Locally Sourced
This features our coverage of locally sourced food and drink across the UK hospitality and catering sectors—examining how operators, chefs, and suppliers integrate regional produce into menus, procurement strategies, and brand storytelling. From supply chain resilience to provenance-led marketing, we report on the operational, economic, and consumer-facing impacts of local sourcing. Ideal for restaurant owners, pub operators, and caterers seeking insight into sustainability, quality, and differentiation through local ingredient sourcing.
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Jul- 2025 -29 JulyRestaurants
Roam restaurant opens at Sandridge Barton vineyard
Roam, a new farm-to-fork restaurant, has opened at the Sandridge Barton vineyard in the Dart Valley, Devon, offering a seasonal, small plates menu rooted in local produce. The new restaurant, led by hospitality entrepreneur Ian Alexander, serves ingredient-driven dishes alongside wines from the vineyard’s cellar and a curated selection of…
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28 JulyPubs and Bars
General Tarleton pub to reopen as Jeopardy Hospitality’s debut venue
The General Tarleton pub in Ferrensby, North Yorkshire, is set to reopen on 29 August 2025 following a major refurbishment by newly formed group Jeopardy Hospitality. The relaunch marks the first project from the group, co-founded by restaurateur Tommy Banks and partners Matthew Lockwood, James Banks and Neil Armstrong. The…
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Jun- 2025 -16 JuneRestaurants
The Third Monkey in Farnham to open in July
The Third Monkey, an independently-owned gastropub and fine dining restaurant, is set to open its doors in Farnham in mid-July. Led by executive chef Adam Fisher, the restaurant will offer a hyper-seasonal menu that combines “elevated simplicity with a strong commitment to sustainability”, zero waste practices, and locally sourced British…
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16 JuneRestaurants
Holborn Dining and Ollie Bass partner to unveil new seafood counter
Holborn Dining Room has launched a new seafood counter in collaboration with Ollie Bass, executive chef at sustainability-focused restaurant Faber, bringing a seasonal coastal menu to central London. The counter, located at the centre of the restaurant, will serve a rotating selection of dishes made with British seafood sourced from…
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Apr- 2025 -8 AprilRestaurants
Three Chimneys appoints new GM for Isle of Skye
Restaurant with rooms, The Three Chimneys, has announced the appointment of Kieran Walker as its new general manager on the Isle of Skye. As a result, Walker will now lead both The Three Chimneys and The Three Chimneys at Talisker, the company’s new venue located at Skye’s oldest distillery. He…
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Mar- 2025 -13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/03/25
Joe and the Juice will be opening a flagship site in Manchester on Saturday 15 March. According to the Danish juice bar chain, the opening was inspired by Manchester-based rap star Aitch, who slid into the brand’s Instagram DMs to voice his desire for a store in his hometown. In…
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13 MarchRestaurants
Lomond Leisure Group to open Kirk O’The Lochs restaurant and bar
Lomond Leisure Group has announced the launch of a new restaurant and bar, Kirk O’The Lochs, in the village of Tarbet, Scotland, in April 2025. The new restaurant, which seats up to 100 guests, is set in a restored historic church in the heart of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs…
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12 MarchCatering Companies
Levy announces 10-year partnership with Aston Villa
Levy UK and Ireland has announced a 10-year extension of its long-standing partnership with UK football club Aston Villa. The extension builds on a collaboration between Aston Villa and Levy, who most recently partnered on the redevelopment of Villa Park’s hospitality spaces last summer. In the span of a five-month…
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Jan- 2025 -13 JanuaryRestaurants
Three Chimneys appoints new head chef
The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye has appointed Paul Green as its new head chef to lead its kitchen teams. Green has over 20 years’ international experience under the mentorship of some of the UK’s most acclaimed chefs, including Simon Rogan, Michael Smith, Martin Wishart and Adam Reid.…
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Dec- 2024 -19 DecemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Blanchflower to open new site in Trafford Centre
Local independent brand Blanchflower will open a new café focusing on coffee and baked goods, next February in a 400 sq ft location in Trafford Centre. Founded by Phil and Claire Howells, Blanchflower is a family-business with sites in Sale and Altrincham, and will open its third location at Trafford…
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