Mayfair
This showcases our coverage of Mayfair, London’s premier dining and hospitality district, known for luxury venues, flagship restaurants, and high-spend clientele. We report on fine dining launches, chef appointments, brand expansions, and operational strategy from some of the UK’s most prestigious operators. With insights into premium pricing models, guest experience design, and elite F&B service, this is essential reading for executives, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals navigating or benchmarking against the high-end market.
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Oct- 2024 -21 OctoberNews
Rockwater to open new Sandbanks venue in Spring
Hospitality and lifestyle group Rockwater has confirmed that it will open a third venue, its largest one, in Sandbanks, Poole, during Spring. Positioned on the Sandbanks peninsula with views across the Jurassic Coast, the venue will be spread across two floors with an outdoor terrace. Rockwater will serve as a…
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Aug- 2024 -5 AugustPubs and Bars
Liberation Group sees LFL sales rise 6.4% in H1
Liberation Group, a privately owned premium pub operator and brewing group with sites stretching from Mayfair in London to St Aubin in Jersey, has reported a 6.4% increase in H1 LFL sales. The group’s LFL growth was delivered in all markets and channels, with a “standout” performance in food at…
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Jul- 2024 -17 JulyNews
Ormer Mayfair appoints new head chef
Ormer Mayfair has announced that Kyle Lynch has been promoted to head chef by executive chef Sofian Msetfi at the Michelin-starred 4AA Rosette restaurant within family-owned hotel Flemings Mayfair. Lynch brings more than a decade of experience in the industry to the role. After several chef internships in the USA,…
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4 JulyNews
Sale e Pepe appoints new head sommelier
Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Luca Visconti as its head sommelier. With a “distinguished” career in the hospitality industry, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the wine list at Sale e Pepe, having worked as a sommelier for over a…
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3 JulyNews
Today’s news in brief – 03/07/24
Hawksmoor has reportedly begun exploring a sales process as a way to grow its international presence, according to The Financial Times. It is understood that investment bank Stephens has been appointed to run the sale process, and has already begun talking to potential buyers. Heineken UK plans to relocate its…
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3 JulyNews
Dez Amore opens standalone restaurant in Fulham
Italian street food concept Dez Amore has officially opened its first restaurant in London’s Fulham Road. The new 1,178 sq ft location marks Dez Amore’s first standalone restaurant space, specialising in traditional Italian dishes with a “unique and contemporary twist”, and follows the brand’s success across several market-led destinations including…
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Jun- 2024 -19 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 19/06/24
Pure has launched a Food for Business division just as its survey revealed more than 50% of respondents rated the food at their most recent meeting or event as average, poor or terrible. The new division will be catering for meetings and events, and will also provide workplace feeding options…
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19 JuneRestaurants
Jason Atherton to launch four new London dining venues
Jason and Irha Atherton have revealed they are set to open four new London outlets under The Social Company restaurant group brand over the coming months. The plans include Three Darlings on Chelsea’s Pavilion Road; Hot Dogs by Three Darlings, British restaurant Sael at St James’ Market, and a fine…
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11 JunePeople
Farzi London appoints Nikhil Mahale as head chef
Haymarket’s Farzi London has announced the appointment of Nikhil Mahale as its new head chef. With over 23 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Mahale’s career has spanned continents, learning the diverse multi-cultural flavours whilst developing his “modern edge and technical efficiency”. Mahale began his professional career at Azok in…
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4 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/06/24
Hostmore’s year-to-date LFL sales fell 10% during the same 20-week period in 2023. This comes despite the group’s EBITDA continuing to perform ahead of last year during the period, with the first four months to the end of April being higher by £3.3m. According to CFO Matthew Biddy, the board…
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