City of London
Coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity across the City of London, with updates from key areas such as Bank, Moorgate, Fenchurch Street, and Liverpool Street. This section highlights weekday trading dynamics, post-pandemic footfall recovery, premium casual openings, grab-and-go demand, and corporate catering trends. Designed for operators, chefs, and F&B leaders, it provides insight into running profitable venues in a district shaped by office culture, commuter traffic, and high-value real estate.
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Dec- 2019 -10 DecemberBusiness Bites
Want to know who will win the election? Watch the pound
In recent years there has been a lot of talk about how badly wrong pollsters can get it. Nobody thought Trump would win, nobody thought Leave would win the referendum, indeed even elections have been too close to call. Though it now feels like a different historical epoch to look…
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Nov- 2019 -29 NovemberNews
Barbie Green launches new London site
The Daisy Green Collection has announced the launch of its second City of London site, Barbie Green, set to open at the Barbican this December. The group said the site will bring “award-winning Australian brunch, speciality coffee and an all new pizza offering” to the city. Barbie Green will lie…
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Apr- 2019 -15 AprilAdvice
How the right warehouse automation system can improve operations
Warehouse automation systems are a significant investment for food and beverage companies but investment in the right system will futureproof a business, driving efficiency, maximising output and cutting operational costs. Before making the change to Lightspeed Automation’s Xpress and FastTrack systems, Express used a predominantly paper-based warehouse system that limited…
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Mar- 2019 -18 MarchFeatures
The rise of private dining
Tom Gore, food director at award-winning City of London events venue The Brewery and The Grubstreet Author discusses the rise in private dining, how companies are blending business and pleasure with a little foodie inspiration and why this form of breaking bread is so popular with millennials. Private dining as…
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Jan- 2019 -7 JanuaryRestaurants
Chipotle to open seventh London restaurant
Chipotle is set to open its seventh London restaurant, and its second in the City of London, at 70-72 King William Street, near Monument, on Monday, 7 January 2019. Chipotle already operates restaurants at locations including Soho, Baker Street, Islington and London Wall. The Mexican chain was founded in 1993…
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberBeverages
Crussh announces move into workplace catering
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, has added a new format to its existing offering with a move into workplace catering. The company opened its first workplace catering format in the recently renovated Minster Building, in the City of London, on Friday 16 November. Minster Building is managed by…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneGovernment
Mayor calls for ‘united effort’ to save London’s pubs
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called for a united effort from government, local authorities and the pub industry to help protect the future of the capital’s pubs, as he released new figures showing that there has been a long-term decline. The figures, published today, show that while pub…
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19 JuneOpinion
Merging the boundaries between pubs and restaurants
Like most industries, the restaurant sector is subject to trends, dictated by hungry consumers and innovative chefs. Emerging concepts and innovation will always be a talking point, just a quick look at the latest TV hit ‘Million Pound Menu’, where individuals try to establish a new style of food offering…
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8 JuneAwards & Events
Alex and Tanya Williams awarded Licensee of the Year 2018
Alex and Tanya Williams, owners of the Polgooth Inn pub in St. Austell, have been named Licensee of the Year 2018. The competition, sponsored by Sky, acknowledged the preparedness, knowledge and experience of Alex and Tanya in areas of business development, people and training and financial awareness during the final judging…
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