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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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Jun- 2022 -1 JuneFood and Drink
Döner Shack launches third site in Leicester
Döner Shack, the German street-food brand, has revealed it will officially open its third restaurant in Leicester on 11 June 2022. The new 3,400 square feet flagship site is situated in Highcross Leicester and consists of a 110-seater restaurant, comprising an outside eating area, an all day dining offer, take-away,…
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May- 2022 -31 MayFood and Drink
Chinatown London welcomes two UK debut concepts
Shaftesbury has announced that two UK debut concepts will be joining Chinatown London’s Shaftesbury Avenue this summer – Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, The Eight, and ‘serve yourself’ Sichuan eatery, Zhang Liang Malatang. The Eight will be a 1,500 square feet restaurant and café with an 80 cover at Chinatown London’s…
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31 MayPeople
NTIA names Sacha Lord as chair
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) board has unanimously appointed Sacha Lord, Night Time Economy advisor for Greater Manchester and co-founder of Parklife and The Warehouse Project, as chair of the board of directors. Lord has worked with the NTIA and stakeholders across the UK over the last two years.…
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27 MayBusiness
Valor Hospitality debuts chef academy amid skills shortage
Valor Hospitality, the international hotel management company, has launched a new Chef Development Academy, set to launch in August 2022, in a bid to encourage more people to embark on a culinary career, following a national skills shortage in the sector. In partnership with Umbrella Training, an expert apprenticeship and…
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27 MayFood and Drink
KFC to trial first delivery-only kitchens in London
KFC has announced it is launching a trial of its first delivery-only kitchens as the business bolsters plans to “untap opportunities” and create jobs across the country. The first kitchen will be opened in London, with additional trials to be phased across the year. Each kitchen will create 30 new…
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26 MayRestaurants
Mother Clucker launches first UK bricks and mortar site
Mother Clucker is set to open its first UK bricks and mortar site in Islington, London, following its acquisition by Famously Proper Ltd, the owner of Byron Burgers. After acquiring Mother Clucker, and having taken it UK nationwide via delivery kitchens last year, the group is preparing to launch the…
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25 MayBusiness
National rail strike will ‘jeopardise’ hospitality recovery, says UKH
UKHospitality has warned that RMT’s proposed national rail strike this summer will “further jeopardise” the recovery of hospitality businesses working to rebuild following the pandemic, in the face of rising costs and a fall in consumer confidence. Kate Nicholls, UKHospitality CEO, said disruption to the rail network will discourage both…
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25 MayPubs and Bars
Food and drink sales in major cities return to growth
Restaurants, pubs and bars in Britain’s major city centres are achieving solid growth in sales from pre-Covid levels, according to new research from CGA and Wireless Social shows. The joint ‘Top Cities’ report combines CGA’s sales data with device log-in data from Wireless Social, to provide a ‘vibrancy’ ranking of…
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24 MayRestaurants
Tortilla acquires Chilango in £2.75m deal
Tortilla, the fast-casual Mexican restaurant group, has announced the acquisition of Chilango Limited for a total consideration of up to £2.75m from investment firm RDCP Group Ltd. Chilango is a fast-casual restaurant chain specialising in Mexican food including burritos, salads and tacos. The business operates from an estate of eight…
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19 MayRestaurants
Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef
Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa in rural Wiltshire has announced the appointment of Philip Lewis as executive chef. With more than 20 years of experience in the industry, Lewis began his career in Ayrshire as a commis chef and has since worked around the globe including London, Austria and Australia. The…
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