Surrey
Coverage explores hospitality and foodservice activity across this affluent South East county, including restaurant and pub openings, independent growth, commuter belt trade patterns, and regional investment. Reporting offers insights for operators responding to high-spend demographics, countryside dining trends, and the evolving dynamics of suburban and village-based hospitality businesses.
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Jan- 2024 -10 JanuaryPeople
The Pem names new head chef
Chef Sally Abé has announced the appointment of Jennifer Collins as head chef at The Pem, her signature restaurant at Conrad London St. James in the heart of Westminster. Collins joins from Kol restaurant in Marylebone, where she served as senior sous chef and gained valuable experience in British produce…
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Nov- 2023 -24 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s acquires Tattenham Corner Pub from Whitbread
Tattenham Corner Pub in Epsom Downs, Surrey, has been acquired by Young’s and Co.’s Brewery from Whitbread. Formerly a Beefeater, the acquisition will be Young’s first site in the Epsom Down area, joining its collection of premium pubs in Surrey, including The Bear in Oxshott and Chequers at Walton on…
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberNews
Brakspear invests £2m in L&T estate and tenants
Brakspear is investing £2m in refurbishing two of its leased and tenanted pubs, after signing tenancy agreements with talented growing pub companies Little and Large and Friendship and Beer. Little and Large pub company has signed its second Brakspear pub, The Leicester Arms in Penshurst, near Tonbridge. The growing pub…
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12 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief – 12/10/23
TRG, the operator of brands like Wagamama, is set to go private through a £506m deal with Apollo Global after facing financial struggles and investor pressure. TRG, which owns about 400 UK restaurants and pubs, cited falling margins due to rising costs and a sluggish post-pandemic recovery. The deal offers…
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12 OctoberRestaurants
Ashley Palmer-Watts to launch new restaurant with rooms in Cobham
Dorset-born chef Ashley Palmer-Watts is set to launch his new restaurant with rooms in Cobham, Surrey, at the former site of The Garden Cobham. The new site will incorporate a 35-seat “high-end” restaurant with additional seating on a garden terrace, a 52-seat wine bar, a café, and a bakery, all…
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Jul- 2023 -20 JulyCatering Companies
ESS secures Bedfordshire Police catering contract
The Energy, Government and Infrastructure sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has secured the Bedfordshire Police as its latest catering contract. ESS said that key to the award was the company’s “commitment to welfare through a variety of food offerings and environments that enable officers and…
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May- 2023 -5 MayCatering Companies
Q Catering wins sole supply agreement with ICM
Q Catering has announced that it has won a sole supply agreement with Independent Catering Management (ICM). After 15 years of sharing the business with Brakes, Q Catering has been awarded a sole supply agreement for frozen and chilled products. ICM is a school meal provider in the Southeast of…
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Apr- 2023 -20 AprilPeople
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club appoints F&B manager
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club in Forest Row, East Sussex, has announced the appointment of Bruno Ribeiro as the new food and beverage manager with immediate effect. Ribeiro joins the venue with 18 years of experience in hotels and fine dining, and will be responsible for providing strong leadership…
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3 AprilCatering Companies
Q Catering joins Caterforce as ninth member
Buying group Caterforce has announced that Kentp-based Q Catering has joined the foodservice buying group as its ninth member as of 1 April. Q Catering, which was established in 2003, offers grocery, chilled, and frozen food products to more than 800 businesses across the Southeast of England, including 175 schools…
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Mar- 2023 -17 MarchCatering Companies
Searcys appointed caterers of the Guards Polo Club this spring
Searcys and its partner Lush by Tom Kerridge have been appointed the official caterers for the Guards Polo Club from Spring 2023. As caterers, the company will provide day-to-day management to the Clubhouse Restaurant, with Lush by Tom Kerridge delivering hospitality services for the club’s upcoming events. Located in Windsor…
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