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- 2019 -5 JulyPubs and Bars
The Johnson Collective to open first West Country pub
London-based multiple operators, the Johnson Collective is set to open its first pub in the West Country, after a £350,000 renovation of the Unicorn on the Beach, in collaboration with Star Pubs and Bars. The interior is being reconfigured to create five different areas including – a relaxed bar, a…
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3 JulyPubs and Bars
Jamie Oliver Restaurant’s former operations chef takes on pub
Jamie Oliver Restaurants’ former operations chef, Kanwar Gurmohan has taken on the lease of Star Pubs and Bars’ Surrey Cricketers in Windlesham. He will also undertake the joint £272,000 refurbishment with pub company starting this week. During his time at Jamie Oliver’s, he was operations chef for six years, Prior…
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May- 2019 -14 MayPeople
Quique Dacosta’s first international restaurant to open in London
Three Michelin starred Valencian chef, Quique Dacosta, will open the doors of his first restaurant outside of Spain this June, with rice at the heart of the offering. He is set to open Arros QD on Fitzrovia’s 64 Eastcastle Street on 7 June 2019. His first restaurant in London and…
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10 MayPeople
Ruth Hansom appointed head chef at Pomona’s
Notting Hill restaurant Pomona’s has announced Ruth Hansom as its new head chef from 1 May. Hansom will launch a new menu on 1 May taking inspiration from “elements from the land” and featuring Swaledale Lamb Rump with Spring Onion, Wild Garlic, English Pea and Morrel. The all-day, breakfast and…
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10 MayPeople
Rockliffe Hall executive chef becomes Master Chef of Great Britain
One of Rockliffe Hall’s executive chefs, Aaron Craig, has been accepted as a full member of the Master Chefs of Great Britain (MCGB). Formed in 1980, the association has an exclusive membership made up of some of the most notable head chefs, chef/patrons and head pastry chefs around the country.…
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10 MayPeople
Atul Kochhar to open restaurant in former Westminster Fire Station
This autumn Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star, will open the doors to a second central London restaurant Mathura in Westminster. Named after the capital city of King Kanishka, an emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century, the 200 cover restaurant and bar…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilRestaurants
The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel
The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…
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11 AprilPubs and Bars
Shepperton licensees take on second of ten planned Star Pubs & Bars sites
A group of publicans from Shepperton have announced they have taken on the second pub of their plans to operate a 10-pub group of Star Pubs & Bars sites. Steve Orme and James Thomson from the Red Lion in Shepperton, have taken on The Golden Grove on St Ann’s Hill,…
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11 AprilPubs and Bars
Cock ‘N’ Bull to open second site
Green Salmon Public Houses Ltd has announced it has acquired the former site of So Aromatic in Sutton Coldfield, to open its second Cock ‘N’ Bull restaurant. Cock ‘N’ Bull, serves both burgers and chicken, using only locally sourced produce and also offers an extensive drinks menu. The new chain’s…
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8 AprilCatering Companies
Absolute Taste to reopen Palace House restaurant, The Tack Room
Newmarket restaurant, The Tack Room, is set to re-open on 10 April following a refresh from London-based catering company, Absolute Taste. The team have introduced a new menu which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The chef team will use locally sourced produce, wherever possible, from regional suppliers. Dishes will…
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