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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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Mar- 2019 -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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25 MarchAnalysis
Deliveroo – making the move from platform to operator
Last May, Deliveroo Editions announced that it would start bringing its own brands of food to market – and now we see Deliveroo stepping this up. In London, for example, Deliveroo Editions has six of its own brands offering food available from Crouch End in north London. The brands represent…
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25 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Cafe De Pierre to replace Patisserie Valerie sites in Debenhams
The Lux Management and Investment Group, the company behind the subsidiaries Caffe Concerto and The Grand Caffe – the Italian-inspired restaurant – and now Cafe De Pierre, has partnered with Debenhams for the relaunch of its French patisserie/brasserie concept. Cafe De Pierre has now taken over ex-Patisserie Valerie sites with…
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25 MarchRestaurants
Sow introduces ‘natural bowl food’ concept to London
A new counter service concept backed by pasta restaurant Pastaio investor Shemeel Khan and led by former group projects and operations manager at Prescott and Conran, Peter Farrell and chef Frederick Forster will open this June on London’s Great Marlborough Street. The all-day operation will open daily from breakfast through…
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25 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Latteria cafe to open in Islington
A new Italian cafe named Latteria is set to open in London’s Islington area from 29 March. Latteria will open on Essex Road and offer an all-day menu inspired by the “pasticceria, panino shops and pizzerias” of Milan, according to owner Giuliano Lotto. Lotto is also behind the launch of…
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