Stratford
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments in this fast-evolving East London district, with reporting centred on high-traffic areas such as Westfield Stratford City, the Olympic Park, and the International Quarter. Topics include restaurant and bar openings, operator expansion into retail and travel hubs, event-driven footfall, and investment in mixed-use developments. Insight is geared toward brands and suppliers tracking commuter trade, major venue synergies, and regeneration-led growth.
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May- 2024 -21 MayNews
Gordon Ramsay to open Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Stratford Cross
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is opening the 6th location of Bread Street Kitchen and Bar in Stratford Cross’ landmark Pavilion building. Spanning all three levels of Stratford Cross’ Pavilion and set to open on 3 June, Bread Street Kitchen and Bar will operate seven days a week for lunch and dinner,…
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Apr- 2024 -12 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/04/24
Restaurant group Six by Nico will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate, Oxford, on Wednesday 22 May. The site will be its fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Six by Nico Oxford has a capacity for 64 covers in the main dining area with a private dining space for 12…
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12 AprilRestaurants
Deliveroo extends exclusive partnership with Wingstop
Deliveroo and Wingstop have announced an extension of their exclusivity partnership, which began in 2018. The chicken restaurant chain’s menu will be available exclusively to Deliveroo customers to order on demand in 15 cities across the UK. Wingstop currently has 43 restaurants nationwide, as well as a “robust” opening pipeline…
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2 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief – 02/04/24
Revolution Bars shares have been suspended after it failed to produce interim results. It follows the closure of eight Revolution bars across England in January with the company blaming the cost of living crisis. The group confirmed it was in talks with shareholders and investors, including hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson,…
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2 AprilNews
Rockwater appoints new group executive chef
Lifestyle restaurant brand Rockwater has announced the appointment of Josh Deacon as group executive chef. The position is a new role for the south coast-based group which currently operates Rockwater Hove and Rockwater Village in Branksome, Poole, and will be opening a third venue in Sandbanks this summer. Deacon has…
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Dec- 2023 -22 DecemberFood and Drink
Bunsik opens new Stratford site amid expansion
Bunsik has opened its fifth location this week following a period of expansion, with a new site at Westfield Stratford City’s food court. Marking its fourth site in London, Bunsik will serve Korean corn dogs and street food snacks, including a new veg burger and the Korean classic Bibimbap for…
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Sep- 2023 -26 SeptemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 26/09/23
Brighton Pier Group reported a decrease in total revenues, falling from £17.3m to £16.2m in H1, primarily due to declining sales in its bar division. Ongoing inflationary pressures impacted operating margins, resulting in lower earnings compared to the previous year. EBITDA dropped from £3m to £1.4m, with a loss before…
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26 SeptemberNews
The RSC appoints new head chef for its Rooftop Restaurant
The Royal Shakespeare Company has appointed new head chef Iain Miller at the RSC’s Rooftop Restaurant, situated on the third floor of the Stratford-upon-Avon theatre. Miller is already working on a brand-new pre theatre menu which launched yesterday (25 September), with further details to be announced. With over 30 years…
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Jul- 2023 -14 JulyPeople
RenMor at The Headland appoints new executive chef
The newly-launched £3m Restaurant RenMor at the five-star Cornish hotel, The Headland, has announced the appointment of Gavin Edney as its new executive chef. Prior to his appointment, Edney spent almost six years as group executive chef for Castlebridge Hospitality, working with Mike Robinson to develop and open The Elder…
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3 JulyRestaurants
Popeyes UK launches on Uber Eats and Just Eat as rollout accelerates
Popeyes UK has announced that customers across the country can order its food for delivery via Uber Eats and Just Eat. The move follows two years of sustained growth for the brand, which has seen it open 25 sites nationwide, with its Westfield Stratford restaurant crowned the most commercially successful…
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