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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Nov- 2021 -3 NovemberCatering Companies
Cubitt House appoints new executive team to manage expansion
Cubitt House has announced the appointment of a new executive team to develop its six existing sites in central London and to drive expansion throughout the group. Ben Tish will join the brand’s team as chef director, bringing with him over 20 years of culinary expertise having recently worked at…
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Sep- 2021 -14 SeptemberRestaurants
Poke House opens first UK restaurant
Europe’s largest poke bowl chain Poke House has opened its first UK restaurant in Notting Hill, London. Located on Portobello Road, the newest edition is the latest in a total of 55 stores across Europe, with restaurants open in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. The restaurant will offer an all-day…
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Aug- 2021 -16 AugustRestaurants
Cocotte to launch South Kensington restaurant
Rotisserie chicken restaurant group Cocotte is set to launch a new South Kensington site on 23 August 2021. The opening brings Cocotte’s portfolio of London venues to five, adding to the group’s Notting Hill, Shoreditch, Parsons Green, and Queen’s Park. It has been designed to provide a “comfortable and stylish…
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Jun- 2021 -14 JuneRestaurants
Chucs opens sixth London site
Chucs, a London-based chain of Italian inspired restaurants and cafes, has announced the opening of its latest venue in St John’s Wood this July. The build marks its largest undertaking so far, with 84 covers and room for 150 standing, as well as an outdoor terrace seating 16. Open from…
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Feb- 2021 -17 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Hummingbird Bakery bought out of administration
The Hummingbird Bakery, a London-based bakery chain, has announced that it has been acquired by Acropolis Capital. The American-styled bakery group has been bought through a pre-pack administration process, securing its ongoing operation in Notting Hill, South Kensington, and Spitalfields. Through the acquisition, the group has protected over 60 jobs,…
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryAwards & Events
Clare Smyth appointed global chef ambassador
The Bocuse d’Or UK Academy has appointed Clare Smyth as its global chef ambassador for the Bocuse d’Or, a biennial world chef championship. The news comes in the same week that she was awarded a third Michelin star for her Notting Hill restaurant, Core by Clare Smyth. Although Smyth had…
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26 JanuaryAwards & Events
Two London restaurants awarded three Michelin stars
Two London restaurants have achieved the highest accolade at the 2021 Michelin guide for Great Britain and Ireland that was launched via an online event yesterday (25 January). Headed by two female chefs, Clare Smyth and Hélène Darroze, the restaurants both received the maximum three stars, taking the total number…
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Dec- 2020 -4 DecemberNews
Cocotte Rotisserie opens fourth London restaurant
Cocotte Rotisserie, a farm-to-table restaurant chain, has opened its fourth site in Queens Park, north-west London. The establishment, which opened for takeaway and dine-in on 2 December, joined Cocotte’s existing portfolio in Notting Hill, Shoreditch, and Parsons Green. The 40-cover restaurant has been designed with “chich, welcoming interiors”, alongside the…
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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneCoronavirus
Crussh reopens Notting Hill Store amid UK lockdown
Crussh Fit Food and Juice Bars will reopen its Notting Hill store today (5 June) for take-away and delivery. The healthy food and juice chain said it undertook a “significant review” of its store operating model to ensure it can open safely for teams and customers, and comply with Government…
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May- 2020 -21 MayCoronavirus
Ottolenghi reopens two London sites
Ottolenghi has announced that two of its London delis are beginning to open their doors. This week, step-by-step, Notting Hill and Islington sites will begin to open to serve the local community pastries, cakes, coffee, fresh salads and other pantry items. The chain, founded by famed Isreali-English chef Yotam Ottolenghi,…
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