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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May- 2019 -14 MayPeople
Quique Dacosta’s first international restaurant to open in London
Three Michelin starred Valencian chef, Quique Dacosta, will open the doors of his first restaurant outside of Spain this June, with rice at the heart of the offering. He is set to open Arros QD on Fitzrovia’s 64 Eastcastle Street on 7 June 2019. His first restaurant in London and…
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10 MayRestaurants
Leon announces 24% sales rise
Healthy fast food chain, Leon has announced a 24% sales rise up to £95m for the year ending 31 December 2018. The group’s end of year results represented a fifth year of unbroken revenue growth, which more than quadrupled in size in that period. Leon said it opened nine restaurants…
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Apr- 2019 -26 AprilRestaurants
BBC’s My Million Pound Menu winners set to open first restaurant
Pilgrim, the winners of BBC’s My Million Pound Menu are preparing to open a new restaurant in Liverpool’s Duke Street Market. The restaurant will launch with a 50% off soft launch period from 15 May and is based on an ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia which has…
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16 AprilAdvice
Could businesses be losing out if they aren’t dog friendly?
Across the UK, the appearance of dogs in bars, cafes and restaurants is increasing significantly in the recent years, to the point that establishments have begun to host dog birthday parties in their bars. There is also dedicated cafes for dogs and cats, despite the stubborn traditionalists who are against…
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9 AprilAwards & Events
Rainer Sarrazin crowned winner of European Chef’s Cup in London
Rainer Sarrazin has been named Best European Chef for 2019 by Aramark, following his performance in the European Chef’s Cup, the prestigious international competition held each year by Aramark, one of the world’s leading catering companies. The competition saw seven professional chefs from across Europe go head to head in…
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Nov- 2018 -22 NovemberPubs and Bars
Nearly 70% of Edinburgh businesses support ‘tourist tax’
A recent survey by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce found that 69% of businesses would support the introduction of a Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) in Edinburgh. The survey yielded views from 200 businesses and organisations from across the city, from a range of industries including hospitality, financial services, creative industries…
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Oct- 2018 -16 OctoberRestaurants
POTUS restaurant to open in London near US embassy
A US presidency inspired restaurant named POTUS is set to open in London’s Albert Embankment on 31 October. The restaurant led by Pablo Peñalosa Najera, who previously worked at El Celler de Can Roca in Spain, will aim to represent the “different personalities” of the 45 presidents. Najera says he…
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Aug- 2018 -17 AugustRestaurants
Amazonico to open in London’s Mayfair area
Madrid restaurant Amazonico is set to open on Berkeley Square in London’s Mayfair, well-known for its popularity with celebrities. Spanish restaurateurs, Santo da Silva and Marta Santos created the UK company and submitted planning permission for the new restaurant at the Allied Irish bank building. The restaurant will be situated…
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6 AugustPubs and Bars
Albert Adrià to open cake shop and wine bar in London
Spanish chef Albert Adrià is set to open his first project in London with Cakes and Bubbles, a cake shop and wine bar. Cakes and Bubbles will open inside the Hotel Cafe Royal on Regent Street after the chef ran a pop-up at the hotel for 50 days. The Spanish…
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Jun- 2018 -21 JuneFeatures
The future of hospitality entrepreneurship
The hospitality industry has traditionally been more about evolution than revolution, but today’s fast-changing landscape stands in marked contrast to the industry’s past. Technology has greatly transformed hospitality, paving the way for disruptive business models like Airbnb and enhancing the guest experience through innovations such as the internet of things…
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