Fresh, bold Japanese flavours are heading to the heart of Westminster as YouMeSushi opens its latest branch on Strutton Ground this November. The brand, known for its handmade sushi rolls and legendary Chicken Katsu Curry, is celebrating its grand opening on Thursday 14 November by treating the first 100 customers to a free Chicken Katsu Curry - the perfect warm welcome to … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2025
Bienvenue Bistro Sablé: A New French Bistro Arrives in Islington
Bistro Sablé is the latest addition to the Noble Inns collection of pubs and restaurants which includes the award winning Pig & Butcher in Islington. Located at 63-69 Canonbury Rd, London N1 2DG and formerly known as The Smokehouse, Bistro Sablé opens on November 3rd and will be a welcome evolution for this charming neighbourhood spot where classic French bistro cooking and … [Read more...]
Pit Kitchen Invests in the Cotswolds’ Ultimate Winter Dining Experience
Cosy log fires and rotisserie-style warming dishes, against the backdrop of the Cotswold Hills - have we got your attention? This winter, Pit Kitchen is turning up the heat at Todenham Farm, near Moreton-in-Marsh, with a brand-new all-weather dining space. The upgraded venue has been planned and designed by the entrepreneurs behind the business, creating a fantastic rural … [Read more...]
London’s Original Smash Burger Brand ‘Manna’ Expands to Dubai
Manna, the smash burger kitchen brand for its roots in classic American diner culture, is set to launch its first international location in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, this November 2025. Serving its iconic smash burgers, indulgent sides and shakes. Manna has been hailed by The Times as "Britain’s Best Burgers", and is celebrated as London’s original smash burger … [Read more...]
How to Cater for Cultural and Religious Meal Offerings as School Communities Become Increasingly Diverse
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services The UK’s population is more diverse than ever before, and it’s only right that young people have access to school meals that align with their cultural and religious beliefs and preferences. Creating an environment where all children feel included, represented and valued partly comes down to food and the range of options … [Read more...]
Chef Dan Cox Announces the Closure of Crocadon Restaurant
As the growing season comes to a close at Crocadon Farm, Chef Dan Cox has announced the closure of his Michelin-starred and Green Michelin-starred restaurant, Crocadon, as he turns his focus to new projects, collaborations and ways to share the knowledge he has gained from the past eight years of farming and cooking in Cornwall. “Sharing this place with our guests has been … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Extending Cumbria’s Visitor Season
Tourism businesses from across Cumbria are being invited to attend Cumbria Tourism’s Autumn Members’ Meeting: Extending our Season, taking place on Thursday 6 November at The Grange Hotel, Grange-over-Sands. The event will focus on Cumbria’s ongoing work to deliver its Destination Management Plan (DMP), a shared strategy for growing the county’s £4.6billion visitor economy … [Read more...]
Buzzworks Appoints New Property Director as It Ventures into Accommodation
Award-winning Scottish hospitality operator, Buzzworks, has announced the appointment of Maurissa Fergusson as its new Property Director. Her addition to the leadership team is the latest in a series of senior appointments, reflecting the company’s growth strategy as it expands into rooms and accommodation. With over 25 years of experience in the property and real … [Read more...]
Company of Cooks Exclusively Partners with Diageo at Guinness Open Gate Brewery London
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Company of Cooks is proud to confirm that it is Diageo’s official bar, restaurant and event partner for Guinness Open Gate Brewery at Old Brewers Yard, London. Diageo has announced that the new micro-brewery and culture hub in Covent Garden will open its doors to the public on 11th December. In an exclusive deal, Company of … [Read more...]
Chopstix Continues Shopping Centre Destination Expansion with New Site Opening in Castleford
Chopstix, the UK’s leading Chinese-inspired QSR brand, has announced its latest store opening in Castleford, located at Junction 32, Yorkshire’s premier outlet shopping destination. Opening its doors this month, Castleford follows high-profile openings in Sheffield’s Meadowhall Shopping Centre and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in York last month, with high-footfall locations … [Read more...]
Ennismore Grows Presence in Spain with the Signing of The Hoxton, Madrid
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is pleased to announce the signing of The Hoxton, Madrid, which is set to open in 2026. The hotel will be located in Madrid’s bustling historic centre, on Plaza de Santa Ana, and comes as the brand’s second destination in Spain, following the success of The Hoxton, Poblenou, which opened in Barcelona in 2022. The … [Read more...]
Cambridgeshire Pub Helps Bring People Together to Overcome Social Isolation and Loneliness
The Lion at Ickleton, near Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, has opened a community café to provide a safe space to help people connect and socialise. The pub, which was reopened in June 2025 after members of the local community raised £440,000 for the purchase, puts community at the centre of its ethos. The Lion has already become the hub of the local community offering … [Read more...]
Urban Greens Lands in Shoreditch with Sixth London Site
Urban Greens continued its steady growth across the capital with the launch of its sixth location, which opened yesterday, 30 October. The chef-driven salad bar transforming London’s fast-casual food scene opens at 23 Norton Folgate, Shoreditch. Nestled within a vibrant new development and surrounded by like-minded independents, this marks another step in Urban Greens' … [Read more...]
Social Pantry Launches The Opportunity Network
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Social Pantry, London’s leading independent caterer celebrated a decade of working with prison leavers at Mansion House last night. During the evening Social Pantry’s CEO and Founder Alex Head announced the launch of The Opportunity Network, a new networking group which will bring together like-minded organisations who believe in the … [Read more...]
Research from Heston Blumenthal Shows Quick Eating Contributes to Weight Gain
Chef News is sponsored by the the Kitchen Porters Club Almost one-third (31%) of people in the UK believe that eating too quickly has caused them to be overweight, research* from Heston Blumenthal OBE has found. The survey of British adults reports that 34% believe they eat too quickly, with 56% of people eating breakfast within ten minutes, while 28% say the same about … [Read more...]
