Street Food

Six new operators for Camden’s Buck Street Market

12-Aug-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Camden’s Buck Street Market has signed six new global culinary operators that it says each bring something different to the sustainability-focused London destination.

Bubblewrap to launch first international site

04-Aug-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Instagram-famous dessert brand Bubblewrap will launch its debut international franchise site later this year.

Stand bánh mì - Luke Farrell’s Viet Populaire takes up residence at Arcade

27-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

Luke Farrell’s bánh mì concept Viet Populaire, which he established during a pop-up in London's Soho last year, is to take up residence at Arcade Food Hall at Centre Point.

Taca Tacos to open in Deptford Market Yard

18-Jul-2022 By BigHospitality

South London street food vendor Taca Tacos will open a site in Deptford Market Yard this month.

Sessions to open Islington mini food hall

15-Jul-2022 By BigHospitality

Sessions, the group behind Brighton’s Shelter Hall food hall, is heading to London with the opening of a smaller venue in Islington.

How I Got Here: Jack Macrae

06-Jul-2022 By James McAllister

The co-founder and head chef of cult sandwich brand Mondo Sando, which has recently launched a long-term residency at The White Horse in London's Peckham, discusses his career to date.

“This is potentially life changing”: the campaign supporting street food

01-Jul-2022 By BigHospitality

A new Streets Ahead initiative will be a boost for participants and the street food sector in general, according to its partners.

McCain Foodservice Solutions launches Streets Ahead initiative to bolster the UK’s street food sector

27-Jun-2022 By BigHospitality

McCain Foodservice Solutions and street food membership organisation KERB are joining forces for a major new initiative that will give people from less-advantaged backgrounds the opportunity to bring their food business idea to life.

Bun House heads to Camden

08-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Cantonese steamed bun specialist Bun House is to launch a new London outpost later this week at Camden Market’s Hawley Wharf.

Generation Next

Mambow No. 2 – Abby Lee on her new restaurant

06-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

After Covid forced her to close her original Mambow restaurant mere weeks after opening it, chef Abby Lee is relaunching the brand as a ‘more complete’ modern Malaysian concept.

How I Got Here: Liz Down

20-May-2022 By James McAllister

The co-founder of Black Bear Burger, which is about to launch its second sit down restaurant on Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell, on how she and her husband built their business.

Chaaty man: Tony Singh joins Edinburgh's Bonnie & Wild with Radge Chaat

18-May-2022 By BigHospitality

Chef Tony Singh has joined Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild with the opening of his Radge Chaat street food brand.

Latest opening: Roti King Battersea

06-May-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Sugen Gopal (aka: the Roti King) has launched a second permanent restaurant space and his first south London outpost in Circus West Village, near Battersea Power Station.

Reef Technology approaches 100 delivery-only UK locations

06-May-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany

Reef Technology has launched partnerships with YouTube sensations The Sidemen and MrBeast to nearly 100 delivery-only locations in the UK.

Growth Kitchen and The Athenian form strategic delivery partnership

06-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Greek street food brand The Athenian has entered into a partnership with satellite kitchen network Growth Kitchen that will see up to 10 London delivery kitchens open this year.

Burger & Beyond set for double London opening

05-May-2022 By James McAllister

London-based street food operator Burger & Beyond will launch two new restaurants this summer.

Jay Morjaria to launch new Korean concept Tiger and Rabbit at Shelter Hall

05-May-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Jay Morjaria is to launch a new Korean-focused concept at Brighton’s Shelter Hall next week.

Jimmy Lee returns to his hometown of Hamilton for third Salt and Chill Oriental

04-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Glasgow-based chef Jimmy Lee has chosen his hometown of Hamilton as the third location for his grab-and-go Hong Kong Street Food brand Salt and Chill Oriental.

Black Bear Burger heads to Clerkenwell for second restaurant site

03-May-2022 By James McAllister

London-based street food brand Black Bear Burger is to launch its second sit down restaurant later this month on Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell.

Bubblewrap kickstarts expansion with first franchise site

29-Apr-2022 By BigHospitality

Instagram-famous dessert brand Bubblewrap has launched its first franchise site to kickstart its plans for significant expansion.

Roger Wade to step down from Boxpark

28-Apr-2022 By Finn Scott-Delany

Boxpark founder Roger Wade has announced he is stepping down as CEO of the company at the end of May 2022.

Mr Ji expands to Camden

21-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

Modern Asian restaurant Mr Ji is to launch a second iteration in London's Camden, which will see the concept shift further away from its original focus on Taiwanese chicken.

MoMoMo to launch flagship site in Fitzrovia later this week

20-Apr-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Himalayan steamed dumplings specialist MoMoMo will launch a flagship site at Fitzrovia’s Charlotte Place this Friday (22 April).

How I Got Here: Richard Thacker

20-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The Wing Fest founder, who previously led the Randy's Wing Bar brand, on leaving restaurants to run food festivals full time, and the challenges of commercial renting in London.

Boxpark to open its BoxHall brand in the City next year

13-Apr-2022 By BigHospitality

Boxpark will open the first London location for it BoxHall sibling brand in the City next year.

