Southern Thai restaurant, Plaza Khao Gaeng, will be launching in Borough Yards this November, marking the second site from Chef-Founder Luke Farrell and JKS Restaurants. Following the success of the original Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant in Tottenham Court Road, Luke will bring Southern Thailand’s coast-to-jungle cuisine to the arches of Stoney Street. Plaza … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2025
Eden Caterers Partners with St John’s Waterloo to Provide Climate-Friendly Catering for Arts, Charity, and Community Events
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Eden Caterers is proud to announce a new partnership with St John’s Waterloo, the landmark Festival Church at the heart of London. As a preferred catering partner, Eden will provide good value, climate friendly menus, from breakfast buffets and sandwich lunches to hot bowl food, tailored to the needs of the arts organisations, … [Read more...]
The Big Table Group Announces Second Year of Charity Partnership with Dreams Come True After Raising £160,000
The Big Table Group, one of the UK’s leading hospitality businesses, has announced it will continue its partnership with children’s charity Dreams Come True into a second year after raising an incredible £160,000. The collaboration, which launched earlier this year, has already been a huge success, crowned by a spectacular gala ball last week at London’s Nobu Hotel hosted … [Read more...]
Honest Burgers Acquires 12 GBK Sites Across the UK
Honest Burgers, the British burger brand, is acquiring 12 Gourmet Burger Kitchen sites, expanding its restaurant portfolio to over 50 locations. The new sites will broaden the brand’s footprint in London, as well as transforming their national reach, in bringing the Honest passion for quality and service to new customers across the Midlands, the South East, and East … [Read more...]
The UK’s Most Loved Mexican Brand Tortilla Delivers Record UK Profitability as European Growth Strategy Advances
Tortilla Mexican Grill plc, the UK and Europe’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, has announced record UK profitability and strong sales growth for the first half of 2025, as it continues to expand across Europe and the Middle East. Tortilla’s unaudited interim results for the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2025 (“H1 FY25”), reveal record results achieved through … [Read more...]
RBH Hospitality Management Appoints Group HR Director to Drive People Strategy
Leading UK hotel management company, RBH Hospitality Management has appointed Lauren Sargent as Group HR Director, bringing over 11 years of hospitality and HR experience to the role. Lauren joins the management company from Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland to lead RBH’s people, talent and development strategy at a corporate level and across their diverse portfolio of over … [Read more...]
Housewives Hit Scotland: Glenapp Castle Hosts Hayu’s The Real Housewives of London
From Scotland’s stunning Ayrshire coast to millions of screens worldwide, Glenapp Castle takes centre stage on The Real Housewives of London, available to stream on the all-reality streaming platform Hayu, cementing its status as the ultimate destination for a luxury girls’ escape. This majestic 21-bedroom hotel is a proud member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux … [Read more...]
Aki London Brings Contemporary Japanese Cuisine to One Cavendish Square
Aki London is now open, bringing elevated contemporary Japanese cuisine and Mediterranean warmth to a landmark location at One Cavendish Square. With its Kyoto-inspired, farm-to-table menu and a bold European–Japanese fusion design by acclaimed AD100 designer, Francis Sultana, Aki London stands as one of the season’s most anticipated new dining destinations. Set within a … [Read more...]
Suppliers Race to Doncaster for CRG’s Latest Business Development Day
With summer drawing to a close, the busy festive season approaching and 2026 already on the horizon, the Country Range Group returned to Doncaster Racecourse on the 22nd and 23rd September for their latest blockbusting Business Development Day. In total, 140 people were in attendance across the two-day event with 36 suppliers showcasing their exciting ranges and products … [Read more...]
Absolute signs agreement with Akam Al Rajhi Development for resort in Egypt
Absolute Hotel Services Middle East & Africa is delighted to announce the signing of a management agreement with Akam Al Rajhi Development for an exclusive beachfront property under the U Hotels & Resorts brand, set to open in 2026 on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. This milestone follows the earlier signing of the brand’s first hotel with Akam Al Rajhi, further … [Read more...]
The CH&CO Apprenticeship Academy Gains Royal Recognition
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services CH&CO is proud to announce that its Apprenticeship Academy has been awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award. The honour, formally approved by HRH The Princess Royal, President of the City and Guilds of London Institute, recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to learning and development … [Read more...]
Introducing House of Louie: Where London Dines in Three Acts
House of Louie, a new hospitality collective by Paris Society, welcomes a new chapter to London’s dining scene, combining Japanese cuisine at Wani Tzuki, French dining at Louie and the vibrant Alligator Bar, all under one roof. Located in a historic 19th Century townhouse, House of Louie offers memorable experiences across three distinct but interconnected floors. Taking … [Read more...]
The Clink at HMP Brixton Launches Festive Christmas Menu and Seasonal Gifts for 2025
The Clink Restaurant at HMP Brixton is delighted to unveil its Christmas Menus and gifts for 2025, inviting guests to celebrate the festive season with exceptional food, warm hospitality, and meaningful gifting experiences, that warm the heart, whilst changing lives. The Clink is a working restaurant with a powerful purpose. Run by The Clink Charity, it gives prisoners the … [Read more...]
Freemans Event Partners Launches Multi-Year Contract with RG Live
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Freemans Event Partners has secured a multi-year agreement with experiential events specialist RG Live to deliver food and beverage across its nationwide Halloween and Christmas light trails. The partnership covers 13 venues across the UK, with 10 sites operating Christmas trails and 6 transforming for Halloween. Several landmark … [Read more...]
Buzzworks Appoints New Operations Director to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator, Buzzworks, has announced the appointment of JP McKeown as its new Operations Director, further strengthening its leadership team as the business enters an exciting period of expansion. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, JP joins from Stonegate Group, where he was responsible for where he was … [Read more...]
