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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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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5 JulyAwards & Events
Army chef receives highest award in the Royal Logistic Corps
Army chef Simon Griffiths has been awarded the highest trade honour in the Royal Logistic Corps as Conductor, in a ceremony in Hampshire with the Duke of Gloucester the guest of honour. He is one of five Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) Senior Soldiers to have been granted the position of…
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1 JulyPubs and Bars
AA Hospitality unveils The Pub Guide 2020
AA Hospitality and Hotel Services has revealed The Pub Guide 2020: 2,000 pubs for great beer and good food, is published today, Monday 1 July, with a brand new look and feel. The 21st edition of the AA Pub Guide is a guide to the country’s best pubs by county,…
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Jun- 2019 -6 JuneBeverages
Sanderson’s Berners Terrace partners with Bombay Sapphire for World Gin Day
This summer, hotel Sanderson London’s outdoor dining venue, Berners Terrace has partnered with Bombay Sapphire Limited Edition: English Estate in celebration of World Gin Day. Launched earlier this month, Berners Terrace is adorned with flowers and ivy to offer an escape to the English countryside, despite being located just near…
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilRestaurants
Morty & Bob’s opens at King’s Cross’ Coal Drops Yard
British cuisine restaurant Morty and Bob’s have opened its new site at the new cultural hub, Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross. The team made the decision to relocate to King’s Cross following the success of its first restaurant in east London. Named after owner Charlie Phillips’ two grandpas, Morty…
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Feb- 2019 -4 FebruaryGovernment
Brothers jailed 14 years for £3m pub and restaurant tax scam
Three brothers, who stole £3m in a tax scam involving pubs and restaurants, have been jailed and banned from being directors for 28 years. Bournemouth brothers Shahab Hashtroudi, 64, Shahin Hashtroudi, 58 and Hedayat Hashtroudi, 68, ran pubs and restaurants in Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey, using the money to prop…
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