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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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    23 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 23/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 23/02/24

    Tortilla appointed Andy Naylor as its new CEO, as Richard Morris will be stepping down at the end of March. Naylor, who has worked alongside Morris for the last seven years, initially joined as CFO and most recently was UK managing director. Meanwhile, Maria Denny has joined the business this…

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  • 23 February
    NewsTT rooftop restaurant to open in London next month

    TT rooftop restaurant to open in London next month

    A new rooftop restaurant, TT, is set to open on 22 March in London.  Led by ex-Oren head chef, Sam Lone, fire-cooked seasonal produce is the focus, with smoking, pickling and baking featuring heavily across the sharing menu.  Food will be served across two floors in the newly-renovated rooftop and…

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  • 21 February
    NewsChopstix to open new location at The O2

    Chopstix to open new location at The O2

    Chopstix has announced it will open a new location in the Entertainment District at the leisure and retail destination The O2.   Considered the largest Asian-inspired quick-service restaurant brand in the UK, Chopstix will open a 1,991 sq ft space within the destination, marking a milestone moment for both the destination…

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  • 20 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 20/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 20/02/24

    NTIA and IoH are joining forces on the Leave No One Behind campaign, which is aimed at advocating for the survival and recovery of their collective membership of over 20,000 businesses in the UK. The united campaign comes ahead of the Spring Budget, due to be announced on 6 March…

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  • 20 February
    BusinessNightcap

    Nightcap acquires The Piano Works for £200k

    Nightcap has announced the acquisition of The Piano Works, the live entertainment concept currently operating at Nightcap’s Barrio Covent Garden venue and in Farringdon, London, for £200k. The Piano Works acquisition was completed following a pre-pack administration process by TDC Concepts Limited (TDCC).  The Piano Works, which was launched in…

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  • 19 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 19/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 19/02/24

    A quarter of hospitality businesses have no cash reserves, according to a joint survey by UKH, the BBPA, BII and Hospitality Ulster, which also revealed that a further 29% have less than three months’ worth of funds. As a result, the rising costs experienced by businesses have left 64% not…

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  • 19 February
    Food and DrinkLayers Bakery launches in East London

    Layers Bakery launches in East London

    Destination bakery Layers has opened the doors to its new waterfront store and cafe in Goodluck Hope, East London. The store will be open from 8am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday, offering freshly baked sourdough goods, coffees, grab-and-go breakfasts as well as an all-day brunch menu. The store is founded…

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  • 16 February
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 16/02/24

    Today’s news in brief – 16/02/24

    Costa Coffee will increase pay for over 15,000 team members from 1 April. This will be the fifth time the company has increased pay rates for store team members since April 2021. Team members in Central London will receive an extra £1 per hour, bringing their starting rate to £13…

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  • 16 February
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsCosta Coffee to boost pay in April

    Costa Coffee to boost pay in April

    Costa Coffee has announced that from 1 April 2024 it will increase pay rates for over 15,000 team members in its 1,500 UK company-owned stores.  This is the fifth time the company has increased pay rates for store team members since April 2021.  As part of an investment of over…

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  • 15 February
    NewsKnoops revenues up 23% since Christmas

    Knoops revenues up 23% since Christmas

    Chocolate drinks expert Knoops has reported a 23% revenue increase on a LFL basis for the start of the year.  In addition to over-the-counter, barista-prepared drinks, sales of chocolate flakes in stores are continuing to perform strongly – also up 23% LFL.  Online sales in January were up 163% on…

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