Tasting Menu
Coverage highlights how chefs and operators across the UK are using curated multi-course formats to drive revenue, showcase creativity, and elevate guest experience. We report on pricing strategies, menu design, wine pairings, kitchen logistics, and consumer expectations, with insights from both fine dining establishments and ambitious independents adopting this format as part of their culinary and commercial approach.
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryRestaurants
AngloThai secures Michelin Star three months after opening
AngloThai, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, in partnership with MJMK Restaurants, has been awarded one Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland. The achievement comes just three months after AngloThai opened its doors on 11 November 2024 in London’s Marylebone. John’s inspiration…
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Jan- 2025 -27 JanuaryRestaurants
Six by Nico opens bookings ahead of Bristol opening in February
Scottish restaurant group Six by Nico, the experiential dining experience set to bring its affordable six-course tasting experiences to the city of Bristol, has opened bookings for its opening on 17 February with its first menu The Chippie. The Chippie, inspired by Nico Simeone’s personal family heritage, offers his “creative…
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Dec- 2024 -20 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/12/24
Drake and Morgan reported that turnover rose 5% to £45.5m for the year to 31 March. Alongside this, the company’s adjusted EBITDA rose to £4.4m, up from £4.1m the previous year. It comes as the company has stated that Christmas bookings are set to eclipse last year’s record across its…
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20 DecemberNews
Six by Nico to open in Bristol in February
Restaurant Six by Nico is officially opening its first venue in the heart of Bristol in February at Quakers Friars. Guests can expect to embark on a “unique” culinary journey and enjoy a dining experience that is set to embrace and celebrate local suppliers. Six by Nico is best known…
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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberRestaurants
Hull College unveils newly refurbished training restaurant, Bilocca
Hull College has unveiled its newly refurbished training restaurant, Bilocca, with two successful launch events last week. Bilocca will serve as a training ground for talented students from the college’s Catering and Hospitality courses, offering them an opportunity to gain real-world industry experience under the expert guidance of knowledgeable tutors.…
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Oct- 2024 -31 OctoberNews
The Macallan Estate unveils TimeSpirit restaurant
The Macallan Estate has officially opened the new dining concept TimeSpirit in collaboration with three-time Michelin star Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca. The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca’s collaboration – TimeSpirit – will be the Spanish restaurant’s first dining concept outside of Spain and will offer…
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Jul- 2024 -18 JulyNews
One Devonshire Gardens restaurant appoints new head chef
One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin, in Glasgow’s West End, has announced the return of Martin Thliveros as its new head chef. Thliveros joins the One Devonshire Gardens team with a vision to further enhance The Restaurant’s commitment to using the “highest quality” of local produce. Drawing on his…
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10 JulyNews
Japanese concept restaurant Ukiyo debuts at The Yards
Japanese temaki and sashimi concept Ukiyo has announced the opening of its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden. Located at 8 Slingsby Place in the heart of The Yards, Ukiyo’s 1,636 sq ft two-level restaurant is a “unique interpretation” of a Japanese eatery, featuring an “ultraminimal” walk-in sit-at-the-bar experience.…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief – 20/06/24
Popeyes UK will open its 50th site in Glasgow and has revealed it is on track to deliver the growth it projected in January – doubling the size of its UK estate this year. Popeyes entered the UK market back in November 2021 and has since seen success with 49…
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20 JuneNews
The Macallan to launch new dining experience in Scotland
Single malt Scotch whisky brand The Macallan is collaborating with Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca to launch a new permanent dining experience, TimeSpirit, at The Macallan Estate this summer. The Macallan and El Celler De Can Roca’s collaboration, TimeSpirit, will be the Spanish restaurant’s first dining concept outside…
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