Desserts

Andrew Sheridan: “I wanted to create a restaurant that was totally different to anywhere else”

07-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The Birmingham-based chef behind About 8 on his upcoming dessert bar After 8 and his determination to offer a different experience to his peers.

10 hospitality trends for 2022

22-Dec-2021 By BigHospiality

Canned wines at the dining table. Dessert-only restaurants. Nepalese fine dining. Here’s our predictions for what will shape the hospitality sector over the next 12 months.

Kimberley Lin: “I still dream about Cronuts”

03-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The former Dominique Ansel development chef on her new restaurant at 3 Henrietta Street and her vegan cookie side hustle Floozie.

Creams to rollout in Egypt following franchise deal

19-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Dessert café chain Creams is to open 22 sites in Egypt over the next five years following the signing of its first international franchise partner.

Creams to hit 100 sites as it announces trio of new openings

14-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Dessert parlour brand Creams has confirmed a trio of new openings in the capital, which will push its UK estate to 100 sites in total by the middle of November.

Bubblewrap plans 'aggressive' expansion across UK

26-Mar-2021 By BigHospitality

Chinatown-based bubble waffle concept Bubblewrap, which is credited with starting the craze for the Hong Kong dessert on these shores, has unveiled plans to roll out across the UK and internationally.

Creams targets northern regions as it expands franchise operation

09-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Dessert parlour brand Creams is seeking franchise partners to help grow its portfolio across northern England and Scotland.

Creams heads to Wales as it ramps up UK expansion

13-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

Dessert parlour brand Creams is to make its debut in Wales later this month as it looks to accelerate its plans for further UK expansion.

Creams acquired by Pistachio Holdings

21-Dec-2020 By Finn Scott-Delany

Dessert parlour brand Creams has been acquired by Pistachio Holdings, which is backed by Ankush Shah of the East Africa-based Sumaria Group.

Sakurado brings its mille crepes to Chinatown

23-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Sakurado - the Franco-Japanese patisserie brand that specialises in mille crepe - has chosen Chinatown for its second London location.

How I Got Here: Adam Mani

30-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Adam Mani is the co-founder and CEO of the 90-strong desert parlour brand Creams.

Creams sales up 35% following 'record-breaking' August trade

03-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

Dessert-focused chain Creams saw year-on-year sales rise 35% in August as a result of the Government's Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO) discount scheme.

Creams to launch 'kiosk format' as it pushes ahead with 'ambitious' expansion plans

18-Aug-2020 By James McAllister

Dessert-focused chain Creams is to launch a grab-and-go 'kiosk format' site on London’s Old Street tomorrow (19 August), as it prepares to push ahead with an 'ambitious opening programme'.

Creams to introduce QR codes and ice cream van jingles to help prompt distancing and sanitisation

15-Jun-2020 By James McAllister

Dessert-focused chain Creams is to introduce QR codes to access menus and an ice cream van jingle to prompt all team members to wash their hands and sanitise surfaces.

United we stand

Podcast: how Creams has continued to operate during the lockdown

07-May-2020 By James McAllister

Creams commercial and operations director Elton Gray has spoken about how the dessert-focused chain has maintained a portion of its operation throughout the Coronavirus shutdown, and is even preparing to open new sites this summer.