Today’s news in brief – 19/06/24

Pure has launched a Food for Business division just as its survey revealed more than 50% of respondents rated the food at their most recent meeting or event as average, poor or terrible. The new division will be catering for meetings and events, and will also provide workplace feeding options and a new wholesale range of longer-life products. 

The Social Company will be opening four new London outlets over the coming months. The plans include Three Darlings on Chelsea’s Pavilion Road; Hot Dogs by Three Darlings, British restaurant Sael at St James’ Market, and a fine dining destination in Mayfair.

One Hundred Shoreditch will be launching Kaso on 5 July. The new rooftop bar and kitchen will serve small plates, cocktails and DJs throughout the week, set against the city skyline. The space is home to 50 seated covers, with additional space for 70 guests standing on the terrace.

Cocotte will be opening a new site in Richmond next month. The casual dining restaurant, which is known for rotisserie chicken since opening in Notting Hill in 2016, will feature a 62-seater eatery with a sun-catching terrace. An array of sides to go with the main include truffle mac and cheese, mash and tenderstem broccoli.