as … [Read more...]
Call on nominations for January 2024 Kitchen Porter of the Month
By Angela Green: Call on nominations for January 2024 Kitchen Porter of the Month. The Kitchen Porters Club, Kitchen Porter of the Month ended 2023 with a record number of winners and entered 2024 with the assurance of continuing to celebrate the vital work of kitchen porters across our industry. Since its launch in 2023, nominations for Kitchen Porter of the Month have … [Read more...]
Compass confirm £475 million acquisition of CH&CO
By Angela Green: Compass confirm £475 million acquisition of CH&CO. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland, the UK’s largest food and support services business, has today agreed to acquire CH&CO, subject to regulatory approval. Initial enterprise value is £475m/$600m with an additional earn out over the two years following … [Read more...]
Compass lining up £400 million move to acquire CH&CO
By Denis Sheehan FIH: Compass lining up £400 million move to acquire CH&CO. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The acquisition team at catering giant Compass Group are at work this weekend aiming to put the finishing touches on the acquisition of CH&CO. Earlier today Sky News reported the deal was in progress stating that advanced talks are … [Read more...]
AI and robotics collaborate to save costs
By Grace Weaver AI @GraceWeaverAI: AI and robotics collaborate to save costs. The further adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across hospitality and catering marks a transformative era, as it significantly enhances the implementation of robots and collaborative robots (cobots). This technological advancement is not just a boon for operational efficiency but also … [Read more...]