Chiswick

Pasta Evangelists to open first site outside London in Guildford

Fresh pasta brand Pasta Evangelists is set to open its first restaurant outside London this July on Guildford High Street. The opening marks the next step in the company’s expansion, which began in 2016 as an artisan pasta delivery service and now includes restaurants, retail and cookery schools.  The company…

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Spring Street Pizza to open in London at the end of April

New restaurant Spring Street Pizza by Michelin-star chef Tom Kemble is set to open in London’s Borough on 29 April.  Located under the arches just off Southwark Bridge Road, next to Omeara and Four Quarters, Spring Street Pizza will serve 18-inch pizzas by the quarter, half or whole to dine…

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JKS Restaurants sees FY turnover hit £73m

The operator of multiple F&B concepts across the UK and Middle East, JKS Restaurants, has reported a turnover of £73m for the 65-week period ended 31 March 2024.  The business, which is best known for Gymkhana, has also seen its losses before tax widen to £5.5m during the period from…

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Pasta Evangelists launches at Manchester Airport Terminal 2

Pasta Evangelists has announced the opening of its first ever airport takeaway store at Manchester Airport Terminal 2, building on its rapidly expanding portfolio of consumer stores and take away kitchens across the UK. The latest launch follows the opening of the first Pasta Evangelists’ consumer stores in Richmond, Greenwich…

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Today’s news in brief – 10/07/24

SSP Group will maintain its profit guidance for the year as Q3 sales rose 16%. Due to an increasing demand for leisure travel, the operator of F&B outlets in travel locations has also reported that the second half of 2024 started off well with a strong sales performance across all…

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The Hound coaching inn to open in Chiswick

The Hound, a new modern-day coaching inn, will officially open its doors in Chiswick, London on Wednesday 17 July. The third pub from Dominic Jacobs and JKS Restaurants comprises a pub floor, a reception room, two private dining rooms, a covered outdoor courtyard and a south-facing front terrace. Housed in…

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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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The Silver Birch appoints new GM

Chiswick restaurant, The Silver Birch, has announced the appointment of Thomas Proden as the venue’s new general manager.  A seasoned hospitality management professional, Proden will take over the role with more than 15 years of experience in customer relations, team leadership, and business development.  According to Proden, his passion for…

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The Silver Birch appoints head chef

The Silver Birch, a neighbourhood restaurant in Chiswick, has announced the appointment of Nathan Cornwell as head chef.  Cornwell was previously the head chef alongside chef patron Mark Birchall at The Barn at Moor Hall in Lancashire and brings his wealth of experience and expertise to the restaurant.  During his…

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Sam’s Riverside owner opens latest café and deli venture

Sam Harrison and business partner, Fanny Stocker, owners of West London restaurant, Sam’s Riverside, have announced the opening of its latest Sam’s Larder venture, a deli and café business, in Chiswick. Born out of lockdown, the first Sam’s Larder opened in August 2020 directly behind the restaurant on Crisp Road,…

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