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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Mar- 2022 -3 MarchRestaurants
Shangri-La The Shard adds to its culinary team
Shangri-La The Shard, London has announced the appointment of new pastry chef, Leyre Pedrazuela, and executive chef, Paolo Belloni to its F&B team. Joining the pastry team at Shangri-La The Shard, London late last year,it said Pedrazuela is a “passionate and talented” pastry chef whose natural and high-end culinary creations…
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3 MarchRestaurants
German Doner Kebab appoints global COO
German Doner Kebab (GDK) has appointed Daniel Bunce as its new global COO to help spearhead the brand’s global expansion plans. Bunce has been promoted to the role from his current position as managing director for German GDK UK and Europe. The group said that since joining in 2018, he…
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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryRestaurants
Table Service announces move into delivery sector
Table Service has announced it is moving into the takeaway sector, following a period of success in the hospitality industry. Using the latest in real-time web technology and QR codes, Table Service enables restaurants to offer a direct means of ordering to its regular customers without the use of third…
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Jan- 2022 -26 JanuaryRestaurants
Rai opens its doors in Fitzrovia
Rai, the multi-course concept created by and named after founder Shrabaneswor Rai and executive chef Padam Raj Rai, has opened its doors in Fitzrovia. The concept features multi-course omakase-style tasting menus that fuse Japanese dishes with unique ingredients from the UK and around the world. Having won “critical acclaim” at…
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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberFood and Drink
Wendy‘s eyes further UK expansion
Wendy’s is reportedly eyeing further expansion across the UK, having recently opened up a new site in Croydon this month. According to the Financial Times, the group has been “buoyed” by sales at the five UK sites it has opened since it relaunched in Reading in June. Wendy’s chief development…
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4 NovemberPubs and Bars
City Pub Group appoints new CFO
City Pub Group has announced the appointment of Holly Elliott as its newest CFO of the company, with effect 29 November 2021. She replaces Tarquin Williams who has been the CFO since 2015 and will stand down on 29 November to have a career break and then seek new challenges.…
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Sep- 2021 -28 SeptemberRestaurants
Zandi brothers to open El Norte in Mayfair
Alberto and Adrian Zandi have announced the upcoming launch of El Norte, a Spanish restaurant located on Mayfair’s Dover Street due to open in November. The site represents an expansion of the restaurateurs’ portfolio to three, adding to existing venues Zuaya and Como Garden. El Norte will take its inspiration…
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14 SeptemberRestaurants
Poke House opens first UK restaurant
Europe’s largest poke bowl chain Poke House has opened its first UK restaurant in Notting Hill, London. Located on Portobello Road, the newest edition is the latest in a total of 55 stores across Europe, with restaurants open in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. The restaurant will offer an all-day…
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7 SeptemberRestaurants
Pitaya opens debut UK restaurant
Fast-casual restaurant group Pitaya has entered the UK with the opening of its debut London restaurant in Covent Garden. Founded in Bordeaux, the group provides Thai street food to over 150 locations across seven European countries, including Belgium, Spain, and Switzerland. Comprising 108 covers inside, Pitaya Covent Garden also features…
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Aug- 2021 -9 AugustFood and Drink
Delivery Hero takes 5% stake in Deliveroo
Deliveroo has announced that Delivery Hero, a Berlin-based food delivery group, has gained a 5% stake in the company. The two company’s act as rivals in the Middle East through Delivery Hero’s Talabat brand, and in Hong Kong and Singapore via its Foodpanda arm. However, according to The Financial Times,…
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