Whitechapel

Regional coverage of hospitality and foodservice activity across Whitechapel and its surrounds, including Whitechapel Road, Altab Ali Park, and the Whitechapel Gallery area. Tracks openings and closures of pubs, restaurants, and cafés, as well as refurbishment projects, pop-up dining concepts, and shifts in lunchtime and evening trade influenced by local regeneration, commuter flows, and cultural visitation. Coverage also includes staffing issues, hygiene enforcement, licensing applications, and community-led initiatives impacting operators. Ideal for chefs, F&B managers, pub landlords, and catering professionals working in East London’s evolving hospitality environment.

Aug- 2021 -

10 August

People

Townsend at Whitechapel Gallery names Chris Shaw head chef

Townsend, a restaurant and cafe at Whitechapel Gallery, has announced the appointment of Chris Shaw as the site’s new head chef. Set to take the reins at the restaurant and cafe this month, Shaw succeeds the outgoing Joe Fox, who has taken a senior chef role at the Firmdale Hotel…
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Nov- 2018 -

14 November

Apps & Technology

Greggs to be delivered by Deliveroo

Greggs’ food offerings are to be delivered to three locations in London by food delivery giants, Deliveroo, following what it called a “successful” Birmingham trial. The move will see Greggs steak bakes and iced buns become the first baked goods to be delivered by a food delivery app. The app…
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Sep- 2018 -

24 September

Advice

Catering colleges: A lesson in how to fight the fatbergs

While many assume that the focus of catering courses is on cooking, a great deal of attention is also paid to everything that surrounds this core component. From food hygiene to disposing of food and other kitchen waste, it is important for students to learn about more than just how…
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May- 2018 -

3 May

People

Marco Pierre White opens new Chophouse restaurant in Manchester

Marco Pierre White’s new Manchester restaurant Mr White’s English Chophouse has officially opened its doors. Situated below the Velvet Hotel on Canal Street, Mr White’s English Chophouse will focus on a menu featuring quality steaks, chops and grills and pies, all created by the celebrity chef. The Manchester venue is…
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Mar- 2018 -

16 March

Restaurants

Marco Pierre White to open second Chophouse restaurant in Manchester hotel

Marco Pierre White is to open a new Chophouse brand restaurant at Manchester’s Velvet Hotel in April. Called Mr. White’s English Chophouse, the restaurant is to open following an agreement between Black & White Hospitality, which owns the franchise rights to five of White’s restaurant brands, and the hotel’s management…
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