Industry News

Jamie Warley, new Head Pastry Chef at Sofitel London St James, presents a new afternoon tea menu inspired by France

Sofitel London St James is proud to launch new “Afternoon Tea with a French Touch” served in the beautiful Rose Lounge Sofitel London St James is delighted to present its [...]

October 21, 2021

Landsec signs Big Easy at Bluewater for first outside London

Landsec has announced the signing of Big Easy, the home smoked barbecue and fresh lobster restaurant and bar brand, for a 6,100 sq ft site at Bluewater in what will be Big [...]

October 18, 2021

Rick Stein opens Stein’s online fishmonger

Rick Stein Restaurants launches online fish shop selling fish and shellfish caught in and around Cornwall and delivered nationwide Rick Stein Restaurants opens its online [...]

October 4, 2021

“Next generation” Masterchef winner to operate restaurant venue

LAURENCE Henry, the well-known and former MasterChef winner, is to be chef patron at Canal Turn – the stunning new restaurant space currently on site at The Island Quarter [...]

September 29, 2021

HIT Training launches free workshops to help close the chef skills gap in the capital

The London-based workshops launched on National Hospitality Day, Saturday 18th September, with a street-food themed event, with dishes being donated to locals in need [...]

September 27, 2021

Shelley Sandzer secures a slice of Blackheath for Franco Manco

Leading specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured a new site for Franco Manca, the fresh sourdough Neapolitan pizza brand, in the sought after [...]

September 24, 2021

White Pine comes to Seven Dials for flagship Café concept

Shaftesbury have announced that independent vegan deli, café and Scandinavian inspired store, White Pine, has selected Seven Dials’ Earlham Street to launch their latest [...]

September 23, 2021

Rooftop sushi and omakase restaurant Bisushima to launch Shima Hour

Experience the new drinks and snacks menu overlooking Trafalgar Square On 14th September, Japanese restaurant Bisushima will launch the ‘Shima hour’, an [...]

September 16, 2021

The Conduit opens to members at Covent Garden

The Mercers’ Company has today announced that The Conduit, a community committed to social, environmental, and economic change, has now opened its highly anticipated [...]

September 14, 2021

Redesigning Hospitality to Thrive in a Post-Covid World

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on the hospitality industry, which has arguably borne the brunt of the trading difficulties and economic [...]

September 10, 2021