Kent
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this key South East region, including restaurant and pub openings, local supply partnerships, tourism-driven trade, and independent operator growth. Reporting provides insights for businesses navigating seasonal demand, commuter town dynamics, and rural-urban market opportunities in one of the UK’s most diverse regional economies.
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Aug- 2020 -27 AugustRestaurants
Wahaca to shutter a third of sites
Wahaca is set to shutter more than a third of its sites, following impacted sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group is now planning to close 10 of its 28 sites. Branches affected by the closure include sites in Bluewater, Kent; St Pauls, London; Liverpool; Manchester and Bristol. Alongside…
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Apr- 2020 -28 AprilBreweries and Distilleries
Shepherd Neame reopens online shop
Shepherd Neame has announced the reopening of its online shop, and pledged to make a donation to the NHS for every item ordered until the end of May. The Faversham-based brewer’s pubs, hotels and brewery shop have been closed since 20 March in line with government advice. Whilst its online…
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20 AprilCoronavirus
Kent pubs come together to offer ‘crucial’ support for communities
Kent-based publicans have taken it upon themselves to raise both spirits and money to support their communities with various different initiatives, including the provision of complimentary meals for children, as well as free accommodation to key workers. The news, which comes after the Government requested the closure of all pubs,…
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Feb- 2020 -26 FebruaryRestaurants
Fire engulfs Embankments Floating Bar and Grill in Kent
A fire has broken out at Embankments Floating Bar and Grill, a floating restaurant on the River Medway in Maidstone, Kent. Kent Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene at around 8am this morning, and three fire engines and the water rescue team were initially in attendance. Crews wearing…
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18 FebruaryRestaurants
Slim Chicken signs first UK franchise partner
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has signed its first UK franchise partner, as the group seeks to “accelerate the growth” of its Slim Chickens restaurant brand. BRG has entered into a franchise development agreement with JRK Restaurants which will allow the new partners to open five outlets across the south coast,…
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14 FebruaryRestaurants
Oyster Bed restaurant in Kent to remain open despite fire
The Oyster Bed restaurant in Whitstable, Kent, has revealed it will remain open despite a fire which broke out in its kitchen yesterday evening (13 February). Kent Fire and Rescue Service said the incident took place at around 7:48pm and the blaze was extinguished by 8:20pm. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus…
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Jan- 2020 -30 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Fuller’s reports strong sales growth over Christmas period
Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported a 4.3% increase in like-for-like sales of managed pubs and hotels over the Christmas trading period. The group also saw a 2.5% increase in sales during the 42 weeks ended 18 January 2020, with all areas of the business, including food, drink and accommodation,…
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17 JanuaryRestaurants
Slim Chickens to open seventh UK site at Bluewater
The Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced that its seventh UK Slim Chickens site will open in Kent in February 2020. The American fast-casual concept which specialises in “premium”, cooked to order chicken, will open its next UK site in the Bluewater Shopping Centre. BRG said the opening will bring…
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Dec- 2019 -19 DecemberPubs and Bars
Shepherd Neame development receives green light
Plans for a new pub development in Ebbsfleet Garden City have been given the go-ahead, according to the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation. The new Shepherd Neame site will be situated in the Castle Hill area of the development, and will be named The Chalk Yard after the area’s steep mining history.…
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17 DecemberRestaurants
Fraiche restaurant claims top spot in ‘Harden’s 100’
Marc Wilkinson’s 14-seater Fraiche restaurant, near Birkenhead, has claimed the top spot in the ‘Harden’s 100’ list of the UK’s top dining destinations. Fraiche was amongst the north west’s tally of 10 entries in the Harden’s 100, the highest of any region outside the south east and London. Harden’s said…
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