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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.

  • Dec- 2021 -
    7 December
    RestaurantsChinatown welcomes two landmark restaurants

    Chinatown welcomes two landmark restaurants

    Shaftesbury has announced that the Malaysian-Singaporean restaurant, Rasa Sayang, has relaunched at Chinatown in London, and Japanese robatayaki grill restaurant and bar, Yatay, has opened its debut London restaurant at 22 Wardour Street. Rasa Sayang has launched a newly refurbished 1,790 square feet site at 5 Macclesfield Street, and the…

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  • 6 December
    NewsFulham revenue doubles in half-year results

    Fulham revenue doubles in half-year results

    Fulham has announced that revenue soared by 103% from £19.8m to £39.5m in its interim results for the six months ended 26 September 2021. The owner of Franco Manca and The Real Greek revealed that group revenues for both chains have continued to be ahead of 2019 comparatives in October…

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  • 3 December
    RestaurantsSticks’n’Sushi posts record profits in FY21

    Sticks’n’Sushi posts record profits in FY21

    The Danish sushi chain Sticks’n’Sushi has reported record pre-tax profits of 51.5m DKK (£5.89m) for the financial year 2020/2021, up 4% compared to 484m DKK (£55.4m) in 2019/2020. The chain also saw revenues of 503.2m DKK (£57.6m), marking the first time Sticks’n’Sushi has hit the 500m DKK (£57.2m) mark in…

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  • 3 December
    Food and DrinkBoundary London acquired by Harcourt Inns

    Boundary London acquired by Harcourt Inns

    Founder of Harcourt Inns James McCulloch has purchased “Shoreditch icon”, The Boundary. McCulloch founded Harcourt Inns in 2014, with the acquisition and refurbishment of The Harcourt in Marylebone. It revealed the venue is currently “celebrated” for its rooftop, 17 individually designed rooms, dramatic basement restaurant and events space and street-facing…

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  • 1 December
    Catering CompaniesThomas Franks launches new London division

    Thomas Franks launches new London division

    Independent contract catering company Thomas Franks has launched a new London-based division. It revealed the new site will provide corporate customers, their staff and clients with in-house catering, offering food services with a “first-class” service. The company provides full-service catering for employees, visitors and clients, with its “freshly-cooked” dishes all…

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  • Nov- 2021 -
    30 November
    FeaturesSessions Market: Redefining the dining experience

    Sessions Market: Redefining the dining experience

    As the hospitality industry begins to get back on its feet following a tumultuous 18 months, exciting new food concepts are once again looking to tap into their potential and find their feet in the market. It is not easy to scale your business alone, however. Enter Sessions Market. Both…

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  • 26 November
    RestaurantsFair Shot Café opens Mayfair flagship

    Fair Shot Café opens Mayfair flagship

    Grosvenor Britain and Ireland has announced that social enterprise Fair Shot Café will open its first flagship venue serving European food and specialty coffee in Mayfair’s South Molton Street on 13 December. Founder and CEO of Fair Shot Café, Bianca Tavella, set up the business to address the UK’s current…

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  • 23 November
    RestaurantsIndian restaurant Jhakaas launches in South East London

    Indian restaurant Jhakaas launches in South East London

    Jhakaas, a new modern Indian delivery and collection brand, has launched on Brockley Rise, London. Jhakaas is the brainchild of Dayashankar Sharma, the executive chef behind the fine-dining Indian restaurant Heritage Dulwich on Rosendale Road. Opening nine months to the day after Heritage, Jhakaas offers a food menu that takes…

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  • 22 November
    Pubs and BarsNightcap acquires Barrio Familia for £4.9m

    Nightcap acquires Barrio Familia for £4.9m

    Nightcap has announced that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Barrio Familia for total consideration of £4.9m. Through the acquisition, Nightcap has become the operator of an additional five bars, which comprises four Latin American-inspired, Tequila-led, cocktail bars in London. The consideration paid to the vendors featured…

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  • 19 November
    RestaurantsGallio to launch first permanent site next month

    Gallio to launch first permanent site next month

    Gallio is set to launch its first ever bricks-and-mortar site with a new opening in Canary Wharf, following its the delivery-only launch of the premium, fast-casual Mediterranean pizza joint.  Gallio will open its doors on 6 December and be located in The Atrium Kitchen on Upper Level 2 of Cabot…

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