Shoreditch
This highlights our coverage of Shoreditch, one of London’s most influential food, drink, and hospitality districts. We report on restaurant and bar launches, chef movements, concept testing, and venue innovations that shape trends well beyond East London. With a focus on operations, branding, and guest experience, our Shoreditch coverage is essential for restaurateurs, bar managers, and foodservice executives tracking high-impact openings, experiential dining formats, and competitive dynamics in one of the UK’s most creative hospitality hubs.
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Jun- 2024 -19 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 19/06/24
Pure has launched a Food for Business division just as its survey revealed more than 50% of respondents rated the food at their most recent meeting or event as average, poor or terrible. The new division will be catering for meetings and events, and will also provide workplace feeding options…
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19 JuneNews
One Hundred Shoreditch to open Kaso in July
East London hotel and social hub One Hundred Shoreditch has announced the launch of Kaso, a new rooftop bar and kitchen set to open on 5 July. The new concept will serve small plates, cocktails and DJs throughout the week, set against the city skyline. Kaso’s menu was created by…
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19 JuneRestaurants
Cocotte to open new site in Richmond
Casual dining restaurant Cocotte is set to open its doors in Richmond next month. The restaurant, which is known for its rotisserie chicken since opening in Notting Hill in 2016, has also opened multiple sites across London in Parson’s Green, Queen’s Park, Shoreditch and South Kensington. The new restaurant will…
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7 JuneSponsored
Karaoke rooms increase venue profitability by 12%
Looking to boost your bottom line? Consider adding karaoke rooms. A recent 2023 Aalto University study [https://singa.com/blog/karaoke-room-profitability/?utm_source=cateringtoday&utm_medium=referral] revealed a staggering 12.23% jump in ROA (Return on Assets) for businesses offering karaoke rooms compared with those without. Good news for hospitality venues. Adding karaoke rooms appears to be a profitable way…
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5 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/06/24
UKH has called for pragmatic migration plans that meet the needs of the hospitality industry, following Keir Starmer’s comment on Sunday (2 June) that “a future Labour government will bring down net migration”. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said, if re-elected, the Conservative party would reduce the number of visas…
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5 JuneRestaurants
Tom Brown announces the closure of Cornerstone
Chef Tom Brown has announced the upcoming closure of Cornerstone, Hackney, after six years of trading. The fish restaurant gained recognition for Brown’s “innovative” approach to seasonal, produce-driven cooking that prioritised fish. Cult dishes such as the crab crumpets and hake Kiev, won “universal acclaim” and a Michelin star. Citing…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 19/03/24
Prezzo has reported a return to profitability following a strategic review of the business in April 2023, which saw it close almost a third of its restaurants. In the year ended 1 January 2023, the Italian casual dining group’s revenues also rose to £135m from £95m following an increase in…
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19 MarchNews
Pan-Asian restaurant UBA to open in April in London
The team behind Soho’s Sucre and the recently opened CLAP London has announced a new Pan-Asian dining concept in Shoreditch with the upcoming opening of UBA. Set to open on 2 April, the 275 sqm space is located on Great Eastern Street and forms part of the Hart Shoreditch Hotel.…
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8 MarchRestaurants
Deliveroo announces exclusive Sticks n Sushi partnership
Deliveroo has announced that sushi and yakitori restaurant, Sticks’n’Sushi, will be available exclusively on the platform. Takeaway from the restaurant will now be available exclusively on Deliveroo from all of its 14 sites across the UK. Deliveroo customers will be able to order from Oxford, Cambridge, and from areas all…
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5 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 05/03/24
Greggs reported pre-tax profits of £188.3m for 2023, as sales increased 19.6% to £1.8bn. The group opened a “record” 220 new shops in 2023 and 75 closures (145 net openings), growing the estate to 2,473 shops as at 30 December 2023. Looking ahead, Greggs expects no change to management’s expectations…
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