Sheffield
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this major South Yorkshire city, with reporting focused on areas such as Kelham Island, Ecclesall Road, Division Street, and the city centre. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, independent brand growth, student and commuter trade, and investment in regeneration zones. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers tracking regional market shifts, casual dining trends, and Sheffield’s growing reputation as a northern food and drink hub.
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Nov- 2025 -27 NovemberRestaurants
Browns to open first Hertfordshire restaurant
Mitchells and Butlers will open a new Browns Brasserie and Bar in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 28 November as part of the brand’s plan to grow its presence in suburban high streets. The launch brings the chain to 28 sites across the UK.The restaurant, on High Road, occupies a Grade II…
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11 NovemberFood and Drink
Chopstix expands Yorkshire presence with new Doncaster site
Chinese-inspired quick service restaurant (QSR) brand Chopstix is opening a new site in Doncaster’s Frenchgate Shopping Centre this month, creating 20 jobs. The opening marks the latest stage in the company’s expansion across Yorkshire, following recent launches in Castleford, York, Sheffield and Leeds. Chopstix said the region had been identified…
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6 NovemberPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations FY turnover holds steady at £47.2m
Arc Inspirations has reported that turnover stood at £47.2m for the year ended 31 March, marginally below the £47.4m recorded in the previous year, as record festive trading offset market pressures. The hospitality business saw its operating profits for the year fall from £721k to £134k, while adjusted EBITDA were…
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Oct- 2025 -31 OctoberFood and Drink
Chopstix opens new Castleford outlet amid shopping centre expansion
Chopstix has opened a new site at Junction 32 Shopping Centre in Castleford, extending its push into major retail destinations across the UK. The outlet, which opened this month, has created 25 jobs in the region. It follows recent launches at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet…
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27 OctoberRestaurants
Wingstop opens first Sheffield site amid ongoing expansion
Wingstop UKI has opened its first site in Sheffield amid the chain’s ongoing expansion. The new 4,585 sq. ft site hosts 114 covers and is located in the Oasis Dining Quarter at Meadowhall, a shopping and leisure destination in Yorkshire. Located three miles from Sheffield city centre and directly connected…
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24 OctoberFood and Drink
The Athenian marks 10 years with new Boxpark Wembley opening
Greek street food brand The Athenian will mark its 10th anniversary on 14 November 2025 with the opening of a new restaurant at Boxpark Wembley. Founded in 2015 by chief executive Tim Vasilakis, the company began as a series of London market stalls serving gyros and souvlaki made with freshly…
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Sep- 2025 -22 SeptemberRestaurants
Mowgli moves into delivery with exclusive Uber Eats partnership
Mowgli Street Food has ventured into delivery for the first time through an exclusive national partnership with Uber Eats. The group said the move marks the “beginning of an exciting new chapter” for the brand, as signature street food dishes like Gunpowder Chicken, Angry Bird and Tamarind Treacle Fries and…
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Aug- 2025 -28 AugustFeatures
From high streets to hotels: Piccolino’s new chapter
For the second consecutive year, privately owned hospitality group Individual Restaurants has reported record turnover, achieving £76m in sales and 4% growth despite what it describes as a “challenging market.” Now, the company is looking beyond its traditional estate. Alongside new openings and refurbishments, it has branched into hotels for…
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14 AugustFood and Drink
XP Factory revenues bounce back following difficult Q1 trading
Experiential hospitality operator, XP Factory, has seen owner-operated revenues rise 12% year-on-year for the 19-week period to 10 August with the support of new openings and improving consumer demand. The update follows a difficult start to the financial year, with like-for-like said to be returning to growth across both its…
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Jul- 2025 -22 JulyRestaurants
Individual Restaurants FY turnover hits record £76m
Individual Restaurants has reported a record turnover of £76m for the second consecutive year, growing 4% on the previous year despite what the company described as a challenging market. The group, which operates 34 restaurants under the Piccolino, Riva Blu and Restaurant Bar and Grill brands, said its performance was…
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