Michelin
Our coverage brings together our coverage of Michelin-related developments across the UK and Ireland, including new star announcements, Bib Gourmand recipients, Green Star sustainability accolades, and chef and restaurant profiles. We report on what Michelin recognition means for business performance, staffing, kitchen standards, and brand value within the foodservice sector. Whether you’re a chef aspiring to earn a star, an operator leveraging accolades to drive bookings, or a group F&B leader analysing premium positioning.
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Apr- 2025 -1 AprilRestaurants
Emberwood to debut in Bath
Open-fire restaurant Emberwood has announced that it is set to open in Bath in May, with reservations opening on 3 April. The restaurant has been brought to life as part of a multi-million-pound restoration of No. 5 Queen Square, an iconic landmark of the city. Emberwood takes its name partly…
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1 AprilPeople
The Bull Charlbury appoints new head of food
Public House Group has announced that chef Sally Abé will be joining The Bull Charlbury as head of food. Following her departure from The Pem, Abé is set to bring her expertise and passion to the group’s Cotswolds’ pub. Winner of the banquet starter course on the 2025 Great British…
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchFeatures
Confronting the realities of foodservice inflation
The latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index (FPI) brought a rare moment of relief to the UK. January 2025 marks the 19th consecutive month of slowing year-on-year inflation. Monthly inflation across the basket of measured items held at 1.8%, while month-on-month inflation remained flat at 0.0% – a welcome pause…
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18 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 18/03/25
Emerald Hospitality will be expanding in partnership with Regis Group, a luxury real estate investor, to launch three dining concepts in Central London. Regis Group, which is known as the owner of Claridge’s Hotel in London, will enable Emerald to scale its portfolio while “continuing to set benchmarks in luxury…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Michelin star chef opens new smash burger venue in Borough
Two-Michelin-starred chef Jordan Bailey, has announced the opening of Heard, a new smash burger restaurant in Borough, London. After a year of perfecting his recipes and touring some of the biggest UK events in the Heard food truck, Bailey is bringing his concept to a new pop-up restaurant in Borough.…
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18 MarchRestaurants
Michelin-starred The Peat Inn up for sale
Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms The Peat Inn in St Andrews, Scotland, has been put up for sale for an undisclosed sum. Built in the 18th Century, The Peat Inn has a 250-year history of hospitality, having previously served as a coaching inn, hotel and pub. The business has been owned…
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17 MarchRestaurants
Holy Carrot to open second restaurant in Old Spitalfields Market
Holy Carrot has revealed that it has secured a second site located in the Old Spitalfields Market which is set to open in late 2025. The new venture’s design will take cues from the vibrancy of East London and the rich history of Spitalfields. The vegetable-forward concept created by Irina…
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4 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 04/03/25
Greggs has surpassed the £2bn mark as its sales increased 11.3% to £2.014bn in the year to 28 December 2024. The group’s underlying pre-tax profit also increased 13.2% to £189.8m, while its total pre-tax profit was up 8.3% to £203.9m. During the period, the group stated that its evening trade…
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4 MarchRestaurants
Giorgio Locatelli to open new restaurant at The National Gallery in May
The National Gallery has announced that Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli will open a new restaurant in partnership with Searcys when the Sainsbury Wing reopens on 10 May. The team will be opening an all-day restaurant ‘Locatelli’ along with ‘Bar Giorgio’ on the ground floor, an espresso bar offering a selection…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryRestaurants
D&D London to rebrand as The Evolv Collection from April
D&D London will officially change its name to ‘The Evolv Collection’ in April 2025, which will coincide with a new company logo. The hospitality group believes this is an “appropriate” time for it to evolve into a new corporate identity, stating that its new name reflects its “commitment to a…
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