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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Nov- 2021 -17 NovemberBusiness
Lexington launches delivery service expansion
Caterer company Lexington has announced it has launched LexUnboxed, a service to provide deliveries to businesses across London. The new LexUnboxed service delivers to businesses across London, while businesses located within two miles of Lexington’s city kitchen can also order on Just Eat for Business. The hospitality menus offer a…
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17 NovemberPubs and Bars
Farr Brew takes on third Star Pubs & Bars lease
Hertfordshire based brewer and multiple pub operator, Farr Brew, has taken on a substantive lease for The Eight Bells in Old Hatfield and is undertaking a joint £230,000 refurbishment with Star Pubs and Bars. The Eight Bells is the company’s third Star Pubs and Bars lease, with another pub on…
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15 NovemberFood and Drink
Selfridges to open two new London dining destinations
Selfridges is set to launch a new dining destination on the fourth floor of the Oxford Street store, welcoming Din Tai Fung and Pizza Pilgrims to its collection of restaurants. According to the retailer, Pizza Pilgrims will be the first to launch on 9 December, bringing its ten-year experience to…
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12 NovemberPubs and Bars
The Chelsea Pig reopens after renovation
The Chelsea Pig, one of Chelsea’s “most historic and best loved pubs”, is now open to the public after a reinvention by globally renowned designer Timothy Oulton. The pub said it has reopened with a new atmosphere and energy that will “elevate the style and charm of the popular landmark”.…
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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberPubs and Bars
Adam Handling opens Ugly Butterfly
Chef Adam Handling has announced that he has opened his first venture outside of London with the Cornish bar and restaurant Ugly Butterfly. Based on the seafront in Carbis Bay, the bar follows in the footsteps of Handling’s flagship Eve Bar. The Ugly Butterfly’s bar uses cocktail ingredients which have…
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6 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Lantana opens fourth venture in London
Independent restaurant group Lantana has announced the opening of its fourth venture cafe DL/78 in central London. Café DL/78 is situated in Derwent London’s space in Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia, and is in close proximity to Soho Square and the theatre district. Taking inspiration from its Australian heritage, the new cafe…
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Sep- 2021 -9 SeptemberRestaurants
Tredwells to shut its doors after seven years
Tredwells, which is owned by chef Chantelle Nicholson, has announced the closure of the restaurant after seven years on Friday, 24 September 2021. Founded in the heart of Covent Garden, Tredwells delivers seasonal menus with an emphasis on locally sourced produce, plant-based eating and sustainable methods of production. The restaurant…
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1 SeptemberAdvice
Foraging for beginners – and chefs of luxury hotels!
When we think about foraging food, more often than not, it conjures up images of searching for food that is in short supply in the wild . We certainly don’t associate it with luxury. But foraging can be an invaluable tactic in the playbook of hospitality businesses catering to large,…
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May- 2021 -12 MayPeople
Horwood House names Mehdi Amiri as exec chef
Buckinghamshire’s Horwood House Hotel and Spa has announced the appointment of Mehdi Amiri as executive chef at the establishment. In the role, Amiri will lead the hotel’s culinary operations, including room-service, afternoon tea, conference and banqueting. Amiri will also be responsible for two dining concepts, including Harry’s Bar and Kitchen,…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchRestaurants
Marketing duo to open new East London restaurant
The owners of marketing agency Crowdify Global are set to open a new neighbourhood restaurant and bar in East London on 12 April. James Rix and Fergus Harrington have worked for almost 20 years as event promoters and have sold a range of events brands and marketing businesses. This led…
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