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- 2023 -28 JuneVenues & Properties
Five Points Brewing launches new Five Points Courtyard
Five Points Brewing has partnered with London Fields Courtyard to launch its new Five Points Courtyard. The 300-seater space will feature independent food traders, cocktails, natural wines, and “tank-fresh” Five Points beers with indoor, outdoor and bookable private areas. It features a fully-covered deck area in addition to the “historic”…
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27 JuneNews
Chopstix refurbishes Peterborough site as part of capex programme
Chopstix has renovated its Peterborough site as part of its seven-figure capex programme to supplement its expanding footprint. Having reopened this month after a £100,000 refurbishment, the high street site on Long Causeway follows the redevelopment of several Chopstix equity stores in recent months including Oxford Street, Nottingham and Reading…
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13 JuneNews
Chopstix enters franchising agreement with KK Foods SW
Chopstix, the UK’s leading Asian QSR brand, has announced a long-term franchise agreement with KK Foods SW Ltd. The multi-unit deal further accelerates Chopstix’s growth trajectory, with the franchisee looking to develop a pipeline of stores across the south-west of England. KK Foods SW Ltd, which already has significant experience…
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7 JuneNews
El Pollote announces new Carnaby Street location
Latino fried chicken company El Pollote is set to open its first bricks and mortar site on Carnaby Street from 13 June. The new location follows the success of the group’s Seven Dials Market and Camden Market sites. The new 40-seater site will deliver a new dining experience in the…
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May- 2023 -11 MayFood and Drink
Bunsik to open first branch in Manchester
The grab-and-go Korean food chain Bunsik is expanding its portfolio with a new branch in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, which is set to open later on this summer. The Manchester restaurant will be the brand’s biggest branch to date, as it will occupy 2,000 sq ft in the city centre. Bunsik’s…
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Apr- 2023 -26 AprilFeatures
The Shaftesbury Theatre’s foray into meetings and events
Can you tell us about your career leading up to your time at the Shaftesbury Theatre? I started in the events industry back in 2013, working for a London-based staffing agency that was looking for waiters and bar staff for various venues. I signed up to support my studies while…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchNews
Chopstix set to create 1,000 jobs amid further expansion
Chopstix Group, the UK’s largest Asian quick service restaurant group, plans to open 30 new stores this year, creating almost 1,000 new jobs in the process. The group’s expansion has been fuelled by record revenues, with system sales forecast to hit over £65m by the end of FY23, an increase…
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3 MarchRestaurants
Winglab opens second London site
Winglab has opened its second London location with the launch of a new site in Camden. The group, which serves an array of wings, burgers, waffles and more, first launched in 2022 with a site in Tottenham. Its dishes are created by the founders and chef Ben Harrington, who was…
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Feb- 2023 -10 FebruaryRestaurants
Shake Shack to open Camden restaurant
Shake Shack has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Camden. Set over three floors, the new Shack will have a prime location on Camden High Street, facing Regent’s Canal. In anticipation of the opening, Shake Shack is collaborating with London-based artist Aga Giecko on a…
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Jan- 2023 -12 JanuaryFood and Drink
SSP Group appoints new UK and ROI CEO
Travel catering company SSP Group has announced the appointment of Kari Daniels as CEO for the UK and Ireland. Daniels spent 20 years at Tesco including four years as the CEO of Tesco Ireland. She was also UK Commercial Director at Tesco and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director at…
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