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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 -1 AprilAwards & Events
London in the Sky launches naked breakfast for charity
Aerial dining experience group, London in the Sky is to raise money for charities, CoppaFeel and Movember, by hosting a naked breakfast. The naked lunch will take place 100ft in the air, with diners given an aerial view of the O2 Arena. Those wishing to take part have until 3…
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Mar- 2019 -29 MarchRestaurants
Shake Shack Covent Garden relaunches with new dishes
Shake Shack in London’s Covent Garden has relaunched with a new menu and interior design. The reopening comes after six years in business at The Piazza, where the restaurant became the UK’s first Shake Shack. The restaurant’s interior has been redesigned and an outdoor heated seating area has been added.…
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29 MarchPubs and Bars
Notting Hill’s The Little Yellow Door returns with permanent home
Following its pop up at Notting Hill Gate, cocktail bar and restaurant, The Little Yellow Door, will open a new permanent home on the All Saints Road in London’s Notting Hill. Based on a fictional flatshare between friends from all walks of life, the bar offers “inventive” cocktails in the…
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28 MarchRestaurants
Pizza Express unveils new theatre kitchen at Oxford Circus
Pizza Express, has announced the reopening of its Langham Place, Oxford Circus pizzeria, after a significant redesign as part of its new brand proposition. Extensive customer research conducted by the company resulted in innovation across design, food and drink and the customer experience, which together form a ‘test and learn’…
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27 MarchPeople
Tom Scade appointed executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel
The Vineyard Group has appointed Tom Scade has been appointed as executive chef at The Vineyard Hotel, Stockcross in Berkshire. Scade is joining the hotel from The Ritz Hotel in London where he was sous chef to John Williams. He had trained initially under Williams before going off and running…
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27 MarchAwards & Events
London chefs compete in charity cook-off
London’s chefs are set to compete for ‘dish of the night’ in aid of charity at a new event named, Meat vs Fish vs Veg. Meat vs Fish vs Veg will be a one night only event open to all, with all money raised to be donated to Hospitality Action.…
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27 MarchRestaurants
Atul Kochhar’s Kanishka restaurant opens in Mayfair
Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef in the world to receive a Michelin star, officially opened his restaurant Kanishka on Mayfair’s Maddox Street. It is his first venture with Tina English, another recognised innovator of London’s Indian dining scene, Kanishka aims to explore lesser known regions of Indian food, showcasing…
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26 MarchRestaurants
The Stafford London to open Sicilian-inspired restaurant
The Stafford London will be launching its first independent restaurant project this summer under the direction of its culinary director Ben Tish. Norma will be inspired by the food and culture of Sicily with particular emphasis on the Moorish influences on the island’s cuisine. Norma will be contemporary whilst embodying…
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26 MarchPeople
Alyn Williams steps away from The Wild Rabbit
Alyn Williams has announced he will be stepping down from his role as chef patron at The Wild Rabbit in Kingham. Williams has returned to London full time and will be focusing on his London restaurant, Alyn Williams at The Westbury. He was at The Wild Rabbit since May 2018.…
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26 MarchRestaurants
Aqua restaurant group to open four new Fitzrovia sites
Restaurant group, Aqua, has announced it is to open four new sites in London’s Fitzrovia area. The new openings will include a dim sum restaurant named Library, a Japanese restaurant, a Spanish deli along with a regular café based on the former site of all day cafe, Villandry. Aqua currently…
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