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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Jun- 2022 -20 JuneRestaurants
The Grand in York to launch fine-dining restaurant
The Grand in York, the city’s “finest” hotel, has announced the launch of its new fine-dining restaurant, Legacy, later this month (June 2022). Head chef Ahmed Abdalla has been appointed at the new restaurant and he will reportedly focus on modern British cuisine with a menu made up of locally…
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13 JuneRestaurants
LSL Capital to open new restaurant Koyn later this year
The fifth restaurant by LSL Capital, co-founded by father-daughter duo Samyukta and Dinesh Nair, Mayfair-based Koyn is set to open in September. Samyukta Nair and Fabled Studio’s Tom Strother have designed the two-storey space to “symbolise the complementary forces at play in Japan’s enigmatic volcano”. On the round floor is…
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May- 2022 -12 MayFood and Drink
Popeyes doubles up in Essex with new Romford restaurant
Popeyes UK is opening its second restaurant in Essex with the new Romford site set to open on Saturday 11 June 2022, seating up to 72 guests. The Romford restaurant marks the brand’s third site in the country, following the announcement of a Chelmsford location and the launch of its…
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10 MayRestaurants
Abby Lee to relaunch Mambow in London
Michelin-trained head chef Abby Lee is set to relaunch Mambow in London this June, bringing the modern Malaysian cuisine to Peckham’s new concept Market Stalls, after opening her first restaurant on Commercial Street in 2020 shortly before the pandemic. Mambow is set to open alongside rotisserie chicken, beers and cocktails…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchBusiness
Seasoned wins contract to become Sea Life Brighton provider
Seasoned, the catering and events firm, has beaten the competition to become an official partner for Sea Life Brighton, expanding on its presence in the seaside resort. The organisation celebrated the contract with a soft launch, inviting local industry colleagues and dignitaries including Brighton and Hove mayor Alan Robins to…
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14 MarchRestaurants
Aspirational Brands to open St Martin’s House in Seven Dials
Aspirational Brands is set to open St Martin’s House in London on 23 March with an official launch to follow in April. The group has taken over the former Tredwells site in Seven Dials, near Covent Garden, which was previously owned by chef Chantelle Nicholson. The new restaurant will span…
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryNews
Itaku opens in London
Itaku has announced its opening in London’s Great Portland Street. Featuring a “unique” produce-driven menu of Italian cuisine created utilising Japanese flavours and techniques, the new destination is an addition to the Fitzrovia and Marylebone restaurant landscape. With interior design by Maria Morra, the white marbled flooring and skylight provides…
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Jan- 2022 -12 JanuaryNews
The Double Red Duke names new executive chef
The Double Red Duke has named Henrik Ritzén as its new executive chef. Ritzén will continue to develop a menu, alongside Country Creatures’ Sam Pearman, that focuses on British, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients, as well as cooking over fire. The restaurant said Ritzén grew up on a sheep farm…
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberAnalysis
COP: 26. Is it already too late?
Following the 26th installment of the great political effort to find common ground on climate change, ‘is it too late’ is a question many now ask themselves. Did we blow our last shot at solving the defining crisis of our age? We’re yet to see political consensus to refute Grayling’s…
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18 NovemberFood and Drink
Foxden opens Fulham restaurant
Foxden, a new burger restaurant, has announced its opening in Fulham, Southwest London. It revealed the restaurant will be spearheaded by owner Paul Fox, who spent his childhood on the family’s beef farm in Warwickshire. According to the restaurant, Fox has years of working in hospitality “under his belt”, predominantly…
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