Camden
Editorial covers hospitality and foodservice developments in this key London borough, including restaurant and pub openings, independent operator activity, street food trends, licensing issues, and investment in nightlife and cultural venues. Reporting highlights how the area’s vibrant dining and drinking scene evolves and what it signals for operators, landlords, and suppliers navigating London’s dynamic hospitality market.
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneRestaurants
Chopstix opens fourth Essex site with Basildon Restaurant
Chopstix has opened a new site in the Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon, marking its fourth site in the county. The new 52-seat restaurant follows successful sites in Lakeside, Romford and Ilford. With more than 150 Chopstix Group noodle bars across the UK, the business boasts a strong pipeline of…
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25 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 25/06/24
Tortilla has acquired Fresh Burritos in France for €3.95m (£3.34m). The deal was funded from the group’s existing debt facilities and is expected to contribute £2.5m of additional annual adjusted EBITDA at 24 months maturity. It comes as the latest step in Tortilla’s growth strategy that will see the brand…
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25 JuneRestaurants
Bangladeshi restaurant Dakaah to open in Camden Market
Casual dining restaurant Dhakaah is set to open its doors in Camden Market’s Hawley Wharf on 24 July, with a series of soft launch activations in the run-up to the opening. Dhakaah is a celebration of the street food and specialities of Bangladesh and is named after the country’s capital…
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18 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 18/06/24
Whitbread’s F&B outlets reported a slow start to FY25, as sales were 1% behind the same period last year due to softened trading. This comes despite the group experiencing “strong” breakfast sales thanks to high occupancy in Premier Inn sites. Nevertheless, the group is confident in its full-year outlook. Drinks…
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18 JuneCatering Companies
Rhubarb Hospitality appointed catering partner for Camden’s Town Hall
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection has been appointed by international events company, Bottaccio, to be the official catering partner for its new London venue set to open in Camden’s historic Town Hall under a 30-year contract. The 55,000 sq ft project follows an extensive seven-year refurbishment and will see the landmark re-open…
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14 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/06/24
Wolseley Hospitality Group has drafted in restructuring advisers from AlixPartners to advise on cost management issues. The talks, which are said to be at an early stage, could lead to a “range of outcomes”, sources told Sky. Sky noted it was “unclear” what had prompted the re-engagement with AlixPartners, however.…
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14 JuneNews
Humble Crumble to open first West End site
Humble Crumble, the artisan crumble bakery, is set to open a dedicated unit in the West End as the brand begins its expansion plans across the capital. Joining its current locations in Camden Market, Borough Market, and Spitalfields, Humble Crumble is set to open a store in Seven Dials Warehouse,…
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May- 2024 -30 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/05/24
Top UK restaurants saw takeaway sales rise 4.5% year-on-year. CGA’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker found that strong like-for-like trading is nearly double the country’s 2.3% rate of inflation in the year to April, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Deliveries also attracted 57.9% of all at-home orders by…
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30 MayPubs and Bars
El Cenote cocktail bar launches in Camden
El Cenote, a new cocktail bar with a food menu in Camden, has officially opened. The new venture is being led by Aima Indigo, who has worked at venues such as La Bodega Negra and Mestizo Chelsea. The kitchen is led by chef Daniel Sanchez, a native of Mexico City,…
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Jan- 2024 -17 JanuaryFeatures
In conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif
Can you tell us about your hospitality experience leading up to starting Eco Pizza in 1993? My love of food dates back to my childhood in Egypt, where I learned the secrets of dough making from my grandfather, Gerges, who during the Spring Equinox festival would produce and distribute the…
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