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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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Jan- 2020 -22 JanuaryPeople
Hyatt Regency London appoints new executive chef
Hyatt Regency London announced the appointment of Roger Olsson as executive chef for its Marylebone site, The Churchill. In his new role, Olsson will be oversee all culinary menus and daily operations within the hotel, including British seasonal dining restaurant The Montagu Kitchen, The Churchill Bar and Terrace, in-room dining…
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21 JanuaryRestaurants
Pale Hall launches new bistronomic restaurant
Pale Hall Hotel has refurbished its fine dining room to launch a new bistronomic restaurant – The Huntsman. The new eatery has been opened to “better serve” Pale Hall’s guests and the local neighbourhood – offering locally sourced ingredients and seating over 40 covers. Palé Hall is a Grade II-listed…
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21 JanuaryRestaurants
Monsieur Le Duck announces closure
Gascon-inspired restaurant Monsieur Le Duck has announced the closure of its London Clerkenwell site after less than a year. The restaurant, which started out as a pop-up premises in Spitalfields in November 2018 confirmed its closure on Instagram. It said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to leave our current…
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21 JanuaryRestaurants
New head chef joins Port Appin hotel
The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin in Argyll, Scotland, has announced the appointment of Michael Leathley as head chef. Leathley has worked as a chef for over 14 years across London, Aberdeen and Glasgow. He previously held the position of sous chef at A’Challtainn Fish Restaurant in…
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20 JanuaryCatering Companies
Green and Fortune wins third London contract
Green and Fortune has announced it will be the exclusive operator of all hospitality and retail catering services at Central Hall Westminster. The hospitality reform has signed a contract with the London-based conference venue, and will begin its role on 1 March 2020. It will now cater for all corporate…
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17 JanuaryRestaurants
Slim Chickens to open seventh UK site at Bluewater
The Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced that its seventh UK Slim Chickens site will open in Kent in February 2020. The American fast-casual concept which specialises in “premium”, cooked to order chicken, will open its next UK site in the Bluewater Shopping Centre. BRG said the opening will bring…
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17 JanuaryFood and Drink
Paul Ainsworth hosts Cornish dinner for Air Ambulance appeal
Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth hosted a Cornish-themed dinner in London this week, raising £125,000 for Cornwall Air Ambulance. The chef, who is an ambassador for the New Heli Appeal, was joined by André Garrett, executive chef at Corinthia London, to create a three-course feast for diners showcasing Cornish produce. Around…
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16 JanuaryFood and Drink
Greggs partners ‘exclusively’ with Just Eat for nationwide delivery
Bakery chain Greggs has confirmed Just Eat as its exclusive delivery partner. Following a successful trial in London, Newcastle and Glasgow, Greggs said it has opted to work “exclusively” with Just Eat to provide its “food-on-the-go favourites” directly to the customer’s door. A further rollout will begin this week, adding…
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16 JanuaryRestaurants
Bar Douro announces opening of London Broadgate site
Contemporary Portugese restaurant Bar Douro has announced it is to open its second site in London’s Broadgate on 28 January. Like the London Bridge flagship restaurant, the new site will offer its contemporary take on traditional Portuguese cuisine and regional wines. The Broadgate site will also offer a “more extensive…
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15 JanuaryPeople
Crussh CEO steps down
Crussh Fit Food and Juice Bars has announced that Shane Kavanagh will be stepping down from his role as CEO. After four years in the role, Kavanagh will now be leaving to “take on new challenges”, and the group will now search for a new CEO to “lead the brand…
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