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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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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberPubs and Bars
Fuller, Smith and Turner returns to profitability in H1
Fuller, Smith and Turner pub group has revealed that it has returned to profitability for the 26 week period ending 25 September 2021. Pre-tax profits rose to £10.6m from a previous year’s loss of £23m and was boosted by steady growth in Central London pubs. Revenue and other income also…
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18 NovemberFood and Drink
Foxden opens Fulham restaurant
Foxden, a new burger restaurant, has announced its opening in Fulham, Southwest London. It revealed the restaurant will be spearheaded by owner Paul Fox, who spent his childhood on the family’s beef farm in Warwickshire. According to the restaurant, Fox has years of working in hospitality “under his belt”, predominantly…
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17 NovemberBusiness
Lexington launches delivery service expansion
Caterer company Lexington has announced it has launched LexUnboxed, a service to provide deliveries to businesses across London. The new LexUnboxed service delivers to businesses across London, while businesses located within two miles of Lexington’s city kitchen can also order on Just Eat for Business. The hospitality menus offer a…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Sales down 4.5% for managed pubs, bars and restaurants, CGA reveals
The rolling 12-month sales to the end of October 2021 were down by 4.5% on the previous year as businesses “continue to feel the effects of Covid and lockdowns”, the CGA has revealed. The tracker, produced by CGA in partnership with TheCoffer Group and RSM, revealed that October was a…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Nightcap sees FY21 losses widen to £5.3m
Nightcap has revealed that its pre-tax losses for the full-year ending 27 June 2021 have widened to £5.3m from £616,301 the previous year. Despite the losses, revenue grew to £5.9m from £5.2m and was boosted by the acquisitions of The London Cocktail Club Limited and its subsidiaries. In addition to…
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15 NovemberRestaurants
Whittlebury Park restaurant appoints new manager
Whittlebury Park luxury hotel and spa has announced Davide Occhiuzzi as the new restaurant manager for its award-winning three-AA Rosette Murrays restaurant. Occhiuzzi began his career in his native Italy, gaining experience in a variety of chef de rang roles. He then relocated to Paris, Dubai and later London, where…
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15 NovemberFood and Drink
Selfridges to open two new London dining destinations
Selfridges is set to launch a new dining destination on the fourth floor of the Oxford Street store, welcoming Din Tai Fung and Pizza Pilgrims to its collection of restaurants. According to the retailer, Pizza Pilgrims will be the first to launch on 9 December, bringing its ten-year experience to…
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12 NovemberPubs and Bars
The Chelsea Pig reopens after renovation
The Chelsea Pig, one of Chelsea’s “most historic and best loved pubs”, is now open to the public after a reinvention by globally renowned designer Timothy Oulton. The pub said it has reopened with a new atmosphere and energy that will “elevate the style and charm of the popular landmark”.…
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9 NovemberRestaurants
The Black Swan appoints new head chef
The Black Swan has announced the promotion of Callum Leslie to head chef at its Michelin-starred Yorkshire-based restaurant. Leslie has spent the last two and a half years at The Black Swan as senior sous chef. Prior to joining The Black Swan, he spent a year and a half at…
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8 NovemberFeatures
Q&A with Alan Morgan, CEO of The Big Table Group
What is the history of the business? The Big Table Group was formed last summer to acquire and operate the Bella Italia, Café Rouge and Las Iguanas restaurant brands. In a process handled by AlixPartners, parts of the business formerly known as Casual Dining Group were acquired from administration, preserving…
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