Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club BOXPARK, the award-winning hospitality and leisure group, has announced the appointment of Rob Cooper as its new Chief Financial Officer, joining the business to lead its financial strategy and support the company’s next stage of growth. Rob joins BOXPARK following four and a half years as Financial Director at … [Read more...]
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London Unveils Willett’s – Chelsea’s Newest British Bistro
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London will open Willett’s, a new British bistro, on 2 April 2026. Following a considered refurbishment by Studio Shayne Brady and the appointment of Executive Chef Michael Turner, Willett’s marks a new chapter in West London dining — a destination centred on seasonal British produce and neighbourhood hospitality. Named after the Willett … [Read more...]
New McDonald’s Distribution Centre Brings 200+ Jobs to Darlington
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club McDonald’s UK & Ireland and Martin Brower, a global leader in supply chain solutions, recently opened a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Darlington, representing a significant investment in the North East region, creating over 200 jobs for local people. The 138,000 sq. ft. facility will supply more than … [Read more...]
Taro Crystal Palace to Open 5th March 2026
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Taro, the much-loved Japanese restaurant group, is set to open its 10th location on 5 March 2026 with the launch of Taro Crystal Palace on 107 Church Road, bringing its fresh, flavourful, and authentic Japanese dining experience to the heart of this vibrant South London neighbourhood. Building on the recent … [Read more...]
From Concept Pioneer to Personal Vision: Chef Nico Simeone Unveils Lennox in Manchester
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Nico Simeone, the creative force behind Six by Nico, has announced his most personal restaurant project to date: Lennox. As Six by Nico approaches its tenth anniversary, Simeone is reimagining one of his most successful locations, Six by Nico Springs Gardens, in a bold and deliberate move that signals a new … [Read more...]
Drake & Morgan Raises Milestone £500k For Maggie’s Cancer Charity
Restaurant News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Drake & Morgan, the 16-strong bar and restaurant group, has raised a milestone £500,000 for its longstanding charity partner, Maggie’s, helping provide vital support for people with cancer and their families in the UK. Since 2019, Drake & Morgan has proudly built a long-standing partnership with Maggie’s, … [Read more...]
UK’s Culinary Elite Showcased at the AA’s Spring Rosette Update
Restaurant News is Sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club The UK’s most exceptional restaurants took centre stage tonight as the new AA Rosettes for culinary excellence were unveiled at the AA’s Spring update ceremony at the RAK Ceramics Design Hub. In 2026, two restaurants achieved the coveted four AA Rosette status and a further twelve have secured three AA Rosettes – … [Read more...]
Chef Dayashankar Sharma opening BAUJI in Worthing
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Following the success of Heritage Dulwich, Executive Chef Dayashankar Sharma is opening a second restaurant on 25 March. BAUJI in Worthing will serve modern Indian comfort food guided by the same philosophy as its Dulwich sister restaurant, but in a more relaxed and informal setting. The restaurant’s name ‘Bauji’ draws on the Hindi … [Read more...]
Falls by Orry Shand, a new restaurant opening at Aberdeenshire beauty spot
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Scotland’s former national chef of the year has announced plans to open his first independent restaurant at an Aberdeenshire beauty spot this summer. Orry Shand, 36, is now breathing new life into the former Falls of Feugh restaurant, near Banchory, which closed its doors at the end of 2025. A major half a million-pound … [Read more...]
Clarets to Open in St Andrews with Unrivalled Views Across the Old Course
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK A striking new restaurant concept is set to open in the heart of St Andrews this Spring, as Clarets, the latest venture from The Rocca Group, takes residence in The R&A World Golf Museum, overlooking the world-famous Old Course. Perfectly positioned with panoramic views across the iconic Old Course, sweeping West Sands and the … [Read more...]
New British Bistro to Open in Beaconsfield
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK A new British neighbourhood restaurant, The Old Town Bistro, will open in Beaconsfield this Spring, offering classic British food in a relaxed and informal setting. The restaurant is owned and run by local restaurateurs Daniel Crump and Margriet Vandezande-Crump, who also operate the multi-award-winning The Greyhound in … [Read more...]
Chaiiwala Indian Street Food Café to Open Drive-Thru in Blackburn
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food café brand, is excited to announce plans to open a new drive‑thru location in Blackburn, situated at Grimshaw Retail Park. This launch marks the brand’s second drive‑thru opening in just six months. Founded in Leicester in 2015, Chaiiwala has built a strong following for its signature … [Read more...]
Jamie’s Italian to Open Its Doors in London Next Month
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Chef Jamie Oliver, along with the visionaries behind the Prezzo Italian rebrand, have unveiled the first images of the highly anticipated Jamie’s Italian ahead of its relaunch next month. Opening 11 March, the new restaurant in the heart of London’s Leicester Square marks the return of Jamie’s Italian to the UK. The … [Read more...]
Two Michelin-Starred Chef, Tom Sellers Set to Return to Carbis Bay Estate to Open His New Restaurant ‘MOR’
Chef News is sponsored by The Kitchen Porters Club Chef Tom Sellers of the two Michelin-starred Restaurant Story will open a new restaurant at Carbis Bay Estate this summer. MOR, which draws its name from the Cornish word for ‘sea’ will be dedicated to the rhythm and seasons of Cornwall. The opening marks an exciting return to the St Ives estate for Sellers, following the … [Read more...]
20,000-Strong Petition Delivered to Buckingham Palace and The Crown Estate to Save Veeraswamy from Closure
Restaurant News Sponsored by Ditsch UK Campaigners have delivered a petition of more than 20,000 signatures to Buckingham Palace and the Crown Estate, calling for urgent action to prevent the closure of Veeraswamy, the UK’s oldest Indian restaurant. The petition calls on The King to intervene and reverse the Crown Estate’s decision not to renew Veeraswamy’s lease at … [Read more...]
