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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.

  • Aug- 2020 -
    10 August
    BeveragesThe Great British Beer Festival goes virtual

    The Great British Beer Festival goes virtual

    The Great British Beer Festival, which usually takes place this week at Olympia in London, is making its virtual debut from 11-13 September 2020. For the first time ever, visitors to CAMRA’s beer event can purchase a ticket to a weekend of live beer tastings that will run from 2pm…

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  • 7 August
    NewsThe Eat Out to Help Out scheme – Its strength and weaknesses

    The Eat Out to Help Out scheme – Its strength and weaknesses

    With over millions of individuals and businesses put at a stand still, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage daily life as we knew it before. One of the most hard-hit areas is the food industry, as diners and even takeaway hopefuls are wary of seeking out outside food due to…

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  • 4 August
    CoronavirusFitzrovia‘s Oklava Bakery + Wine closes for ‘foreseeable future’

    Fitzrovia‘s Oklava Bakery + Wine closes for ‘foreseeable future’

    Chef Selin Kiazim has announced the recently reopened Oklava Bakery and Wine in London’s Fitzrovia has closed for the “foreseeable future”. In an Instagram post, Kiazim said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Oklava Bakery + Wine has now closed for the foreseeable future. “Oklava…

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  • Jul- 2020 -
    31 July
    NewsThe impact of social distancing in restaurants in the UK

    The impact of social distancing in restaurants in the UK

    As many businesses are starting to recover from the economic impact of COVID-19, several health protocols are now strictly implemented in old and new restaurants. Aside from making sure that the dining utensils and the restaurant itself are properly sanitised and disinfected, food businesses should ensure that customers and staff…

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  • 30 July
    Pubs and BarsFullers in ‘stronger position than many’ despite £10m hit

    Fullers in ‘stronger position than many’ despite £10m hit

    Fullers has welcomed a “transformational” year of trading, with revenue and other income from continuing operations up 3% to £333m in the year ended 28 March 2020.  Profit before tax for total group operations soared from £26.1m to £174.5m in the period. Like-for-like growth was seen across all areas of…

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  • 27 July
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCreams welcomes ‘record’ sales

    Creams welcomes ‘record’ sales

    Creams has welcomed a “strong performance” in the full-year ended 31 March 2020, with group sales up by 3% year-on-year to £43.4m. The dessert chain welcomed the results against the backdrop of a “challenging” period in the casual dining market in light of the “severe” impact of Covid. In its…

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  • 24 July
    NewsEvent catering in the era of the coronavirus

    Event catering in the era of the coronavirus

    Easily one of the most thriving industries prior to the pandemic, the events, hospitality, and food sectors are now struggling to get back into the rhythm of serving the public. Even the best restaurants in London have found themselves facing persistent challenges regarding kitchens and back-of-house provisions. Though some welcome…

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  • 23 July
    RestaurantsOowee Vegan launches first site in Brighton

    Oowee Vegan launches first site in Brighton

    Plant-based diner Oowee Vegan has launched its first site Brighton. The group’s plant-based menu offers a range of American diner-style vegan dishes such as ‘beyond meat’ burgers, vegan fried ‘chicken’ and sriracha ‘shrimp’ loaded fries. Their signature dish is ‘The Big Oovee’, made up of a beyond meat patty, signature…

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  • 23 July
    CommentYoca: The future of ordering 

    Yoca: The future of ordering 

    How does the platform work in practice, both for businesses and consumers?  For businesses, we have a completely self-controlled self-service portal. We provide them with an account, which gives full access to menu tools, settings and an orders dashboard. Shops tailor their own structure, and control the naming of their…

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  • 23 July
    BusinessChilango set to call in administrators

    Chilango set to call in administrators

    Mexican fast food chain Chilango is reportedly set to call in administrators, potentially putting 152 jobs at risk of redundancy. According to The Guardian, the move could lead to the closure of Chilango’s 12 restaurants located in London, Manchester and Birmingham. Further to this, investors who contributed to the group’s…

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