Chef Tom Simmons confirms plans for his biggest project yet
Cardiff-based chef Tom Simmons has revealed more details about his upcoming project at Park House.
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Nathaniel Mortley to explore his Caribbean heritage with 2210 by NattyCanCook
Social media star and former City Social chef Nathaniel Mortley AKA NattyCanCook will open his debut London restaurant early next month.
Friday five: the week’s top hospitality stories
The closure of 68 Pizza Hut restaurants and The Devonshire team’s plans for a Covent Garden venue are among this week’s most read stories.
New York restaurant royalty: the ex-River Café cook behind one of the city’s top places to eat
Launched in 2016 in SoHo, Jess Shadbolt’s Italy and France inspired King restaurant remains one of the hottest tickets in Manhattan.
Peach Pubs and Revolution Bars operator launches sales process
The operator of Revolution Bars, Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs, is launching a strategic review of options, including a formal sales process.
Pubs continue to outpace restaurants for sales growth
Britain’s top managed restaurant, pub and bar groups saw a marginal increase in like-for-like sales growth, according to the latest data.
Supernova opens third London site in Mayfair
BVC Hospitality has launched a third site of its Supernova burger brand in London.
Are Pizza Hut UK’s restaurants stuffed or can the brand rise again?
Pizza Hut UK’s inability to capitalise on the UK’s burgeoning pizza sector was a missed opportunity. What hope do its remaining restaurants have?
Indo-Chinese restaurant Tangra to launch on Soho’s Frith Street
Former Mildreds and Mallow chef Nikesh Sawant will open a vegetarian Indo-Chinese restaurant in London’s Soho next month.
Pasta Cosa to open second Liverpool site
Sisters Kayleigh and Talia Baccino will open a second site of their Italian restaurant Pasta Cosa this week.
Zuma and Roka operator receives investment to drive global expansion
The group behind restaurants Zuma and Roka has entered into a partnership with Abu Dhabi–based luxury hospitality investment company DIAFA.
Uncorked: Lola Chisholm-White
The head of wine at Edinburgh’s Margot and Leftfield on ‘borrowing’ wine from her parents, Austria’s Kamptal Kollectiv and top Italian producer Foradori.
The Double Red Duke to open second site at Bicester Village
Hotel and restaurant group Country Creatures is opening a second venue of its The Double Red Duke gastropub and boutique hotel brand.
Itinerant Brighton restaurant The Set launches crowdfund for permanent digs
Chefs Dan Kenny and Marcin Miasik have launched a crowdfund to secure a permanent home for their longstanding Brighton tasting menu concept The Set.
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Will Velvet Taco’s move into the UK be a smooth one?
The US brand, known for its vast range of globally-inspired tacos, is landing soon on these shores. But its success is far from a given.
Michelin reveals launch date for Great Britain & Ireland 2026 edition
Michelin has announced that it will launch its Guide for Great Britain & Ireland 2026 edition on 9 February.
Taiwanese restaurant group 6 of 1 to open a Cantonese wonton noodle soup shop
The team behind the Mr Bao, Daddy Bao, and Master Bao restaurants are moving beyond Taiwanese cuisine for the first time to bring Cantonese comfort food to London Fields.
Ross Shonhan: “This is far and away the hardest thing I’ve ever done”
The former Nobu executive chef and creator of Bone Daddies has gone all out with one of London’s most striking restaurant launches in years that pays homage to the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Pilot programme launches to find West Midland’s next street food stars
Up to 36 street food businesses in the West Midlands will receive free training, mentoring, and live trading opportunities as part of a new six-month programme to develop the next generation of traders.
Brie-tish invasion: Mathew Carver to take his Pick & Cheese brand transatlantic with New York opening
Mathew Carver’s cheese conveyor belt restaurant Pick & Cheese will cross The Pond early next year.
“Thank you for never supporting us”: closed Highgate restaurant slams its local dining community
A restaurant in Highgate has hit out at the local community, blaming its lack of support is behind its closure.
“New chapter” begins for The Freemasons at Wiswell as Mike Shaw named chef patron
Former Gilpin Lodge head chef Mike Shaw has been appointed chef patron at top Lancashire gastropub The Freemasons at Wiswell.
Hospitality numbers fall with 11 licensed premises closing a week over the past year
The number of licensed premises in Britain has fallen in the past year despite modest growth in the third quarter of 2025, new data shows.
Pizza shut: 68 Pizza Hut restaurants close with more than 1,200 job losses
Nearly 70 Pizza Hut restaurants and more than 10 pizza delivery outlets have closed after the company behind its UK business fell into administration.
