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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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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