Chelsea
Coverage focuses on hospitality and foodservice developments in this affluent London district, including high-end restaurant openings, chef movements, luxury dining trends, local investment, and independent operator activity. Reporting offers insight into how premium consumer expectations and competitive positioning shape business strategy in one of the capital’s most prestigious dining destinations.
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Dec- 2025 -4 DecemberPubs and Bars
JKS Pubs rebrands to Ardent Pub Group following buyout
JKS Pubs has been acquired under the new name of Ardent Pub Group through a private investment round led by founder and managing director, Dominic Jacobs. The transaction was supported by an unnamed US-based private investor, which the group said reflects confidence in both the British pub market and its strategy. …
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Oct- 2025 -14 OctoberRestaurants
London Brasseries acquired by Calveton UK and Breal Capital
Calveton UK and Breal Capital have officially acquired London Brasseries Ltd, a restaurant group that operates five dining venues located mainly in London’s West End, for an undisclosed amount. The purchase of London Brasseries follows Calveton UK and Breal Capital’s 2023 acquisition of the Evolv Collection, formerly D&D London, and…
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9 OctoberRestaurants
Inception Group FY revenues rise 9.4% to £28.9m
Hospitality operator Inception Group has reported that its revenues increased by 9.4% to £28.9m for 2024, despite ongoing cost pressures across the sector. The company, known for themed London venues including the Mr Fogg’s collection, Cahoots and Control Room B, said like-for-like sales rose 6.4%, with EBITDA increasing by 3.4%…
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Aug- 2025 -18 AugustRestaurants
HUŎ to open second site in Belsize Village this September
Asian restaurant HUŎ will open a new site in Belsize Village in September 2025, its first venture in north London. The brand, launched in Chelsea’s Park Walk in 2021 by restaurateurs Graham Rebak and Adam Wilkie, has built a following for its Chinese and Southeast Asian menu. HUŎ also has…
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May- 2025 -13 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Jamie Oliver Cafe and Cookery School opens at Oxford Street site
The flagship Jamie Oliver Cookery School and Jamie Oliver Cafe have officially opened their doors to customers for the first time at John Lewis Oxford Street. Spanning over 4,600 sq ft on the third floor of the store, the space includes two Cookery School classrooms and a 50-seat Jamie Oliver…
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12 MayRestaurants
Beef and Bass restaurant to open in Chelsea
New restaurant Beef and Bass will be opening its first 4,512 sq ft site in London’s 356-360 King’s Road, specialising in premium cuts of beef and wild sea bass. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed into an “intimate” 14-cover speakeasy bar. The main restaurant will feature an open kitchen and…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryRestaurants
D&D London to rebrand as The Evolv Collection from April
D&D London will officially change its name to ‘The Evolv Collection’ in April 2025, which will coincide with a new company logo. The hospitality group believes this is an “appropriate” time for it to evolve into a new corporate identity, stating that its new name reflects its “commitment to a…
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12 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Cafe Linea to open in Chelsea this summer
Cafe Linea, a new neighbourhood restaurant, bar and bakery, is set to open early summer in the Grade-II listed 19th Century arcade overlooking Duke of York Square, offering all-day dining in Chelsea. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Greg and Felicity Godik, Cafe Linea reimagines the classic arcade dining experience from across…
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Oct- 2024 -22 OctoberRestaurants
Michelin starred chef Rohit Ghai to open new Vatavaran restaurant
Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai, together with his business partner Abhi Sangwan, are set to open their new Indian dining destination, Vatavaran, on Beauchamp Place on 7 November 2024. The new opening will join the duo’s restaurant portfolio which includes Kutir in Chelsea and Manthan in Mayfair. Ghai’s culinary influence spans…
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15 OctoberRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims to open new Chelsea site
Pizza Pilgrims is set to open its new location in Chelsea on 18 November 2024. The new 2,200 sq. ft. pizzeria is designed to feel like a beach bar straight out of the “sun-drenched” island of Capri. The ground floor, with space for 40 guests features ornate tiles and striped…
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