Cornwall
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this major South West tourism region, with reporting focused on hotspots including Padstow, St Ives, Falmouth, and Newquay. Topics include seasonal restaurant and pub openings, chef-led coastal ventures, locally sourced menu trends, and the operational challenges of high summer demand. Insight is geared toward operators navigating rural staffing, holiday-driven trading peaks, and the balance between local community service and visitor volume.
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Apr- 2023 -28 AprilRestaurants
Blacklock to open new site in Canary Wharf
Black has announced the launch of its new restaurant in Canary Wharf on 15 May 2023. Located in a standalone warehouse on the North Dock under the railway tracks right by the waterside, at 4,000 square feet and with 120 covers, Blacklock said that the new site will be its…
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26 AprilFeatures
The Shaftesbury Theatre’s foray into meetings and events
Can you tell us about your career leading up to your time at the Shaftesbury Theatre? I started in the events industry back in 2013, working for a London-based staffing agency that was looking for waiters and bar staff for various venues. I signed up to support my studies while…
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3 AprilFeatures
All About the Cooks vs delivery apps
Can you tell me about the history of All About the Cooks and how did you come up with the concept? My background is in marketing and advertising, and after having children, I worked as a consultant. Eating real meals prepared by real people rather than factory-produced goods has always…
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Feb- 2023 -16 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Claridge’s opens Artspace Café
Mayfair hotel Claridge’s has announced the opening of Artspace Café, a venue that will focus on breakfast and lunch. The cafe, which has its own entrance on Brook’s Mews, was designed by renowned British architectural designer John Pawson, and features a patisserie counter, marble communal table as a central spot,…
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14 FebruaryFood and Drink
St Austell Family Group relaunches chef apprenticeship scheme
The St Austell Family Group has partnered with colleges across the West Country to relaunch its chef apprenticeship scheme. The company is looking for candidates of all ages with no prior experience or minimum qualifications required, just “an appetite to learn”. It is also offering apprentices 30% off food and…
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Jan- 2023 -20 JanuaryRestaurants
Kew Village restaurant Hawthorn to open in February
Co-owners Joshua Hunter and Patra Panas have announced that their refined neighbourhood restaurant, Hawthorn, will be opening on Wednesday 1 February in Kew Village, Richmond. Hawthorn, which will have 60 covers and serve lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, will also have a full team of 15 staff. According…
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17 JanuaryRestaurants
Chef Dan Cox to open first restaurant in Cornwall this February
Chef Dan Cox will be opening his first restaurant, Crocadon, on a 120-acre organic farm in St Mellion, Southeast Cornwall on Friday 3 February. The restaurant, which has been in the making for the past five years, “celebrates the connection” between food and agriculture. The venue is set within a…
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Dec- 2022 -19 DecemberRestaurants
One Star Döner Bar to launch at The Hare and Hounds
Michelin-star chef Brad Carter and partner Adam Regan will launch One Star Döner Bar in The Hare and Hounds pub in Kings Heath, Birmingham, sometime in February 2023. The launch of One Star Döner Bar in Regan’s pub will see the beginning of their first collaboration on a project, as…
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13 DecemberRestaurants
Scarlet Hotel names new head chef
Scarlet Hotel has appointed Jack Clayton as the latest head chef of the hotel’s sea view restaurant in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. Since starting his career in 2009 Clayton has achieved three rosettes, two Bib Gourmand awards and the Nottingham head chef of the year award. The Scarlet Hotel restaurant is open to both…
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Oct- 2022 -14 OctoberRestaurants
The Alverton appoints new head chef
The Alverton, a converted convent on the outskirts of Truro in Cornwall, has announced the appointment of Ollie Wyatt as the restaurant’s new head chef. Prior to his appointment, Wyatt was formerly the sous chef at Michael Caines’ restaurant, The Cove. He has over 10 years of experience, with his…
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