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From the West End to the East End, our London coverage keeps hospitality professionals in the know. Our dedicated reporting on London’s vibrant and highly competitive foodservice market, spans restaurant group expansions, new pub and bar concepts, catering contracts, high-street openings, licensing changes, staff shortages, and operational trends shaping the capital. Whether you’re a central London restaurant operator, a neighbourhood café owner, a high-volume catering contractor, or an F&B executive overseeing multiple venues across zones, this archive delivers actionable insights and strategic updates designed for decision-makers navigating the capital’s fast-moving hospitality landscape.
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Jan- 2023 -11 JanuaryRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims launches new dessert café ‘Nutelleria’
Pizza Pilgrims has announced the launch of its new dessert cafe ‘Nutelleria’, outside of its Kingly Court pizzeria in the heart of Carnaby, London. “Nutelleria” will serve a curated menu of Italian desserts, coffee, and appetisers from morning till evening, seven days a week, with the aim of bringing Neapolitan…
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10 JanuaryRestaurants
Duck & Waffle to open Edinburgh site
Duck and Waffle is set to open a new site in Edinburgh on 1 February, marking the brand’s first UK venture outside of London. The new site is located within St James Quarter, and will “merge dynamic interiors, unrivalled hospitality, a buzzy atmosphere, and mouth-watering signature fare to create an…
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10 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Nobu Hotel launches Nobu Cafe
Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch has launched Nobu Café to offer guests and residents alike a relaxed Japanese café and bar menu in East London. It features an extensive list of speciality teas and hand brewed coffees alongside a range of dishes boasting the Nobu twist. Partnering with tea specialists, Lalani…
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10 JanuaryCatering Companies
Sodexo secures £10m IFM contract with banking firm
Sodexo’s corporate services division has secured a £10m five-year contract to provide integrated facilities management (IFM) services for a global banking firm’s London offices. As part of the £2m a year contract, Sodexo will provide the banking firm with a range of services including catering, hospitality, cleaning, reception and guest…
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9 JanuaryRestaurants
Tortilla revenues rise 20% in FY22
Tortilla has seen group revenue rocket 20% to £57.7m in FY22, up from £48.1m the prior year, as it welcomed a “highly resilient” performance despite macroeconomic challenges. UK like-for-like sales were up by 16.4% against FY19, as trading was boosted by a net increase of 18 sites in the period,…
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9 JanuaryRestaurants
Bun and Barrel to open in Harborne on 20 January
A new burger restaurant, The Bun and Barrel, has announced it will be opening a site in Harborne, Birmingham, on 20 January. The venue, which is walk-ins only, will offer burgers made with the “finest” ingredients, barrel-aged drinks and a rock’n’roll soundtrack. Jamie Desogus, co-founded the burger restaurant after launching…
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6 JanuaryRestaurants
D&D London to close four restaurants
D&D London has confirmed that it will cease trading at four locations as a result of the current economic climate. The four venues that will be closing are; East 59th in Leeds, Klosterhaus in Bristol and Radici and Avenue in London. The company said it intends to “look after” the…
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5 JanuaryRestaurants
The Savoy appoints new executive pastry chef
The Savoy has announced the appointment of Nicolas Houchet as its new executive pastry chef. Houchet joined the team from the culinary institute Le Cordon Bleu, where he led the pâtisserie team as deputy head of pastry. Prior to his appointment and his time at Le Cordon Bleu, he spent…
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4 JanuaryRestaurants
Gura Gura opens debut restaurant in London
Gura Gura, a new Pan-Asian concept, has launched its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden. The restaurant comes from experienced restaurateur Gobind Chona and is set to offer a modern menu spotlighting Japanese, Thai and Chinese elements alongside a range of cocktails. Located at 19 Slingsby Place, the 2,900…
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3 JanuaryRestaurants
Awesome Chips launches as franchise
Awesome Chips has announced it has launched as a franchise. Set up in 2015, the group serves fresh hand cut chips alongside a range of sauces, rubs and spices. With branches in Leicester, Wood Green in London and the Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, it is now welcoming applications from…
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