Ireland
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across Ireland, with a focus on key markets such as Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and Galway. Reporting includes brand expansion, trading trends, independent operator activity, and cross-border supply chain updates. Content is tailored for UK businesses tracking regional growth, consumer behaviour, and strategic moves by hospitality brands operating in or entering the Irish market.
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Jun- 2025 -10 JunePeople
Aqua Shard appoints new executive chef
Aqua Shard has announced the appointment of Mark Abbott as its new executive chef, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for British cuisine to the London dining destination. Originally from Northern Ireland, Abbott’s culinary journey began with a formative work experience at a local hotel, which ignited his…
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6 JunePubs and Bars
Spinners secures £4m investment for expansion
Competitive socialising operator Spinners has announced that it has secured an investment of £4m from Gresham House Ventures. The funding from Gresham House Ventures will be used to expand the business’s footprint to new sites around the UK. It will also support improved data capture to better understand customer behaviour…
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5 JuneFood and Drink
Deliveroo launches drone delivery in Dublin
Deliveroo has launched a drone delivery service in Dublin, Ireland, through a new partnership with global drone operator Manna. Customers within a 3km radius of Blanchardstown will be able to order from local restaurants – including Musashi, Wowburger, Boojum and Elephant and Castle – and have meals delivered by drone…
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4 JuneCatering Companies
Levy announces NEC Group partnership
Levy UK and Ireland has announced that it has agreed a new long-term food and beverage partnership with the NEC Group. As a result, Levy will take responsibility for all food and beverage operations across the NEC’s key venues including the NEC, ICC, Vox, Utilita Arena Birmingham, and bp pulse…
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4 JuneRestaurants
McDonald’s UK&I appoints new chief marketing officer
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Ben Fox as SVP, chief marketing officer. Fox replaces Michelle Graham Clare, who has taken on a global role as chief marketing officer and corporate vice president for the international operated markets segment (IOM). Fox has worked in the UK&I market…
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2 JuneFood and Drink
Damp weather softens drinks sales in early May
Damp weather in the UK caused drinks sales in managed venues to fall 8% year-on-year in the week ended 10 May, according to data from CGA. This followed a strong Spring where sales were ahead of last year’s level for 10 out of 11 weeks between February and late April,…
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May- 2025 -30 MayRestaurants
Wagamama to open at Animate Preston
Asian-inspired Japanese restaurant Wagamama is to open its doors at Preston’s newly launched £45m Animate leisure scheme, which has been delivered by Maple Grove Developments. Positioned between Taco Bell and Mad Giant Food Hall, Wagamama has taken a 4,125 sq ft unit on a 15-year lease. The fit out is…
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30 MayCafes and Coffee Shops
Cooks Coffee’s UK&I store sales soar 33% to £35m in FY25
Café chain Cooks Coffee has reported that its total franchisee store sales in the UK and Ireland have jumped 33% to NZ$79.6m (£35.1m) in the year to 31 March. Group revenues, which have been “highly” correlated to store sales, also rose 49% to NZ$7m (£3.09m). This includes NZ$1m (£440k) worth…
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28 MayCatering Companies
Levy appoints Thomas Rhodes to new culinary sustainability role
Levy UK and Ireland, the sports and hospitality arm of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Thomas Rhodes as its new head of Culinary – Procurement and Sustainability. Rhodes, who moves from his current role as Levy executive head chef at Allianz Stadium, will work alongside…
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27 MayFood and Drink
KFC unveils plans to invest £1.49bn in the UK and Ireland
KFC UK and Ireland has announced plans to invest £1.49bn and create over 7,000 new jobs in the UK and Ireland over the next five years. Of the £1.49bn investment, £466m will go towards opening new restaurants focusing on building flagship sites and drive-thrus in key locations such as Ireland…
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