Portugal

Coverage of foodservice, culinary innovation, and hospitality trends emerging from Portugal, with a focus on sourcing, regional cuisine, and F&B influence on UK operators. This section explores wine exports, seafood supply chains, chef-driven concepts, and restaurant models in Lisbon, Porto, and coastal resort towns, offering insight for chefs, buyers, and hospitality leaders seeking global inspiration and supplier connections rooted in Portuguese food culture.

Jul- 2022 -

26 July

Restaurants

Henrique Sá Pessoa to open new restaurant at BPS

Henrique Sá Pessoa is set to open Joia, an Iberian restaurant and bar at the new art’otel London Battersea Power Station later this year. The new skyline destination restaurant and bar will span over the top floors of the hotel and will also feature a rooftop bar with infinity pool…
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4 July

Cafes and Coffee Shops

Pret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m

Pret A Manger has reported that its half year (H1) revenues in 2022 has grown by 230% year-on-year to £357.8m, up from £155.4m in H1 2021, and up by 160% from £223.4m in 2020. May saw revenues across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time, with “particularly strong”…
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Jun- 2022 -

20 June

Features

Behind the doors of The Residency Notting Hill

What is your history in the business? I grew up with my family working in some of the best restaurants in London and Portugal. My father and uncles were chefs and managers, so I’ve been immersed in the industry for as long as I can remember; the passion runs in…
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14 June

Business

Pret a Manger to debut in Spain and Portugal

Pret A Manger has reached an agreement with the Ibersol Group to launch the Pret brand and products across Spain and Portugal. Under the terms of the agreement, Ibersol Group will bring Pret’s food and organic coffee to the two countries. The agreement comes as Pret steps up its global…
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May- 2022 -

27 May

Restaurants

Gees Restaurant & Bar reopens after £1.5m refurb

Gees Restaurant and Bar in Oxford has officially reopened this week following an investment of more than £1.5m. Diners are now able to return to the venue following a 13-week closure while the site underwent a full refurbishment. It now reopens with a renewed glasshouse and two new dining spaces,…
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Mar- 2022 -

2 March

Food and Drink

Just Eat revenues surge 33% despite ‘peak year’ of losses

Just Eat has reported its revenues surged 33% to €5.3bn (£4.41bn) for the full year in 2021, up from €4bn (£3.33bn) in 2020, despite Just Eat reporting a “peak year” for losses. Losses for the period on an IFRS basis were €1.04bn (£8.69m) in 2021, widening from a loss of…
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Sep- 2021 -

14 September

Restaurants

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 -

25 August

Restaurants

Franco Manca owner planning UK and overseas expansion

The restaurant group behind the Franco Manca and Real Greek brands is reportedly planning up to 150 new restaurant openings over the next few years across the UK and overseas. According to The BBC, founder David Page has reportedly highlighted expansion plans for “towns and cities from Cardiff to Canterbury…
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Jun- 2020 -

29 June

Comment

The coronavirus diaries: Graham Hornigold and Heather Kaniuk

Much of our work is centred across Europe, the UAE and beyond. Prior to Covid-19, our summer was booked with upcoming projects in Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UAE. We felt the impact before the UK went into lock-down, but we were uncertain what this meant for our business…
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Mar- 2020 -

5 March

Restaurants

Saffron Summer to open second Surrey restaurant

Chessington-based Indian restaurant Saffron Summer has announced the opening of its second restaurant in Surrey. The restaurant will open in Reigate on 24 March and will occupy the former site of The Clove restaurant at 15 Church Street. The kitchen will be led by executive head chef, Awanish Roy, who…
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