Bakery

Flash-grilled: Rachel Morgan

17-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

The co-founder of Edinburgh-based restaurant and bakery group Twelve Triangles on why its important to stay in jobs for a decent length, and finding solace by chatting with chickens.

Flash-grilled: Spasia Dinkovski

03-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

The chef behind Balkan bakery Mystic Burek in London's Sydenham, who's publishing her debut cookbook, Doma, this week, reveals her signature dish and chats about her first industry job.

How I Got Here: Florence Mae Maglanoc

04-Mar-2024 By James McAllister

The CEO of London-based restaurant group Maginhawa on the need for greater diversity in hospitality leadership roles, and grasping the potential of franchise opportunities.

Greggs targets 160 new sites in 2024

10-Jan-2024 By Restaurant

Greggs expects to open between 140 and 160 net new venues this year as it looks to continue to grow its estate.

The Lowdown: Bistro Greggs

01-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The high street bakery chain is looking to stake (bake) a claim on the dinner market with a month-long, pop-up restaurant featuring a Gallic-inspired menu.

Patisserie Valerie fraud trial not scheduled until 2026

07-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The trial of former employees of the collapsed bakery chain Patisserie Valerie will not take place until 2026, a court has heard.

B Bagel to open in Camden as part of plans to more than double its estate

06-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

The three-strong bagel bakery brand B Bagel has revealed plans to expand to eight sites within the next 12 months.

Greggs opens its first cafe within Sainsbury’s

12-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Greggs is continuing its push into retail with the opening of its first standalone café within a Sainsbury’s store.

Four people in court over Patisserie Valerie collapse

11-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Four people have appeared in court over the collapse of bakery chain Patisserie Valerie.

Sarit Packer: “For us, baking has always been a big part of what we do”

05-Oct-2023 By James McAllister

The co-founder of Middle Eastern restaurant group Honey & Co on the launch of their café concept, Honey & Co Daily, and London’s voracious appetite for baked goods

Former Patisserie Valerie CFO charged with fraud

14-Sep-2023 By Finn Scott-Delany

The former chief financial officer of Patisserie Valerie has been charged with fraud along with three others in connection with their role in the collapse of the chain in 2018.

Insomnia Cookies makes UK debut with double Manchester opening

30-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies has made its UK debut this week with a double opening in Manchester.

Le Pain Quotidien owner enters administration

04-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

Belgian bakery and coffee chain Le Pain Quotidien has gone into administration with all but one if it sites closed.

Darcie Maher to launch Lannan bakery in Edinburgh next month

07-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Former The Palmerston pastry chef Darcie Maher is to open her debut solo bakery next month in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge area.

It's Bagels secures permanent spot in Primrose Hill

05-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

New York-style bagel concept It’s Bagels will open its first bricks and mortar location in September on Regent's Park Road in Primrose Hill, London.

13 of the most exciting chefs in the world of pastry and bakery right now

25-May-2023 By James McAlllister

The independent out-of-home bakery space is thriving. Meet the baker’s dozen of chefs laminating their way to the top

Greggs opens first airport site with SSP

09-May-2023 By Georgi Gyton

Greggs has opened its first airport site in Cardiff in partnership with SSP, marking the next milestone in the QSR bakery brand’s strategy to expand in travel hub locations.

Ole & Steen launches grab-and-go offer

05-Apr-2023 By Joe Lutrario

London-centric Danish bakery group Ole & Steen has launched a grab-and-go offering that sees some of its products available pre-packed for people on the go.

Insomnia Cookies names former Deliveroo director as UK MD

24-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies has appointed Ben Lacey as the head of its UK business ahead of the group's plans to launch in the country this year.

Pophams launches new workshop and retail concept

21-Mar-2023 By James McAllister

Artisanal bakery and restaurant group Pophams has launched a new retail and workshop space next door to its site in London's Hackney.

Insomnia Cookies to make UK launch

20-Feb-2023 By Shwetali Sapte

Late-night cookie concept Insomnia Cookies will launch in the UK this year, with owner Krispy Kreme saying the brand has whitespace for more than 4,000 locations globally.

Six by Nico team to launch ‘baked goods lifestyle brand’ Valaria

08-Feb-2023 By Joe Lutrario

The team behind restaurant group Six by Nico will launch a patisserie and café in Glasgow later this month.

Harriet Mansell to 'diversify' business with launch of wild food bakery

13-Dec-2022 By James McAllister

Lyme Regis-based chef Harriet Mansell is to overhaul the site currently occupied by her tasting menu restaurant Robin Wylde and launch a bakery within the same space next year.

Flor Bakery to close permanently

18-Nov-2022 By James McAllister

Flor is to permanently shutter its bakery site at Spa Terminus in London's Bermondsey at the end of this month, bringing an end to the brand's high street presence.

Coffee and sandwich shops among strongest performing channels

26-Oct-2022 By Helen Gilbert

Coffee shops, fast food, sandwich and bakery were among the strongest-performing channels between 2019-2022, the latest data from Lumina Intelligence has revealed.

