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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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Jul- 2018 -30 JulyBusiness
City Pub Group acquires three London sites
The City Pub Group (CPG) has announced that it has acquired three new pubs in London and the exchange of contracts on another in Brighton. CPG has completed the acquisition of three sites in London; the Travellers Friend in Woodford and two Jam Tree pubs in Chelsea and Clapham, and…
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30 JulyFood and Drink
Chipotle launches first vegan protein item
Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle has introduced its first ever vegan protein item to its menu, available at all six of its London sites from 30 July. The new slow-cooked, braised tofu (sofritas) is made with onions, garlic, cumin and paprika, all simmered in chopped tomatoes with oregano. The vegan braised…
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27 JulyProduct Releases
JKS Restaurants to open new Persian restaurant in Soho
Asian restaurant group JKS Restaurants has announced it is to move into Persian cuisine with its new Berenjak restaurant, based on Romilly Street in Soho. Iranian chef Kian Samyani will lead the new restaurant with the assistance of JKS’ Sethi siblings Karam, Sunaina, and Jyotin. Samyani has previously worked under…
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27 JulyRestaurants
More restaurant groups to fail before year-end, analysts predict
At least two or three more restaurant groups are expected to fall before the end of 2018, analysts from real estate agents Christie and Co have predicted. In the first half of 2018, a number of high profile operators have turned to company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) as a means to…
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25 JulyProduct Releases
New Basque-influenced ‘Screwdriver’ restaurant to open in Dalston
A new Basque-influenced restaurant is set to open in Dalston this week, called Screwdriver, the restaurant will be ran by brothers Emmanuel and Alexis Ross. The brothers have previously been behind projects such as Polpo, Five Points Brewing Company and The Ned. Inspired by “countless visits to Galicia and the…
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24 JulyBusiness
London’s Chinatown holds protest against immigration raids
Business owners and restaurant staff will be shutting Chinatown down for five hours to protest an immigration raid which happened on 5 July and resulted in a deaf and mute woman being taken to hospital. The walk-out has been organised the London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA) which said that immigration…
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23 JulyBusiness
Slug and Lettuce owner buys Be At One
Slug and Lettuce owner Stonegate Pub Company has purchased Be At One in a takeover worth £50m. Stonegate has also announced the acquisition of 15 new sites from Novus Leisure, these include London pubs The Gable, Abbey Bar, and The Forge. The deal will see 48 new sites added to…
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23 JulyFeatures
Etiquette tips for restaurant and bar managers
Since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married in May, a number of news pieces have emerged on how the American is expected to behave now that she is a member of the British royal family. Commentators have drawn attention to royal traditions that guide what to eat (no garlic), how…
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20 JulyFood and Drink
London ice-cream restaurant kicks out Unilever scouts
London ice-cream restaurant Chin Chin Lab has kicked out a Unilever ‘inspiration team’ after they were found to be writing down the entire menu, consulting work books made by Ben & Jerry’s specifically about the restaurant, and trying every item. Chin Chin Labs posted an image to its Instagram story…
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19 JulyPeople
The Savoy’s American Bar appoints new head bartender
The American Bar at The Savoy hotel in London has appointed Maxim Schulte as its new head bartender. Previously helping to shape Asia’s bar scene at The Ritz Carlton in Macau, Schulte, 29, will be joining the American Bar’s team on 20 August 2018. Schulte was born in Germany and…
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