Notting Hill
Coverage highlights hospitality and foodservice developments in this iconic West London neighbourhood, including chef-led restaurant openings, independent operator activity, café culture, and local investment trends. Reporting offers insight into how businesses cater to affluent residents, destination diners, and tourism footfall in a vibrant area known for its blend of heritage charm and contemporary dining appeal.
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Aug- 2024 -28 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief – 28/08/24
Contract caterers achieved a sales rise by 10% in Q2, marking its 13th quarter of growth in a row and an improvement rate of 7% recorded in the first quarter of this year. The strong performance comes despite another fall in the outlets served by contract caterers, as they now…
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28 AugustNews
De Nadas to open new empanadería in Stoke Newington
De Nadas, the UK’s first empanadería to specialise in Argentinian hand-shaped empanadas, is opening a 20-seater shop on Stoke Newington Church Street in London. The empanada specialist, which first launched on Notting Hill’s Golborne Road in 2022, followed by Shoreditch’s Rivington Street, will open the new shop in North London…
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Jul- 2024 -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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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
Cocotte to open new site in Richmond
Casual dining restaurant Cocotte is set to open its doors in Richmond next month. The restaurant, which is known for its rotisserie chicken since opening in Notting Hill in 2016, has also opened multiple sites across London in Parson’s Green, Queen’s Park, Shoreditch and South Kensington. The new restaurant will…
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May- 2024 -8 MayNews
Today’s news in brief – 08/05/24
JD Wetherspoon expects top-line of profit guidance as like-for-like sales rose by 5.2% in Q1, with year-to-date sales rising 8.3% despite this year’s bank holiday (6 May) being a week later. The company had opened two pubs and either sold or surrendered to the landlord a total of 18 “smaller…
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8 MayNews
Atis to open flagship store on Regent Street
Plant-forward salad bowl brand Atis has announced that it will open a new flagship store on London’s Regent Street on 3 June. This will mark the brand’s sixth location in London and the first opening of 2024, with additional sites planned for Monument, Moorgate, Covent Garden and Battersea by the…
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Apr- 2024 -16 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/04/24
Hostmore will be acquiring TGI Fridays’ US brand for £177m. The proposed transaction would result in existing Hostmore shareholders holding a 36% stake in the enlarged business upon completion, with TGI Fridays’ shareholdings having a 64% stake. Once the acquisition is finalised, the group is expected to be renamed ‘TGI…
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16 AprilFood and Drink
Shake Shack to open in Notting Hill
Shake Shack has announced that it is set to open a new site in Notting Hill in London, its 17th UK opening. Set over two floors, the new site will boast a prime location in front of Notting Hill Gate station exit. This follows the reopening of its flagship store…
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16 AprilNews
Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe appoints new GM
Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe located in Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Luca Danisi as its new general manager. With a distinguished career in the hospitality industry, Danisi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the front-of-house team at Sale e Pepe, having previously worked as a GM…
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