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London-based chophouse group Blacklock sells minority stake to Business Growth Fund

Blacklock sells minority stake to BGF

Business Growth Fund (BGF) has acquired a minority stake in London-based chophouse group Blacklock.

BAO's new Night Market concept is coming to Market Halls Victoria

The team behind BAO will unveil a new grab-and-go concept at Market Halls Victoria later this month.

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Deliveroo: “The growth opportunity for restaurant delivery is significant”

The growth opportunity for restaurant delivery is significant. Deliveroo has unveiled its forward-looking strategy to drive growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving delivery landscape.

Little French and 1 York Place chef Freddy Bird on the wine lists at his Bristol restaurants

Uncorked: Freddy Bird

The chef behind Bristol’s Little French and 1 York Place on Portugal’s Viuva Gomes, working closely with his suppliers and his traditional Christmas day pairing of caviar and Louis Roederer Philippe Stark Brut Nature.

London-based barbecue smokehouse restaurant Hotbox heads to Pop Brixton ahead of bricks and mortar return in Shoreditch

Hotbox arrives in Brixton ahead of bricks and mortar return

London-based smokehouse restaurant Hotbox is to open a multifaceted space at Pop Brixton next week ahead of plans to launch a bricks and mortar site in Shoreditch next year.

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Students: the key to increasing your delivery orders

Deliveroo’s latest report explores how restaurants can grow their sales from students - a group that has increased their orders four times faster than any other on the platform in 2024

Rockfish to take on Hix's The Oyster and Fish House Lyme Regis restaurant

Rockfish to take on Hix's The Oyster and Fish House site

Seafood restaurant group Rockfish is taking on Mark Hix’s The Oyster and Fish House restaurant in Lyme Regis following the announcement of its closure this month.

Russian chef Alexei Zimin passes away

Alexei Zimin, executive chef of Russian restaurant ZIMA in Soho, has died.

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The Age of Technology Expansion in the Food Service Industry

As technology continues to advance rapidly, food chains and large-scale restaurants are increasingly adopting tools that allow them to expand, enhance customer experiences, and optimize their operations. This blog explores how technology is transforming...

Celentano’s managing director Anna Parker on swapping a career in retail for running restaurants

Flash-grilled: Anna Parker

The managing director of Celentano’s in Glasgow on swapping a career in retail for running restaurants, memories of her gran's cooking, and the importance of communication when running front of house.

Former Hawksmoor and SMOKESTAK chef launches solo barbecue concept

A London-based chef who previously cooked at Hawksmoor and SMOKESTAK is launching his first solo concept, which majors in Southern US-style barbecue.

Greek restaurant Hera to open in Stratford

A Greek restaurant named after an Olympian goddess will open later this month in east London.

Andy and Emma MacSween to open Zibibbo in Glasgow

The husband-and-wife team behind Glasgow restaurants and wine bars Ralph & Finns, Vroni’s Wine Bar, and Malo are opening their fourth site in the city.

Roy Brett to relocate flagship Edinburgh restaurant Ondine

Roy Brett to relocate Ondine

Scottish chef Roy Brett is to close his flagship Edinburgh restaurant Ondine Oyster & Grill at the end of the year ahead of plans to relocate to a new site early next year.

James Lowe on 10 years at Shoreditch restaurant Lyle's

The world according to James Lowe

As Lyle’s celebrates its 10th birthday, its chef-patron reflects on the highs and lows of running one of London’s most progressive restaurants.

Just Eat sells US delivery business Grubhub at steep discount

Just Eat offloads Grubhub at steep discount

Just Eat Takeaway.com is to sell its US food delivery platform Grubhub to Wonder Group for $650m (£510m), little more than three years after acquiring the business for $7.3bn (£5.75bn).