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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.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    14 July
    RestaurantsDarwin and Wallace FY losses widen to £11.3m under new ownership

    Darwin and Wallace FY losses widen to £11.3m under new ownership

    Bar-restaurant operator Darwin and Wallace has seen its pre-tax losses widen, from £1.9m to £11.3m in the 70-week period to 30 September 2024, after restructuring its estate and operations under new ownership.  According to its latest filing at Companies House, the results were affected by an impairment charge of £7.3m,…

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  • 10 July
    Pubs and BarsYoung’s revenues rise 6.6% as warm weather lifts sales

    Young’s revenues rise 6.6% as warm weather lifts sales

    Young’s has reported a 6.6% rise in revenue during the first 14 weeks of its new financial year, with like-for-like sales up 7% compared with the same period last year. The pub operator said the performance reflected “strong” trading momentum from the previous year, helped by warm and sunny weather…

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  • 10 July
    Food and DrinkPret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand

    Pret introduces ‘Super Plates’ to meet salad demand

    Pret A Manger has introduced a new category of salads called “Super Plates”, aimed at customers seeking larger, protein- and fibre-rich lunch options. The chain said the range reflects growing demand for more substantial salads, with its salad sales increasing three times faster than its sandwich category over the past…

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  • 9 July
    RestaurantsGrowth Kitchen expands Coqfighter delivery hubs to over 40 sites

    Growth Kitchen expands Coqfighter delivery hubs to over 40 sites

    Ghost kitchen platform Growth Kitchen has opened 10 new delivery kitchen locations for fried chicken restaurant Coqfighter, taking the brand’s delivery footprint to more than 40 sites across the UK. Coqfighter, which runs five restaurants in London, partnered with the restaurant and technology platform in 2024 to expand its delivery…

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  • 8 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsStarbucks UK expands youth leadership scheme

    Starbucks UK expands youth leadership scheme

    Starbucks UK has launched the second round of its Accelerated Leadership Programme, aiming to fast-track more than 20 young people from entry level to store manager within 13 months. The scheme, which opened for applications yesterday (7 July) during Youth Employment Week, offers a management-level qualification that typically takes three…

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  • 8 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCosta Coffee unveils new store design at Great Portland Street

    Costa Coffee unveils new store design at Great Portland Street

    Costa Coffee has unveiled a new store design with the reopening of its branch at 111 Great Portland Street, London, following a full refurbishment aimed at creating a “modern and inviting” space for customers. The refreshed branch features an open-plan counter, allowing customers to see drinks being prepared, alongside self-service…

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  • 7 July
    RestaurantsPasta Evangelists to open new City and Home Counties sites

    Pasta Evangelists to open new City and Home Counties sites

    Pasta Evangelists is planning to more than double its restaurant estate in 2025, starting with a new site in Guildford this month. The pasta brand, which opened a flagship restaurant and pasta academy in Farringdon in June, said it expects to have more than 15 locations by the end of…

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  • 4 July
    RestaurantsPing Pong ceases trading closing all remaining restaurants

    Ping Pong ceases trading closing all remaining restaurants

    Dim sum restaurant Ping Pong has ceased trading and closed its four remaining restaurants, 20 years after its initial launch. In a statement on its Instagram, the company stated: “It’s a wrap. After 20 unforgettable years, all Ping Pong locations are now permanently closed. “We’re incredibly proud of what we…

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  • 3 July
    Catering CompaniesDelaware North partners with Sunderland AFC

    Delaware North partners with Sunderland AFC

    Hospitality and foodservice company Delaware North has partnered with Sunderland AFC to become the club’s new premium hospitality provider at the Stadium of Light. The long-term agreement marks a new phase in matchday and event services, with Delaware North set to deliver food and beverage offerings across general admission and…

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  • 3 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsHow Matcha to open three-storey café in Notting Hill

    How Matcha to open three-storey café in Notting Hill

    Matcha bar brand, How Matcha, will open a new café on Ledbury Road in Notting Hill in September, marking its second site in London. The all-day café, which has built a following at its Marylebone venue, will occupy three floors at 52 Ledbury Road, offering 30 covers. The ground floor…

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