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The man who went from scotch egg slinger to seasoned restaurateur

28-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

With his HAM Restaurants group, Crispin and Bistro Freddie founder Dominic Hamdy is slowly building a London-centric empire.

Tom Barnes and Altrincham Market founders to speak as Generation Next heads to Manchester

19-Feb-2024 By James McAllister

Chef Tom Barnes and Altrincham Market owners Nick Johnson MBE and Jenny Thompson MBE are among those scheduled to speak at next month’s Generation Next event in Manchester.

Boom Bap Burger opens third site

08-Dec-2023 By Restaurant

Burger mini chain Boom Bap Burger has opened its third London restaurant, in London's Leadenhall Market.

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Smoke + Ash: “We think the whole concept of pizza can be pushed”

08-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The founders of Birmingham-based pizzeria Smoke + Ash have learnt a lot in their first year as restaurateurs, and now they’re looking to parlay that knowledge into long-term success.

Edition Capital: 'cocktail bars and immersive experiences ripe for investment'

16-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Cocktail bars and food operators in the burgeoning immersive experiences space are the big growth areas for investment in hospitality, according to one investor.

Business confidence remains mixed among smaller operators

07-Aug-2023 By Restaurant

Small businesses have expressed fears that summer trading will be down on the previous year, according to research conducted by Restaurant.

Generation Next Poll: have your say

27-Jun-2023 By Restaurant

Fill in our latest poll and share your views about the current state of the sector.

Online workshops launched to help emerging businesses

28-Apr-2023 By Restaurant

A series of workshops designed to help fledgling restaurant and hospitality businesses succeed and grow is being launched by Restaurant magazine.

Alex Claridge and Brad Carter to speak as Generation Next heads to Birmingham

06-Feb-2023 By James McAllister

Alex Claridge and Brad Carter are among those scheduled to speak at the forthcoming Generation Next event, which will be held at The Gatehouse at the Bond in Birmingham on Wednesday 1 March.

Generation Next to return this month

18-Oct-2022 By Restaurant

Generation Next, a content forum that focuses on the future stars of hospitality, is returning this month with a free-to-attend event at Sessions Islington, London, on Monday 31 October.

Vegan taco specialist Club Mexicana to open in Spitalfields

30-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Vegan Mexican Californian brand Club Mexicana is returning to its east London roots with the opening of a restaurant in Spitalfields.

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All that and dim sum – how Dumpling Shack grew into a multi-brand business

20-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

From a street food stall on London’s Broadway Market, John Li and his wife Yee have turned Dumpling Shack into a multi-brand operator with global aspirations

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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

SpiceBox launches second crowdfund ahead of third London opening

23-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Vegan curry house concept SpiceBox has launched a new crowdfunding campaign ahead of plans to open a third London restaurant early next year.

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Tiffin(ity) and beyond – how SpiceBox is vying to become the UK’s biggest Indian restaurant group

01-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

While the pandemic may have delayed her plans, Grace Regan’s ambition to turn vegan curry house concept SpiceBox into the UK’s biggest Indian restaurant group remains undented.

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Lovely Rita’s: Missy Flynn and Gabe Pryce on their Soho ‘homecoming’

06-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

From a converted Dalston nightclub toilet to a restaurant in Soho, Rita’s has come a long way, driven by Missy Flynn and Gabe Pryce’s enduring gastronomic passion.

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He who dares - Robbie Lorraine on his nostalgic restaurant concept Only Food and Courses

02-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

The idea may invite cynicism, but chef Robbie Lorraine hopes his 80s and 90s-themed fine dining concept can break down barriers with its cheeky twists on classic British cuisine.

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Firestarter – one year of Hot 4 U

05-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Nomadic kitchen concept Hot 4 U has been one of the pandemic’s breakout success stories, making waves in London with its freewheeling approach and wildly eclectic cooking.

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Guac star: how Club Mexicana became a vegan smash hit

17-Sep-2020 By James McAllister

After years on the street food circuit, Club Mexicana has gone mainstream - opening a permanent restaurant in London’s Soho that plays like a greatest hits album for the vegan brand.

Street food brand Sugoi JPN sets out plan to rapidly expand across London

30-Jul-2020 By James McAllister

Japanese-Latin street food brand Sugoi JPN has set out an ambitious plan to try and open 10 bricks-and-mortar sites in the next 12 months.

Market Halls CEO: "We expect a churn in traders"

27-Feb-2020 By Sophie Witts

The chief executive of Market Halls says there are “around 300” food traders who are keen to open in the schemes.

Meet the Roti King

24-Feb-2020 By Hilary Armstrong

Kalpana Sugendran Sugendran has overcome a number of setbacks to bring the food of Malaysia – in particular the roti canai – to London. Now with a standalone restaurant and two Market Halls locations, and with more in the pipeline, the roti king is on...