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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.

  • Jul- 2024 -
    16 July
    Catering CompaniesMoving Venue secures Freemasons’ Hall deal

    Moving Venue secures Freemasons’ Hall deal

    Moving Venue has announced a five-year partnership with Freemasons’ Hall to serve as the official caterer for external commercial events and in-house lodge dining for members. Under this new agreement, Moving Venue will provide comprehensive catering services throughout Freemasons’ Hall. Freemasons’ Hall features four large spaces available for commercial hire;…

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  • 12 July
    NewsPizza Express to open new restaurant in Oxford Summertown

    Pizza Express to open new restaurant in Oxford Summertown

    Pizza Express has announced that it is opening a new location in Oxford Summertown on 13 July.  This latest opening brings the brand’s estate to a total of 360 restaurants across the UK  and Ireland, each one representing an “important part” of local high streets and communities.  The opening of…

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  • 11 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 11/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 11/07/24

    JD Wetherspoon has offloaded 26 pubs so far this year and has revealed that like-for-like sales in the year-to-date rose by 7.7%. According to the group, which currently has a trading estate of 801 pubs, most of the disposals were smaller and older sites, or were where the company has…

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  • 11 July
    NewsChef Patrick Powell departs from both his London hotel restaurants

    Chef Patrick Powell departs from both his London hotel restaurants

    Chef Patrick Powell has recently announced his departure from The Midland Grand Dining Room and Allegra restaurant.   Following a seven year partnership with developer and hotelier Harry Handelsman, owner of St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and The Stratford, the duo are parting ways in order for Powell to focus on opportunities…

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  • 11 July
    RestaurantsSticks’n’Sushi to open in Islington this September

    Sticks’n’Sushi to open in Islington this September

    Sticks’n’Sushi, has announced that it will open its 14th UK location in Islington this September. This marks the brand’s first venture into North London and is part of Sticks’n’Sushi’s growth strategy to extend its reach into London’s residential neighbourhoods. The space features a large open plan dining room, kitchen counter,…

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  • 11 July
    RestaurantsSandwich Sandwich opens new site in London

    Sandwich Sandwich opens new site in London

    Sandwich Sandwich, the family-run eatery based in Bristol and operated by father-and-son duo Nicholas and Joshua Kleiner, has announced the opening of its debut London store at 1 Gresham Street on 18 July. This comes just months after being crowned UberEats Restaurant of the Year in 2023. Sandwich Sandwich was…

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  • 10 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 10/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 10/07/24

    SSP Group will maintain its profit guidance for the year as Q3 sales rose 16%. Due to an increasing demand for leisure travel, the operator of F&B outlets in travel locations has also reported that the second half of 2024 started off well with a strong sales performance across all…

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  • 10 July
    NewsJapanese concept restaurant Ukiyo debuts at The Yards

    Japanese concept restaurant Ukiyo debuts at The Yards

    Japanese temaki and sashimi concept Ukiyo has announced the opening of its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden.  Located at 8 Slingsby Place in the heart of The Yards, Ukiyo’s 1,636 sq ft two-level restaurant is a “unique interpretation” of a Japanese eatery, featuring an “ultraminimal” walk-in sit-at-the-bar experience.…

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  • 10 July
    Pubs and BarsThe Hound coaching inn to open in Chiswick

    The Hound coaching inn to open in Chiswick

    The Hound, a new modern-day coaching inn, will officially open its doors in Chiswick, London on Wednesday 17 July. The third pub from Dominic Jacobs and JKS Restaurants comprises a pub floor, a reception room, two private dining rooms, a covered outdoor courtyard and a south-facing front terrace. Housed in…

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  • 10 July
    RestaurantsTurkish restaurant Leydi to open in Farringdon

    Turkish restaurant Leydi to open in Farringdon

    Leydi, a new eatery inspired by Istanbul’s eating culture, is set to open in the historic Spiers and Pond building, Farringdon in September 2024. The all-day restaurant, created in collaboration with renowned chef Selin Kiazim, features a 90-cover dining room, “plush” banquettes, warm lighting, and references to Istanbul’s architecture and…

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