Lancashire
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity across Lancashire, with updates from Preston, Blackburn, Lancaster, Burnley, and Clitheroe. This section covers restaurant and pub openings, rural dining trends, supplier movements, and tourism-influenced trade across market towns and countryside locations. Built for chefs, operators, and F&B professionals, it offers insight into running profitable hospitality businesses in one of North West England’s most diverse and locally driven regions.
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Aug- 2025 -14 AugustAwards & Events
AA unveils shortlists for Hospitality Awards 2025
The AA has unveiled the shortlists for eight major categories for its annual Hospitality Awards, set to take place on 22 September at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London. These include shortlists for the AA Sustainable Award, AA Restaurant Team Award, AA Spa Hotel of the Year, and AA Housekeeper…
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Apr- 2025 -14 AprilPubs and Bars
Family-run pub and restaurant in Lancashire hits the market
The Plough, a family-run pub and restaurant near the village of Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, has hit the market with an asking price of £435,000. The Plough is an established public house known for serving cooked food and a wide range of wines, gins and cocktails. The pub received an “England’s…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryRestaurants
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant Mélange to open in Manchester
A new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, Mélange, is set to open in Greater Manchester’s Bury in February. Inspired by the French word for “a varied mixture”, Mélange’s menu focuses on Mediterranean cuisine while honouring the traditions of British dining. Guests can expect dishes such as lamb infused with spices, warm goat’s cheese…
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Oct- 2024 -11 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Cooks Coffee appoints new CFO
Cooks Coffee has announced the appointment of Katherine Scott as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Scott joins the group with a track record in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning, bringing over 15 years of diverse experience across multiple industries to her new role. Throughout her career, Scott…
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Sep- 2024 -20 SeptemberPubs and Bars
JW Lees to acquire The Bellflower pub from Marston’s
JW Lees has agreed to acquire The Bellflower pub restaurant in Garstang Lancashire from Marston’s for an undisclosed sum. The news comes after the recent acquisition of The Craigside Hotel in Little Orme in Llandudno from Whitbread. The acquisition of The Bellflower pub restaurant will take Jw Lees’ Managed Pub…
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Oct- 2023 -23 OctoberFeatures
How to capitalise on autumn and champion British ingredients
Autumn brings with it a rich tapestry of ingredients that inspire chefs like me to explore the treasures of the season. As a chef who champions quality over all else, I’ve always believed in the adage that “fresh is best.” This philosophy has encouraged me to celebrate British ingredients, develop…
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Aug- 2023 -11 AugustRestaurants
Now or Never opens in Lancaster
Now Or Never, the debut fine dining restaurant by chef Jeff Marshall and his wife, restaurant manager and co-founder Nichola Marshall, has now opened its doors in Lancaster. The “intimate” dining space catering for up to 20 guests sits in a restored Georgian Grade II listed building, located on Sun…
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May- 2023 -25 MayFood and Drink
Inn Collection Group launches chef academy
The pubs with rooms company Inn Collection Group has announced the launch of a new chef academy. There are 10 places available at the academy as students will work alongside Michelin-trained chef Matthew Benson-Smith and his Benson-Smith Training Academy. No prior chef experience is required by applicants, with the successful…
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Apr- 2023 -13 AprilPeople
The Silver Birch appoints head chef
The Silver Birch, a neighbourhood restaurant in Chiswick, has announced the appointment of Nathan Cornwell as head chef. Cornwell was previously the head chef alongside chef patron Mark Birchall at The Barn at Moor Hall in Lancashire and brings his wealth of experience and expertise to the restaurant. During his…
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Dec- 2022 -2 DecemberPubs and Bars
Lane7 founder sells second Sedgefield pub to Trust Inns
Tim Wilks, the founder of Lane7, has completed the sale of his second Sedgefield pub, The Corner House, to the Lancashire-based pub company Trust Inns for an undisclosed amount. The sale follows Wilks’ decision to focus on his growing bowling alley chain, Lane7. It is reported that The Corner House,…
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