Spain
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality trends from across Spain, with a focus on key regions and cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia, and the Basque Country. Reporting includes Iberian ingredient sourcing, tapas and shared-plate dining formats, wine and drinks trends, and the expansion of Spanish restaurant groups into the UK market. Insight is tailored for chefs, operators, and buyers tracking Mediterranean menu development, supplier partnerships, and international brand positioning.
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Apr- 2023 -21 AprilNews
The Campaner to open at Chelsea Barracks in May
The Campaner has announced the opening of its first international restaurant from Los Reyes del Mango at Chelsea Barracks on 2 May 2023. With Mar Martín leading the project along with a team of professionals, The Campaner will offer an all-day dining with Spanish cuisine from Barcelona in a new…
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Jan- 2023 -6 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret A Manger to launch in Israel
Pret A Manger has reached an initial agreement with Fox Group and Yarzin Sella Group to expand its brand into Israel. The move is part of Pret’s plan to double the size of its business within the next five years, which includes launching into five new markets by the end…
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Nov- 2022 -25 NovemberPeople
Evelyn’s Table announces new head chef
Michelin-starred restaurant Evelyn’s Table has announced that James Goodyear will be the restaurant’s new head chef. He replaces previous head chef Luke Selby who is going on to head up the kitchen at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. Goodyear will take up the role on 17 January 2023. He has previously…
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4 NovemberRestaurants
New Mediterranean restaurant Cavo to open in December
New Mediterranean restaurant concept Cavo will open its doors in Central London this winter, in the new Tottenham Court Road Station development The Outernet. Following the launch of hospitality concepts in Greece and Spain, London is the next destination for founder Ivo Dimitrov who has set his sights on the…
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Jul- 2022 -20 JulyRestaurants
Salt Yard opens restaurant at Westfield London
Salt Yard Group, a chain of tapas bars and restaurants, has announced the opening of its new restaurant at Westfield London in Shepherd’s Bush on 21 July. The restaurant is located in the southern terrace of Westfield London. The new site will be the fifth restaurant for the group. Salt…
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4 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m
Pret A Manger has reported that its half year (H1) revenues in 2022 has grown by 230% year-on-year to £357.8m, up from £155.4m in H1 2021, and up by 160% from £223.4m in 2020. May saw revenues across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time, with “particularly strong”…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneBusiness
Pret a Manger to debut in Spain and Portugal
Pret A Manger has reached an agreement with the Ibersol Group to launch the Pret brand and products across Spain and Portugal. Under the terms of the agreement, Ibersol Group will bring Pret’s food and organic coffee to the two countries. The agreement comes as Pret steps up its global…
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May- 2022 -27 MayRestaurants
Gees Restaurant & Bar reopens after £1.5m refurb
Gees Restaurant and Bar in Oxford has officially reopened this week following an investment of more than £1.5m. Diners are now able to return to the venue following a 13-week closure while the site underwent a full refurbishment. It now reopens with a renewed glasshouse and two new dining spaces,…
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9 MayRestaurants
German Doner Kebab to open landmark 100th UK site
Gourmet kebab restaurant, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has revealed it will reach the major milestone of opening its 100th UK restaurant this week. The landmark 100th site will open for customers on Tuesday 10 May, in the heart of Covent Garden on St. Martins Lane, London, in the heart of…
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Mar- 2022 -15 MarchPeople
German Doner Kebab appoints new MD for UK
German Doner Kebab has appointed Sofia Dimen as its new managing director for the UK to help build on its “ambitious” growth plans. Dimen is the founder of Basepoint Consulting and a former senior commercial consultant at OXYGY Ltd, a Bird and Bird international law firm, where she has worked…
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