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.

  • Jul- 2019 -
    23 July
    Catering CompaniesSodexo extends North Devon District Hospital partnership

    Sodexo extends North Devon District Hospital partnership

    Sodexo, a leading global services company, has extended its soft services contract with Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust for a further three years. The contract extension will see Sodexo invest in the refurbishment of the shop and café areas at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH) and in new vehicles for…

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  • 5 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsVenus café chain becomes ‘first in UK’ to use palm plates

    Venus café chain becomes ‘first in UK’ to use palm plates

    Sustainable café chain, Venus Company, has claimed to be the UK’s first commercial café chain to use fully home compostable palm plates from India. The plates are sourced from the areca palm which is indigenous to India and “naturally environmentally friendly” as it falls from the tree and is not…

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  • 5 July
    Pubs and BarsThe Johnson Collective to open first West Country pub

    The Johnson Collective to open first West Country pub

    London-based multiple operators, the Johnson Collective is set to open its first pub in the West Country, after a £350,000 renovation of the Unicorn on the Beach, in collaboration with Star Pubs and Bars. The interior is being reconfigured to create five different areas including – a relaxed bar, a…

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  • Jun- 2019 -
    28 June
    RestaurantsGreat British Menu’s Sheridan joins Stargazy Inn for reopening

    Great British Menu’s Sheridan joins Stargazy Inn for reopening

    Chef Andrew Sheridan has joined the Stargazy Inn in Port Isaac, Cornwall, taking the helm of the luxury destination’s fine dining restaurant. Set in a Victorian House perched on the Cornish coastal town of Port Isaac, Stargazy Inn boasts nine bedrooms which have recently been refurbished offering a “chic feel”,…

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  • 10 June
    RestaurantsGreat British Menu’s Andrew Sheridan joins Stargazy Inn

    Great British Menu’s Andrew Sheridan joins Stargazy Inn

    Andrew Sheridan, has joined the Stargazy Inn in Port Isaac, Cornwall, taking the helm of the hotel’s fine dining restaurant. The restaurant is the latest addition to the culinary scene in the port, and will showcase Sheridan’s signature style with “intriguing flavours and textures, cooked with flair and creativity” to…

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  • May- 2019 -
    30 May
    RestaurantsThe Goring to launch first restaurant in 109 years

    The Goring to launch first restaurant in 109 years

    Five-star hotel The Goring, Belgravia will open a new Siren restaurant,on 12 June whilst also relaunching The Goring Bar. Siren will be the first new restaurant at the hotel in more than 109 years, with CEO Jeremy Goring looking to create a second more casual dining option; a seafood restaurant…

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  • 15 May
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsLaura Ashley opens first tea room in Cornwall

    Laura Ashley opens first tea room in Cornwall

    Laura Ashley has announced it is set to open The Tea Room in Cornwall at The Cornwall Hotel. The new format, named Laura Ashley The Tea Room, will officially open to the public on Saturday 25 May. The tea room will offer a range of sweet and savoury items including…

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  • Apr- 2019 -
    24 April
    RestaurantsThe Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel

    The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel

    The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…

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  • 16 April
    Pubs and BarsCraft Union Pub Company announces 300th opening

    Craft Union Pub Company announces 300th opening

    The Craft Union Pub Company has announced the opening of its 300th pub – The Tivoli Tavern in Grimsby. The Tivoli Tavern reopened its doors last Friday (12 April) following a substantial £130,000 refurbishment project. The pub is now being operated by long-term staff member, Marie Moran, who has worked…

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  • Mar- 2019 -
    27 March
    PeopleTom Scade appointed executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel

    Tom Scade appointed executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel

    The Vineyard Group has appointed Tom Scade has been appointed as executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel, Stockcross in Berkshire. Scade is joining the hotel from The Ritz Hotel in London where he was sous chef to John Williams. He had trained initially under Williams before going off and running…

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