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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.

  • Aug- 2023 -
    11 August
    RestaurantsOrigin City to open in West Smithfield

    Origin City to open in West Smithfield

    Family-run restaurant Origin City has announced that it is set to open on 17 August in West Smithfield, London. The restaurant will be set up by the same team that launched 56 West Smithfield Wine Bar and Shop last year. The decor and the menu at Origin City are influenced…

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  • 10 August
    RestaurantsSexy Fish to launch third site in Manchester

    Sexy Fish to launch third site in Manchester

    Caprice Holdings’ Asian-inspired restaurant, Sexy Fish, has announced the opening of its third global outpost in Manchester this autumn. Following the style of its flagships in London’s Mayfair and Miami’s Brickell district, the new restaurant will feature artwork from international artist Damien Hirst, including three giant sculptures incorporating creatures from…

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  • 10 August
    Catering CompaniesSSP receives seven-year contract extension at London City Airport

    SSP receives seven-year contract extension at London City Airport

    SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see the opening of brand-new concepts, with Hithes set to mark its airport debut.  The deal comes as part of a £12m upgrade of the departure lounge, which includes a revamp to the F&B offer…

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  • 4 August
    RestaurantsTaca Tacos to open second site

    Taca Tacos to open second site

    Taca Tacos has announced that it will open its second bricks and mortar store in Peckham, London this month. Following a successful first year selling tacos from a converted railway arch in Deptford, the new restaurant will be located on Peckham’s famous Rye Lane. The new taco kitchen will be…

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  • 3 August
    RestaurantsPizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum

    Pizza Pilgrims joins Zero Carbon Forum

    Pizza Pilgrims has joined the Zero Carbon Forum to accelerate its progress to net zero, as well as to share its sustainability insight and learnings across the sector.   According to the pizza chain, one of the biggest challenges that pizza companies face is how to address the environmental impact of…

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  • 2 August
    RestaurantsYummy Pubs acquires London venue for new concept Faber

    Yummy Pubs acquires London venue for new concept Faber

    National pub company, Yummy Pubs, has acquired the long-term lease on the former Villagio restaurant site in Hammersmith to debut its new British seafood restaurant concept, Faber.  The site, which occupies a prime corner location in the centre of Hammersmith, will be undergoing a complete refurbishment before reopening as Faber. …

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  • 1 August
    Catering CompaniesMoving Venue and Last Supper named caterers for Control Room A

    Moving Venue and Last Supper named caterers for Control Room A

    Moving Venue and Last Supper have been appointed as the preferred catering partners for Control Room A at Battersea Power Station. Control Room A is a space designed for a wide range of occasions including formal dinners, networking receptions, product launches, conferences, and more. Moving Venue is the leading venue…

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  • Jul- 2023 -
    28 July
    PeopleThe Silver Birch appoints new GM

    The Silver Birch appoints new GM

    Chiswick restaurant, The Silver Birch, has announced the appointment of Thomas Proden as the venue’s new general manager.  A seasoned hospitality management professional, Proden will take over the role with more than 15 years of experience in customer relations, team leadership, and business development.  According to Proden, his passion for…

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  • 27 July
    BusinessRestaurant, pub and bar sales up 6.7% in June

    Restaurant, pub and bar sales up 6.7% in June

    Like-for-like sales in managed restaurants, pubs and bars were up 6.7% in June, according to data from CGA, the Coffer Group and RSM, the 9th consecutive month of growth. The warm weather brought consumers out to drink in pubs, especially those with beer gardens and terraces, and as a result…

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  • 25 July
    BusinessBehrouz Biryani increases number of UK franchises to 40

    Behrouz Biryani increases number of UK franchises to 40

    International food brand Behrouz Biryani increased its number of UK franchises from seven to 40 over the past six months. The brand reports it is representing an expansion rate of nearly 500% and is on track to hit its target of over 50 restaurant partners this year. Over the past…

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