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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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Jul- 2022 -18 JulyRestaurants
Tortilla revenue soars 60% in H1
Tortilla has welcomed strong top-line growth during the first half of FY22, with group revenue soaring 60% to £26.9m, or an increase of 55% excluding the impact of the Chilango acquisition. The group said this performance was underpinned by growing customer demand for Tortilla’s food as well as the group’s…
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13 JulyPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon warns of full-year losses amid ‘laborious’ recovery
JD Wetherspoon has warned it is expecting an annual loss of £30m in its upcoming full-year results, as recovery for many businesses has been “slower and more laborious” than first anticipated. After investing heavily in labour, repairs and marketing, the group expects FY22 losses to be higher than expected, as…
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13 JulyRestaurants
Benugo launches new concept store at St Pancras
Benugo has opened a new concept store at St Pancras International which it, and has said it hopes to roll out at other major transport hubs.The new opening features two distinct offerings: a Café Deli and a Café Bar. Both offerings will be open each day until 9pm. The brand…
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13 JulyPeople
St Ermin’s Hotel appoints new executive head chef
St Ermin’s Hotel in Westminster has announced the appointment of Paolo Sanapo as the venue’s executive head chef, who is said to have a “rich and diverse” culinary background and a number of awards from across the globe. It is reported that Sanapo has already begun extensive menu development across…
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11 JulyRestaurants
Gusto to open Oxford site by end of year
Gusto Italian has announced the latest step in its expansion strategy, with its 14th site set to open in Oxford by the end of the year. The new Gusto Italian restaurant and bar will open in the Mitre Hotel building on Oxford High Street, with further ambitions to open its…
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8 JulyRestaurants
Chotto Matte Soho to close to undergo extensive refurb
Chotto Matte Soho has announced it will temporarily close as it undergoes a makeover. After almost 10 years, the flagship will close its doors this July to undergo a full transformation reopening in September 2022 The reimagined restaurant will debut a lounge bar, as well new menu additions, reworked cocktails…
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8 JulyNews
Angel Central celebrates Pelicana and Myungrang Hotdog openings
CBRE Investment Management has announced the launch of Pelicana, a South Korean fried chicken brand, as well as its specialty corn dog concept, Myungrang Hotdog, at Angel Central, Islington. Pelicana has officially opened its second and largest restaurant in the UK in the newly refurbished Angel Central, occupying a 2,172…
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8 JulyRestaurants
Cream Group names executive chef for new restaurant Miro
Cream Group has announced a new restaurant concept, Miro, and its new head chef, with the site set to open in Mayfair later this month. Chef Toby Burrowes has been appointed to the role of executive chef and will lead the development of the menu. Burrowes was previously employed at…
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7 JulyRestaurants
SushiDog unveils Bishopsgate opening date
SushiDog has announced its new Bishopsgate site will open on 25 July 2022, marking the fourth site to open under the quick service sushi roll brand. The Bishopsgate site will also offer delivery via Deliveroo and UberEats, as well as catering for offices provided by Feedr and JustEat for Business.…
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7 JulyRestaurants
Absurd Bird enters administration
Absurd Bird, the fried chicken brand, has entered into administration due to “unforeseen circumstances”, with five restaurants overall set to close. However, the brand will continue to be available to customers online, through both Uber Eats and Just Eat. According to a notice on the Gazette public record, FRP Advisory…
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