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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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Jan- 2024 -19 JanuaryFood and Drink
Market Halls reports record festive period
Market Halls has revealed that its like-for-like sales were up 55% in December, a record for the company in the festive period. The company stated that sales were boosted by large corporate bookings, a high-profile appearance on BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals and an extensive Christmas campaign. The campaign offered a…
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19 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Lexington and Fat Macy’s launch new café
Corporate contract caterer Lexington Catering has recently launched a dedicated café space at one of its client sites in partnership with social enterprise Fat Macy’s. Fat Macy’s is a social enterprise that aims to get Londoners out of hostels and into their own homes. Fat Macy’s provides a structured opportunity…
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17 JanuaryFeatures
In conversation with Eco Pizza founder Sami Wasif
Can you tell us about your hospitality experience leading up to starting Eco Pizza in 1993? My love of food dates back to my childhood in Egypt, where I learned the secrets of dough making from my grandfather, Gerges, who during the Spring Equinox festival would produce and distribute the…
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17 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 17/01/24
UKH has been ‘encouraged’ by news that job vacancies have fallen by 35,000 within 2023, according to new figures from the ONS. While current vacancies still remain “far higher” than pre-pandemic levels, UKH believes reforms to the apprenticeships levy and addressing the cost burden for employers can ensure vacancies continue…
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17 JanuaryNews
Pan-Asian restaurant Yiqi launches in London’s Chinatown
Pan-Asian restaurant concept YiQi has officially launched its debut location on Chinatown London’s 14 Lisle Street. Celebrating a range of cuisines from across the ESEA region, YiQi’s menu includes South East Asian dishes, regional Chinese favourites, Korean classics, and Japanese dishes, with recipes and techniques created by chef Lum Wah…
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16 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Scales Cocktail Bar opens in Marylebone
Scales Cocktail Bar, the brainchild of mixologists Din Jusufi and Engji Shala, who have honed their craft for five years at Farzi London, has officially opened its doors in Marylebone. Tucked away beneath Drink with Sasha, the new site features a discrete door in the wine shop and a dimly…
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15 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Drake and Morgan delivers record Christmas
Drake and Morgan has announced record festive trading with like-for-like sales up 31.7% against the same period in 2022. This trading followed “record” Christmas bookings which were up more than 20% on last year across its whole estate. Despite this, the company saw its adjusted EBITDA fall to £4.1m for…
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12 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/01/24
Nightcap revenues jumped to £7.4m, spelling a 65.7% rise over Christmas. As a result, revenues for the entire of December 2023 were the largest monthly revenues in its nearly three-year history since IPO. Total December unaudited group revenues were £9.2m against £5.9m for December 2022, an increase of 55.9% and…
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12 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Workshop Coffee appoints new chairman
Workshop Coffee has announced the appointment of David Read as the company’s chairman. Read is joining the board of directors with over 50 years of experience in the food, drink and hospitality industry. The news follows a recent run of B2B new business wins that include The Langham, 1 Hotel…
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11 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/01/24
Arc Inspirations has reported record sales for December 2023, as like-for-like sales increased by 19.9% compared with the same period last year. The news comes as like-for-like sales at BOX rose by 30%, 24% at Manahatta and 10% at Banyan, while recent openings in Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham all significantly…
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