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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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Oct- 2025 -15 OctoberBusiness
Red Engine secures £70m funding to drive expansion
Red Engine, the owner of Flight Club and Electric Shuffle, has reportedly expanded its lending facility to £70m to support its new venue openings in the UK and overseas, according to Sky News. As the operator of the social darks and shuffleboard brands, it has secured an additional £10m in…
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14 OctoberFeatures
How international students are influencing the UK’s food scene
International students and diaspora communities are increasingly influencing the UK’s hospitality sector. Their appetite for genuine flavours and cultural familiarity is creating new opportunities for businesses willing to embrace global cuisines, ultimately shaping menus, delivery app offerings, and high street food trends nationwide. From bubble tea and hotpot to Korean…
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14 OctoberFood and Drink
Wasabi to open new Cheapside restaurant amid London expansion
Sushi and bento chain Wasabi has announced that it is set to open a new restaurant in Cheapside on 21 October, expanding its presence in central London. Located close to St Paul’s Cathedral, the site will serve customers in the City’s business district, offering both dine-in and takeaway options. The…
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14 OctoberRestaurants
London Brasseries acquired by Calveton UK and Breal Capital
Calveton UK and Breal Capital have officially acquired London Brasseries Ltd, a restaurant group that operates five dining venues located mainly in London’s West End, for an undisclosed amount. The purchase of London Brasseries follows Calveton UK and Breal Capital’s 2023 acquisition of the Evolv Collection, formerly D&D London, and…
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10 OctoberFood and Drink
SSP launches £100m share buyback as FY earnings meet expectations
SSP Group has announced a £100m share buyback after confirming it remains on course to deliver full-year earnings per share (EPS) in line with market expectations. The operator of food and beverage outlets across airports and railway stations said revenue for the year to 30 September 2025 rose about 8%…
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9 OctoberRestaurants
Italian bakery Nonna opens first UK site in Holborn
Artisanal bakery brand Nonna has opened its first UK location in Holborn, marking the start of its international expansion. The Italian bakery, founded in Shanghai’s Former French Concession in 2022 by Sicilian entrepreneur Matteo Cicero, has grown to several sites across China. The Holborn store is its first outside Asia.…
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9 OctoberRestaurants
Inception Group FY revenues rise 9.4% to £28.9m
Hospitality operator Inception Group has reported that its revenues increased by 9.4% to £28.9m for 2024, despite ongoing cost pressures across the sector. The company, known for themed London venues including the Mr Fogg’s collection, Cahoots and Control Room B, said like-for-like sales rose 6.4%, with EBITDA increasing by 3.4%…
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7 OctoberFood and Drink
Lima Fitzrovia appoints Diego Recarte as head chef
Peruvian restaurant Lima Fitzrovia has appointed Diego Recarte as head chef as it prepares to unveil a refreshed menu from 13 October. Recarte, who trained at the Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía in Buenos Aires and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners, has previously worked at a number of internationally recognised…
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7 OctoberCatering Companies
BaxterStorey names Dan Wilson as UK head of food
Catering group BaxterStorey has promoted Dan Wilson to the new role of head of food UK, expanding his previous remit as head of food for London to cover operations nationwide. Wilson has led the company’s London chef team for the past three years, supporting menu development, new business and operations…
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6 OctoberFeatures
25 years of Aqua: David Yeo’s vision for experiential dining
Yeo’s path to the restaurant world was anything but conventional. Born in Singapore and educated at Cambridge, he trained as a lawyer before spending nearly two decades at Freshfields and Credit Suisse in London. Yet, outside of courtrooms and boardrooms, Yeo’s reputation as a consummate host was already forming. Friends…
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