Restaurants see spending decline in 2023 as consumers cut back
Restaurants saw a spending decline of 6.7% in 2023, according to data from Barclays, as Brits spent less on eating out to offset rising household bills.
Archives for January 2, 2024
“It’s a heart breaking day": Simon Rimmer announces shock closure of Greens
Simon Rimmer has closed his Didsbury restaurant Greens with immediate effect after 33 years.
Patty & Bun to launch first international outpost in Dubai
Burger slinger Patty & Bun is to become the latest UK-based restaurant operator to open an outpost in Dubai.
‘Continued financial difficulties’ force Tony Rodd to close Copper & Ink
Tony Rodd has announced the immediate closure of his Copper & Ink restaurant in Blackheath, south east London, saying that ‘continued financial difficulties’ have made the business ‘untenable’.
Chefs Joshua Ralphs and Jack O’Connor to launch Big Night
Larry’s alumni Joshua Ralphs and Jack O’Connor will open a restaurant within the Hackney Central site that was once home to Nest later this month.
Breal Capital buys Purity Brewing Company out of administration
The company behind recent deals for D&D London and Vinoteca has purchased Warwickshire-based brewery Purity Brewing Company out of administration.
Lower VAT rate for hospitality leads UKHospitality's 2024 three-point plan
UK Hospitality has unveiled its three-point plan for the coming year that will focus on growth, investment, and jobs.
“I’ve never been so battered in this business” – James Allcock closes The Pig and Whistle
Chef James Allcock has permanently closed his Yorkshire bistro The Pig and Whistle in Beverly, describing it as ‘the most gut-wrenching decision’ of his life.
Simon Rogan and Adam Handling recognised in 2024 New Year’s Honours list
High-profile chefs Simon Rogan, Adam Handling and Jeremy Lee are among the hospitality professionals to have been recognised in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list.
Gareth Bartram to leave Winteringham Fields after nine years
Winteringham Fields head chef Gareth Bartram has announced that he is leaving the Lincolnshire restaurant in February after almost a decade.
Sessions confirms cancellation of Manchester project as it ‘moves away’ from food halls
Sessions has pulled out of a deal to open a huge food hall in Manchester and closed its Islington food hall Neighbourhood as the business ‘consciously moves away from large capex projects with high operational intensity’.