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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.

  • Jun- 2024 -
    11 June
    PeopleFarzi London appoints Nikhil Mahale as head chef

    Farzi London appoints Nikhil Mahale as head chef

    Haymarket’s Farzi London has announced the appointment of Nikhil Mahale as its new head chef. With over 23 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Mahale’s career has spanned continents, learning the diverse multi-cultural flavours whilst developing his “modern edge and technical efficiency”. Mahale began his professional career at Azok in…

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  • 7 June
    Pubs and BarsVagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE

    Vagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE

    Bar group Vagabond’s two sites within Gatwick Airport have been acquired out of administration by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. Quantuma…

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  • 7 June
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsLadurée opens new tea room in Covent Garden

    Ladurée opens new tea room in Covent Garden

    Luxury French pâtisserie brand Ladurée has opened a brand-new space for tea and haute cuisine above its flagship store in Covent Garden.  Situated on the corner of the Market Building, the expanded tea room overlooks the West Piazza, increasing the brand’s footprint in the heritage setting.  The design of the…

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  • 6 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 06/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 06/06/24

    Popeyes UK has launched the first AI powered drive-thru, following a successful trial in Northampton. This launch has made Popeyes the first quick service restaurant chain in the country to leverage AI at drive-thru ordering. The group also has plans to expand AI to all other current drive-thru sites by…

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  • 6 June
    RestaurantsKöD to open second London site

    KöD to open second London site

    Danish steakhouse KöD has announced that it is set to open its second site in London in Soho. This new restaurant, set to open in mid-July, follows the brand’s first London site, KöD City, in Devonshire Square opened last year. The brand is owned by DiningSix and KöD City was…

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  • 6 June
    RestaurantsJackson Boxer and the Experimental Group to open Henri in Covent Garden

    Jackson Boxer and the Experimental Group to open Henri in Covent Garden

    Renowned chef Jackson Boxer and the hospitality pioneers behind the Experimental Group are set to launch a new Parisian-inspired restaurant, Henri, on the ground floor of the hotel, Henrietta Experimental, in Covent Garden, opening on 17 June. The launch follows the success of the team’s recent collaboration at Cowley Manor…

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  • 5 June
    Food and DrinkThe Savoy to close Thames Foyer ahead of renovation

    The Savoy to close Thames Foyer ahead of renovation

    The Savoy has announced that it is closing bookings for the Thames Foyer ahead of a planned refurbishment. The hotel has closed bookings from Thursday 22 August 2024 and will reopen a new food and beverage concept in November this year. The new refurbished establishment will have an entirely new…

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  • 5 June
    RestaurantsChopstix expands travel hub presence with third roadside opening

    Chopstix expands travel hub presence with third roadside opening

    Quick service restaurant chain Chopstix has opened its third roadside location this year in partnership with Welcome Break at Gretna Green Services A74 (M).  This comes as the group aims to strengthen its presence at travel hubs, as they have already proven highly effective at driving revenues and supporting brand…

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  • 5 June
    RestaurantsTom Brown announces the closure of Cornerstone

    Tom Brown announces the closure of Cornerstone

    Chef Tom Brown has announced the upcoming closure of Cornerstone, Hackney, after six years of trading. The fish restaurant gained recognition for Brown’s “innovative” approach to seasonal, produce-driven cooking that prioritised fish. Cult dishes such as the crab crumpets and hake Kiev, won “universal acclaim” and a Michelin star. Citing…

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  • 4 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 04/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 04/06/24

    Hostmore’s year-to-date LFL sales fell 10% during the same 20-week period in 2023. This comes despite the group’s EBITDA continuing to perform ahead of last year during the period, with the first four months to the end of April being higher by £3.3m. According to CFO Matthew Biddy, the board…

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