Wembley

Regional coverage of foodservice and hospitality activity in Wembley, including Wembley Park, the Stadium area, and London Designer Outlet. This section explores event-driven trade, new restaurant and bar openings, high-footfall F&B strategy, and consumer behaviour shaped by concerts, sports, and tourism. Built for operators, chefs, and F&B professionals, it offers insight into running successful venues in one of London’s most dynamic entertainment and leisure districts.

  • Jul- 2025 -
    16 July
    Pubs and BarsOasis comeback helps boost hospitality sales, UKH finds

    Oasis comeback helps boost hospitality sales, UKH finds

    Hospitality operators in Manchester, Edinburgh and London can expect a welcome boost to trade when Oasis come to town for their reunion shows over the next few weeks, according to data from UKHospitality. The first shows of the tour, held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday 4 and Saturday 5…

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  • 3 July
    Catering CompaniesDelaware North partners with Sunderland AFC

    Delaware North partners with Sunderland AFC

    Hospitality and foodservice company Delaware North has partnered with Sunderland AFC to become the club’s new premium hospitality provider at the Stadium of Light. The long-term agreement marks a new phase in matchday and event services, with Delaware North set to deliver food and beverage offerings across general admission and…

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  • Jun- 2025 -
    25 June
    Food and DrinkOak View Group appoints new senior VP of operations

    Oak View Group appoints new senior VP of operations

    Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed Simon Hanna as its new senior vice president of operations. Hanna joins the company from Freemans Event Partners where he was COO, bringing over 15 years of experience in global hospitality, live events and venue operations. In his new role he will oversee the…

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  • Jan- 2025 -
    30 January
    RestaurantsTGI Fridays closes Leicester Square flagship

    TGI Fridays closes Leicester Square flagship

    TGI Fridays has confirmed that it has closed its flagship venue in London’s Leicester Square. The casual-dining restaurant had opened the landmark venue in 2015 following a multi-million pound investment. A spokesperson for TGI Fridays said: “Our Leicester Square restaurant closed earlier this month. This was a mutual planned closure…

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  • 21 January
    PeopleUpstairs appoints new commercial development chef

    Upstairs appoints new commercial development chef

    Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, Staffordshire’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant, has announced the appointment of Dan Jones as its new commercial development chef.  With a wealth of experience at some of the UK’s “most celebrated” Michelin-starred establishments, Jones will play a pivotal role in further enhancing Upstairs’ culinary offerings while…

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  • Oct- 2024 -
    8 October
    RestaurantsD&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition

    D&D London owners complete TGIF acquisition

    TGI Fridays has been acquired by D&D London owners Breal Capital and Calveton UK through its acquisition vehicle Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. The sale, which is based on 51 restaurants, should secure the future of more than 2,000 jobs across those restaurants. Breal Capital…

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  • Sep- 2024 -
    26 September
    Catering CompaniesFreemans Event Partners appoints new CCO

    Freemans Event Partners appoints new CCO

    Freemans Event Partners has announced the appointment of Natasha Thiebaut as its new chief commercial officer. Thiebaut has more than 25 years’ experience in the venue business, having worked with institutions such as Everton FC, FC Porto and Leinster Rugby. She has also worked at national stadiums including the Luzhniki…

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  • Aug- 2024 -
    16 August
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 16/08/24

    Today’s news in brief – 16/08/24

    WHSmith has launched Smith’s Kitchen – an new own-brand café format – as the retailer found that food-to-go and meal deals are one of the key reasons customers come into stores. The first Smith’s Kitchen officially opened yesterday (15 August) in Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton.  UKH Scotland has urged Edinburgh…

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  • 16 August
    RestaurantsTaco Bell UK extends closing hours at select locations

    Taco Bell UK extends closing hours at select locations

    Taco Bell UK has launched Encore Hours, a new initiative that will see closing hours get extended at select locations to cater to concertgoers. With current restaurant options closing as early as 10pm, Taco Bell said music fans often “face the tough choice of missing their favourite artists’ encore or…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    12 April
    Catering CompaniesFreemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

    Freemans Event Partners has announced the appointment of four people to its senior leadership team. Luke Buckle has been appointed as the company’s new head of food, responsible for heading up the food department. Buckle most recently worked at RedCat Pub Company as a regional operations manager. Furthermore, Jamie Coleman…

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