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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- 2021 -12 JulyRestaurants
Sachi to launch at London’s Pantechnicon
Sachi, a new Japanese restaurant, is set to launch this summer in Pantechnicon, a London venue that showcases both Nordic and Japanese cultures. The site will serve Japanese dishes inspired by regional cuisines paired with a “delicate interplay” of Nordic flavours. Composed of 130 covers, Sachi will contain an open…
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8 JulyRestaurants
Gino D’Acampo opens new London restaurant
Gino D’Acampo has announced the opening of ‘Luciano’, a new restaurant located in London on 26 July. The new restaurant will be located at the ME London hotel, and is named after the celebrity chef’s 18-year old son Luciano. To support kitchen operations, Lorenzo Minini has been appointed as executive…
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8 JulyPubs and Bars
Fuller, Smith and Turner swings to £59.2m loss
Fuller, Smith and Turner has swung to a pre-tax loss of £59.2m for its FY21 results ending 27 March 2021, down from a profit of £166.2m the prior year. The loss was attributed to the fact that 71% of the group’s estate was closed during the year due to Covid…
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5 JulyApps & Technology
No-shows to cost UK restaurants up to £6.2m
UK restaurant owners could lose out on up to £6.2m if the rising “no-show” trend continues at its current trajectory. According to research conducted by restaurant booking platform TheFork, 19% of Brits have admitted to failing to arrive for a restaurant reservation over the past four weeks. The group has…
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5 JulyPubs and Bars
Arden opens second London site with support from Star Pubs
Restaurant, bar and hospitality operator, Christian Arden has taken on his first pub with Star Pubs and Bars, The Tree House in Barnes, London. The pub will reopen as The Crossing in August following a joint £450k refurbishment with Star Pubs and Bars. It is Arden’s second south London pub,…
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5 JulyCoronavirus
Fifth of hospitality workers do not plan to commute post-Covid
One fifth (19.1%) of the UK’s hospitality and leisure workers do plan to commute ever again after the pandemic, according to research carried out by transport specialist Kura. The nationally-representative survey of 2,000 UK workers found that this percentage varied depending on the region, from 10.8% in London to 29.1%…
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2 JulyAwards & Events
D&D London launches training programme to boost recruitment
D&D London has launched a paid training programme that aims to secure employment for those who have little or no previous experience but are looking to enter the hospitality industry. The programme, which will take place next week and see 30 participants take part in total, will be continued with…
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2 JulyRestaurants
Hakkasan marks 20th anniversary with ‘limited edition’ menu
Michelin-starred Hakkasan has announced the arrival of a set menu available at all locations globally, including Mayfair and Hanway Place in London, to celebrate the restaurant’s 20th anniversary. Since the first Hakkasan opened in Hanway Place in 2001, the brand has expanded globally with 10 locations around the world, including…
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1 JulyPeople
Hilton unveils senior F&B appointments in EMEA region
Hilton has unveiled three senior appointments in its EMEA corporate F&B team, which are set to bring a “wealth of in-depth industry knowledge and experience” to the team. Hannah Davies will join as senior director of F&B Brand Development, EMEA, while Felix Hartmann will act as director of F&B, Continental…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRestaurants
L’oscar London welcomes new head chef
L’oscar London has welcomed Allan Pickett as its newest head chef for the hotel’s restaurant. Pickett brings with him a wealth of experience, having been involved in many kitchens including the Standard hotel, where he did the opening as executive head chef, as well as his role as head chef…
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