Hertfordshire
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity across Hertfordshire, with updates from St Albans, Watford, Hitchin, Hemel Hempstead, and Harpenden. This section highlights restaurant and pub openings, commuter-driven dining patterns, local sourcing, and F&B strategy shaped by a mix of affluence, tourism, and family-led demand. Designed for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into trading conditions and opportunities across one of the South East’s most commercially active counties.
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Oct- 2025 -3 OctoberFood and Drink
Vincenzo’s to open New York-style pizza slice shop in Shoreditch
Vincenzo’s will open a new shop in Shoreditch this November, bringing New York’s pizza-by-the-slice tradition to east London. The site on Bethnal Green Road marks the first expansion for the brand, founded in 2022 by chef Tom Vincent in Bushey, Hertfordshire. While the original shop became known for its whole…
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberAwards & Events
Full list of winners for AA Hospitality Awards 2025 unveiled
Chef Gareth Ward of Ynyshir and sommelier Nataliia Maiseionok of Fischer’s Baslow Hall were among the headline winners at the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 in London. The event, held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, brought together more than 960 guests from across the sector. Awards were presented in 18 categories,…
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Apr- 2025 -11 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 11/04/25
NWTC has seen a 9% improvement in like-for-like sales across the last four quarters, following the appointment of a new leadership team and a renewed focus on The Botanist brand. Antony Doyle, the former operations director of Loungers, joined New World Trading Company in June 2024 as its group operations…
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11 AprilPubs and Bars
Marston’s rolls out 459 rapid EV chargers nationwide
Marston’s has installed 459 rapid and ultra-fast chargers across 193 sites, after introducing the company’s first EV charger in December 2018 at The Bakehouse in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. As a result, Marston’s claims it operates more rapid and ultra-fast EV chargers than any other hospitality company in the UK,…
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Mar- 2025 -20 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/03/25
UKH have called for packaging supplied to venues to be exempt from the EPR. The likes of Azzurri Group, Burger King UK, Fuller’s, Marston’s, Punch Pubs, St Austell Brewery, Stonegate Group and Wells & Co have signed the letter to Steve Reed, the Defra Secretary of State, that states that…
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20 MarchCatering Companies
Hertfordshire Catering appoints new executive chef
Hertfordshire Catering Limited (HCL) has appointed David Stanley as its new executive chef. With “extensive” experience across multiple sectors of the food industry, Stanley brings a passion for nutrition, innovation, and delivering high-quality meals. In his new role, he will lead the development of HCL’s school catering offerings, ensuring quality…
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Apr- 2024 -3 AprilPeople
Adnams appoints new CEO
Southwold brewery Adnams has announced the appointment of Jenny Hanlon as its new chief executive officer. Hanlon, 48, will become the first female CEO of the brewing business in its 150 year history. Hanlon, who has been serving as the company’s chief financial officer, will succeed Dr Andy Wood OBE…
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Jan- 2024 -26 JanuaryCatering Companies
Chartwells announces raft of new contract wins and retentions
Chartwells Independent has announced it has successfully won two new three-year contracts with South Hampstead High School and Wimbledon High School. Both schools are members of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s largest group of independent schools educating 20,000 girls each year. Chartwells Independent will also support both…
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Oct- 2023 -5 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/10/23
Krispy Kreme is considering selling its majority stake in Insomnia Cookies, exploring strategic alternatives to unlock value. Krispy Kreme acquired the stake in 2018 and expects Insomnia Cookies to generate approximately $230m (£189.5m) in 2023 revenues. This move allows Krispy Kreme to focus on its core strategy of producing, selling,…
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5 OctoberPubs and Bars
Peach Pubs to operate The Three Horseshoes in Hertfordshire
Peach Pubs has been announced as the new operator of The Three Horseshoes in Letchmore Heath, Hertfordshire. The pub, which has been standing for over two Centuries, was acquired by Mark Cherry, director of Caraeno Limited, in 2020. The property underwent a substantial refurbishment programme to “meet the demands of…
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