BOOKER OPENS CHRISTMAS HUB FOR FOODSERVICE OPERATORS TO MAKE MORE OF CHRISTMASÂ
Elevated nostalgic dishes and world flavours are set to dominate menus this festive season, and Booker has launched its dedicated online Christmas hub and guide, packed with menu inspiration and ingredients to support foodservice operators through the busy party period. Booker’s 2026 Christmas collection leads with the strapline Make More of Christmas, designed to help …
Four Seasons’ Michele Lombardi Brings Signature Cocktail Takeover to KOIA All-Suite Wellbeing Resort
This summer, KOIA All-Suite Wellbeing Resort on the island of Kos, is redefining its dining experience with a heightened focus on mixology and indulgent culinary offerings. Featuring a headline mixology takeover by Michele Lombardi, Head of Bars at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, the modern sanctuary will showcase artisanal cocktails infused with Hippocratic …
CHEF WOONGCHUL PARK BRINGS KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN TO FLAT IRON SQUARE
The chef behind Michelin starred Sollip brings a taste of his Korean heritage to Flat Iron Square with a new fried chicken concept Flat Iron Square welcomes Papa Dak, a new Korean fried chicken concept created with Woongchul Park, serving up crispy, double fried chicken glazed in punchy Korean sauces. Bringing Korean street food to …
FLOAT INSTALMENT PLATFORM CONFIRMS EARLY TRACTION FROM UK MERCHANTS
Float, the credit card-linked instalment platform, which launched in the UK just one month ago (July 2026), has already onboarded UK merchants and is reporting early positive results and feedback. These early adopter UK merchants come from Float’s higher-value verticals in consumer electronics, furniture and home and sports and leisure. Float also confirms it is in …
EQUAL MEASURES UK EXPANDS BOARD TO INCLUDE PROMINENT INDUSTRY FIGURES
Equal Measures UK has appointed further industry legends to its Board to expand its sector reach, skillset, and networks. The incoming Board members include: Iain McPhershon (#2 Bar World 100 List 2026; CLASS Bar Awards Innovator ofthe Year 2023-2026; Best International Bar Mentor at Tales of the Cocktail 2025;Owner of Panda & Sons) Sandrae Lawrence …
Brindisa Tapas Appoints Adrian Castro as Beverage Director
Brindisa Tapas has announced the promotion of Adrian Castro to the newly created role of Beverage Director, marking a significant investment in the future of its drinks programme as the celebrated Spanish restaurant group continues to champion artisan producers across Spain. Castro steps into the role after almost a decade with Brindisa Tapas, where he …
WORLD’S FIRST GABA-ENHANCING ALCOHOL-FREE SPIRIT SENTIA TOHEADLINE NEW FESTIVAL MOOD BARS AT BOOMTOWN AND FORWARDS
SENTIA and ARC B CIC are launching dedicated Mood Bars designed to helpfestivalgoers feel socially at ease, connected and present, without relying on alcohol The world’s first GABA-enhancing alcohol-free spirit, SENTIA, is partnering with ARC B CIC to launch dedicated Mood Bars at Boomtown and FORWARDS Bristol this August, as demand for more sophisticated alcohol-free …
JASON ATHERTON INTRODUCES A NEW ERA FOR THREE DARLINGS CHELSEA
Three Darlings, Jason and Irha Atherton’s beloved neighbourhood brasserie on Chelsea’s Pavilion Road, is officially entering a new era by introducing a fresh culinary direction, cross-pollinating its signature bistro identity with MARIAS, the Athertons’ newly launched coastal destination at Principessa Forte dei Marmi, Autograph Collection, in northern Tuscany. Named in heartfelt tribute to the Athertons’ …
NEW O’NEILL’S BIRMINGHAM’S NEW STREET OPENS FOLLOWING £1M TRANSFORMATION
Live music, sport, digital darts and plenty of craic are coming to the heart of Birmingham as O’Neill’s prepares to open its newest venue on New Street. O’Neill’s New Street is now open following an investment of more than £1 million, transforming the former Windsor pub into a brand-new destination for live entertainment, sport, food …
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY WELCOMES PANTALONES ORGANIC TEQUILA TO HILLSBOROUGH STADIUMÂ
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is delighted to announce a groundbreaking new partnership with Pantalones Organic Tequila. The world-renowned tequila brand, co-founded by Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, will bring an exclusive new premium experience to Hillsborough, transforming two executive spaces into the brand-new Pantalones Suite. Combining panoramic pitch views with great food, flowing drinks and …
