Kerb
Reporting on street food innovation, trader development, and F&B incubation from a platform known for supporting independent food businesses across London and beyond. This section covers market activations, vendor success stories, site partnerships, and operational strategy, offering insight for chefs, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals exploring flexible formats, food hall models, and community-driven dining experiences.
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/10/23
Loungers reported H1 total revenues of £149.6m, marking a 22.3% increase from the previous year. They achieved one-year like-for-like sales growth of 7.7% over the 24 weeks ending 1 October, showing an acceleration from the 5.7% growth reported for the 12 weeks ending 9 July. The company opened 16 new…
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16 OctoberFood and Drink
Dreamland Margate appoints Kerb and Peppermint as F&B partners
Levy UK and Ireland partners, Kerb and Peppermint, have been appointed to take charge of the food and beverage operations at Dreamland Margate, the seaside entertainment and amusement park on the Kent coast. Kerb will support and grow the local traders already working at Dreamland Margate as well as bringing…
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Jun- 2023 -28 JuneVenues & Properties
Five Points Brewing launches new Five Points Courtyard
Five Points Brewing has partnered with London Fields Courtyard to launch its new Five Points Courtyard. The 300-seater space will feature independent food traders, cocktails, natural wines, and “tank-fresh” Five Points beers with indoor, outdoor and bookable private areas. It features a fully-covered deck area in addition to the “historic”…
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7 JuneNews
El Pollote announces new Carnaby Street location
Latino fried chicken company El Pollote is set to open its first bricks and mortar site on Carnaby Street from 13 June. The new location follows the success of the group’s Seven Dials Market and Camden Market sites. The new 40-seater site will deliver a new dining experience in the…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberFood and Drink
Kerb announces two new traders at the National Theatre
London-based food market operator, Kerb, has revealed that Bad Boy Pizza Society and Mumbai Mix are joining Lucky’s Hot Chicken at the National Theatre this autumn. It is reported that the two new traders will help Kerb build on its recent success, which is said to have been underpinned by…
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Jul- 2022 -5 JulyEducation
KERB partners with McCain for Streets Ahead launch
KERB has announced a new partnership with McCain that will see it launch ‘Streets Ahead’, a one-day workshop, which is said to be “the first big move” for a new social enterprise that provides food start-up workshops to over 100 less-advantaged people, free of charge. Following the one-day workshop, all…
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Jun- 2022 -15 JuneRestaurants
McDonald’s UK&I joins Zero Carbon Forum
McDonald’s UK and Ireland has joined the Zero Carbon Forum as part of its efforts to achieve net zero. According to the group, the non-profit’s mission is to “empower its members to reach sustainability targets by working together at pace and as a united industry effort”. The news follows the…
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Jan- 2022 -26 JanuaryFood and Drink
Shaftesbury welcomes six new F&B brands to Seven Dials
Shaftesbury has announced that six new food and beverage brands are set to open at Seven Dials, London. WatchHouse, Anita, and a debut London flagship restaurant from Aspirational Brands will all operate from upper St Martin’s Lane, whilst Chai Guys, From The Ashes BBQ, and Longboys join the line-up of…
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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberFood and Drink
McDonalds opens first UK net zero restaurant
McDonald’s has announced the opening of the UK’s first net zero carbon restaurant. The Market Drayton McDonald’s, which will act as a blueprint for future restaurants around the country, has been designed to be net zero emissions standard in both construction and every day operation. Featuring the “latest innovations” in…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberFeatures
Sessions Market: Redefining the dining experience
As the hospitality industry begins to get back on its feet following a tumultuous 18 months, exciting new food concepts are once again looking to tap into their potential and find their feet in the market. It is not easy to scale your business alone, however. Enter Sessions Market. Both…
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