Pop-ups
The temporary or 'pop-up' restaurant is an emerging trend among restaurateurs and chefs looking to extend their brand or serve diners in a new location without having to endure the huge costs of setting up a permanent venue.
Zafferano to open festive pop-up restaurant at Natural History Museum Ice Rink
London-based caterer Zafferano has been awarded a contract to operate the catering offering at the Natural History Museum Ice Rink over the Christmas period.
Simon Rogan: Roganic’s first year is critical to London success
The success of temporary Marylebone restaurant Roganic in its first year will determine Simon Rogan’s future in the capital, the chef has said.
Wagamama combines food, art and music in new festival format
The fast casual noodle chain Wagamama is exploring what it hopes to be a successful new format for its brand: an interactive festival restaurant.
Tanaka and Jankel take Street Kitchen food truck to the City
Pearl chef Jun Tanaka and Mark Jankel, chef and founder of The Food Initiative, will take their mobile Street Kitchen unit to Finsbury Avenue Square for three months to bring “gourmet grub” to the City’s business population.
How to run a pop-up restaurant: Street Kitchen
Last October Mark Jankel and Jun Tanaka took to the streets of London in an Airstream van to serve fresh, British food inspired by Jankel’s project The Food Initiative over the course of two weeks. Street Kitchen was run as part of the London Restaurant Festival, but is set to return this June after a successful first run. Jankel explains how the concept was executed.
Michelin starred chef Sriram Aylur to open cricket ground pop-up
Michelin starred Indian chef Sriram Aylur will open a pop-up restaurant this summer at the Surrey County Cricket Club, combining fine fining with international cricket.
How to run a pop-up restaurant: Jason Atherton
In 2010, former Maze executive chef Jason Atherton decided to run a pop-up in a disused Caffé Uno in Mayfair, to raise funds for homelessness charity Street Smart. The venue, which ran for just two days, was entirely funded by donations, and raised over £20k.
How to run a pop-up restaurant: Goodfellows at Glastonbury
Adam Fellows, chef/proprietor of Goodfellows restaurant in Wells, Somerset, launched Glastonbury’s first ever fine dining pop-up restaurant in 2007. He explains how his experience hasn’t put him off running a business in a muddy field just yet.
How to run a pop-up restaurant
Running a pop-up restaurant or bar can be an overwhelming and challenging experience, but do it properly and you’ll find the benefits make up for the labour. In this feature series, we uncover how to run a pop-up restaurant successfully.
Simon Rogan to open 2-year London ‘pop-up’ restaurant
Chef Simon Rogan will next month open a restaurant in London, which will feature a menu similar to that of his award winning site in Cumbria, L’Enclume.
Special Feature: Pop-up restaurants
Throughout April, BigHospitality will be examining the concept of pop-up restaurants and bars. Every Monday we’ll be publishing tips, advice and case studies to demonstrate how to launch successful pop-ups.
Anna Hansen to host pop-up Modern Pantry at Meza
The Modern Pantry chef proprietor Anna Hansen is to host a pop-up version of her Clerkenwell restaurant at Meza in Soho later this month.
Michelin-starred Waterside Inn to appear at Royal Ascot
Alain Roux, chef patron of the three Michelin-starred Waterside Inn in Bray, is to host the Panoramic Restaurant at Royal Ascot for the second year running.
Mark Jankel launches pop-up restaurant-theatre project
Mark Jankel will this week be running a pop-up restaurant and theatre fusion concept, where diners will be served in a prison setting while watching a new theatrical performance.
Thomas Keller plans Harrods pop-up restaurant
Thomas Keller plans to launch a pop-up restaurant at Harrods in November, BigHospitality can reveal.
Stanbrook Abbey to host pop-up restaurant
Stanbrook Abbey in Worcester is to host a pop-up restaurant for the first time later this month, in collaboration with exclusive-use property operator Amazing Retreats.
Jason Atherton to host London Restaurant Festival pop-up
Jason Atherton is to host a pop-up restaurant near Oxford Street as part of the London Restaurant Festival
Meza to host Masterchef finalists’ pop-up restaurant
Masterchef 2010 finalists Dhruv Baker, Tim Kinnaird and Alex Rushmer are to work together again at a pop-up restaurant at Meza