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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.

  • Oct- 2020 -
    15 October
    CoronavirusMarston’s warns ‘2150 jobs at risk’ amid new restrictions

    Marston’s warns ‘2150 jobs at risk’ amid new restrictions

    Marston’s pub group is preparing to lay off 2150 staff members as a result of the new three-tiered lockdown system.  The company said that since the first lockdown was lifted 10,000 staff members have been  able return to work, however because of new restrictions imposed this week 2150 pub-based roles…

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  • 15 October
    CoronavirusLondon to move to Tier 2

    London to move to Tier 2

    London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing of households, local MPs have been told. According to the BBC, health secretary Matt Hancock is set to update MPs on the latest measures in the Commons later today. Under…

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  • 13 October
    RestaurantsHerman ze German to permanently close all UK sites

    Herman ze German to permanently close all UK sites

    Herman ze German has announced the permanent closure of all its UK sites. The fast food brand, which specialises in German sausages, operates four sites across London in Soho, Charing Cross, Fitzrovia and White City. In a message to customers on Instagram, the group cited the financial impact of Covid-19…

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  • 8 October
    NewsShepherd Neame operating as ‘profitable and cash generative’

    Shepherd Neame operating as ‘profitable and cash generative’

    Pub chain and brewery Shepherd Neame announced that the business has been “profitable and cash generative” since pubs reopened on 4 July. The Faversham-based brewery has bounced back from the financial hit taken during the previous financial year to 28 June, mainly due to initiatives such as the Eat Out…

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  • 7 October
    CoronavirusSmall restaurants slam Deliveroo over ‘unfair’ commission rates

    Small restaurants slam Deliveroo over ‘unfair’ commission rates

    Small restaurants are accusing Deliveroo of charging some larger, more well known eateries lower commission rates than locally owned chains.  According to Sky News, independent partners of the delivery service believe that some big chains are paying half of the amount paid by those on the highest commission rates offered…

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  • 5 October
    Apps & TechnologyDeliveroo eyes London float, appoints Goldman to oversee plans

    Deliveroo eyes London float, appoints Goldman to oversee plans

    Deliveroo has reportedly appointed investment bankers to oversee flotation plans for next year, according to Sky News. The food delivery app has reportedly started working with Goldman Sachs on its plans for an initial public offering (IPO), with a float expected to take place in London next year. Insiders told…

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  • 5 October
    CommentUnprofitable hotel kitchens cannot be sustained, but food delivery holds the answer

    Unprofitable hotel kitchens cannot be sustained, but food delivery holds the answer

    Nationwide lockdown is over, staycations are booming, and yet across the hotel industry, thousands of venues are struggling with low occupancy rates, particularly hotels in city centres, not to mention the considerable costs incurred as owners go to extreme lengths to make patrons feel safe during their stay. In an…

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  • 2 October
    BusinessDinerama owner announces closure

    Dinerama owner announces closure

    The owner of street food market place Dinerama has announced it will close permanently this weekend on the 4 October.  The Shoreditch-based venue which houses a cluster of stalls, bars, and late-night entertainment has been running for five years.  In a statement published on Twitter, owner Jonathan Downey said: “Dinerama…

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  • 1 October
    RestaurantsD&D London announces relocation of Paternoster Chophouse

    D&D London announces relocation of Paternoster Chophouse

    D&D London has announced that it will relocate its restaurant Paternoster Chophouse from its current Paternoster Square location to a new address at 60 Ludgate, London EC4M. It said the reason for relocation is the proposed refurbishment of 1 Warwick Court in Paternoster Square, the building currently occupied by the…

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  • 1 October
    Food and DrinkEmilia’s Crafted Pasta extends EOTHO scheme

    Emilia’s Crafted Pasta extends EOTHO scheme

    Emilia’s Crafted Pasta, has announced it is extending its Eat Out To Help Out scheme throughout October.  The restaurant, which has locations in both Algate and St.Katherine’s Docks, London, officially reopened after Covid-19 restrictions back in July.   They are now offering 50% off pasta (up to £10 per person discount)…

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