London
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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Nov- 2018 -15 NovemberCatering Companies
Royal Lancaster London appoints new executive head chef
The Royal Lancaster London on Hyde Park has appointed Daniel Mcgarey executive head chef, as part of its recent £85m renovation. Mcgarey brings over 16 years of experience to Royal Lancaster London where he will oversee all of the hotel’s culinary areas including Nipa Thai, Island Grill, Park Restaurant. Leading…
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14 NovemberApps & Technology
Greggs to be delivered by Deliveroo
Greggs’ food offerings are to be delivered to three locations in London by food delivery giants, Deliveroo, following what it called a “successful” Birmingham trial. The move will see Greggs steak bakes and iced buns become the first baked goods to be delivered by a food delivery app. The app…
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14 NovemberAdvice
Customer at the heart: product and pricing strategies
With increasing financial pressures and a tough climate, casual dining brands strive to balance winning custom with achieving margins. Certainly not easy to achieve simultaneously. We ask how operators can both grow their margins, and entice new (and often price-sensitive) customers, all while maintaining their current customer base and staying…
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14 NovemberBusiness
Boxpark Wembley to open with Rinse FM takeover
Boxpark Wembley will open on Saturday 8 December at Quintain’s £3bn Wembley Park development, making it the largest site to date for the food and retail company. Ugly Dumpling, Nanny Bills, Smoky Boys, Mitsuryu and Cut + Grind are among the street food vendors that will open at the venue,…
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13 NovemberRestaurants
London’s newest street food market to open in Holloway
The Upper Place, a brand-new street food market, is set to open early 2019 on the first floor of Nags Head Market in Holloway. The Upper Place will offer guests a tour around the globe through a selection of street food brands with a focus on authentic and innovative concepts.…
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9 NovemberFood and Drink
‘World’s first’ bleeding vegan burger restaurant to open in London
The “world’s first” dedicated bleeding vegan burger restaurant is set to open in London this December. Halo Burger, will open at Pop Brixton, claiming to offer “a new spin on fast food, pairing a nostalgic experience with good vibes and great tunes”. The restaurant will specialise in the ‘Beyond Burger’,…
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8 NovemberBeverages
Krombacher organises London pub walk to highlight pub closure crisis
Beer manufacturer, Krombacher has organised a London pub walk in order to highlight the pub closure crisis. A team of the manufacturers workers will walk 30 miles in order to cover 300 London pubs in 24 hours. The team will be fundraising for the Licenced Trade Charity, which helps those…
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8 NovemberPeople
Bulgari Hotel London appoints new executive chef
Bulgari Hotel London, located in Knightsbridge, has appointed Adriano Cavagnini as executive chef. Originally from Italy, Cavagnini has previously held positions in Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Monte Carlo, Rome and London. Formerly the executive chef at Rome’s Hotel Eden and Four Seasons Park Lane, he will be joining the hotel team…
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8 NovemberRestaurants
Independent Bristol restaurants partner for new bistro
Two independent restaurants in Bristol have teamed up to bring a new bistro offering to Clifton village. Wellbourne – which is headed up by Michelin trained chef Ross Gibbens, and critically acclaimed neighbourhood stalwart Wallfish Bistro – will now become Wallfish & Wellbourne Bistro and operate from Wellbourne’s current site…
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7 NovemberBusiness
London restaurant closures hit ’28-year high’
The highest-ever number of restaurants closed in London in the last 12 months, according to the 28th edition of Harden’s London Restaurants guide. The capital has seen a record 117 closures – the highest since the guide was published in 1991- with 2003 having the previous highest number with 113…
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