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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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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberRestaurants
Leon welcomes three new sites in London
Leon has announced the opening of three new sites across central London, in Euston Rd (26 September), Battersea (10 October) and Brixton (TBC). The news follows several recent London openings including Angel, Waterloo Bridge and Kensington. The group has also confirmed further plans to expand in other areas of London…
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18 OctoberFood and Drink
Kerb announces two new traders at the National Theatre
London-based food market operator, Kerb, has revealed that Bad Boy Pizza Society and Mumbai Mix are joining Lucky’s Hot Chicken at the National Theatre this autumn. It is reported that the two new traders will help Kerb build on its recent success, which is said to have been underpinned by…
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17 OctoberPubs and Bars
Hospitality driving recovery in cities post-Covid, CGA finds
The hospitality sector is driving the economic recovery of major cities post-pandemic, with Birmingham reported as the most vibrant city thanks to its restaurants, pubs and bars, the CGA has found. Its latest ‘Top Cities’ report, conducted alongside connectivity solutions provider Wireless Social, provided a ‘vibrancy’ ranking of Britain’s 10…
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14 OctoberRestaurants
Battersea Power Station Restaurants set to open
Battersea Power Station is set to re-open on Friday 14 October, with restaurants including Le Bab, Where The Pancakes Are, Poke House, Clean Kitchen Club and Paris Baguette set to open their doors to the public. Also launching is Control Room B, a new bar concept from Inception Group, London’s…
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13 OctoberPubs and Bars
The Cocktail Club opens 16th site in Birmingham
The Cocktail Club, formerly known as London Cocktail Club, has opened its 16th and biggest site to date on Temple Street in the city centre of Birmingham. The space was designed by UK designer, Matthew Williamson. The space is divided into three bars. The entrance features Art Deco-style wallpaper from…
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13 OctoberFood and Drink
Jamie Oliver partners with Taster for pasta delivery roll-out
Jamie Oliver has partnered with Taster, a delivery-first restaurant group, to launch a new collaboration on the delivery market, Pasta Dreams. Pasta Dreams launches in London today (13 October) from a delivery-first pop-up in Archer Street, Soho. The pop-up will be open for customers to click and collect from, as…
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13 OctoberCatering Companies
ESS secures Metropolitan Police catering contract
ESS, the defence, energy and government services sector of Compass Group UK&I, has reportedly secured the Metropolitan Police catering and hospitality services contract. As part of the mobilisation, ESS will also welcome 47 transferring employees to its workforce. It is reported that the three-year contract will see ESS deliver catering…
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12 OctoberPubs and Bars
Simmons to open largest site in Holborn next month
Simmons, the award-winning bar group, is set to open its 25th site this November in Holborn, which will be its biggest site yet. The new venue will have the capacity to fit 400 guests, spanning over two floors and featuring a giant disco ball DJ booth. A “vast selection” of…
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12 OctoberRestaurants
New London venue God’s Garden set to open in November
God’s Garden, a new experiential winter garden set within the grounds of One Marylebone Church, is set to open on 4 November. Promising guests a hidden heated hideout, God’s Garden will combine “high quality food and drink with live and experiential entertainment”. Centrally located in the heart of Marylebone, guests…
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12 OctoberFeatures
Why do casual dining sites thrive in economic uncertainties?
“Quick service restaurant companies like us often do well during periods of recession and economic uncertainty,” says Richard Morris, chief executive officer of Tortilla, “as consumers tend to turn to good value-for-money products and brands that they can trust during such times.” In fact, more people are purchasing takeaway or…
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