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So siu mei: Three Uncles on bringing Cantonese roast meats to a wider market

05-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

With the launch of its first sit-down restaurant in London’s Brixton, siu mei specialist Three Uncles is looking to move beyond the quick-service space

Kerb to add seven new traders to Seven Dials Market

31-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

Kerb is adding a host of more street food operators to its Seven Dials Market next month by making its Cucumber Alley fully food and drink focused.

Big Mamma's Napoli Gang to open in Ladbroke Grove

30-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

French-owned Italian restaurant group Big Mamma is bringing its pizza delivery concept Napoli Gang to the high street with a site in London’s Ladbroke Grove.

Flat Earth Pizza to open permanent restaurant in east London

30-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

Street food meat-free pizza player Flat Earth Pizza will open its first permanent bricks and mortar restaurant next month.

Angelo Sato to relaunch Yatai

30-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Humble Chicken chef Angelo Sato is to bring back his QSR Japanese brand Yatai following the acquisition of a site in Fitzrovia.

New York-style restaurant and bar to launch on former Hixter Bankside site

28-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The Brixton-based restaurateurs behind Chip Shop are to launch a New York-style restaurant and bar concept in London Bridge, on the site previously occupied by Hixter Bankside.

Wingmans to take over Brixton's Market House kitchen for relaunch

23-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Brixton's iconic Market House is to reopen this week following an extensive refurbishment, with cult chicken brand Wingmans permanently taking over the kitchen.

Souvlaki specialist Street Greek to open fourth London site

22-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

Street food brand Street Greek is opening its fourth London venue, in Islington.

Escape to Freight Island considering expansion beyond Manchester

22-Mar-2022 By Shwetali Sapte

Award-winning food concept Escape to Freight Island is considering expansion outside of its Manchester homeland.

Mowgli reports ‘extremely strong trading’

21-Mar-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Mowgli Street Food experienced an “extremely strong return to trade” post the full lifting of Covid-19 related restrictions in July last year.

JKS reveals full list of Arcade Food Hall brands

21-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

JKS Restaurants has revealed the rest of the brands that will be opening at its upcoming Arcade Food Hall next month.

Hong Kong milk tea specialist Hoko to open French toast kiosk in Hackney

17-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

Hong Kong milk tea specialist Hoko is opening a Hong Kong cafe-inspired kiosk at Westgate St market in Hackney.

Lost Boys Chicken expands with new Chick Chick Crew concept

17-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

The founder of Brighton-based chicken concept Lost Boys Chicken has launched a sister concept.

Black Bear Burger heads to Market Halls Cargo Canary Wharf for third site

15-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

Black Bear Burger will open its third London venue later this month, at Market Halls Cargo Canary Wharf.

The Patate gains central London foothold

10-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

French gourmet burger brand The Patate is to make its central London debut next month in Covent Garden.

JKS Restaurants to finally open Arcade Food Hall next month

09-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

JKS Restaurants looks set to open Arcade Food Hall next month following the announcement of a new partnership with chef and Asian ingredient expert Luke Farrell, which will see him create two new concepts at the central London venue.

Indie-focused food hall to launch in Welwyn Garden City next year

09-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

A food hall and arts hub with a mix of kiosks and open bars will launch on the brownfield site that was once home to Welwyn Garden City’s Shredded Wheat Factory next year.

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It takes two to taco - Edson and Natalie Diaz-Fuentes on bringing Santo Remedio back to Shoreditch

07-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Edson and Natalie Diaz-Fuentes have brought their beloved London-based Mexican restaurant Santo Remedio back to Shoreditch, a move they say will see the brand ‘return to its roots’.

Stephen Tozer: “Kebabs transcend a lot of different environments”

04-Mar-2022 By Joe Lutrario

London's Le Bab is gearing up for a major growth spurt, with two bricks and mortar sites and a further concession set to open over the next few months.

Myungrang Hot Dog to make its UK debut in Islington

02-Mar-2022 By BigHospitality

London’s burgeoning Korean hot dog scene is getting a new player in the form of Myungrang Hot Dog.

Zaap Thai arrives in Sheffield

01-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Street food brand Zaap Thai is to launch its sixth restaurant this spring having secured a site in Sheffield.

Market Halls to launch in Canary Wharf

21-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

London-based group Market Halls will finally launch its new 20,000 sq ft location opposite Canary Wharf’s upcoming Crossrail station late next month.

Roti King and Le Bab among next clutch of operators announced for Battersea Power Station

21-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Malaysian street food brand Roti King and new wave kebab operator Le Bab are among the next clutch of restaurants set to take up residency at Battersea Power Station, London.

Pizza Pilgrims to rebrand its Finsbury Park Slice restaurant

21-Feb-2022 By BigHospitality

Pizza Pilgrims is turning its Slice venue in Finsbury Park into one of its standard pizza restaurants.

YouTube stars to open first bricks and mortar site for Sides

17-Feb-2022 By BigHospitality

Virtual fried chicken concept Sides will open its first bricks and mortar venue this month in Boxpark Wembley.