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.

Dec- 2019 -

17 December

Restaurants

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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Nov- 2019 -

26 November

Restaurants

Wingstop launches third UK site

Wingstop is set to launch its third UK restaurant in partnership with Xbox. Lemon Pepper Holdings, the brand partner of Wingstop, confirmed the third UK site would be opening in Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent, and feature a “stay and play” gaming zone in partnership with Xbox. This marks the first…
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25 November

People

Andrew Sheridan joins Craft Dining Rooms

Craft Dining Rooms has announced the appointment of Chef Andrew Sheridan as its new executive chef. He will join both Craft Dining Rooms and Craft English Garden, which is due to launch in Birmingham in 2020. Sheridan will continue the site’s dedication to providing an all-British menu, using locally sourced…
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Sep- 2019 -

20 September

Catering Companies

Sodexo bolsters local produce commitment with Love British Food

Ahead of British Food Fortnight, global services company Sodexo is “reinforcing its commitment” to using locally sourced, sustainable produce through its partnership with Love British Food. Love British Food leads the national promotion of British food and encourages retailers and caterers to make British food their preferred option. The year-round…
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Aug- 2019 -

30 August

Restaurants

Rare Restaurants CEO to make branches guide dog accessible

Martin Williams, CEO of Rare Restaurants, owner of restaurant groups M and Gaucho, is striving to make the groups restaurants accessible to guide dogs and their owners. The restaurateur is keen to highlight the “ignorance” of some restaurants when it comes to blind dog access, following an incident in which…
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Jul- 2019 -

1 July

Pubs 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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May- 2019 -

1 May

People

Richard Warrington appointed head chef at Ramsgate’s Empire Room

Michelin-trained chef, Richard Warrington has been appointed head chef at the Empire Room restaurant in Ramsgate, Kent. Warrington, has previously worked at nearby Wyatt and Jones in Broadstairs and the Buoy and Oyster restaurant in Margate, along with periods at several Michelin-starred establishments including Castle Ashby in Northampton and the…
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Apr- 2019 -

16 April

Pubs and Bars

Craft Union Pub Company announces 300th opening

The Craft Union Pub Company has announced the opening of its 300th pub – The Tivoli Tavern in Grimsby. The Tivoli Tavern reopened its doors last Friday (12 April) following a substantial £130,000 refurbishment project. The pub is now being operated by long-term staff member, Marie Moran, who has worked…
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Mar- 2019 -

19 March

Restaurants

Restaurant handed £45k electric bill

A Kent restaurant has received an electricity bill of £45,000, which led its owner to think she had been the victim of a “practical joke”. Karen Williams, owner of The Mulberry Tree, disputed the total telling the BBC she felt the energy usage was the “equivalent to a small factory”.…
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Feb- 2019 -

18 February

Restaurants

New ‘foodie hotspot’ to launch in Richmond

Brand new destination restaurant, 144 On The Hill, is set to open at Richmond Hill, London in April 2019. Taking inspiration from the town’s heritage and the flora and fauna of Richmond Park, 144 On The Hill is an independent restaurant and bar embracing a “contemporary yet timeless identity”. Combining…
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