Dishoom
Coverage of brand strategy, guest experience, and F&B innovation at a concept-driven restaurant group inspired by the Irani cafés of Mumbai. This section explores site openings, cultural storytelling, leadership vision, and operational execution, offering insight for hospitality professionals interested in brand building, immersive dining, and the successful blending of narrative, design, and food in the UK casual premium sector.
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Jan- 2023 -4 JanuaryRestaurants
Gura Gura opens debut restaurant in London
Gura Gura, a new Pan-Asian concept, has launched its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden. The restaurant comes from experienced restaurateur Gobind Chona and is set to offer a modern menu spotlighting Japanese, Thai and Chinese elements alongside a range of cocktails. Located at 19 Slingsby Place, the 2,900…
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Sep- 2022 -16 SeptemberRestaurants
Dishoom reveals Canary Wharf opening date
Dishoom has announced it will open its first site Canary Wharf in November this year, marking the company’s first London opening in five years. Located on a corner of Wood Wharf at 13 Water Street, the 8,000 square foot site will occupy a double-height building overlooking the water, and will…
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May- 2022 -18 MayRestaurants
Dishoom to launch Canary Wharf site
Dishoom has announced it will be opening a new restaurant in Canary Wharf this winter, marking five years on from its last London opening in Kensington in 2017. The new 8,800 square feet site in Wood Wharf will seat 355 across a double-height restaurant, bar and terrace overlooking the water.…
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Mar- 2022 -29 MarchFood and Drink
Covent Garden welcomes two new F&B openings
Longmartin Properties, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced two new F&B signings in Covent Garden. Totalling almost 2,000 sq ft, The Yards, Covent Garden, will welcome a restaurant debut for UKIYO and a central London debut for Buns from Home. Japanese temaki and sashimi concept…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberFood and Drink
Deliveroo to open new delivery-only kitchens
Deliveroo has announced the UK-wide expansion of its ‘Editions’ kitchens with the opening of new sites across London, in Acton, Brent and Dulwich. The restaurant partners at the new sites include: Five Guys, Dishoom, Shake Shack, Pho, Rosa’s Thai, Tao Tao Ju, Bleecker, Chilango, Tortilla, and Pasta Evangelists. The delivery-only…
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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustComment
Five tips to make the most out of Dining Out to Help Out
The restaurant industry has taken a huge blow thanks to COVID, but this month the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme means we can all do our bit in helping the industry get back on its feet – but how can you make the most of it, safely? No matter…
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Apr- 2020 -14 AprilCoronavirus
Feed the NHS campaign reaches £1m target
The ‘Feed the NHS’ crowdfunding campaign has reached its £1m amid the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign, which was launched by actors Damain Lewis, Helen McCrory and Matt Lucas last month, was created to help feed NHS workers one “hot healthy meal” each day during the Covid-19 crisis. At the time…
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Mar- 2020 -27 MarchCoronavirus
Casual Dining Show 2020 cancelled
Event organisers Diversified Communications has announced it has taken the decision to cancel the Casual Dining Show 2020. The news, revealed in an email, comes after the scheduled event venue – London’s ExCeL – is to be converted into a makeshift hospital. NHS Nightingale as it will be called will…
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Feb- 2020 -17 FebruaryAwards & Events
Casual Dining 2020 confirms over 65 keynote speakers
Casual Dining, the restaurant, pub and bar event, has confirmed it has added CEOs, founders and senior directors from YO!, London Union, Loungers, Carluccio’s, Byron, Flat Iron, Imbiba, Pizza Pilgrims, Wahaca, Dishoom, Busaba, Yard & Coop, and Hippo Inns to its lineup of over 65 keynote speakers. The event, which…
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Dec- 2019 -4 DecemberRestaurants
Dishoom set to open in Birmingham next year
Indian restaurant Dishoom has announced it is set to open its new chain in Chamberlain Square in Birmingham in Spring 2020. The restaurant, which is part of Paradise development opened its first site in Covent Garden in 2010 and has opened more chains in London’s Kings Cross, Soho and Shoreditch.…
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