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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Jul- 2019 -30 JulyPubs and Bars
Surrey pub group acquires two new properties
Pub group Barons Pub Company has acquired two new properties for a combined fee of ยฃ2.3m, taking the groups total properties to nine. The new additions are The Jovial Sailor in Ripley and The Inn at West End, with the latter being a bed and breakfast, the first in its…
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3 JulyPubs and Bars
Jamie Oliver Restaurantโs former operations chef takes on pub
Jamie Oliver Restaurantsโ former operations chef, Kanwar Gurmohan has taken on the lease of Star Pubs and Barsโ Surrey Cricketers in Windlesham. He will also undertake the joint ยฃ272,000 refurbishment with pub company starting this week. During his time at Jamie Oliverโs, he was operations chef for six years, Prior…
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May- 2019 -29 MayPubs and Bars
700-year-old pub devastated by blaze
The 700-year-old Ye Olde Six Bells pub in Surrey has been left partly destroyed after it caught fire just after 7:30pm yesterday (Tuesday 28 May). More than 20 firefighters were called to the scene in the village of Horley, with crews still remaining at the scene at the time of…
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14 MayRestaurants
Restaurant owner used stolen VAT money to pay school fees
The owner of a Surrey restaurant who used stolen VAT money to pay her childrenโs school fees has been jailed. Huey Jun Khoo, along with her business partner Jing Fu, used an off-the-record card machine at the Bon East Chinese restaurant in Farnham to pocket ยฃ180,000 in VAT over four…
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Feb- 2019 -18 FebruaryRestaurants
New ‘foodie hotspot’ to launch in Richmond
Brand new destination restaurant, 144 On The Hill, is set to open at Richmond Hill, London in April 2019. Taking inspiration from the townโs heritage and the flora and fauna of Richmond Park, 144 On The Hill is an independent restaurant and bar embracing a โcontemporary yet timeless identityโ. Combining…
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4 FebruaryGovernment
Brothers jailed 14 years for ยฃ3m pub and restaurant tax scam
Three brothers, who stole ยฃ3m in a tax scam involving pubs and restaurants, have been jailed and banned from being directors for 28 years. Bournemouth brothers Shahab Hashtroudi, 64, Shahin Hashtroudi, 58 and Hedayat Hashtroudi, 68, ran pubs and restaurants in Hampshire, Dorset and Surrey, using the money to prop…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAwards & Events
Bibendumโs Claude Bosi recognised at AA Hospitality Awards
Bibendum chef patron Claude Bosi was among some of the people and establishments acknowledged at AA Hospitality Awards which celebrated its 21st year. The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and hosted by TV presenter Claudia Winkleman. Bosi was given the Chefโs Chef award, chosen by his peers…
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