Street Food

Longboys to bring its doughnuts to Camden

20-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Top pastry chefs Graham Hornigold and Heather Kaniuk have chosen Camden's Hawley Wharf for their fourth Longboys site.

Latest opening: Fatt Pundit Covent Garden

18-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant Fatt Pundit has doubled up with a site in London's Covent Garden that's billed as 'an evolution' of the group's Soho original.

Thai Express to launch Kitchen concept in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter

28-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Casual quick-service Thai restaurant group Thai Express is launching a kitchen concept in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter.

German bratwurst brand Extrawurst to make UK debut

28-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

German bratwurst fast-food brand Extrawurst is making its entry into the UK this year with restaurants in Birmingham and Nottingham.

Benugo launches incubation scheme for small hospitality operators

17-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Benugo is launching a new incubation scheme aimed at 'supporting the growth and development' of small hospitality operators.

Two former Roti King employees to open Tamila this month

14-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

A new restaurant led by two former Roti King employees is opening in Hackney Wick later this month.

The Orange Buffalo to open first franchise site as it pushes ahead with expansion plans

14-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

New York-style chicken wing brand The Orange Buffalo will launch its first restaurant under franchise later in the autumn at the Riverside Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

Boxpark secures investment to accelerate growth

08-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

Boxpark is set to accelerate its expansion plans after securing new investment.

Fin and Flounder fishmonger to launch Bar Flounder seafood shack

25-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Prominent London fishmonger Fin and Flounder is to launch its own seafood shack at Netil Market in London Fields next month.

Tigre Tacos secures permanent home in Stoke Newington

19-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Street food brand Tigre Tacos has secured its first permanent restaurant space in the capital, opening above mezcal bar Doña on Stoke Newington High Street next month.

Sugo and Guasa among operators to feature at Greenwich's Design District Canteen

11-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Italian street food brand Sugo and Venezuelan arepa masters Guasa are among the six independent operators to launch at Greenwich Peninsula’s Design District Canteen when it opens next month.

Mowgli to make London debut in October

05-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Nisha Katona has confirmed she is bringing Mowgli to the capital, launching on Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia in October.

Fatt Pundit heads to Covent Garden for second London site

04-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant Fatt Pundit is to launch its second London location later this month in Covent Garden.

Market Halls launches £1m crowdfund campaign

21-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Market Halls is to launch a £1m crowdfund campaign through Seedrs early next month.

DF Tacos and Poké the Bear to open venues in Market Halls

20-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Taco brand DF Tacos and poke brand Poké the Bear are among new traders to open in Market Halls when the food hall company recommences trading later this month.

Mowgli mulls London opening

12-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Indian street food group Mowgli is considering a move to the capital before the end of the year.

The Athenian to launch new delivery kitchens as it begins to rebuild estate

07-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Greek street food player The Athenian is set to launch three new delivery kitchens across London, as it begins to rebuild its estate following the departure of co-founder Neo Christodoulou.

Chef Jimmy Lee to take Salt & Chilli Oriental to Edinburgh

23-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Jimmy Lee is taking his Hong Kong street food concept Salt & Chilli Oriental to Edinburgh's St James Quarter, launching within Bonnie & Wild's Scottish Marketplace next month.

Bodega Rita’s finds new home in Clerkenwell

16-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Global deli and sandwich store Bodega Rita's has found a new London home on Cowcross Street in Clerkenwell and is set to launch later this month.

How I Got Here: Tim Thornton

16-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The founder of the newly launched Base Face Pizza in London's Hammersmith on swapping life as a jazz musician for a career in restaurants.

Mark Greenaway doubles up with a second pie and mash site

10-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Scottish chef Mark Greenaway has opened a second site of his Greenaway’s Pie & Mash concept.

Mercato Metropolitano to open Ilford market in November

10-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Food market Mercato Metropolitano has confirmed it will launch its long-awaited Ilford site in November.

Boxpark heads to Bristol for first Boxhall location

08-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Boxpark is to debut its new sibling concept Boxhall next summer in Bristol, marking the group's first opening outside of London.

BigHospitality is changing

02-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Like many of the biggest media websites that have put journalism at the forefront of their strategy, we are implementing something called metered access – meaning users will be asked to register after consuming a certain number of articles within 30 days.

The Athenian’s Neo Christodoulou to go it alone with Smashing Plates (updated)

27-May-2021 By James McAllister

The Athenian co-founder Neo Christodoulou has left the Greek street food business and is preparing to launch a rival brand called Smashing Plates.

Base Face Pizza scores first permanent site

25-May-2021 By James McAllister

A pizza concept launched in lockdown as a charitable fundraiser is set to open its first bricks and mortar site in London's Hammersmith next month.

Télémaque Argyriou to launch Greek concept Kalimera as permanent restaurant in Crouch End

21-May-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Télémaque Argyriou is to launch his contemporary Greek concept Kalimera as a permanent restaurant in London's Crouch End next month.

