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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- 2025 -12 SeptemberFood and Drink
Honi Poke unveils exclusive Deliveroo deal
Fast casual poke brand Honi Poke has announced that it has agreed a deal with Deliveroo to exclusively feature on its delivery platform. Until now, Honi Poke has been available on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat but moving forward, Deliveroo will become the brand’s sole delivery partner. By focusing…
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12 SeptemberRestaurants
Marylebone yakitori bar Junsei relaunches as Japanese listening bar
Marylebone restaurant Junsei has reopened following refurbishment with a new identity as one of London’s few Japanese listening bars. The restaurant, which specialises in yakitori – a Japanese dish of bite-sized chicken pieces – will now combine dining with curated vinyl sessions and late-night service, taking inspiration from Tokyo’s after-work…
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11 SeptemberFood and Drink
Crafted unveils two F&B appointments ahead of Powdermills opening
Crafted has confirmed a duo of senior appointments to its food and beverage team ahead of the opening of Crafted at Powdermills. Neil Armstrong joins as executive chef, bringing over 30 years of experience, including senior roles at Edwardian Hotels in London and Nelson Hotels and Inns in Cheshire. Joining…
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10 SeptemberBusiness
Cinnabon to close all UK stores as EG On The Move shifts strategy
Cinnabon is set to disappear from the UK high street after operator EG On The Move confirmed it will shut all remaining sites as part of a business restructure. The firm, which partnered with the US bakery brand in 2020, said the closures reflect a decision to concentrate on its…
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9 SeptemberRestaurants
The Clove Club appoints Rhys Lebreux as head chef
Rhys Lebreux has been appointed as head chef at The Clove Club. Lebreux was previously senior sous chef at the two Michelin-starred restaurant, where he has been an “instrumental part of the kitchen team”, and now brings seven years of training and professional experience to the role. He will focus…
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9 SeptemberRestaurants
Burger and Lobster operating profit hits £2m in 2024
Burger and Lobster has revealed that its UK operating profit rose £0.2m up to £2m for the year ended 29 December 2024. Alongside this, its UK restaurants’ sales amounted to £32.3m, delivering an EBITDA of 10%. However, the company’s UK turnover fell to £34.1m, down from £36.1m the previous year,…
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9 SeptemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret to trial new meal deal format amid strong FY24 sales
Pret A Manger has announced its plans to trial new meal deal formats later this year to capture demand for value-led food-to-go, as the company set out a new medium-term strategy to accelerate growth in its home market and internationally. The news comes after Pret reported sales of £1.2bn for…
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8 SeptemberBusiness
UKH: Tube strike ‘to cost London hospitality £110m’
London’s hospitality and tourism businesses could lose up to £110m because of this week’s tube strike, according to industry body UKHospitality. Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality, said consumer cancellations and travel disruption for staff would add further pressure to a sector already under strain. It comes as most London Underground…
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5 SeptemberRestaurants
Rafael Cagali to open new restaurant in Hove
Chef Rafael Cagali will open a new restaurant, Marea, in Hove on 10 September, working with his partner Charlie Lee and head chef Ewan Waller. The Church Road venue will seat 38 diners and aims to combine seasonal Sussex produce with Cagali’s Brazilian-Italian influences. The menu will sit between the…
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4 SeptemberRestaurants
Raising Cane’s to open first UK restaurant in 2026
Raising Cane’s, the US fried chicken chain known for its popularity on TikTok, is set to open its first UK restaurant next year, according to City AM. The flagship site will be located at 21–22 Coventry Street in London’s West End, between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. The site, a…
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