Small and medium-sized London food businesses have only a month left to take advantage of the largest ever programme to help the capital’s food businesses reduce food waste and save money. The Mayor of London’s FoodSave programme, which is delivered by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) and Sustain, has worked with over 90 businesses in the capital. These … [Read more...]
University of Gastronomic Sciences partners with Compass Group
The University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo and Compass Group PLC, one of the world’s leading food and support services companies, have signed a new strategic partnership to share and develop best practice in the food industry. Maximising energy levels through the day Under the exclusive agreement, the two organisations will work together on research projects, … [Read more...]
Historic coaching inn and brewery re-opens with ETM
Roaring log fires, satisfying British fare, and its very own microbrewery, The Ealing Park Tavern is an historic West London gem. Now re-opened, following a stylish refurbishment, you’d be hard pressed to find a more handsome haven anywhere in London. The latest boutique pub opening in leafy South Ealing from successful London operator ETM Group (The Gun, The Jugged Hare, … [Read more...]
Bulldog Hotel Group set for £20m expansion
Independent coaching inns operator the Bulldog Hotel Group is set for major expansion, following investment from sector-specialist investment company the Commer Group. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, sees Commer Group take a 20% stake in the business, with Commer Group Managing Director Edward Walsh joining Bulldog’s board as Finance Director. The investment creates a … [Read more...]
New London location for Five Guys
Acting on behalf of Tragus, Shelley Sandzer, the leading leisure property specialist, has negotiated an assignment of the Café Rouge restaurant on Villiers Street to Five Guys for their latest central London restaurant. The brand has acquired the 5,000 sq ft restaurant site, which is just off The Strand, adjacent to Charing Cross and nearby Trafalgar Square, with approximately … [Read more...]