Kricket
Coverage of a contemporary Indian restaurant group known for blending regional flavours with modern dining formats, highlighting new site launches, refurbishments, and chef-led menu innovation. Tracks partnerships with suppliers, investment in design and guest experience, and the evolution of cocktail and drinks offerings. Includes reporting on staffing and recruitment strategies, brand marketing activity, and the group’s influence on consumer trends within competitive London districts. Built for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals seeking insight into how progressive restaurant brands adapt and grow in the UK market.
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Apr- 2025 -7 AprilRestaurants
Kricket to open new restaurant in Covent Garden
Modern Indian restaurant Kricket has signed for a restaurant new site in London’s Covent Garden. The restaurant is set to open in the heart of Covent Garden’s Seven Dials, in Neal’s Yard, complementing its selection of F&B concepts and adding diversity to the destination’s dining scene. Opening later this year, Kricket will…
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Mar- 2025 -3 MarchRestaurants
Kricket opens new site in Shoreditch
Modern Indian restaurant group Kricket, founded by Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby, has officially opened its latest location in Shoreditch at 36 Charlotte Road. The new site introduces its first ever breakfast menu alongside a new all-day Kafé and bar concept to complement its à la carte offerings. The Shoreditch…
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Aug- 2024 -12 AugustRestaurants
Kricket to launch fifth London site in Shoreditch
Modern-Indian restaurant group Kricket has confirmed plans to launch its fifth site in late 2024. Its second opening this year, co-founders Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby will open a 120-cover all day restaurant and bar in Shoreditch. The duo founded Kricket in 2015 as a pop-up in a shipping container…
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Sep- 2023 -19 SeptemberNews
White Rabbit Projects appoints new CFO
Specialist hospitality incubator, White Rabbit Projects (WRP), has appointed Paul Deeming, formerly of André Balazs Properties, Hakkasan and Ignite Group, as its new group CFO. Joining the business following WRP’s multi-million pound investment from McWin, Deeming comes with 20 years of experience leading and growing hospitality, leisure and marketing businesses.…
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Oct- 2022 -10 OctoberRestaurants
Growth Kitchen teams up with Patty and Bun
Growth Kitchen, the food-tech startup operating smart satellite kitchen networks, has announced a new partnership with Patty and Bun. The partnership will see Patty and Bun first join Growth Kitchen’s Bermondsey hub along with other food brands such as Tortilla, The Athenian and Kricket. The collaboration is also expected to…
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Jul- 2022 -6 JulyFood and Drink
Island Poké appoints new head of property
Island Poké has announced the appointment of Hux Norman as the company’s new head of property ahead of its plans to embark on a period of “huge” growth. Norman reportedly joins from the UK café, bar, and restaurant operator, Loungers, where he was property manager. It is reported that he…
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Jun- 2022 -7 JuneFood and Drink
Island Poké opens first venue outside of London
The UK’s “leading poké operator” has launched a new site in Bicester Village, its first location outside of London. Island Poké brings “fresh pacific flavours” to the luxury shopping destination in Oxfordshire. The brand has opened a kiosk unit along the main thoroughfare with enough seating for up to 40…
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Sep- 2019 -9 SeptemberAwards & Events
M Restaurants reveals winner of Young Chef of the Year competition 2019
M Restaurants has revealed the overall winner of the 2019 Young Chef of the Year competition at a winner’s dinner held at M Victoria Street. From 16 finalists, Matthew Hurry from Laurent Café Royal claimed pole position after being awarded the most points from paying customers and guest judges at…
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Mar- 2019 -22 MarchRestaurants
Patty & Bun partners with Kricket for charity
Patty and Bun has partnered with neighbours, Kricket to support prison rehabilitation charity, Key4life. The partnership will see the burger chain collaborate with the Indian restaurant to create their own versions of the same dish, the Jiminy Kricket. Patty and Bun will offer a cumin spiced lamb patty topped with…
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