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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.

  • Apr- 2023 -
    13 April
    RestaurantsNomad London appoints executive chef

    Nomad London appoints executive chef

    Nomad London in Covent Garden has announced the appointment of Michael Yates as executive chef. He will lead the culinary program at Nomad, including its signature restaurant, the Mexican-inspired Side Hustle, the Library and the newly opened cocktail bar, Common Decency. His experience includes Northcote in Blackburn and Restaurant Martin…

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  • 12 April
    NewsBaxterStorey secures new catering contract at Goldsmiths University

    BaxterStorey secures new catering contract at Goldsmiths University

    BaxterStorey has signed a new catering contract with Goldsmiths, University of London, in a bid to provide students and staff with a “healthy and sustainable food offering”. The catering company has also committed to transforming the on-campus provision to ensure carbon neutral menus by 2025. It said that the new…

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  • 5 April
    Pubs and BarsStonegate losses narrow to £130m post-pandemic

    Stonegate losses narrow to £130m post-pandemic

    Stonegate pub company has seen its pre-tax losses narrow to £130m for the year ended 25 September 2022, compared with a loss of £233m in 2021. The business, which owns Be At One and Slug & Lettuce brands, also posted revenues of £1.61bn, compared with £707m in 2021. Furthermore it…

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  • 5 April
    NewsThe Crown at Chislehurst reopens after £1.4m refurb

    The Crown at Chislehurst reopens after £1.4m refurb

    The Crown at Chislehurst has reopened its doors following a £1.4m transformation by independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame. Set in the London Borough of Bromley, the pub, which dates back to 1874, has undergone a major 12-week renovation to retain its “unique character while introducing a contemporary…

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  • 4 April
    RestaurantsThe Rosarium to open this May in Waterloo

    The Rosarium to open this May in Waterloo

    The Rosarium has revealed it will be opening in Waterloo this May, following the opening of the launchpad permanent venue, Labyrinth. Executive chef Harvey Ayliffe will be overseeing the restaurant’s offering, which will be “elevated British dishes with an added Wonderland twist”.   The venue, which has 96 covers, will have…

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  • 4 April
    Food and DrinkSidemen to launch third Sides site in new Market Place Harrow

    Sidemen to launch third Sides site in new Market Place Harrow

    Market Place London has revealed the final vendor at its new Harrow indoor street food market as Sides, the chicken brand created by viral YouTube collective, The Sidemen. Sides was formed in 2021 as a virtual brand by star content creators KSI, Miniminter, Zerkaa, TBJZL, Behzinga, Vikkstar123, and W2S (Wroetoshaw).…

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  • 3 April
    PeopleUKH urges hospitality to sign new wellbeing and development promise

    UKH urges hospitality to sign new wellbeing and development promise

    UKHospitality has urged hospitality firms to sign up to a new wellbeing and development promise.  The new Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise, set up by the sector, spearheaded by the Hospitality and Tourism Skills Board and supported by Government, is designed to ensure all team-members are given the “opportunity to…

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  • Mar- 2023 -
    31 March
    RestaurantsD&D London relaunches flagship restaurant

    D&D London relaunches flagship restaurant

    Restaurant group D&D London has revealed that its Kings Cross flagship, German Gymnasium, is relaunching the first-floor restaurant following the arrival of new executive chef, Alexander Thiel.  Thiel has curated the new menu at the restaurant, which has been inspired by German home cooking and drawing upon his experiences working…

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  • 30 March
    Cafes and Coffee ShopsThe Gentlemen Baristas opens new roastery in Stratford

    The Gentlemen Baristas opens new roastery in Stratford

    The Gentlemen Baristas, specialty roasters and coffee houses, has opened a new roastery and experience centre in Stratford. The aim of the site is to provide an inclusive environment for education and training for not only the business but for the entire coffee community. The 12,000 sq ft site in…

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  • 30 March
    RestaurantsCrust Bros to open two locations in April

    Crust Bros to open two locations in April

    Pizza restaurant Crust Bros will be opening its fourth site in Boxpark Shoreditch on 11 April, followed by a fifth site at The Prince in West Brompton on 21 April.  Crust Bros’ new venues are opening following the success of the chain’s opening in Boxpark Croydon in November 2022 and…

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