Cheltenham

Coverage highlights foodservice and hospitality developments across this affluent Gloucestershire town, with reporting focused on key areas including Montpellier, The Promenade, and the Brewery Quarter. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent operator growth, raceweek and festival-led footfall, and premium casual formats. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking suburban high street trade, event-driven demand, and upscale dining preferences in regional markets.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    3 July
    Food and DrinkFreemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone

    Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone

    Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppy’s Pineapples, burgers…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    30 June
    Pubs and BarsHistoric The Seven Tuns inn brought to market

    Historic The Seven Tuns inn brought to market

    The Seven Tuns, a 17th Century inn located in the village of Chedworth, near Cheltenham, is being brought to market for £800,000, or for a new free of tie lease. The Grade II listed Cotswolds property dates back to around 1610, and has served as a village hub “for generations”. …

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  • Dec- 2024 -
    4 December
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCosta Coffee and Freemans bring kiosk concept to London

    Costa Coffee and Freemans bring kiosk concept to London

    A fleet of Costa Coffee kiosks are set to hit some of the UK’s biggest live events next year, as part of a deal between the company and Freemans Event Partners. The move builds on the success of the collaboration between Freemans Event Partners and Costa Coffee during the Summer’s…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    9 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 09/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 09/07/24

    Loungers has achieved a record revenue growth of 24.7% to £353.5m in FY24, after opening 36 new sites during the year – seven more than in the prior year. The operator of Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside has attributed its performance to a combination of decreasing inflationary pressures and its…

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  • 9 July
    NewsCheltenham’s Tivoli pub to open in late July

    Cheltenham’s Tivoli pub to open in late July

    West country’s pub landlord pair Tom Noest and Peter Creed are set to open a new pub in Cheltenham on 26 July. Bringing their portfolio up to five venues, The Tivoli marks the first foray into a “slightly more urban domain”, with the new venue opening in the heart of…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    12 April
    Catering CompaniesFreemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners has announced the appointment of four people to its senior leadership team. Luke Buckle has been appointed as the company’s new head of food, responsible for heading up the food department. Buckle most recently worked at RedCat Pub Company as a regional operations manager. Furthermore, Jamie Coleman…

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  • Mar- 2024 -
    28 March
    NewsButcombe Pubs and Inns sees ‘record sales’ in March

    Butcombe Pubs and Inns sees ‘record sales’ in March

    Butcombe Pubs and Inns has reported “record sales” for March thanks to a bumper Mother’s Day weekend and the Cheltenham Festival. The Mother’s Day weekend saw the pub group, with sites across the south of England, cater nearly 8% more covers than last year. This year both Saturday 9 and…

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  • Feb- 2024 -
    14 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 14/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 14/02/24

    Heston Blumenthal OBE has urged Companies House to act on the rise in fake restaurants, after the restaurateur’s business was targeted by fraudsters. According to an investigation, more than 750 fake firms used established names after being set up in the past six weeks. According to the celebrity chef, failing…

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  • 14 February
    NewsPrithvi announces plans to open new Cotswold site

    Prithvi announces plans to open new Cotswold site

    Fine-dining Indian-inspired restaurant Prithvi in the heart of Cheltenham has confirmed plans to open doors in a new Cotswold destination elevating its growing profile to the wider region.  Prithvi is currently on the lookout for a new Cotswold-based premise to share its gastronomic experiences, which have seen its menus featured…

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  • 9 February
    NewsIndian concept restaurant Dosa Darlings opens in Oxford

    Indian concept restaurant Dosa Darlings opens in Oxford

    A new Indian restaurant and cocktail bar, Dosa Darlings, is opening its doors in Oxford this month. Officially opening today (9 February) at 56-60 Cowley Road, Dosa Darlings aims to “disrupt” the perception of traditional Indian cuisine by offering South Indian inspired small plates and a playful cocktail menu.   Part…

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