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Sophie Witts

Sophie Witts

News editor

The Caterer

Recent Articles

How can London’s grande dame hotels compete with their new luxury rivals?

How can London’s grande dame hotels compete with their new luxury rivals?

InDepth06 Jan 2026

London’s luxury hotel market is booming with hundreds of new rooms opening this year. Can the capital’s historic properties win the battle for guests?

New restaurants: The 2026 openings to watch out for

New restaurants: The 2026 openings to watch out for

InDepth05 Jan 2026

From big name chefs making big moves to major openings at luxury hotels, here are the restaurant openings we’re most excited about this year

2025 in review: The biggest hospitality stories of the year

2025 in review: The biggest hospitality stories of the year

News19 Dec 2025 12:15

Oasis fans bought the biggest round, casual dining hit the rocks and chicken flew – here are the biggest stories from The Caterer in 2025

Activist investor calls for change in strategy at Whitbread

Activist investor calls for change in strategy at Whitbread

News18 Dec 2025 10:39

The US investor is calling for a “rigorous and unbiased” review at the Premier Inn owner

Calls to extend deadline for Covid business interruption claims

Calls to extend deadline for Covid business interruption claims

News18 Dec 2025 11:43

Many hospitality businesses are still yet to receive compensation they are legally entitled to

Patisserie Valerie eyes growth after posting loss

Patisserie Valerie eyes growth after posting loss

News18 Dec 2025 09:05

The bakery chain, which at one point had around 200 high street sites, now trades from six stores

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