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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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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberFood and Drink
Bunsik to open seventh location in Chinatown London
Bunsik is opening its seventh UK location in Chinatown London at 31 Wardour Street on 31 October 2024. The new grab-and-go site will serve a variety of popular Korean street food items, including the brand’s signature Corn Dogs. The menu at the Chinatown London location will introduce new items like…
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18 OctoberCatering Companies
Compass One acquires Peabodys Coffee
Compass One, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has acquired Peabodys Coffee, the provider of quality food and beverages within healthcare environments, as it seeks to expand in the NHS. Led by Claudia Mascino, MD, Peabodys Coffee started its journey in 1997 in London hospitals, with food that is…
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17 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 17/10/24
Deliveroo’s GTV rose 6% to £1.7bn in Q3 as the company maintains its full year guidance. Total orders increased 2%, while GTV per order was up 4% in constant currency and revenue increased 4% to £498m. In the UK&I, GTV growth reached £1bn, a 7% increase year-on-year, with order growth…
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17 OctoberRestaurants
Boxcar Group launches Bread and Wine in Connaught Village
Boxcar Group has announced the launch of its third venue, Bread and Wine in Connaught Village, Hyde Park London. The new venue will be an all-day dining destination and will have 70 covers across indoor and outdoor areas. The venue will be led by head chef Zisis Gkalmpenis who will…
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16 OctoberNews
Plant Based World Expo Europe to open at ExCeL London in November
Plant Based World Expo Europe has revealed it will be opening at ExCeL London between 13 and 14 November 2024 to display a full breadth of innovation and trends in the plant-based sector. This two-day event for the F&B industry will feature an international exhibition with over 100 exhibitors and…
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16 OctoberPeople
Heron and Brearley Group appoints ex-Liberation CEO as chairman
Isle of Man-based hospitality group Heron and Brearley Group has announced the appointment of Mark Crowther, former chief executive of the Liberation Group, as chairman. Crowther, who has worked for 11 years as Liberation Group’s CEO, brings over 30 years’ food, drink, and hospitality experience to the Manx business. He…
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15 OctoberRestaurants
Fourth Kêu site to open in Borough
Vietnamese Kitchen has announced that Kêu’s fourth location in Borough is set to open this November. The new Kêu Borough will introduce an expanded menu featuring a wider variety of noodles and rice dishes, with extended hours to cater for late-night noodle stops. The new venue will bring a fresh…
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15 OctoberRestaurants
Pizza Pilgrims to open new Chelsea site
Pizza Pilgrims is set to open its new location in Chelsea on 18 November 2024. The new 2,200 sq. ft. pizzeria is designed to feel like a beach bar straight out of the “sun-drenched” island of Capri. The ground floor, with space for 40 guests features ornate tiles and striped…
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14 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 14/10/24
Revolution Bars has officially changed its name to ‘The Revel Collective’ from today (14 October), as the board decided that it would “better reflect the make-up of the group”. The Revel Collective has also strengthened its board, having appointed Gavin George and Charlie McVeigh as non-executive directors effective from today.…
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14 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Parisian chef Cyril Lignac and LV open new Heathrow café
Parisian chef Cyril Lignac has announced the opening of a new café in collaboration with Louis Vuitton at Terminal 2 of the London Heathrow Airport. Centrally located in a “futuristic” open-air pavilion, Le Café Cyril Lignac at Louis Vuitton adjoins a new Louis Vuitton store, which features an “aerodynamic” façade…
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