HOP chooses King’s Cross for sixth UK site
Vietnamese QSR brand HOP will open a restaurant in London’s King’s Cross in late November, bringing its total number of UK locations to six.
Supa Ya to make its comeback at Arcade food hall
Cult supper club Supa Ya is making a return to the capital a year after closing its final restaurant.
Coppa Club owner beats revenue expectations
The group behind the Coppa Club and Noci restaurant brands says it expects full-year revenue to have risen by 6% year-on-year ahead of market expectations.
SushiDog to expand outside of London next year with Birmingham site
SushiDog will open its first site outside of the capital next year with a move into the Midlands.
Pizza Hut Restaurants to shutter over half its estate following pre-pack rescue deal
Pizza Hut is to close around 70 restaurants after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration.
Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
This month’s key product news stories include Stampede partnering with Square, Paulig PRO’s new Levant-inspired product range and BRITA’s remote filter monitoring system.
Team behind Gold to launch Mediterranean restaurant in Richmond
The team behind Gold Notting Hill will open a restaurant in Richmond early next month.
Gerry’s Hot Subs completes fundraise as it eyes two more locations
Gerry’s Hot Subs has successfully closed a £250,000 fundraising round as it looks to build its presence in the premium sandwich market, with several new openings on the cards.
Petersham Nurseries managing director to open Notting Hill restaurant
Lara Boglione of Petersham Nurseries and her husband Giovanni Mazzei are opening an Italian restaurant in Notting Hill this autumn.
Nick Jones to open a London hotel next year
Soho House founder Nick Jones will open a 90-room hotel above his Corner Shop 180 deli and café along the Strand next year.
The £30 beef wellington test: why dining out still wins
Retail’s attempt to muscle in on restaurant territory fails to acknowledge that there’s more to dining out than the food alone.
Friday five: the week’s top hospitality stories
A second London restaurant from the group behind Carbone and the opening of a Japanese-inspired chophouse in Shoreditch are among this week’s most read stories.
Group behind world’s first three-star Indian restaurant to open a site in Mayfair
Dubai-based modern Indian restaurant Trèsind has announced that it is coming to London.
St John opens new Neal’s Yard bakery and bar
St John has opened its new Covent Garden bakery and bar having relocated to larger premises.
The Wet Burgers is bringing its Istanbul burgers to Soho for a three-day pop-up
Turkish style burger brand The Wet Burgers is making its first presence in bricks and mortar with a three-day pop-up in Soho.
Latest opening: ALTA
New kid on the block MAD Restaurants is turning its attention to the cuisine of the Basque country for its second Soho restaurant launch.
Carbone operator Major Food Group to bring new grill concept to Mayfair
The US-headquartered restaurant group behind recently launched high-profile London restaurant Carbone is collaborating with upcoming Mayfair hotel Cambridge House, Auberge Collection to bring a second restaurant to the capital.
Liverpool ONE to welcome a host of new restaurant brands
North American comfort food brand Brewski and Caribbean Street Food restaurant Jerk Junction are among a number of restaurants to open in Liverpool ONE in the coming months.
Shoreditch’s Zapote to open taco bar Chicozapote
Shoreditch-based Mexican restaurant Zapote will open a taco bar within its Leonard Street site.
Honest Burgers returns to profit and says it will expand its Smash + Grab brand
Honest Burgers has returned to profit for the first time since 2020, reporting a ‘very strong’ performance in its latest results.
PINS Social Club to open huge Manchester venue next year
The team behind PINS Social Club in Liverpool have now confirmed plans to open what it says will be the biggest new hospitality venue in Manchester in recent years.
Red Engine secures further investment as expansion continues
Flight Club and Electric Shuffle owner Red Engine has secured further investment to support its growth plans in the UK and overseas.
Flash-grilled: Giacomo Peretti
The head chef and co-founder at Marjorie’s in Soho on and his admiration for Clare Smyth and the Big Mac.
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No longer cheap as chips – QSR embraces the £5 meal deal
Amid a clamour for customers, more and more QSR operators are introducing their own meal deals all pitched around the same price point in a hopeful bid to demonstrate value.
“This is our f**k it restaurant”: Faber team launches Above restaurant that celebrates 20 years in business
The team behind London restaurants and pubs Faber, The Somers Town Coffee House and The Victoria are opening a restaurant that celebrates two decades of being in business.
National Restaurant Awards Rising Stars initiative returns for second year
The National Restaurant Awards (NRA) Rising Stars initiative is returning for its second year as it once again looks to shine the spotlight on the next generation of chefs, front of house team members, and sommeliers.