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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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May- 2019 -1 MayRestaurants
Pizza Express sees growth despite ‘challenging conditions’
Pizza Express saw its group turnover increase 1.6% to £543m for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2018. In the UK and Ireland underlying like-for-like sales grew 0.1% excluding the impact from adverse weather (down 1.0% unadjusted) while internationally, the Italian chain’s total sales were up 8.4% when compared with…
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1 MayPeople
The Savoy appoints Anne Lomas as director of restaurants
The Savoy has announced that Anne Lomas has been appointed director of restaurants at the London hotel. Formerly general manager at Simpson’s in the Strand, Anne Lomas will oversee The Savoy’s restaurants – Kaspar’s at The Savoy, Thames Foyer, and Simpson’s in the Strand, along with in-room dining. Lomas will…
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1 MayPeople
Richard Warrington appointed head chef at Ramsgate’s Empire Room
Michelin-trained chef, Richard Warrington has been appointed head chef at the Empire Room restaurant in Ramsgate, Kent. Warrington, has previously worked at nearby Wyatt and Jones in Broadstairs and the Buoy and Oyster restaurant in Margate, along with periods at several Michelin-starred establishments including Castle Ashby in Northampton and the…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilCatering Companies
GAM Investments appoints Good Eating Company for London office
Workplace dining specialist, the Good Eating Company, is the new foodservice and front of house provider at GAM Investments, an independent global asset management company, after securing a three-year contract. In addition to front of house services, the Good Eating Company team at the new office in Finsbury Circus will…
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26 AprilRestaurants
US hospitality group to open first restaurant in London
New York City’s LDV Hospitality, owner of the chic modern Italian restaurant concept Scarpetta Restaurants, will open their first London restaurant in Knightsbridge Green in June. The restaurant will be named Sette, representing the “lucky number seven”. And it will be the group’s newest restaurant from the Scarpetta family. Operating…
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26 AprilRestaurants
Jason Atherton puts Social Wine and Tapas restaurant on the market
Chef and restaurateur, Jason Atherton is looking to sell his Social Wine and Tapas located in London’s Marylebone area. According to reports by Eater the restaurant commands an annual rent of £135,000 per year, and is described by estate agents as a “rarely available restaurant site”. The sale comes as…
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25 AprilRestaurants
Wild Honey to open in St James’s
Chef Anthony Demetre has announced he will open his Wild Honey restaurant in London’s St James’s area after its original site in Mayfair closed in February. The restaurant will be located inside the Sofitel St James’s hotel and will be headed up by Simon Woodrow, who says he is aiming…
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25 AprilPubs and Bars
Skylight lawn games bar to reopen in May
Lawn games bar, Skylight has announced it will reopen on Thursday 2 May at London’s Tobacco Dock, in the Wapping area. The rooftop venue will offer drinkers the opportunity to play games of croquet and pétanque along with day-beds and garden booths for those not wishing to play. The bar…
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24 AprilRestaurants
The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel
The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…
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24 AprilRestaurants
Love Island star’s restaurant to open with proceeds going to charity
The restaurant Love Island star Mike Thalassitis was planning to open before his death, The Skillet in Loughton, Essex, is set to go ahead with its launch this weekend. On the restaurant’s Instagram page, Thalassitis’ business partner Scott Neilson confirmed it would be opening on 27 April with sales from…
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