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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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Mar- 2024 -5 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/03/24
Greggs reported pre-tax profits of £188.3m for 2023, as sales increased 19.6% to £1.8bn. The group opened a “record” 220 new shops in 2023 and 75 closures (145 net openings), growing the estate to 2,473 shops as at 30 December 2023. Looking ahead, Greggs expects no change to management’s expectations…
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5 MarchPubs and Bars
Chiave cocktail bar to open on 12 March
Brand new cocktail bar Chaive has announced it is set to open on 12 March in Shoreditch, London. The concept is a cocktail bar split across two floors with the main focus on bespoke drinks. There will also be carefully selected music by renowned DJs, amplified by an “exceptional custom…
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5 MarchNews
Thirty7 restaurant to open in Covent Garden
New all-day dining concept thirty7 will open its debut location in Covent Garden, London. Conceived by Hampton Lovell and Co, the founders of seafood and oyster restaurant The Oystermen, the launch of thirty7 marks their third hospitality venue within the Covent Garden neighbourhood, further reemphasising the destination’s commitment to…
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5 MarchFood and Drink
Greggs profits and sales soar
Greggs has reported pre-tax profits of £188.3m for the 52 weeks ended 30 December 2023, compared with £148.3m from the previous year. Its sales also increased 19.6% to £1.8bn and its underlying profit before tax excluding exceptional income was up 13.1% to £167.7m. The group opened a “record” 220 new…
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4 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/03/24
Foodservice price inflation decreased to 12.6% in January, according to new figures by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index. It stated that the figures male up the seventh successive month-on-month fall in inflation as markets adjust to falling commodity pricing. Papa Johns will be closing 50 takeaways across the UK…
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4 MarchCatering Companies
Social Pantry announces catering partnership with Tower Bridge
Social Pantry has announced its exclusive catering partnership with London’s Tower Bridge. Founded by Alexandra Head in 2011, Social Pantry will work in tandem with the venue and clients to produce bespoke events and menus from canapés and cocktails to “innovative” food and drink stations. The group will utilise three…
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1 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 01/03/24
Neapolitan pizza parlour, Motherdough, opened its first restaurant at London Dock, Wapping. Following on from his most recent success of independent brunch café BOBO & WILD – with locations in Shoreditch Park, Clapham Common and South Woodford – Motherdough’s creator Farkhod Najmetdinov is well-versed in creating fresh and exciting F&B…
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1 MarchRestaurants
Motherdough opens first restaurant at London Dock
Motherdough, a new Neapolitan pizza parlour, has opened its first restaurant at London Dock in Wapping. Following on from his most recent success of independent brunch café BOBO & WILD – with locations in Shoreditch Park, Clapham Common and South Woodford – Motherdough’s creator Farkhod Najmetdinov is well-versed in creating…
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 29/02/24
Hospitality CEOs have signed an open letter to the Chancellor, urging him to take immediate action at the budget to prevent further business failure. In the letter, UKH and a total of 112 business leaders highlighted how rising costs, labour shortages and the cost-of-living crisis has led to an unprecedented…
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29 FebruaryNews
AA reveals new Rosette Awards winners for 2024
The UK’s top restaurants and hotels have been recognised at the AA Rosette Awards spring update held at RAK Ceramics Design Hub, London. Among the celebrated, one establishment was awarded the distinguished four AA Rosettes, while an impressive sixteen have been presented with three AA Rosettes – a testament to…
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