The Caterer

The Caterer stands out as the top multimedia brand serving the UK hospitality sector, focusing on areas like restaurants, hotels, foodservice, and pubs & bars. Established in 1878, The Caterer has been a source of inspiration and connection for the hospitality industry. It offers suppliers an opportunity to present their most creative products and services to a wider audience.

National, Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

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Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#281857

United Kingdom

#16431

Food and Drink/Food and Drink

#62

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Monthly visitors

Articles

Karen’s Diner to close final UK restaurant

2 days ago | thecaterer.com | Sophie Witts

The last Karen’s Diner restaurant in the UK is to close at the end of June after two years of trading. The site on White Lion Street in London’s Islington was run under franchise and a decision not to renew its lease was made earlier this year. Karen’s restaurants became known for their deliberately rude waiters, with clips of them insulting customers racking up millions of views on TikTok.
‘We don’t play it safe’: Cycene mixes the avant-garde with experimentation

2 days ago | thecaterer.com | Sophie Witts

A weekly changing menu and a constant eye on rare and unusual ingredients make for a contemporary menu that keeps guests guessing until the end Taz Sarhane treats his menu as a constant creative challenge. The head chef at Michelin-starred Cycene in London’s Shoreditch changes a dish every week and says he is always testing and experimenting with new ideas. “This is not the kind of restaurant where we like or don’t like certain things,” he says. “We definitely don’t play it safe.
Tech, trends and transformation: 7 reasons to be at The Caterer’s Tech Confex

3 days ago | thecaterer.com | Victoria Miller

Staying ahead of the curve – and the competition – is a constant challenge for hospitality leaders. But at The Caterer’s inaugural Tech Confex, in partnership with Ruckus Wireless, attendees will be invited to step into the industry’s future and explore the latest advancements in technology and digital solutions to enhance productivity and performance.
Bidfood bolsters Worcester distribution capabilities

3 days ago | thecaterer.com | Clare Nicholls

SupplierNew Midlands depot will phase in deliveries starting from this summer Wholesaler Bidfood has opened a depot in Worcester and will be phasing in deliveries from this summer until later in the year. Located on the Worcester Six Business Park, the site offers transport links to the Midlands region and is serving the local communities by providing around 200 new jobs.
Alex Payne named chef patron at Sorrel

3 days ago | thecaterer.com | Sophie Witts

Alex Payne is to take over from Steve Drake as chef patron at the Michelin-starred Sorrel restaurant in Dorking, Surrey. Payne will step down from his role as executive chef at the Tudor Pass restaurant at the Great Fosters hotel after three years to join Sorrel on 16 June. Drake opened Sorrel in 2017 and the restaurant won a Michelin star shortly after.
Ashley Saxton leaves his role as director of restaurants and kitchens at Harrods

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Sophie Witts

Ashley Saxton has left his role as director of restaurants and kitchens at Harrods after almost seven years. He joined the department store in 2019 and led a major overhaul of its hospitality offer, overseeing around 26 restaurants in the building and revamping its Dining Hall by partnering with big-name chefs including Jason Atherton, Tom Kerridge, and Gordon Ramsay. Saxton has yet to announce his next move, but said he was looking forward to “sharing news of my next adventure starting shortly”.
Kevin Brooke leaves general manager role at Heckfield Place

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Sophie Witts

Kevin Brooke has left his role as general manager at Heckfield Place hotel in Hampshire after more than three years. The hotelier announced his departure on LinkedIn this week. He has not revealed the reason for his move or details of any future plans but said he was “immensely proud” of his time at the property.
Harry Kane takes stake in functional drinks brand

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Clare Nicholls

British functional drinks brand Vital has welcomed England men’s football team captain Harry Kane as a shareholder. By taking an as yet undisclosed stake in the business, the Bayern Munich striker wants to support Vital’s aim to further grow the business and make functional drinks simpler, cleaner and more accessible. The brand is particularly strong in the foodservice market, being listed by around 15 contract caterers.
Delivery and takeaway sales flat as sun tempts diners out

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Clare Nicholls

Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading restaurant groups slipped by 0.6% year-on-year in April, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker. It is the tracker’s second negative number of 2025 and the fifth consecutive month of below-inflation growth. The research firm pointed to trading being subdued by good weather and the long Easter weekend, which led some consumers to drink out rather than ordering food for delivery or takeaway.
Scandinavian hotel investors made £1.1b bid to buy Dalata hotels

4 days ago | thecaterer.com | Sophie Witts

A consortium of Scandinavian property firms has made a surprise bid to buy Ireland’s largest hotel group, Dalata Hotel Group, for €1.3b (£1.1b). Dalata has a portfolio of 55 hotels across Europe, the majority of which are in the UK and Ireland, operating under the midscale Clayton and Maldron brands. It is targeting further expansion and launched a strategic review ahead of a potential sale of the business in March.