Hackney
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality activity across this influential East London borough, with reporting focused on high-density trade areas such as London Fields, Dalston, Shoreditch, and Hackney Wick. Topics include independent restaurant and bar openings, chef-led neighbourhood ventures, natural wine and plant-based trends, and weekend-led trading dynamics. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking trend-driven dining, creative concept development, and strong local followings in high-footfall urban neighbourhoods.
-
Aug- 2018 -2 AugustAwards & Events
Hamish Pearce wins M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year
A 22 year old chef from Hackney restaurant Pidgin has been announced as M Restaurants Young Chef of the Year. Hamish Pearce won the award for his pop-up inside the Hackney restaurant last month, during a ceremony held at M Restaurants flagship site in Victoria. Pearce said: “It’s an incredible…
Read More » -
Jul- 2018 -25 JulyProduct Releases
New Basque-influenced ‘Screwdriver’ restaurant to open in Dalston
A new Basque-influenced restaurant is set to open in Dalston this week, called Screwdriver, the restaurant will be ran by brothers Emmanuel and Alexis Ross. The brothers have previously been behind projects such as Polpo, Five Points Brewing Company and The Ned. Inspired by “countless visits to Galicia and the…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
May- 2018 -14 MayFood and Drink
Royal Wedding guests to be served British classics by the Queen’s chef
Guests at Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding reception will be served a menu of “classical British” meals. It also looks likely that royal pastry chef Selwyn Stoby will prepare his milk chocolate truffles with a milk and kirsch centre, often served at royal parties and ceremonies. Royal chef Mark…
Read More » -
3 MayBusiness
Vine Acquisitions purchases The Laine Pub Company
Vine Acquisitions, backed by Patron Capital and May Capital, has acquired The Laine Pub Company, in partnership with the Laine management team. The pub group began with the opening of the Mash Tun in Brighton in 1996, and has since grown to comprise 54 managed, independent pubs, with 21 in…
Read More » -
Apr- 2018 -30 AprilFood and Drink
Ombra hits back after grated parmesan charge criticism
A restaurant that faced a social media backlash for charging £1.50 for grated Parmesan, Ombra in Hackney, London, has hit back, telling Catering Today its “Parmigiano is not a commodity product”. Customer Rosie French posted a complain on Twitter comparing parmesan to harissa oil (used in kebabs), and claimed the…
Read More » -
5 AprilFood and Drink
Moro and Morito founders launch bespoke catering company
Sam and Sam Clark of Moro and Morito are launching a brand new bespoke outside catering company, Casa Moro, and new private dining room space in Hackney Wick, in May this year. Casa Moro will offer Moro and Morito’s unique Spanish, Middle Eastern and Cretan flavours, created and cooked by Morito head…
Read More »
