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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Aug- 2023 -11 AugustRestaurants
Ixchel set to open in Chelsea this October
Ixchel, a new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, is set to open on the King’s Road in Chelsea this October. The menu has been designed by Mexican-born female head chef, Ximena Gayosso Gonzalez, and consists of an all-day tapas style offering. Chef Gonzalez has previously worked at Michelin star restaurant…
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7 AugustRestaurants
Geode to open in Knightsbridge
Neha Beriwala of Arrow Hospitality, who’s restaurant portfolio includes Kutir in Chelsea and Manthan in Mayfair, has announced the launch of Geode on Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge. Geode, a vibe-dining concept introduced to Knightsbridge by Salvatore Broccu and Marios Louvaris (formerly of Novikov Group), focuses on contrast and theatrical experiences…
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May- 2023 -17 MayComment
How can the hospitality sector prepare for the busy summer months?
Despite current economic headwinds, many businesses in the hospitality sector are looking for new ways of furthering growth opportunities in the upcoming summer months. In their 2023 sector outlook, Barclaycard revealed that consumer card spending on hospitality and leisure increased 10.6% year-on-year in 2022, as the lifting of all Covid-19…
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilNews
The Campaner to open at Chelsea Barracks in May
The Campaner has announced the opening of its first international restaurant from Los Reyes del Mango at Chelsea Barracks on 2 May 2023. With Mar Martín leading the project along with a team of professionals, The Campaner will offer an all-day dining with Spanish cuisine from Barcelona in a new…
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17 AprilPubs and Bars
Smokey Kudu bar opens on King’s Road Chelsea
Kudu Collective’s bar, Smokey Kudu, has opened at Rixo’s brand new flagship store on King’s Road.Relocating from Peckham. The new bar is the first of the group’s brands to launch outside of south-east London. The central circular Smokey Kudu cocktail bar offers 30 covers and has been designed by interiors…
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Mar- 2023 -13 MarchRestaurants
Kudu Collective to open Little Kudu and relocate Smokey Kudu
Husband and wife duo, Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams, of the Kudu Collective, have announced the opening of their third restaurant concept, a South African-inspired tapas-style restaurant called Little Kudu, this June. Following a refurbishment, Little Kudu will take over the space which is currently home to the group’s Peckham-based…
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7 MarchNews
Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group appoints new group operations director
Atul Kochhar Restaurant Group has announced the appointment of Jatin Parmar as group operations director of UK sites. Parmar has over 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry and has previously held managerial positions in some of the UK’s most prestigious restaurants. In his new role, he will oversee…
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Oct- 2022 -7 OctoberRestaurants
King’s House set to open in Chelsea
The King’s House, Chelsea, a new restaurant, bar and garden is set to open on Friday 7 October, aiming to bring laid-back dining, al fresco socialising, and late-night cocktails to an expansive space on London’s King’s Road. The venue’s co-founder, Ashley Letchford, who once co-owned its previous incarnation, The Jam Tree,…
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Sep- 2022 -26 SeptemberRestaurants
King’s House restaurant and bar to debut in Chelsea
King’s House, a new restaurant, bar and garden, is set to launch in Chelsea on 14 October, offering laid-back dining, al fresco socialising, and late-night cocktails to an expansive space on King’s Road. Leading out from the ground floor bar is the King’s House Garden, a 96-cover outdoor space. Collected…
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Jul- 2022 -6 JulyFood and Drink
McDonald’s warns of supply chain shortages
McDonald’s has warned customers of ingredient shortages as signs have been put up in some branches with the warning, including on King’s Road in Chelsea, according to the Metro. Due to the supply chain challenges, some menu items may reportedly be served with some ingredients missing and others may be…
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