Luton
Highlights hospitality and foodservice developments in a busy Bedfordshire town, from its vibrant town centre and cultural quarter to surrounding neighbourhoods and leisure hubs. Coverage includes restaurant and pub openings, hotel investments, seasonal menu trends, and event-led trading opportunities, alongside staffing changes, regulatory updates, and profiles of operators shaping the area’s dining and nightlife scene.
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Jul- 2025 -1 JulyFood and Drink
Wasabi launches first franchise at Luton Airport
Wasabi has announced the launch of its first franchise at Luton Airport in partnership with global travel retailer, Lagardère Travel Retail. Set to open its doors in mid-July and located in the main terminal, the new 107 sqm restaurant features a 30-seat dine-in area and a grab-and-go counter. The new…
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Jun- 2024 -5 JuneRestaurants
Chopstix expands travel hub presence with third roadside opening
Quick service restaurant chain Chopstix has opened its third roadside location this year in partnership with Welcome Break at Gretna Green Services A74 (M). This comes as the group aims to strengthen its presence at travel hubs, as they have already proven highly effective at driving revenues and supporting brand…
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Feb- 2024 -5 FebruaryFood and Drink
Chopstix opens at Victoria Station
Chopstix has announced the opening of a new site at Victoria Place, the shopping and eating destination above Victoria Station, London, marking its second opening of 2024. The new Victoria Place site is located on the shopping centre’s first floor Food Terrace and marks another important strategic step in growing…
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Jul- 2023 -20 JulyCatering Companies
ESS secures Bedfordshire Police catering contract
The Energy, Government and Infrastructure sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has secured the Bedfordshire Police as its latest catering contract. ESS said that key to the award was the company’s “commitment to welfare through a variety of food offerings and environments that enable officers and…
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Oct- 2021 -13 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
CrepeAffaire to open 10 UK sites
CrepeAffaire, the European fast casual crepe café group, has announced its plans to open 10 UK sites amongst the development of 50 new stores over the coming 24-36 months. It revealed the company is also on track to expand its international portfolio by 10 additional units by the end of…
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May- 2019 -28 MayCatering Companies
Courtyard by Marriott appoints Anthony Quinn as head chef
Courtyard by Marriott, located near Luton Airport has announced it has appointed Anthony Quinn as its new head chef. Luton local, Quinn brings eight years of experience with him to the role at the hotel, having worked his way up from commis chef at Venue 360, to Sous Chef at…
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Nov- 2018 -27 NovemberFood and Drink
Steak house chain launches the ‘Brexit Burger’
To help Britons count down to the Brexit deadline, steak house chain Steakout will be offering a Brexit Burger and French fries meal. The Brexit Burger will be a “topsy-turvy concoction of cultures” with a British beef patty, smothered in neutral Swiss cheese, Steakout’s own burger sauce, some Spanish Lettuce…
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May- 2018 -3 MayRegulations & Policies
£1.5m of cocaine found in Luton chicken shop
Shaheriz Khan, 37, has been found guilty of possession with intent to supply after £1.5m of cocaine was found in his Peri Peri Grill chicken shop in Luton. Police found 13 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a holdall in the kitchen and a further two kilograms in a brown takeaway…
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