How I Got Here: Lily Bovey

19-May-2021 By James McAllister

The founder of STAKEhaus, who has just launched 'climate positive' burger brand GROUND with The Ethical Butcher, on her love of the street food scene and hopes for a more sustainable future.

Japanese handroll bar Temaki to open in Brixton

14-May-2021 By James McAllister

Japanese handroll bar Temaki is to open its debut site on Market Row in London's Brixton next month.

Generation Next

Finding the Ji spot – why Mr Ji is ditching grab-and-go and embracing a chef-led approach

10-May-2021 By James McAllister

Taiwanese chicken joint Mr Ji has scrapped its grab-and-go model and relaunched as a full-service restaurant with an expanded menu created by TĀ TĀ Eatery’s Ana Gonçalves and Zijun Meng.

Maray group to open Sabich in Liverpool's Duke Street Market

04-May-2021 By Restaurant

The team behind Liverpool-based restaurant group Maray is to open a Middle Eastern-inspired casual concept in the city’s Duke Street Market.

Adria Wu to launch new delivery concept

19-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Chef Adria Wu is to launch a London-based, delivery-only concept that will serve as a sister brand to her six-strong natural food and juice bar group maple&CO.

Slice by Pizza Pilgrims scores second site

15-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Pizza Pilgrims has secured a second London site for its aptly named New York pizza-by-the-slice concept Slice, joining the line-up of street food operators at Swingers West End.

Sessions Market secures further investment ahead of 'ambitious' year of growth

13-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Food hall operator Sessions Market has secured further investment and strengthened its senior team ahead of plans to 'accelerate' growth over the next year and beyond.

Mac and Wild duo get the ball rolling on SIXES expansion

09-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Mac and Wild founders Andy Waugh and Calum Mackinnon are planning to rollout their cricket-based competitive socialising concept SIXES, with sites planned for Fitzrovia, Manchester and Oxford.

Welsh operator hits Government with legal challenge over hospitality reopening

08-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

A street food operator in Wales has launched a legal challenge against the Welsh Government's failure to set out a reopening date for indoor hospitality.

Festival-style food and entertainment venue to launch as al fresco lockdown lifts

08-Apr-2021 By Restaurant

An outdoor festival-style street food, drinks, and entertainment venue will open in North Shields next month to take advantage of the lifting of restrictions on outside dining.

Outdoor food and drink venue St. Felix Place to open in Borough

31-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Venue Group, the London-based company backed by Mumford & Sons founding member Ben Lovett, is to launch a new outdoor food and drink space in Borough next month.

Welsh operator launches crowdfund to challenge Government over hospitality reopening

25-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

A street food operator in Wales is looking to mount a legal challenge against the devolved government's failure to provide the country's hospitality sector with a reopening date.

Social Entertainment Ventures announces rebrand

24-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Competitive socialising group Social Entertainment Ventures (SEV) has undergone a rebrand with its name changed to State of Play.

Time Out jettisons London Waterloo market

23-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Time Out Group has confirmed it will no longer push ahead with plans to open a food market in London Waterloo, due to the financial hit from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Brighton's first food hall Shelter Hall set to open from next month

18-Mar-2021 By Restaurant

Brighton’s first food hall will open fully next month having been hampered by the lockdown restrictions brought on by the pandemic.

Generation Next

KERB appeal: what the future holds for the street food sector

11-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The pandemic has devastated the street food sector, but with the end of lockdown in sight, KERB duo Petra Barran and Simon Mitchell believe there’s plenty of reason for optimism.

Mercato Metropolitano to launch 'neighbourhood concept' in Canary Wharf

10-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Food market Mercato Metropolitano is to launch a new 'neighbourhood concept' in London's Canary Wharf this summer as it pushes ahead with a £35m plan for global expansion.

Asian food hall Hello Oriental to open in Manchester this summer

17-Feb-2021 By Restaurant

A subterranean three-floor Asian food hall will open in Manchester’s Circle Square this summer.

Boxpark appoints Ben McLaughlin as new COO ahead of Boxhall development

09-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Boxpark has announced the promotion of Ben McLaughlin to chief operating officer (COO) as it looks to concentrate on its growth and development of new sibling concept Boxhall.

Birmingham chef Andrew Sheridan to launch street food van

18-Jan-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Birmingham-based chef Andrew Sheridan is to launch a street food van that will serve French bistro dishes as well as putting on a number of collaborations with other well-known chefs.

Food and entertainment space Society to launch in Manchester this spring

12-Jan-2021 By Restaurant

Food and entertainment space Society will open in Barbirolli Square in Manchester this spring.

Tin Can Kitchen opens second Newport location with further growth planned

11-Dec-2020 By Cameron Henderson

Food delivery service Tin Can Kitchen has launched a second shipping container kitchen in Newport as it pushes ahead with plans to open the city's 'first outdoor street food court'.

Operators sought for Greenwich's Design District

13-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Upcoming Greenwich Peninsula development the Design District is looking for operators to provide food and drink to 10,000 creatives, students and residents, as well visitors to the O2.