Wimbledon
Reporting on foodservice and hospitality activity in and around Wimbledon, including Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon Park, and the town centre. This section highlights restaurant and bar openings, event-driven trade around the Championships, premium casual dining trends, and local consumer behaviour. Tailored for chefs, operators, and F&B professionals, it offers insight into running successful venues in a well-connected London district shaped by sport, affluence, and seasonal demand.
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Dec- 2025 -2 DecemberPubs and Bars
Hospitality faces ‘finely balanced’ winter as cost pressures persist
The UK’s hospitality sector has entered the winter trading period on “finely balanced” footing, according to new analysis from OakNorth, which warned operators continue to face structural cost pressures and subdued mid-week demand.In its December Sector Pulse, covering the six months to 31 October 2025, OakNorth said inflation had firmed…
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Nov- 2025 -25 NovemberPeople
Sticks’n’Sushi appoints new chief people officer
Sticks’n’Sushi has announced the appointment of Karl Jolly to the role of chief people officer, as the Danish restaurant group prepares for further expansion across the UK and mainland Europe. Jolly returns to the business after three years at New World Trading Company, where he was people director supporting more…
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13 NovemberPubs and Bars
Young’s welcomes ‘record’ half-year as sales rise 5.4%
Young’s has reported a “record” half-year performance, as sales rose by 5.4% to £263.6m while adjusted EBITDA rose 5.9% to £62.5m. In the period ended 29 September 2025, 5.7% like-for-like sales rose from a combination of Young’s “well-invested, premium estate and the excellent weather during late spring and early summer”,…
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Jun- 2025 -6 JuneFeatures
Predictions vs reality: testing OakNorth’s outlook on hospitality
The hospitality trade is a hard one. It runs hot in summer, cold in winter, and never moves in straight lines. Despite costs rising and customers shifting, the doors must open and the lights must stay on. As a lender to hotels, pubs and restaurants, OakNorth sees much of this…
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3 JuneCatering Companies
Aramark UK appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner
Food services and facilities management group Aramark UK has been appointed as AFC Wimbledon’s new catering partner in a multi-year deal, following a competitive tender process. Aramark UK will operate all food and beverage outlets in the stadium, including the hospitality level, kiosks, the pub, as well as managing independent…
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Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryPeople
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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Aug- 2024 -23 AugustBusiness
Hospitality sector claims leap 100% YoY in July
Claims in the UK’s hotel and catering sector have spiked by 100% in July, compared with the same time last year, according to trade credit insurer Atradius. This comes despite overall claims in the F&B sector declining by 75% in July, a pivotal time for tourism in the UK. According…
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Jun- 2024 -24 JunePubs and Bars
Young’s Pubs profits and revenues surge
Young’s Pubs has revealed its profit-before-tax has increased 9.3% to £49.4m as its revenues increased 7.4% to £388.8m on a comparable 52-week basis and 3.4% on a like-for-like basis in 2023. The pub group’s adjusted EBITDA also increased 7.8% to £92.2m and its managed house adjusted EBITDA for the period…
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May- 2024 -9 MayFood and Drink
Metropolis to open new site in Vauxhall
Metropolis London, a brand-new multi-faceted food and entertainment space, is set to open its doors in Vauxhall at Albert Embankment’s Railway Arches at the end of May. The 8,000 sq ft venue across two arches features a line-up of 11 local street-food vendors alongside a standalone bar and live events…
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Apr- 2024 -16 AprilRestaurants
Sticks’ N’ Sushi to open new site in Richmond
Sticks’n’Sushi is set to open the doors of its newest UK restaurant in Richmond, London on 5 May. The new site will offer its unique combination of sushi and yakitori-sticks. Its menu will also cater to all tastes including plant-based options such as the Kinoko Katzu, Eringi, Green Gate and…
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