Cambridge
Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality developments in this prominent university city, including restaurant and pub openings, independent concepts, student-driven trade patterns, and local investment activity. Reporting provides insights for operators and suppliers navigating a market shaped by academic footfall, affluent demographics, and demand for both casual and premium dining experiences.
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Jun- 2025 -26 JuneRestaurants
Mark Pounton to launch The Ancient Shepherds
Michelin star chef Mark Poynton is set to launch a new restaurant, The Ancient Shepherds, three miles outside Cambridge in Fen Ditton. Set in the former premises of his earlier venture, MJP at The Shepherds, the restaurant will open in partnership with long-time village residents and business owners Gareth and…
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10 JunePeople
Aqua Shard appoints new executive chef
Aqua Shard has announced the appointment of Mark Abbott as its new executive chef, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for British cuisine to the London dining destination. Originally from Northern Ireland, Abbott’s culinary journey began with a formative work experience at a local hotel, which ignited his…
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May- 2025 -1 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 01/05/25
Prezzo has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity, as it aims to revitalise its store estate ahead of the chain’s 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and “extensive” refurbishment programme across its portfolio, starting with its Kensington restaurant in London. Prezzo Italian…
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1 MayRestaurants
Prezzo launches new name, menu and brand identity
Italian restaurant chain Prezzo has announced it has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity as part of plans to revitalise its store state as it marks 25 years in business. The rebrand also includes a new logo and an extensive refurbishment programme across its…
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberPeople
Greene King appoints new CFO
Greene King has announced the appointment of Jonathan Fearn as its next chief financial officer, following news that Richard Smothers will be retiring from the role in April 2025. Fearn will join the pub company and brewer from Abcam, a Cambridge-based global life science company which provides products for scientists…
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25 SeptemberNews
Punch Pubs acquires further 14 pubs
Punch Pubs and Co. has announced the acquisition of the Milton 1 and 2 portfolio from real estate investment company Aprirose, adding a further 14 pubs to its 1,300-strong estate. The newly acquired pubs, currently operated by Blackrose Pubs, will benefit from Punch’s commitment to investment and development. This is…
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Aug- 2024 -12 AugustRestaurants
White Rabbit Fund acquires Island Poke
Hospitality incubator White Rabbit Fund has announced the acquisition of Island Poke’s assets, having recently undertaken a voluntary restructuring. Island Poke, which serves Hawaiian poke bowls, opened its first permanent restaurant in Soho in 2016. However, due the economic turmoil of the pandemic coupled with the impact of inflation, the…
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6 AugustFood and Drink
Wingstop UK business up for sale
Wingstop has hired Goldman Sachs to conduct a sales process for its UK business, according to reports from Sky News. Sources told the outlet that the process was initiated in response to unsolicited expressions of interest from potential buyers. Goldman is understood to have begun issuing information about Wingstop UK…
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Jul- 2024 -4 JulyRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims profits improve as expansion bears fruit
Pizza Pilgrims has seen its pre-tax profits more than double to £0.7m for the year ended 25 June 2023, up from £0.3m in 2022. Furthermore, its revenues increased by 37% to a record £28.7m, compared with £21m in 2022. Alongside this, the company’s EBITDA rose to £2.4m, up from £1.1m…
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May- 2024 -13 MayRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims to expand in Scotland and Wales amid ‘record’ FY
Pizza Pilgrims has unveiled plans to expand into Scotland and Wales as revenues rose by 37% to a “record” £28.7m during the year ended 25 June 2023. The pizza chain, which currently trades from 20 locations, has also revealed that pre-tax profit more than doubled to £700k and EBITDA before…
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