Chestnut is proud to announce that all 25 of its pubs and Big House Hotels across the East of England will be taking part in the StreetSmart campaign throughout November and December. During this period, £1 will be added to every restaurant bill, with every penny raised going directly to help vulnerable people in the region. They join hundreds of restaurants and pubs … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2025
A special evening with NattyCanCook at The Clink Brixton
The Clink Charity is privileged to announce that the incredible Nathaniel Mortley (aka NattyCanCook) will be joining us at The Clink Restaurant, HMP Brixton, for a one-off chef night on Thursday 13 November. Natty's story is remarkable and inspiring. A talented chef from a young age, Natty fell in with the wrong crowd in his teenage years and ended up serving 2 and a half … [Read more...]
Urban Pubs & Bars Acquires Albion & East
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub group, has today announced the acquisition of Albion & East, a collection of distinctive all-day venues in some of the capital’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. The Albion & East business comprises four London venues: Teatro Hall in Ealing, Canova Hall in Brixton, Botanica Hall in Clapham Junction, and Serata … [Read more...]
BM Caterers partners with Adam Byatt Restaurant Group for Outside at Nova launch
Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has partnered with to launch Outside at Nova - a new sandwich-led offer now open at Nova Coffee & Bakery in Farringdon. The concept builds on the success of Outside, which first appeared as a sandwich truck launched by the Trinity team outside the Michelin-starred Trinity restaurant in Clapham earlier this … [Read more...]
Bilocca Earns Prestigious AA College Rosette Accreditation as Hull College Catering & Hospitality Team Celebrates Double Success
Students and staff at Hull College’s Bilocca training restaurant are celebrating after being awarded the prestigious AA College Rosette Accreditation - a nationally recognised mark of excellence for food and service. The AA College Rosette Scheme is designed to reflect current industry standards within realistic training environments. It focuses on service, hospitality, … [Read more...]
Blue-Zone-Inspired QSR Opens Flagship in Holborn with Plans for Rapid UK Expansion
Grain, the UK’s first clean-label Mediterranean QSR, opens its flagship restaurant in Holborn on 4 November 2025, creating 25 jobs and introducing a scalable new model for health-driven dining. The launch marks the first step in a planned 10-site expansion across major UK cities in 2026 and a 50-store goal by the end of the decade. Rooted in the longevity principles of the … [Read more...]
Significant Updates at The Cocochine in Bruton Place, Mayfair
Chef Larry Jayasekara opened The Cocochine in Bruton Place, Mayfair, in spring 2024. The Mayfair mews street is quickly becoming a foodie hotspot, with other key sites such as Umu, Silva, Bellamy’s and the Guinea Grill making their mark, and a couple of other new projects in the works. Larry’s culinary background is resolutely fine dining, with a back story that includes … [Read more...]
HIT Scotland Ushers in a New Era of Hospitality Leadership at Mar Hall
Scotland’s hospitality industry took a giant leap forward yesterday as the Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland officially launched its trailblazing Executive and Leadership Development Programmes at the iconic Mar Hall near Glasgow. The event brought together over 100 of Scotland’s top hospitality leaders, united by a shared mission ‘to redefine what world-class … [Read more...]
New Bath Hotel & Spa joins Radisson Individuals portfolio
An exceptional UK property in a destination rooted in history and natural beauty has been signed by Radisson Hotel Group to join the Radisson Individuals family. The new addition is the New Bath Hotel & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals in Matlock, Derbyshire, a historic spa retreat located on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Nestled in the historic … [Read more...]
Businesses encouraged to get ready for the Cumbria Coastal Route
Businesses along Cumbria’s coastline are being invited to take part in a new series of workshops designed to get their businesses ready for the Cumbria Coastal Route (CCR), a developing long-distance route celebrating the area’s landscape, communities and heritage. The first ‘Getting Ready for the CCR’ workshop took place at the Captain Nelson Tavern in Maryport earlier … [Read more...]
London-based Signature Hotels Acquired by Grand Metropolitan Hotels
Grand Metropolitan Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel management companies based in Zurich, today confirmed the strategic takeover of London-based Signature Hotels. The takeover gives Grand Metropolitan Hotels a significant footprint in the UK market. The commercial term of the deal remains undisclosed. Signature Hotels currently operates boutique and upper-midscale … [Read more...]
YouthPath Unites Hospitality Giants to Tackle Youth Unemployment in the West Midlands
Yesterday, Mayor Richard Parker joined leading employers Diageo and Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) at All Bar One in Brindleyplace, Birmingham to celebrate a growing collaboration that is helping young people across the West Midlands kickstart careers in hospitality. The event is the latest milestone in the region-wide YouthPath campaign – a bold and ambitious … [Read more...]
The Lake House Reveals Extensive Improvements with a New Management Team at the Helm of the Hospitality and Leisure Destination
The Lake House Waterloo, a popular hospitality and leisure destination set on the picturesque Crosby Marine Lake, has revealed extensive improvements that have allowed the venue to welcome thousands of guests each week. With a new Managing Director, Josh Roberts, plus Director of Operations Vicki Hanlon and Business Development Manager, Natalie Nixon, in the last 18 … [Read more...]
Thesleff Group Announces New Opening: MA/NA
Markus Thesleff - CEO of Thesleff Group, behind Los Mochis, LUNA Omakase, Juno Omakase, and Sale e Pepe, and also Founder of OKKU Dubai and Pangaea nightclub - is launching MA/NA, a groundbreaking luxury Japanese dining and drinking destination in West Mayfair. Thesleff Group Announces New Opening: MA/NA Opening in January 2026 on 30 Upper Grosvenor Street, MA/NA is born … [Read more...]
The Red Carnation Hotel Collection Unveils Rooftop Bar at The Chesterfield Hotel Mayfair
Red Carnation Hotels is delighted to introduce Stanley’s, a brand new rooftop bar now open at The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel. Inspired by the legacy of the collection’s founder, Stanley Tollman, Stanley’s offers a relaxed yet refined hideaway above the rooftops of Mayfair. Welcoming guests year-round, gracious hospitality is poured into every glass and plated with … [Read more...]
