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Coverage of premium menu design, pricing strategy, and guest experience centred around individually priced dishes in full-service restaurants. This section explores culinary innovation, portion control, plating expectations, and F&B profitability, offering insight for chefs, GMs, and operators seeking to deliver value, creativity, and commercial success through curated, flexible dining formats in the UK hospitality market.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    14 July
    RestaurantsSticks’n’Sushi to debut Scottish restaurant in Glasgow

    Sticks’n’Sushi to debut Scottish restaurant in Glasgow

    Danish restaurant group Sticks’n’Sushi will open its first Scottish restaurant in Glasgow this November, expanding its portfolio to 31 sites across Denmark, the UK and Germany. The restaurant, located on George Square, will have a 177-cover dining room and bar. Designed by Danish practice OEO Studio, known for its work…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    30 June
    Pubs and BarsDiscovery Group expands with first Star Pubs lease

    Discovery Group expands with first Star Pubs lease

    Discovery Group is set to grow its hospitality estate to 16 venues across northern England and Scotland, having announced it is taking on its first long-term lease with pub operator Star Pubs. The two companies are investing £850k in a joint refurbishment of The County Hotel in North Berwick, which…

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  • Mar- 2025 -
    31 March
    FeaturesConfronting the realities of foodservice inflation

    Confronting the realities of foodservice inflation

    The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) brought a rare moment of relief to the UK. January 2025 marks the 19th consecutive month of slowing year-on-year inflation. Monthly inflation across the basket of measured items held at 1.8%, while month-on-month inflation remained flat at 0.0% – a welcome pause…

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  • 3 March
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 03/03/25

    Today’s news in brief – 03/03/25

    Drinks sales across managed venues rose 4% in the week to Saturday 22 February, marking only the second week of growth in 2025 so far. Trading beat the levels of last year on six of the seven days, and was ahead by between 8% and 11% every day between 17…

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  • 3 March
    RestaurantsKricket opens new site in Shoreditch

    Kricket opens new site in Shoreditch

    Modern Indian restaurant group Kricket, founded by Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby, has officially opened its latest location in Shoreditch at 36 Charlotte Road. The new site introduces its first ever breakfast menu alongside a new all-day Kafé and bar concept to complement its à la carte offerings. The Shoreditch…

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  • Dec- 2024 -
    6 December
    FeaturesShould you have a set menu all year round?

    Should you have a set menu all year round?

    Set menus are very common during the festive season as a way to offer a festive themed menu without having to rip up the a la carte menu. Set menus also allow for careful inventory planning and limit wastage. However, set menus can have benefits to a restaurant all year…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    18 July
    NewsOne Devonshire Gardens restaurant appoints new head chef

    One Devonshire Gardens restaurant appoints new head chef

    One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin, in Glasgow’s West End, has announced the return of Martin Thliveros as its new head chef.  Thliveros joins the One Devonshire Gardens team with a vision to further enhance The Restaurant’s commitment to using the “highest quality” of local produce.   Drawing on his…

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  • Feb- 2024 -
    16 February
    RestaurantsHiraeth relocates to Court Colman Manor Hotel

    Hiraeth relocates to Court Colman Manor Hotel

    Hiraeth, the independently run pub and restaurant that secured its place in the Michelin Guide within eight months of opening, has relocated to Bridgend’s Court Colman Manor Hotel, taking over the manor hotel’s 50 cover restaurant. Hiraeth’s relocation comes after the landlord of their original site chose to put the…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    6 October
    RestaurantsLondon Stock opens new site in Mayfair

    London Stock opens new site in Mayfair

    Fine dining restaurant London Stock has opened its doors on 6 Sackville Street in Mayfair. Founded by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Assem Abdel Hady and Andres Bernal with the aim of redefining the traditional fine dining experience, the restaurant was originally based in Wandsworth, opening in January 2020. The new space…

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  • Aug- 2023 -
    31 August
    RestaurantsLondon Stock restaurant to open in Mayfair

    London Stock restaurant to open in Mayfair

    Fine dining restaurant London Stock has announced it will be opening in Mayfair on Wednesday 4 October. This is the first restaurant founded by Le Cordon Bleu-trained Assem Abdel Hady and Andres Bernal, which originally opened in Wandsworth in January 2020. The new space at 6 Sackville Street is elegant…

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