Wiltshire
Regional reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity across Wiltshire, including Salisbury, Swindon, Marlborough, Chippenham, and Trowbridge. This section explores rural dining, market town trade, local sourcing, and F&B innovation shaped by tourism, commuter demand, and heritage-led experiences. Designed for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals, it offers insight into running successful venues across one of South West England’s most historically rich counties.
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Sep- 2020 -1 SeptemberRestaurants
Rick Stein Marlborough restaurant to reopen on 4 September
The Rick Stein restaurant in Marlborough will reopen its doors on Friday 4 September. The Wiltshire venue was previously marked for closure due to Covid related cuts, however after a rent reduction from the landlord the decision has been reversed. The Stein family said they are “excited” to welcome guests…
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Jan- 2020 -30 JanuaryComment
Dining with the stars: a definitive list of celebrity-owned haunts
WHO: Ed Sheeran WHAT: Bertie Blossoms WHERE: Notting Hill Last August, Ed Sheeran shocked his fans by announcing an 18-month hiatus from music. It seems the singer has found a new calling, because it was only a month later that he launched his very own restaurant, Bertie Blossoms. The eatery,…
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Nov- 2019 -7 NovemberAwards & Events
Wiltshire pub named ‘most eco-friendly’ food business
The Wheatsheaf has been named as ‘Business of the Year’ at the SRA’s annual Food Made Good awards, which aim to honour Britain’s environmentally friendly businesses amongst the hospitality sector. The Berkshire pub was recognised as a leader in sustainable hospitality, having achieved the highest score in the Food Made…
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1 NovemberPeople
Sudbury House Hotel appoints Sam Cary as head chef
Sudbury House Hotel has appointed Sam Cary as head chef of its Magnolia Restaurant. Cary will oversee all of the food and beverage operations in the Faringdon-based hotel, including in-room dining, conferencing events, weddings and private functions. He will also be responsible for menu developments within the hotels new spa,…
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Jul- 2019 -25 JulyPubs and Bars
Experienced operator acquires Wiltshire’s Bell & Crown pub
Bell and Crown in Wiltshire, a period country pub located in Zeals, has been acquired by an experienced hospitality operator. Occupying a prominent roadside position on the edge of the village of Zeals, The Bell and Crown is easily accessible from the A303 and situated just two miles from the…
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8 JulyRestaurants
Craft Dining Rooms to debut at Birmingham’s ICC
Craft Dining Group has announced the opening of its first restaurant at Birmingham’s International Conference Centre, after a seven figure investment. The 150-cover dining room will comprise a main dining room, central bar and two private dining rooms, available to rent for private hire with guests able to work alongside…
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Jun- 2019 -18 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
EAT partners with children’s charity initiative Fit and Fed
Sandwich chain EAT has partnered with Fit and Fed, a holiday programme led by StreetGames, to launch a summer campaign highlighting the importance of providing “real food to real people”, and the relationship between nutritious food and fitness during the summer. The campaign will run from 19 June until 31…
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Jan- 2019 -22 JanuaryAwards & Events
The Dining Room and Pétrus among latest Rosette Award winners
The AA has announced its latest Rosette Award winners, recognising restaurants with the highest culinary offerings in the UK. Three restaurants have been awarded four AA Rosettes, while a further 16 have been awarded three AA Rosettes. Restaurants honoured with four AA Rosettes are Old Downton Lodge (Ludlow, Shropshire), Roganic…
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Nov- 2018 -16 NovemberBeverages
Marco Pierre White to serve Eastenders star’s gin in restaurants
Black and White Hospitality, the company co-founded by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, has signed a deal to stock a new gin brand created by a British soap star. The firm will now offer Neat Gin across its restaurant estate which currently stands at 50 sites. The gin, which is…
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Oct- 2018 -9 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Latest Pret A Manger allergy victim-link identified
A second Pret A Manger customer who is believed to have died after an allergic reaction after eating a ‘super-veg rainbow flatbread’ at one of the coffee chain’s outlets has been named. Celia Marsh, 42, from Melksham, Wiltshire, died in December shortly after eating the flatbread, and her family said…
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