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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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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryRestaurants
The Sidemen to launch first Sides site at Boxpark
Youtube stars The Sidemen are set to launch the first ever physical space for virtual fried chicken concept, Sides, at Boxpark Wembley next week. Opening its doors on 24 February, the fried chicken concept was only available as a delivery service until now. Sides was launched in November 2021 and…
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17 FebruaryRestaurants
Julian Denis to launch Facing Heaven following Mao Chow closure
Julian Denis is set to launch a new site with the opening of Facing Heaven, which will open its doors in London mid-March 2022, following the closure of his renowned Hackney site Mao Chow. Named after the Sichuanese chilli, Facing Heaven is situated just around the corner from the original…
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17 FebruaryRestaurants
Wagamama targets office workers with new lunchtime delivery concept
Wagamama has launched a new lunchtime delivery concept aimed at those working in the office or from home. It said the new format, called ‘Box’, is aimed towards the new and evolving work patterns. It added that since the new year two million commuters are back in London every week…
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17 FebruaryFood and Drink
F&D delivery platform Gopuff agrees multi-year deal with McLaren F1
Gopuff, food and drink delivery platform, has announced it has joined McLaren’s Formula 1 Team as the ‘Official Instant Delivery Partner’ in a multi-year deal. Gopuff and McLaren’s partnership will be in action at races during the 2022 season, including in the U.S., UK and France, where Gopuff branding will…
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16 FebruaryRestaurants
Chotto Matte expands into Marylebone
Soho restaurant, Chotto Matte, has announced it is set to open its newest site in London at Marylebone Village. The news comes alongside the announcement that it is set to set up flagships in cities across the US such as San Francisco, Nashville, and Los Angeles. These will join its…
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15 FebruaryPubs and Bars
The Alchemist to relaunch Manchester site amid £550k refurb
Manchester-born group, The Alchemist, has announced it is set to undergo an “extensive refurbishment” of its original venue, The Alchemist Spinningfields. It said the transformation will unveil the next phase and a “new era” for the brand concept, which will be told through the new-look interiors and menus. The Alchemist…
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15 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Managed groups see sales recover in January
Rising consumer confidence about safety and the easing of restrictions have boosted sales across managed pub, bar, and restaurant groups in January, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker. Total sales across these groups were 3% higher than pre-pandemic trading in January 2019, and represent a “solid recovery” from…
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14 FebruaryFeatures
The Butcher: the UK’s new face of burger joints
What is the history of The Butcher? The Butcher was founded in 2012 in Amsterdam after a long process of development. I was trying to create the ultimate burger for The Butcher – a very honest burger that’s a great value for money. We have five or six sites in…
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11 FebruaryRegulations & Policies
Four Seasons Park Lane appoints Yam Lok Hin as exec pastry chef
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has appointed Hong Kong native Yam Lok Hin as executive pastry chef. Over the last 20 years, Hin has gained a “wealth of experience” having worked in some of the world’s best pastry kitchens, in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury five-star hotels. He joins…
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11 FebruaryFood and Drink
Terra to open in London’s Eately this February
Terra, Eataly’s wood-fired dining experience has announced it is to open in full on 16 February. The restaurant said it joins Cucina del Mercato, Pizza e Pasta and Al Fresco, as the final restaurant at the Italian food emporium. Offering a “relaxed and inviting” dining space, Terra focuses on seasonal…
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