Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The Portman Estate has today announced the signing of two new culinary openings from the acclaimed Pachamama Group, set to elevate the neighbourhood’s vibrant food and lifestyle offering in 2026. Launching at 96 George Street and 8 Loxton Walk, both restaurants will form part of Loxton Walk - a new retail, wellness and … [Read more...]
Archives for 2026
First Look Inside the New Daresbury Park Hotel Ahead of Opening
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI A first look inside the newly-transformed Daresbury Park Hotel has been unveiled ahead of its official opening, offering an early glimpse of the hotel’s extensive refurbishment and upgraded facilities. Newly-released photography showcases the reimagined interiors across the hotel, including its fully refurbished bedrooms, redesigned … [Read more...]
Cheval Collection Makes Branded Residences Debut with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands
Cheval Collection, the award-winning, UK-based luxury hospitality company, has moved into the branded residences sector with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. The exclusive beachfront property – Cheval’s third in Dubai and fifth in the Middle East – marks a pivotal milestone in the company’s regional expansion plan, which includes further growth in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and … [Read more...]
NI Hospitality School Chefs Advance to National Finals of Generation Chef Competition
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club TWO talented chefs from the Northern Ireland Hospitality School cooked up a storm and secured their space in a regional final of Generation Chef, a culinary competition hosted by local Rotary Clubs in partnership with six leading culinary colleges across Northern Ireland. With a mission to foster community growth and … [Read more...]
Miami’s Coyo Taco to Open First London Site as Kuvi Hospitality Advances Uk Rollout
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Coyo Taco will open its first London site this summer, marking the start of its UK expansion as Kuvi Hospitality progresses its rollout of the brand. The opening follows Kuvi Hospitality securing exclusive franchise and development rights for Coyo Taco across the UK, Ireland, and GCC, with plans now underway to … [Read more...]
Castlebridge Hospitality Appoints Two New Cluster Hotel General Managers
Hotel News is Sponsored by HEWI Castlebridge Hospitality has appointed two new Cluster Hotel General Managers at key sites within their portfolio. Samantha Dunion has been appointed as Cluster General Manager for Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon and Hotel Indigo Coventry. Scott Randall, who is General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Keele, now takes Hotel Indigo Chester … [Read more...]
Wingstop UKI Continues Expansion in Essex with New Site in Harlow
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Wingstop UKI opens its first site in Harlow today at The Water Gardens. Located in the heart of Harlow town centre, The Water Gardens is an open-air shopping destination home to high street stores, cafés and restaurants. The new 3,024 sq. ft site hosts 75 covers and joins a town with one of the youngest … [Read more...]
Iconic Wavertree Town Hall Now Open Again
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Set on Wavertree High Street, Wavertree Town Hall in Liverpool has been a local landmark for over 150 years and the famous site will re-opens its doors this Friday 17th April, under new ownership. The restaurant, bar and function space closed its doors six months ago in October 2025, under the previous management … [Read more...]
Benugo and The Clink Charity Announce Five-Year Strategic Partnership to Support Sustainable Employment Pathways
Benugo has announced a five-year partnership with The Clink Charity, creating a structured employment pathway for prison leavers into long-term hospitality careers. Benugo’s approach is underpinned by its strong people-first ethos and a long-standing commitment to creating meaningful career opportunities for a wide range of communities. Central to this is a focus on … [Read more...]
The aha Forum back home in London, fresh from Malta
The aha Forum, in Partnership with Thomas Franks, returns home to London on 9 June at Barings in the City of London. Across the past year, from the first London forums to the recent international forum in Malta, Accessible Hospitality Alliance (aha) has developed from a movement into a growing community of change makers. Membership followed the second London forum, with … [Read more...]
The Half Moon Reopens: Putney’s Legendary Pub Gets a Revamp
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The Half Moon, the legendary Southwest London pub and live music venue, reopens in Putney following a full refurbishment. Since 1963, it’s been the beating heart of the local social and music scene, hosting generations of gigs and serving as a hub for music lovers, locals and celebrations alike, hosting icons The … [Read more...]
Allpress Expands to Central London
On Monday 4 May, Allpress is set to open a new espresso bar on Cowcross Street, Farringdon, marking an addition to Allpress’ expanding portfolio of cafes and their latest location since their Manchester site. The opening reflects Allpress’s considered approach to growth, showcasing exceptional coffee and hospitality expertise. Located at 88-89 Cowcross Street, overlooking … [Read more...]
Joanna Lumley, Jonathon Porritt, and Judi Dench call out Danone on deforestation in all but name
Harrogate Spring Water, owned by global food and beverage giant Danone, is facing growing criticism over plans to remove around 1,000 trees from Rotary Wood and the Pinewoods area in Harrogate, a 20‑year‑old community woodland planted by local schoolchildren, to expand its bottling plant. The scheme has already been recommended for approval by North Yorkshire Council … [Read more...]
Burntwood Community Pub Reopens Following Transformational £225,000 Refurbishment
Pub & Bar News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Popular community pub, the Foresters on Ogley Hay Road in Burntwood officially reopened today, Thursday 16 April following a transformational combined investment of £225,000 from new licensee, Krunal Patel and Admiral Taverns, the UK’s leading community pub company. This refurbishment has breathed a new lease … [Read more...]
Sloane Square Completion Unveils a More Beautiful, Welcoming and Accessible London Landmark
This week marks the completion of Sloane Square’s public realm project creating a more beautiful, welcoming and accessible landmark. It is the final part of a three-year £60 million investment in two major destinations, which began with the award-winning transformation of Sloane Street into a 1km green boulevard and has culminated with significant enhancements to Sloane … [Read more...]
