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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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Apr- 2019 -15 AprilAdvice
How the right warehouse automation system can improve operations
Warehouse automation systems are a significant investment for food and beverage companies but investment in the right system will futureproof a business, driving efficiency, maximising output and cutting operational costs. Before making the change to Lightspeed Automation’s Xpress and FastTrack systems, Express used a predominantly paper-based warehouse system that limited…
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15 AprilBusiness
Better March weather boosts pub and restaurant trading
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales grow 3.8% in March compared to the same month last year, when trading was hit badly by the effects of the ‘Beast from the East’, latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker show. London, which was hit worse than…
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12 AprilCafes and Coffee Shops
Corbin & King opens Soutine on St John’s Wood High Street
Corbin and King has announced the launch of new restaurant Soutine, on London’s St John’s Wood High Street. The new restaurant is due to open at the end of April, in a period building at number 60 on the high street, the operator says the venue will take inspiration from…
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12 AprilRestaurants
Rosa’s Thai Cafe continues northern expansion
Rosa’s Thai Cafe, the restaurant group founded by Thai chef Saiphin Moore, will open its first restaurant in Leeds on 4 May in Trinity Leeds shopping centre. The new restaurant will be Rosa’s second opening outside the capital, with both in the north of England, following the launch of their…
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11 AprilRestaurants
Shake Shack to open second site outside London
Shake Shack has announced it will set up its 10th outlet in the UK, and its second outside London, at shopping destination Intu Lakeside, in West Thurrock, Essex. The Shack will be located in the Eatery on level 3 of the centre. Before the new Shack officially opens, construction will…
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10 AprilPubs and Bars
City Pub Group returns to profit
City Pub Group has reported profits of £2m in its audited results for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2018, a turnaround from its loss of £200,000 in the previous year. The pub operator’s revenue saw a 22% increase to £47.5m, up from 2017’s revenue of £37.4m and during the…
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10 AprilRestaurants
Former Soho House Group director to launch new restaurant
The former director of hotel chain and member’s club company Soho House Group, Ben Crofton and his wife Vanessa will be opening a new restaurant, bakery and wine shop in Somerton this autumn. The Grade 2* listed buildings that make up 28 Market Place and Market Bakery are currently undergoing…
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9 AprilAwards & Events
Rainer Sarrazin crowned winner of European Chef’s Cup in London
Rainer Sarrazin has been named Best European Chef for 2019 by Aramark, following his performance in the European Chef’s Cup, the prestigious international competition held each year by Aramark, one of the world’s leading catering companies. The competition saw seven professional chefs from across Europe go head to head in…
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8 AprilPubs and Bars
Healy Group takes on fourth Star Pubs & Bars substantive lease
Southern pub operator, the Healy Group, has taken on its fourth substantive agreement with Star Pubs & Bars and is undertaking its first major investment with the company to refurbish the Regent’s Park Hotel in Southampton. As much as £412,000 is being spent on the site which will see food…
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8 AprilCatering Companies
Absolute Taste to reopen Palace House restaurant, The Tack Room
Newmarket restaurant, The Tack Room, is set to re-open on 10 April following a refresh from London-based catering company, Absolute Taste. The team have introduced a new menu which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The chef team will use locally sourced produce, wherever possible, from regional suppliers. Dishes will…
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