Paul opens first franchise store in the UK

18-Oct-2022 By Restaurant

Bakery group Paul is opening its first franchise site in the UK in a move that will see it launch more sites across the country.

MARU and Taka founders to launch Japanese bakery

03-Oct-2022 By Restaurant

The founders of London restaurants MARU in Mayfair and Taka Marylebone are opening a bakery in Notting Hill this autumn.

Flash-grilled: Dan Burke

02-Sep-2022 By James McAllister

The chef behind London micro bakery Charles Artisan Bread in Hackney on Google reviews, his problem with ice cream, and why Gordon Ramsay is the industry figure he most admires.

Patisserie Valerie to close nine sites

02-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Patisserie Valerie is closing nine sites which “have not recovered well” following the pandemic.

Arôme doubles up in London with Mayfair bakery

11-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

Asian-influenced bakery concept Arôme has launched a second London site in Mayfair.

St John to open a restaurant in Marylebone

04-Jul-2022 By Restaurant

Fergus Henderson and Trevor Gulliver are heading to Marylebone to open their third restaurant in the capital.

UK café market set to exceed 2019 value in 2022

28-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The total UK coffee shop, sandwich and bakery market is set to exceed its 2019 market value in 2022, according to the latest data from Lumina Intelligence's Operator Data Index.

Baked in Brick to launch three-floor Sutton Coldfield venue

26-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Pizza and street food restaurant Baked in Brick is opening a new bakery and café in Sutton Coldfield next month.

How I Got Here: Valentina Fois

21-Apr-2022 By James McAllister

The Italian-born chef and founder of London-based vegan cafe and bakery Lele's, who's currently competing on Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars, on her career in hospitality.

SSP opens Whiskey Bread Bar at Dublin Airport

05-Apr-2022 By Restaurant

Contract foodservice company SSP is bringing together two well-known Dublin producers for a new concept at Dublin Airport.

How I Got Here: Steve Grocutt

30-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

The founder and owner of The Cornish Bakery, which has over 50 sites nationwide, on building his business, and his advice to those looking to climb the rungs in hospitality.

Buns From Home and Ukiyo to join Covent Garden's Slingsby Place

29-Mar-2022 By Restaurant

A bakery that was founded in lockdown and a Japanese restaurant are the latest venues set to open in Covent Garden this spring.

Love, honour and ube: how one duo changed London’s Filipino food landscape

21-Mar-2022 By Stefan Chomka

With its hugely successful 'dirty' ice cream brand, eye-catching bakery, and fusion ramen restaurant, Omar Shah and Florence Mae Maglanoc’s Maginhawa group is giving Filipino food the fillip it deserves in the capital.

Greggs to launch largest ever site in... Primark

09-Feb-2022 By BigHospiality

Greggs is going into partnership with Primark to launch “the world’s biggest Greggs café”.

Simon Rogan to launch bakery and natural wine bar in Hong Kong

13-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

L’Enclume and Roganic chef Simon Rogan will launch a third venture in Hong Kong later this month.

How I Got Here: Katie Cross

17-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

The founder of Exeter-based, vegan bakery Cake or Death on building her business, struggles with commercial property, and the need for a more inclusive environment in kitchens.

James Lowe to reposition Flor as dedicated bakery

25-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

James Lowe is to reposition his Borough Market restaurant Flor as a bakery and wine shop from the beginning of next month.

Hoxton Bakehouse expands to seven sites with Farnham opening

20-Oct-2021 By Restaurant

Hoxton Bakehouse is bringing its artisan breads to Surrey with the opening of a site in Farnham.

The Lexicon signs three new operators

20-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Berkshire’s The Lexicon shopping destination has signed three new F&B operators: Korean-Japanese takeaway Kokoro, Gail’s Bakery and bubble tea brand Yi Fang.

The Dusty Knuckle to double up with a second London venue

16-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Bakery and social enterprise The Dusty Knuckle will open a second site, on Green Lanes in Haringey at the end of July.

Sam Buckley to open Stockport bakery and deli

12-Jul-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Where The Light Gets In chef Sam Buckley is to launch a bakery, deli, pottery and evening pizza and wine bar in Stockport old town late next month.

Elizabeth Cottam to open all female run bakery and dining room Cora in May

22-Apr-2021 By Restaurant

Home founder Elizabeth Cottam is opening a bakery and dining room in Boston Spa in May that will be run by an all-female senior team.

Greggs: transport hubs and drive-thrus offer post pandemic opportunities

25-Mar-2021 By Finn Scott-Delany

Transport hubs still present a great opportunity, even if only half as busy as at previous levels, according to Greggs’ CEO Roger Whiteside.

Greggs plans for expansion despite reporting first loss in 36 years

16-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

Bakery chain Greggs has posted its first annual loss since becoming a listed business 36 years age, with sales falling by a third amid the impact of the Coronavirus crisis.

Using its loaf: why Paul is finally ready to franchise across the UK

18-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Having previously concentrated on the capital, French bakery group Paul is preparing to expand across the country through a franchising model that could see its UK estate double in size.