Sessions
Coverage explores the growth and strategy of the food brand platform founded by former Deliveroo exec Dan Warne, known for developing and scaling chef-led concepts via digital channels and physical venues like Shelter Hall in Brighton. Reporting includes virtual brand rollouts through host kitchens, partnerships with high-footfall operators, funding rounds, and data-led menu development. Insight is tailored for operators and founders tracking digital-first hospitality models, virtual brand licensing, and multi-channel expansion strategy.
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchFood and Drink
Market Halls acquires Shelter Hall in Brighton
Market Halls has announced its acquisition of Shelter Hall, Brighton’s seafront food hall, in a multi-million pound deal with Sessions – marking a milestone in its expansion beyond London. The Shelter Hall deal makes it Market Halls’ fifth site and its first venture outside of London. For Sessions, this sale…
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25 MarchTrade Associations
Hospitality Action reports record-breaking year of support in 2024
As Hospitality Action marks the fifth anniversary of its first COVID grant, the charity reports that it has seen a “lasting rise in demand for support”, making 2024 its “most challenging year yet”. According to its latest Impact Report, a surge in grant applications last year was driven by mounting…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Star Pubs to boost managed operator estate with 30 new sites
Star Pubs will be expanding its Just Add Talent (JAT) managed operator estate by 30 pubs throughout 2025. The announcement comes as the first of these pubs, The Coach and Horses in Ashbourne, is due to reopen this week following a £200k refurbishment. A second venue, The Westgate in Halifax,…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberFeatures
Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024
The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape. …
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19 NovemberNews
Plant Based World Expo demonstrates continued hunger for innovation in London
Plant Based World Expo Europe, the only 100% plant-based professional event for retail and foodservice, concluded its 2024 event in ExCeL London with just under 3,000 people in attendance. Drawing a record number of buyers in the room seeking plant-based products for their business, it attracted retailers, caterers, restauranteurs, manufacturers…
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Sep- 2024 -30 SeptemberBusiness
Inverclyde Council unveils Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses
Inverclyde Council has launched the Growth Programme for Independent Hospitality Businesses to help boost the local sector thanks to funding from the UK government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. It follows the success of a similar initiative run earlier this year for independent retailers. Participants in the new hospitality support…
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16 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 16/09/24
The end of business rates relief could cost the industry £928m in April, UKH has warned. Data from UKH found that A local pub could see an increase of £11k, a town centre restaurant an additional £30k, and a seaside hotel could be left with an increase of £40k. As…
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16 SeptemberNews
Pizza Express opens new restaurant at The ICC Birmingham
Pizza Express has announced that it has officially opened its newest pizzeria at The ICC, Birmingham. Alongside serving up its pizza and dough balls, the company is bringing live music back to the city of Birmingham by launching its first record store outside London inside the pizzeria. Featuring vinyl and…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulySponsored
What to expect at Europe’s 100% plant-based trade show
Leading plant-based manufacturers and solutions providers will form a comprehensive exhibition, covering everything from end products to packaging, ingredients and logistics. Here, attendees can source innovative plant-based products, gain inspiration, discover solutions for their business and network with other business owners. Exhibitors are travelling from around the world to demonstrate…
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Apr- 2024 -10 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 10/04/24
The Portobello Pub Company has acquired Darwin and Wallace for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will add seven “high-volume” venues in Battersea Power Station, Clapham Old Town, Wimbledon and Richmond. Darwin and Wallace will continue to operate under the same name. Sessions raised £3m from Guinness Ventures to expand its…
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