Somerset
Focused coverage on foodservice and hospitality across Somerset, with updates from key areas including Bath, Taunton, Frome, Wells, and Yeovil. This section reports on restaurant and pub openings, farm-to-table supply chains, rural catering contracts, and tourism-driven trade that influences seasonal demand. Tailored for operators, chefs, and F&B professionals, the content provides insight into running food-led businesses in both heritage cities and countryside destinations.
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Mar- 2024 -4 MarchCatering Companies
Social Pantry announces catering partnership with Tower Bridge
Social Pantry has announced its exclusive catering partnership with London’s Tower Bridge. Founded by Alexandra Head in 2011, Social Pantry will work in tandem with the venue and clients to produce bespoke events and menus from canapés and cocktails to “innovative” food and drink stations. The group will utilise three…
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Nov- 2023 -6 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
Finca to open sixth site in Glastonbury
Coffee shop company Finca will be opening its sixth location in Glastonbury on Market Street, in the New Year. The new Finca opening will sit in the original location of “fashionable” artisan coffee shop Mocha Berry, which first opened in 1959. Finca established the first specialty coffee shop and roaster…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/10/23
Red Oak Taverns is set to acquire 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate by the end of October. The acquisition includes locations in Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. Red Oak already owns 212 pubs, primarily leased and tenanted, with a presence in the Midlands, South, North West,…
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30 OctoberPubs and Bars
Red Oak Taverns acquires 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery
Red Oak Taverns has announced that it will complete the purchase of 17 pubs from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate on 31 October 2023. The deal includes sites across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset such as the Rolle Quay (Barnstaple), the White Hart (Launceston) and the Four Lords (Par).…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneAnalysis
Can all restaurants profit from introducing vegan meals?
Many establishments renowned for their non-vegetarian cuisine are cutting down on their meat-based menu as they become more ecologically conscious and look for ways to reduce carbon emissions. Wahaca became one of the first major restaurant chains to remove steak from its menu as part of its sustainability initiative earlier…
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May- 2023 -19 MayRestaurants
German Doner Kebab opens 150th restaurant
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has recently opened its doors to another site in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset marking its 128th location in the country and 150th internationally. The news comes as the brand has experienced rapid expansion, with the fast-casual dining option now employing over 4,500 people across its 150 restaurants worldwide. …
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9 MayPeople
The Candlelight Inn appoints new head chef
Candlelight Inn in Somerset has appointed Devon-born chef Charlotte Vincent as head chef. Vincent, who has made two appearances on the BBC cooking show Great British Menu, began her career with the army and went on to work alongside chef Michael Caines. Her food is described as “modern British with…
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilRestaurants
28 Market Place to close after three years of trading
Somerset restaurant, 28 Market Place, has recently announced its closure after opening three years ago. The 26-cover restaurant was founded thanks to an investment from Horatio’s Investments, whose founder is a Somerset-born entrepreneur with a passion for investing in businesses that enhance the local area. The location was initially restored…
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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryVenues & Properties
Soho House to open first Manchester location
Soho House has announced plans to open its first members’ club in Manchester later this year. The Manchester opening will be the 13th UK Soho House club and fourth outside of London, following the group’s launch in Brighton last year. Members’ clubs are also located in Oxfordshire and Somerset. The…
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Jan- 2023 -11 JanuaryBreweries and Distilleries
Curious Brewery acquires Wild Beer Co
Premium brewer Curious Brewery has announced the acquisition of Somerset-based brewer Wild Beer Co. Wild Beer Co ceased trading and went into administration in December 2022 as a result of rising costs. The acquisition of Wild Beer Co will double the size of the existing Curious operation. Curious has a…
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