Pizza Hut and EG Group, a leading convenience retailer, today announce their new franchising partnership to expand Pizza Hut’s footprint into the ‘on-the-go’ travel market. As a franchisee, EG Group will operate eight new Pizza Hut stores in petrol forecourt stations across the UK by the end of 2021. The expansion will bring investment to local communities, creating … [Read more...]
Selfridges welcome Adesse, Din Tai Fung, and Pizza Pilgrims
Selfridges is set to launch a new dining destination on the fourth floor of the Oxford Street store, welcoming Din Tai Fung and Pizza Pilgrims to its roster of restaurants. Selfridges restaurants are social spaces for customers to come together and be inspired. With curated dining destinations, Selfridges continues to transform the experience of eating and drinking by … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced the signing of Gordon Ramsay’s modern European restaurant, Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at Liverpool ONE. The restaurant will occupy a 6,000 sq ft space at unit 7a/b and unit 105 on Paradise Street and will add to the ever-growing variety of culinary options at Liverpool ONE. The signing of Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at … [Read more...]
Döner Shack launches in Manchester
A new German street food concept, Döner Shack, is taking Manchester by storm with the opening of its second restaurant on 22nd November 2021. Challenging the status quo of kebabs in the UK, Döner Shack’s fast-casual restaurant serves unrivalled and ethically sourced ingredients with the convenience and speed that customers desire. Located in the Manchester Arndale Centre, the … [Read more...]
La Dame de Pic London brings Anne-Sophie Pic’s signature dish to the table
On 17th November, La Dame de Pic London, the two Michelin-starred restaurant by the world's most decorated female chef, Anne-Sophie Pic, is delighted to bring her unique signature dish, ‘The Coconut’, to their menu. First served in the three Michelin-starred Maison Pic and then made famous on the French TV show, Top Chef, Anne-Sophie is transporting her dish across the … [Read more...]
Koffmann and Vines join forces for review
Pierre Koffmann and Richard Vines have joined forces to launch Koffmann & Vines, a website and weekly restaurant review column, kicking off in November 2021. Chef Pierre Koffmann and journalist Richard Vines have almost a century of culinary and media experience between them, which has also included hundreds of meals taken together in the UK and abroad. The weekly … [Read more...]
New riverside breakfast menu for residents of Kingston upon Thames
Kingston locals can now get a taste of the most important meal of the day at Eco starting this weekend. Anglo-Italian pizzeria Eco is introducing their new breakfast menu to be enjoyed on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from 9am to 12pm in Jerome Place. After paving the way as a customer favourite at Eco’s Clapham restaurant, the Kingston team thought there'd be no better … [Read more...]
Burger & Lobster restaurant group announce financial results and expansion plans
London restaurant group Burger & Lobster has announced its financial results for the year ending 3rd January 2021. The group also reports on a positive current trading update and announces exciting expansion plans. PERIOD ENDING 3rd JANUARY 2021 Burger & Lobster started the financial year in a strong position with net assets of £3.3 million. However, turnover fell … [Read more...]
New College restaurant opens, ‘Courses’ at Rugby College
Rugby College opened the doors to its new on-site commercial restaurant to the public for the first time as part of Colleges Week celebrations. Catering students showed off their culinary skills and cooked a range of dishes for visitors to the college, which is part of WCG (formerly Warwickshire College Group), to enjoy. ‘Courses’ restaurant will provide hands-on industry … [Read more...]
Niall Keating working on LUNAR opening in Staffordshire
The Great British Experience Company has announced that, in partnership with Staffordshire-born chef Niall Keating, they will be opening a new restaurant - Lunar - at the home of Wedgwood in Barlaston, near Stoke-on-Trent, on 25 November 2021. The concept at Lunar is a modern dining experience that is centred around great food, but it will also reflect the rich history … [Read more...]
Lewis Hamilton’s Neat Burger announce rapid expansion plans
The UK’s fastest growing plant-based restaurant chain, Neat Burger is to open 30 new sites across the London, following the completion of new funding valuing the company at $70m, an increase from a $27m valuation last year. The expansion follows demand for plant-based food, with high-profile backers including Lewis Hamilton attracting plant-based and meat eaters alike … [Read more...]
The Clink Charity Ball 2022 Tickets Now Available
The Clink Charity is delighted to announce that tickets for the annual ball are now on sale. After a one year break due to the pandemic the fundraiser, in association with venue partner Royal Lancaster London on Hyde Park, is a highlight on the prisoner rehabilitation charity’s calendar. Taking place on Friday 4th February 2022, the night of fun and philanthropy will raise … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay sets brand course for South Korea
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants announce long-term partnership deal to bring multiple Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Brands to South Korea. Under the deal, the newly formed strategic partnership of Jin Kyoung C.Ltd, and Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant group, outlined plans to deliver numerous dining outlets across South Korea in the next 10 years, starting with the first Gordon Ramsay Burger … [Read more...]
£100 million acquisition of D&D London reported in play
Sky News this morning is reporting that restaurant group D&D London is set to be acquired by Montecito Equity Partners, a London-based private equity firm for a price in the region of £100 million. In such a deal landmark London restaurants including Quaglino’s, Bluebird in Chelsea and Skylon South Bank would come under new ownership. Sky reports their sources say … [Read more...]
Frankie & Benny’s to pay student fees for a year with guaranteed job after degree
As students across Britain start university this week, Frankie & Benny’s is offering three lucky students the chance to have their tuition fees, and food, paid for a year. The Italian-American restaurant is on a mission to help a handful of students pay for the upcoming year of university by covering their tuition fees – up to £9,250 - and giving them free Frankie & … [Read more...]
