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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Jun- 2021 -9 JuneRestaurants
La Bodega Negra confirms opening date and new head chef appointment
La Bodega Negra in London’s Soho, has announced its reopening alongside the appointment of Gustavo Giallonardo as head chef. The venue, which serves Mexcian inspired dishes, has said its street level ‘Upstairs at La Bodega’ will reopen on 15 June whilst the original venue ‘La Bodega Negra’ will follow on…
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May- 2021 -27 MayRestaurants
Spanish Restaurant Group opens new Tapas Revolution site
Spanish Restaurant Group has announced that it will open a new Tapas Revolution restaurant in Brighton in June. The restaurant will take over a former Bella Italia site next to Brighton Pavilion on North Street – with the venue serving traditional spanish tapas. The 2884 sq ft 100-seater city centre…
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Apr- 2021 -23 AprilPeople
Popeyes UK names Tom Crowley as chief executive officer
Popeyes UK has appointed Tom Crowley as its new chief executive officer. Crowley brings over 20 years’ experience leading UK pub, casual dining and QSR brands – most recently, as managing director of Giraffe Concepts and then subsequently as CEO of Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG). In his new role, Crowley…
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Mar- 2021 -23 MarchRestaurants
Popeyes to launch in the UK
US fried chicken chain Popeyes has announced plans to expand into the UK by the end of 2021. Popeyes, which was founded in New Orleans in 1972, currently has 3,400 restaurants across 29 countries. In 2019, the group launched sites in Spain and then later Switzerland in 2020. As part…
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12 MarchRestaurants
Jollibee invests £30m to grow UK presence
Asian inspired fast-food restaurant Jollibee has announced it is investing £30m into growing its brand in the UK. The chain, which was originally founded in the Philippines, is set to open a new flagship restaurant in Leicester Square this May. This will be followed by two more store launches in…
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Oct- 2020 -30 OctoberRestaurants
Former Blumenthal staff launch new Spanish restaurant
Former staff members of Heston Blumenthals’ Hind Head restaurant have launched their own debut Spanish restaurant in Amersham. Pluma is the debut restaurant from couple Arantxa Fuentes and Charlie Baxter – both seasoned front and back of house experts. Pluma aims to serve regional Spanish dishes, with a “small, adaptable…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyBeverages
BBPA repeats call for government to cut VAT on beer in pubs
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the UK government to extend its VAT cut on food in pubs to include beer as well. The trade association has made the plea as the European Commission confirmed that within the EU’s VAT Directives, Member States can apply targeted reductions…
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Mar- 2020 -25 MarchCoronavirus
Covid-19: Off-licenses considered ‘essential’ businesses by government
The government has added off-licenses to its list of retail businesses that can remain open following a ban to close all non-essential retailers to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. This also includes licenced shops selling alcohol, including those within breweries. It comes after the prime minister instructed retailers and all restaurants,…
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24 MarchFood and Drink
Eat to permanently close after 24 years of trading
Sandwich chain Eat has closed its UK business permanently after 24 years of trading, its owner Pret Manger has announced. Its sandwich shops closed temporarily last week after the government announced its latest social distancing measures, however Pret Manger has since tweeted announcing the closures would be permanent. It tweeted:…
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23 MarchCoronavirus
PM bans ‘non-essential retail’, instructs public to stay at home
The UK public are only allowed to venture out of their homes for essential supplies and one exercise outing per day, or face fines, under new measures introduced this evening by the prime minister. In a recorded address filmed in No 10 Downing Street, Boris Johnson said the police will…
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