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"The nerves are still there": Bryn Williams on his new Somerset House restaurant

14-Feb-2018 By Stefan Chomka

The chef-patron of Odette’s in Primrose Hill and head chef at Bryn Williams at Porth Eiras in Wales is opening his second London venue mid next month - an 80-cover, veg-centric restaurant in Somerset House.

Isabel maître d’ James Gummer to launch Notting Hill restaurant

03-Oct-2017 By Joe Lutrario

Former The Wolseley and current Isabel maître d’ James Gummer is to open a neighbourhood restaurant in Notting Hill later this year.

Wulf & Lamb brings fast-casual vegan dining to Chelsea next month

28-Sep-2017 By Georgia Bronte

The former head chef of one of London’s most high profile vegetarian restaurants is to launch a fast casual vegan restaurant in Chelsea.

Vegetarian group Mildreds to open a fourth London restaurant

04-Jul-2017 By Stefan Chomka

Vegetarian restaurant group Mildreds is heading to east London having secured a site in Dalston.

London’s Lupins to serve “sunshine food” from two former Medlar chefs

14-Mar-2017 By Hannah Thompson

Lucy Pedder and Natasha Cooke ‒ two former chefs from Medlar in London’s Chelsea, and founders of catering and events company The Cooking Collective ‒ will open a new restaurant in Flat Iron Square this April.

Syrian chef to open London pop-up restaurant

28-Feb-2017 By Sophie Witts

A Syrian chef who was forced to flee to the UK is to launch his first pop-up restaurant in London next month.

Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant Bala Baya to open in London

18-Nov-2016 By Emma Eversham

Former Ottolenghi chef Eran Tibi has joined forces with When Mac Met Cheese pop-up creator Sammy Shonn to open new Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant Bala Baya in Southwark. 

Antipodea all-day brasserie and bar to launch from Brew Café group

31-Oct-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The team behind London-based café group, Brew, is to open a new all-day dining, bar and retail venture named Antipodea, in west London’s Kew Gardens, next month.  

Raw and plant-based café Rawligion to open in London

05-May-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Rawligion, a fast-casual café focusing on vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, raw, plant-based food is to open in London’s Tottenham Court Road in early June.

Caspian-style Iranian-Turkish restaurant Jan to open in London in June

19-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Jan, a middle Eastern-style restaurant inspired by the Caspian flavours of Iran and Turkey, is set to open in south west London’s Clapham in June.

Nutritious café Farm Girl to debut in Notting Hill

30-Apr-2015 By Emma Eversham

A new 'nutritious' café concept inspired by its co-owner's childhood on an Australian farm and a love of travel is set to open in Notting Hill next month. 

Bel-Air to bring California sunshine to Shoreditch

06-Mar-2015 By Carina Perkins

A new LA-inspired restaurant offering a menu of low salt, low carb and free of refined sugar dishes will open in London’s Shoreditch this month.

FARM FRITES DEVELOPMENT CHEF CLUB

James Petrie: Tart of Flowers with muscat grape sorbet and lovage ice cream

05-Jan-2015 By Emma Eversham

In the third of our videos from the Farm Frites Development Chef Food Forum, chef James 'Jocky' Petrie, head of development at The Ledbury talks through how he makes the restaurant's Tart of Flowers with muscat grape sorbet and lovage ice...

Barry Hilton launches Ceru pop-up restaurant

11-Dec-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Restaurateur Barry Hilton launched Eastern Mediterranean street food restaurant Ceru in Fitzrovia at the beginning of December. 

Starbucks unveils POD tie-in

24-Sep-2014 By John Harrington

Starbucks has announced a tie-in with POD, the healthy fast food concept, to sell selected items from its breakfast and lunch ranges at three Starbucks stores in central London under a trial period from Thursday (25 September).

Monin launches three new syrup flavours for 2014

30-May-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Syrup brand Monin has launched three new natural fruit syrup flavours: White Peach, Wild Strawberry, and Morello Cherry.

Artisan coffee pods hit foodservice

28-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

As BigHospitality's non-alcoholic drinks special feature draws to a close, new coffee capsules brand CaféPod has launched its Origins Inspired range into wholesale. 

Liberation brings nuts into foodservice

26-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Liberation Foods, the UK’s only Fair Trade and farmer-owned nut company, is launching two of its best-selling snacking products into the foodservice sector.

Crown Cellars launches O&E wine range

05-Aug-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Crown Cellars, the specialist wine and spirits division of Carlsberg UK, has launched O&E, a range of five contemporary wines from around the world.

Brockmans 'super-premium' gin launched

30-Apr-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Brockmans, a new 'super-premium' gin featuring an unusual mix of botanicals and berries, has been launched to on-trade buyers.

Norfolk Cordial adds Redcurrant & Grapefruit flavour to range

28-Mar-2013 By Emma Eversham

Luxury handmade cordial producer Norfolk Cordial has added a new flavour to its range - Redcurrant & Grapefruit. 

London restaurants urged to offer healthier kids meals

05-Feb-2013 By Peter Ruddick

The Manor Arms pub in Streatham has been voted the best of the capital's eateries for healthy kids meals but other operators in the capital have been urged to do more to improve their children's menus.

Pimhill launches no wheat or nuts muesli

29-Oct-2012 By Emma Eversham

Pimhill Farm in Shropshire has launched a muesli which leaves out wheat or nuts, allowing hotels, restaurants and pubs to give customers with allergies or intolerances a wider choice at breakfast. 

Chefs re-issued food safety advice after German E.coli outbreak

07-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Chefs and caterers have been issued with advice on handling raw vegetables following the E.coli outbreak in Germany, which has killed 22 people.

National Vegetarian Week: Maria Elia's Aubergine Parcels

19-May-2009 By Becky Paskin

Maria Elia, head chef at the Whitechapel Gallery, shares her recipe for Aubergine Parcels with Smokey Mash for National Vegetarian Week

300 calorie menus at Saki and free bananas at The Royal Lancaster

27-Feb-2009 By Joe Lutrario

Restaurants, hotels and pubs tell us about the promotions and special offers theyre running

National Curry Week: Cyrus Todiwala’s Avial curry

24-Nov-2008 By Becky Paskin

The Caf? Spice Namaste executive chef divulges his favourite classic recipe for National Curry Week - a vegetable curry with yogurt and coconut

Marketing rewards for Vegan Day pizza restaurants

23-Oct-2008 By Becky Paskin

Restaurants that can create a healthy vegan pizza for this year’s vegan day could be rewarded with a bundle of free marketing

Desserts to serve with Christmas lunch

22-Sep-2008 By Becky Paskin

Christmas lunch desserts

YOGO-a-go-go

12-Jun-2008 By Becky Paskin

New frozen yogurt brand hits UK and opens outlet in Kingston

Labour shortage threatens fruit and veg supply

11-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

The National Farmers Union warns restrictive immigration laws are threatening UK fruit and vegetable harvests

UP Box Launching in London

07-Apr-2008 By Claire Miller

A new meal-in-a-box fast-food concept is to launch in London for the city crowd

Vineet Bhatia Launches New London Venture

08-Jan-2008 By Claire Miller

Michelin-starred Indian chef prepares to open latest venue in Londons Notting Hill, serving Indian street food and tapas-style dishes.

Good value for money wines

31-Jan-2007 By Restaurant

This seems an odd time to be thinking about wine. The papers are full of bogus detox diets, everyone is talking about ‘taking it easy', and customers have credit card debts to meet, so this month I have decided to highlight a few wines that .