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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 -14 OctoberNews
Azzurra restaurant appoints new executive chef
Italian seafood restaurant Azzurra has appointed Alessandro Bay as its new executive chef, after his long-lasting stint at the Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli. Hailing from Genoa, Italy, Bay has over 28 years of experience, from working across Italy and in some of London’s five-star hotels. His journey in hospitality started in…
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14 OctoberBusiness
Revolution Bars officially rebrands to The Revel Collective
Revolution Bars has announced that its name has officially changed to ‘The Revel Collective’ from today (14 October), as the board decided that it would “better reflect the make-up of the group”. According to the group, its shareholders have been unaffected by the change of name and existing share certificates…
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11 OctoberNews
Terra Mare in Cardiff officially opens
Terra Mare, a restaurant that promises to bring the “authentic flavours” of Puglia, Southern Italy to Cardiff, has officially opened today (11 October). Set in a former cocktail bar on High Street, just steps from Cardiff Castle, Terra Mare has transformed the space, which now features a fifty cover dining…
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11 OctoberPeople
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints new CFO
Danish-Japanese restaurant group, Sticks′n′Sushi, has announced the appointment of Kushal Banerjee as its new chief financial officer. With over 17 years of experience, Banerjee brings “significant” expertise across M&A, capital markets and corporate strategy. He joins Sticks’n’Sushi after five years at Azzurri Group, the private equity-backed hospitality investment platform with…
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10 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 10/10/24
UKH has called for a consultation of the government’s Employment Rights Bill to avoid “unintended negative consequences”, saying the changes are not without cost. While the trade body welcomes the government’s recognition of the importance of employment flexibility, it believes that protecting the sector’s access to zero hours contracts is…
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10 OctoberRestaurants
Bagatelle reopens following refurb
Bagatelle London has reopened after closing for a few weeks in the summer for an interior redesign. Sam Baron, head of design and creative direction, was at the helm of the interior design team. Previously he was a consultant for leading brands including Pierre Frey, Dior Maison, Diptyque, Vista Alegre…
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8 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 08/10/24
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of some 2,000 jobs across those sites. Breal Capital and Calveton are also hopeful that they may be able to…
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8 OctoberNews
Mildreds Soho announces reopening
London’s vegan restaurant Mildreds has announced its anticipated reopening after a major renovation. The vegan restaurant closed two months ago to completely refurbish the Grade II listed heritage building on Lexington Street, Soho. The new design of the Mildreds townhouse has created more space as well as a second floor…
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8 OctoberRestaurants
D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition
TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…
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7 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/10/24
TGI Fridays is close to a rescue deal with D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton, as they could acquire the majority of the business as early as 7 October. Sky News has learnt that the rescue deal will salvage more than 2,000 jobs and an announcement is likely to…
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