Wasabi
Reporting on growth strategy, menu development, and operational performance at a UK-based quick-service brand specialising in sushi and hot Asian food-to-go. This section covers site openings, leadership updates, digital ordering, and F&B innovation, providing insight for operators and hospitality professionals tracking value-led, convenience-focused dining formats and the evolving role of grab-and-go in urban foodservice.
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Apr- 2020 -14 AprilCoronavirus
Feed the NHS campaign reaches £1m target
The ‘Feed the NHS’ crowdfunding campaign has reached its £1m amid the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign, which was launched by actors Damain Lewis, Helen McCrory and Matt Lucas last month, was created to help feed NHS workers one “hot healthy meal” each day during the Covid-19 crisis. At the time…
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Mar- 2020 -10 MarchRestaurants
20 Stories appoints Mike Jennings as executive head chef
Michelin-trained Chef, Mike Jennings, has been announced as the new executive head chef at Manchester’s 20 Stories restaurant. The restaurant said Jennings will bring a different take on the “iconic” 20 Stories menu introducing his Grilled Mackerel and Beetroot Salad, Whole Dover Sole with Brown Shrimp Butter and Burnt Lemon,…
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Oct- 2019 -11 OctoberPeople
Wasabi appoints Henry Brits as new CEO
Sushi restaurant Wasabi has appointed Henry Brits as its new CEO, announcing that he will join the business on 29 November. Brits has previously worked at Yum! Brands and was involved in the turnaround of Pizza Hut Restaurants under private equity ownership. Earlier this year Wasabi secured investment from investment…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilRestaurants
The Nettlefold Restaurant to open at Burgh Island Hotel
The Burgh Island Hotel in Burgh Island near Devon has announced it will be opening The Nettlefold Restaurant, named after the hotel’s founder, theatre producer Archie Nettlefold. The seafood restaurant will use locally sourced produce and will be available to non-residents and guests from 14 May 2019. The opening of…
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16 AprilPeople
Masterchef winner opens Hello Darling restaurant
Masterchef 2013 winner Natalie Coleman has announced she is to launch a new restaurant in partnership with theatrical set designers Darling and Edge and arts venue The Vaults. Based behind the Old Vic theatre in London’s Waterloo area, Hello Darling aims to make guests to feel like they are drinking…
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Mar- 2019 -22 MarchAnalysis
The emerging food-to-go trend
Within the food and drink industry, the food-to-go sector is booming and IGD has even forecasted that it will be worth £23.5bn by 2022. Within the sector, many different types of organisation are looking at how they can capitalise on consumers’ love affair with quick, convenient food. They should also…
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Jul- 2018 -11 JulyAwards & Events
Award-winning chefs contribute to Charity Polo Day
Trade charity Hospitality Action will host its ninth annual Charity Polo Day on 9 September at Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucestershire. The funds raised, supported by local establishments and seven award-winning chefs, will go to those “most in need across the hospitality industry”, according to an announcement. The chefs,…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilProduct Releases
Wasabi unveils new app-free loyalty scheme
Wasabi has announced its first loyalty scheme, which will be app free and instead use a card that can be scanned with customers’ smartphones. ‘Wasabi Club’ will allow customers to collect loyalty points with their meals, with seven points resulting in the reward of a free meal. The campaign will…
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