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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Oct- 2019 -16 OctoberPeople
CH&CO strengthens operations team with three appointments
Fiona Gilbertson has joined the CH and Co team as operations director covering the south and south east. Gilbertson will be responsible for driving sustainable growth through the delivery of โinnovative quality services, nurturing strong client relationships and leading highly motivated and effective teamsโ. Most recently Gilbertson worked in strategic…
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Aug- 2019 -9 AugustPubs and Bars
Charles Wells acquires The Oliver Cromwell in St Ives
Charles Wells, the Bedfordshire family brewer, has purchased The Oliver Cromwell in St Ives. Located towards the quayside of the River Great Ouse, The Oliver Cromwell is an 18th Century property and is described as โone of the most significant public houses in St Ivesโ. The vendors, Ms Jayne Tamblin…
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Jul- 2019 -24 JulyCatering Companies
Orderswift and Stuart increase direct delivery coverage to 34 UK cities
Online ordering platform Orderswift and on-demand logistics specialist Stuart have expanded their direct delivery partnership to cover 34 cities and towns around the UK. The move comes after a successful two-year collaboration between the two companies in London. With direct delivery, customer orders are placed through a restaurantโs own website…
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Jun- 2019 -12 JuneRestaurants
Cambridge restaurant goes on the market
The Senate, a bistro located in central Cambridge, is available via leisure property agency Fleurets, the leasehold is available off a guide price of ยฃ225,000. The restaurant, which has been under the ownership and run by the same family for over 40 years, overlooks Senate House, which hosts the universityโs…
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Apr- 2019 -10 AprilPubs and Bars
City Pub Group returns to profit
City Pub Group has reported profits of ยฃ2m in its audited results for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2018, a turnaround from its loss of ยฃ200,000 in the previous year. The pub operatorโs revenue saw a 22% increase to ยฃ47.5m, up from 2017โs revenue of ยฃ37.4m and during the…
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Dec- 2018 -14 DecemberAwards & Events
Bristol’s Casamia earns number one spot on Harden’s 2019 list
Michelin star restaurant Casamia in Bristol has come out on top in Hardenโs Best UK Restaurants 2019 list. Based on a survey by 8,000 diners and 50,000 reviews, theย Sanchez-Inglesias familyโs restaurant was named the best out of 100 in the restaurant guideโs 28th annual poll. Casamia was ranked number two…
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberBeverages
Crussh announces move into workplace catering
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, has added a new format to its existing offering with a move into workplace catering. The company opened its first workplace catering format in the recently renovated Minster Building, in the City of London, on Friday 16 November. Minster Building is managed by…
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Sep- 2018 -20 SeptemberPeople
McDonalds, TGI and Wetherspoons staff to go on โhistoric strikeโ for better pay
Hospitality staff from McDonalds, TGI Fridays and Wetherspoons will be coming together to collectively strike for better pay and union recognition. In what has been described as a โhistoric moveโ by the organisers, hospitality workers in the McStrike, TGI Fridays Strike and SpoonStrike [JD Wetherspoon] will stage coordinated walkouts to…
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4 SeptemberPeople
Prince of Wales renews patronage to Welsh chefs
The prince of Wales has agreed to extend his patronage of Culinary Team Wales โ a team of chefs who represent their country in competitions at home and around the globe – for another five years. The prince of Wales first became patron to the team, which is part of…
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Aug- 2018 -16 AugustBusiness
Cambridge vegan chain heads to London
Cambridge vegan chain Stem and Glory is to open its first London site following a successful Crowdcube appeal raised ยฃ616,170. The new restaurant is expected to open around the Old Street area with the companyโs founders looking to expand internationally should the move to London be successful. Stem and Gloryโs…
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