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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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Mar- 2025 -19 MarchCatering Companies
Camm and Hooper acquired by Broadwick Group in pre-pack deal
London-based events catering business, Camm and Hooper, along with its sister company Camm and Hooper Waterloo Limited, have been acquired by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadwick Group out of administration for an undisclosed amount. The pre-pack sale secured the future of the business, which has four sites across the capital,…
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18 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/03/25
Emerald Hospitality will be expanding in partnership with Regis Group, a luxury real estate investor, to launch three dining concepts in Central London. Regis Group, which is known as the owner of Claridge’s Hotel in London, will enable Emerald to scale its portfolio while “continuing to set benchmarks in luxury…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Michelin star chef opens new smash burger venue in Borough
Two-Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, has announced the opening of Heard, a new smash burger restaurant in Borough, London. After a year of perfecting his recipes and touring some of the biggest UK events in the Heard food truck, Bailey is bringing his concept to a new pop-up restaurant in Borough.…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Burger and Lobster to open new restaurant in Kensington
Burger and Lobster is set to open a new location in High Street Kensington London in early April. Located next to Holland Park, the High Street Kensington Burger and Lobster will also debut its first London brunch offering, which is not yet available at any other destinations in the capital.…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Emerald Hospitality to open three London sites with Regis Group
Emerald Hospitality has announced a new venture in partnership with Regis Group, a luxury real estate investor, to launch three dining concepts in Central London. The partnership is part of Emerald Hospitality’s expansion strategy, as it will enable it to scale its portfolio while “continuing to set benchmarks in luxury…
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17 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/03/25
On-premise drinks sales have seen above-inflation growth for three consecutive weeks, following a “challenging” January and early February. Sales recovered in the third week of February and momentum has continued. CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker indicates growth of 4% in the week to 1 March, as good weather moved…
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17 MarchRestaurants
Holy Carrot to open second restaurant in Old Spitalfields Market
Holy Carrot has revealed that it has secured a second site located in the Old Spitalfields Market which is set to open in late 2025. The new venture’s design will take cues from the vibrancy of East London and the rich history of Spitalfields. The vegetable-forward concept created by Irina…
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17 MarchRestaurants
Sandwich Sandwich appoints Paul Hanna as new COO
Sandwich Sandwich has announced the appointment of Paul Hanna as its new chief operating officer (COO). In his new role, Hanna will work closely with Nick Kleiner, owner of Sandwich Sandwich and the board on setting and driving the organisational vision and operational strategy for Sandwich Sandwich’s expansion plans. He…
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13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/03/25
Joe and the Juice will be opening a flagship site in Manchester on Saturday 15 March. According to the Danish juice bar chain, the opening was inspired by Manchester-based rap star Aitch, who slid into the brand’s Instagram DMs to voice his desire for a store in his hometown. In…
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13 MarchRestaurants
Noodle and Beer opens in London’s Chinatown
Noodle and Beer has opened a new restaurant in London’s Chinatown at 27 Wardour Street, delivering an “authentic” Sichuanese experience. Joining the neighbourhood in a 950 sq ft unit, Noodle and Beer now sits amongst other concepts on Wardour Street, including Pochawa Grill, Kung Fu Noodle, and Chinatown Bakery. With…
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