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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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May- 2018 -24 MayPeople
InterContinental London’s O2 branch appoints new head chef
The O2 branch of InterContinental London has announced the appointment of new head chef, Lalit Bisht. Bisht will join executive chef Johan Rox and his team at the Market Brasserie from his executive chef position at Hilton Seychelles. The new head chef started his culinary journey in 1993 as a…
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22 MayRestaurants
Ten London fire crews sent to Cafe Ravioli restaurant blaze
Some 10 fire crews were sent by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) when a fire broke out at Cafe Ravioli in London’s Westminster area. As many as 72 firefighters tackled the fire at around 12am on Saturday morning, it was reported that it took three hours to get the blaze…
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18 MayBusiness
London rent rises would see closure of 84% of London restaurants, says survey
New research has found that 84% of London restaurants would be forced to close or move away from the capital should rent rises continue. The survey also found that 90% of owners believe rent rises would make their businesses “unmanageable”. The survey carried out by property company Cedar Dean Group…
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18 MayBusiness
Bob’s Lobster, Greggs and Comptoir Libanais to open at London Bridge
Bob’s Lobster, Comptoir Libanais and Greggs are among some of the food retailers set to be added to London Bridge station’s offerings in the coming months. Independent retailer Bob’s Lobster will be one of the first to open its doors in late May. The seafood specialists will make London Bridge…
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17 MayRestaurants
Gordon Ramsay’s flagship Maze to close following £3.8m loss
Gordon Ramsay’s flagship Maze restaurant in Mayfair is set to close after reporting a £3.8m pre-tax loss for the year ending August 2017. Kavalake, the holding company for the firm, will close the flagship outlet in January next year while it plans to open five new restaurant concepts overseas, including…
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16 MayBusiness
Deliveroo to give equity to employees
Food delivery company Deliveroo has announced that it is to make all of its employees shareholders in the company. The move will mean all permanent staff, present and future, will be given share options in the company. The move will be worth nearly £10m in total for the majority of…
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16 MayRestaurants
Arrival of Abba restaurant thwarted by local residents
London’s Waterloo locals have stopped plans for an Abba themed restaurant in the area after it originally passed planning permission. The Waterloo Residents’ Alliance protested on the vacant land ahead of a key planning meeting and put up ‘Stop Mamma Mia Party’ signs. Lambeth Council received 198 objections and a…
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15 MayFood and Drink
Edwardian Hotels announces new menus
Edwardian Hotels has announced a series of new menus to be served to business customers holding meetings and events. The menu will be offered across all ten London branches of the Radisson Blu owned chain. Each menu, named ‘Experience Menus’ will represent a different part of the day at the…
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15 MayOpinion
How will the industry tackle the increasing number of no shows at peak times?
Throughout my 30 years in the industry I’ve witnessed many waves of change. One of the most increasingly frustrating trends is for customers not to turn up for their booking or to cancel at the last minute. Bookings used to involve a phone call and a fiercely guarded paper diary full…
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14 MayBusiness
Miller Harris and M Restaurants to launch on-demand perfume
Perfumer Miller Harris and M Restaurants have announced a partnership with Odore, a vending and sampling platform, to bring on-demand fine fragrances to customers. Launched in September 2017, Odore’s platform operates as a vending machine and consumer insights data marketplace. The platform works by giving consumers complimentary samples of their…
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