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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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May- 2020 -18 MayPubs and Bars
33 South Main reveals £450,000 renovation
Pub and eatery 33 South Main in Naas Co. Kildare has unveiled a new £500,000 renovation and extension project which has created a new event space. Hospitality artisan Andy Hogan acquired the property in June 2017 and completely gutted, renovated and rebranded the establishment as ‘33 South Main’. Under Hogan’s…
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Apr- 2020 -30 AprilComment
Q&A with Scot Turner
How has your business dealt with the lockdown, and what steps have you taken in light of the pandemic? It has been a challenging time for all! We’ve had to change our business model, consolidating locations to minimise manpower and overheads in order for us to keep the business open.…
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28 AprilComment
‘Don’t Stop Now; Keep talking’: Why communication is still vital for businesses
When it comes to adapting your approach to deal with the current pandemic, going dark with your F&B business’ marketing and communications is the last thing you should be doing. Recent studies have already shown a 61% rise in social media engagement, compared to usual usage statistics. Therefore, whether your…
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7 AprilPubs and Bars
Buzzworks Holdings donates £10,000 to Hospitality Action amid coronavirus pandemic
Independent bar and restaurant operators Buzzworks Holdings has made a £10,000 donation to UK charity Hospitality Action, amid the coronavirus pandemic. The donation will provide funding for the charity, which offers a range of support services for people working within the hospitality industry, including a 24 hour hotline for advice,…
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Feb- 2020 -12 FebruaryPeople
Searcys announces raft of promotions and appointments
Events caterers and restaurateurs Searcys has “strengthened” its team with a number of new appointments and promotions across the business. Allan Heard has been appointed as the group’s new account director, having previously served as general manager at 30 Euston Square. Prior to this, he was head of catering at…
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Jan- 2020 -30 JanuaryComment
Dining with the stars: a definitive list of celebrity-owned haunts
WHO: Ed Sheeran WHAT: Bertie Blossoms WHERE: Notting Hill Last August, Ed Sheeran shocked his fans by announcing an 18-month hiatus from music. It seems the singer has found a new calling, because it was only a month later that he launched his very own restaurant, Bertie Blossoms. The eatery,…
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Nov- 2019 -14 NovemberFood and Drink
Brighton set to welcome first seaside food hall
A “unique, diverse and exciting” new food hall is expected to launch in Brighton next year, according to Brighton and Hove council. The new venture, which marks the first food hall for the city, will be housed in the historic Shelter Hall building on Brighton’s seafront. The building is currently…
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Aug- 2019 -15 AugustAdvice
Fool-Proof Guide To Serving Hot Drinks
Whether you are running a cafe, bar, pub or serve drinks for conferences; devising a successful and profitable coffee offer takes considered planning. To cover all bases, consider these four key areas. Know your beans It doesn’t matter if you opt for single origin, pure arabica, a blend or coffee…
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Jul- 2019 -26 JulyEducation
24 new chefs graduate from fifth Elior Chef School
Some 24 new Elior colleagues have graduated as chefs from the fifth Elior Chef School programme, designed to tackle the industry chef shortage and nurture talent within Elior. For the first time the graduates – who come on day release from other parts of the business such as the Front…
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Jun- 2019 -7 JuneAwards & Events
Le Cordon Bleu to host first summer festival
On Saturday 29 June, culinary school Le Cordon Bleu London will be hosting its first ever summer festival to give attendees a taste of the range of culinary skills, techniques and knowledge it has to offer. Throughout the day, there will be food demonstrations from well known chefs as well…
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