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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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Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberNews
Pizza Pilgrims to open new space at Sloane Stanley Estate
Pizza Pilgrims, the Neapolitan pizza brand, has signed for its latest site at 219 King’s Road, joining the Sloane Stanley Estate in London. The pizza company will open a new 2,200 sq ft space in mid-November, boasting a Capri-inspired experience for visitors. Serving as a key gateway into the Sloane…
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6 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/09/24
The APPG for hospitality and tourism elected Chris Webb MP as its chair yesterday (5 September) at a meeting in Westminster. Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, and Daniel Aldridge, Labour MP for Weston-super-Mare, were also elected as vice-chairs. Elior has…
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6 SeptemberNews
Long Chim launches in the UK
Long Chim has announced that it will open its first-ever residency in Soho, London. Located on Rupert Street, Long Chim will take-over the ground floor of Hovarda. The site will be led by David Thompson who left London for his adopted home in Bangkok more than 10 years ago. The…
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6 SeptemberNews
The Emory launches rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato Giovannoni
The Emory Rooftop Bar in Knightsbridge is today (6 September) opening a rooftop pop-up with Argentinian bartender Renato ‘Tato’ Giovannoni. Usually accessed by hotel guests only, the bar will be open for outside reservations during Tato’s residency. Giovannoni is the founder of Florería Atlántico bar in Buenos Aires and winner…
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5 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/09/24
Confidence of hospitality leaders has fallen to 49% from 4% in May, spelling a third consecutive quarter-on-quarter drop, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Business Confidence Survey. Hospitality’s confidence has been sapped by several years of high inflation, and challenges in several key areas continue. Boxpark has begun refurbishing its…
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5 SeptemberRestaurants
Abuelo launches second café-restaurant
Abuelo has announced that it has launched its second café-restaurant on Cavendish Place in Marylebone. The new site is the second site in London for the mother and daughter team with the first being opened in 2018. All of the interior elements at the new space were built on site,…
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5 SeptemberNews
Boxpark to relaunch Camden Buck Street Market in September
Boxpark has confirmed it has begun refurbishment of its newest venture Camden’s Buck Street Market which will open in late September. In anticipation of the reopening, Boxpark has also announced it has secured a licence to operate the three-floor market that will include 60 independent food and retail traders alongside…
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4 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/09/24
Wolseley Hospitality CEO, Baton Berisha, will be stepping down. In a post on LinkedIn, Berisha stated that “after much reflection” he had decided to leave for a “new adventure”. He also confirmed that he would stay on board at the company until his successor had “settled in”. Rick Stein has…
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4 SeptemberPeople
Wolseley Hospitality Group CEO steps down
CEO of Wolseley Hospitality Baton Berisha has announced his decision to step down from his role. In a post on LinkedIn Berisha stated that “after much reflection” he had decided to leave for a “new adventure”. He also confirmed that he would stay on board at the company until his…
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4 SeptemberNews
Lexington Catering extends contract with London Business School
Lexington Catering has announced that it has extended its contract with London Business School (LBS) for another five years from 1 January 2025. The partnership with LBS has been built on a foundation of shared values and understanding of the school’s needs. The contract is valued at £29m over the…
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