Hampshire
Business coverage and market updates from a key region in southern England known for its blend of rural producers, coastal tourism, and affluent commuter towns. This section highlights restaurant and pub openings, catering contracts, local supply trends, and operational challenges across key areas including Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, and the New Forest. Whether you’re running a high-street venue, luxury hotel kitchen, or contract catering team, this regionally focused reporting helps you stay connected to developments shaping foodservice in and around Hampshire.
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May- 2022 -11 MayPeople
The Montagu Arms names new executive chef
The Montagu Arms, a boutique hotel in New Forest, has appointed Nathan Eades as the new executive chef of the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, The Terrace. In his new role, Eades will be responsible for the development and execution of the hotel’s menus, for both The Terrace and Monty’s Inn, as…
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Aug- 2021 -6 AugustPubs and Bars
The Thatched Cottage to reopen in August with new owner
Northeast Hampshire pub, The Thatched Cottage has revealed that it will reopen this August having had its leasehold sale acquired by local resident Craig Fitzpatrick alongside his business partner, Neil Williams. Situated on a large plot on the junction of Prospect Road and Chestnut Road, the Grade II listed property…
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Mar- 2021 -26 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
23.5 Degrees opens 80th Starbucks site
Starbucks’ first UK franchised business partner, 23.5 Degrees, has announced it will open its 80th store today, 26 March in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. The opening is part of an “ambitious expansion programme” for 23.5 Degrees, which has a “strong pipeline” of approved stores and plans to reach 300 stores by…
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Feb- 2021 -8 FebruaryRestaurants
Exclusive Collection to launch two new restaurants
Exclusive Collection is set to unveil two new hyper-local restaurant destinations this Spring – Hillfield Restaurant & Bar and The Wellhouse at Lainston House. The company said the developments form part of Exclusive Collection’s wider commitment to “reinvesting back into the properties and creating truly original concepts that appeal to…
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Jan- 2021 -27 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Red Mist pubs receives investor backing
Red Lion Holdings (RLH), a joint venture comprising industry investors David Ramsey, John Mayers, and private equity firm, Revcap, has acquired a majority stake in the pub company Red Mist Leisure. Established in 2004, Red Mist now operates a portfolio of ten gastropubs and inns across Surrey and Hampshire. The…
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Nov- 2020 -6 NovemberCoronavirus
Two Southampton hospitality venues fined for Covid breaches
Indian restaurant, Kuti’s and the Jolly Roger pub in Southampton both face fines of £1000 for breaching Covid-19 safety laws. The fixed penalty notices were issued on the same night, 24 October after police in the area received a number of calls about the non-compliance in the venues. The Jolly Roger,…
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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneCoronavirus
Crussh reopens Notting Hill Store amid UK lockdown
Crussh Fit Food and Juice Bars will reopen its Notting Hill store today (5 June) for take-away and delivery. The healthy food and juice chain said it undertook a “significant review” of its store operating model to ensure it can open safely for teams and customers, and comply with Government…
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Nov- 2019 -18 NovemberNews
Hans’ Bar and Grill appoints Luke Phillips as head chef
Hans’ Bar and Grill appointed Luke Phillips as head chef of its restaurant in Chelsea, London. Phillips succeeds Adam England, who launched the restaurant in spring 2018 as part of Cadogan Gardens hotel group. He joins the restaurant from its sister hotel Chewton Glen in Hampshire, where he spent over…
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Sep- 2019 -10 SeptemberRestaurants
Hampshire’s Three Lions Restaurant placed on the market for £1.1m
The Three Lions Restaurant, located in the Hampshire hamlet of Stuckton, has been placed on the market for £1.1m. The two-story detached building features a spacious internal trading area for up to 65 covers and seven double en-suite letting rooms, all of which are named after different types of tree…
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Jul- 2019 -17 JulyRestaurants
The Six Restaurant to open at Kings Arms Hotel
Michelin-starred chef Mark Kemspon is to open The Six Restaurant at The Kings Arms Hotel near Hampton Court Palace, this August. The Six Restaurant will feature a menu designed by Kempson and the kitchens will be headed up by head chef Jack Scoines. Local produce will be championed, with a…
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