The group’s sites in Exmouth Market and Spitalfields Market both closed in late December for a Christmas break, and in an Instagram post over the weekend founder Tom Stafford confirmed that neither site would reopen.
“Unfortunately our London locations will not be re-opening from our Christmas break,” Stafford said.
“I don’t have much to say to be honest, it’s a sad day, been holding off with this post as I feel it’s a failure, a step backwards and just shit.
“Letting down our customers who have been there to support us on this journey making the move to London. The staff who have worked so hard to promote my brand and make my donuts every day with care, attention, and love, taking on the brand ethos and working relentlessly to keep the standard of the product so high every day.
“Just want to thank all the team in London for all their hard work and dedication to Doh’hut.
“Also, a massive thankyou to all our loyal customers and everyone who’s been in, supported us and eaten our donuts and spread the word.”
Stafford launched his first Doh’hut site on Leeds' Trevelyan Square in early 2020, having previously spent several years working on the street food circuit during which time Doh’hut won numerous accolades including being named champion at the 2018 British Street Food Awards.
The group announced plans to expand to London in early 2023 under a franchise partnership with Lionshare Group. At the time the group said it had plans to open 50 sites across the UK within five years.
Doh’hut’s Leeds site continues to operate and serves a limited menu of handmade sugar doughnuts with fillings including raspberry jam, vanilla crème patisserie, and chocolate ganache; alongside a range of coffees, teas and soft drinks.
