AO by Daniel Rogan becomes part of Umbel restaurant group
Southampton restaurant AO by Daniel Rogan has become part of his father Simon Rogan’s Umbel restaurant group.
Archives for April 10, 2026
Le Cordon Bleu London launches pâtisserie scholarship competition
Le Cordon Bleu London is launching a pâtisserie scholarship competition, giving aspiring pastry chefs the opportunity to win a prize package worth more than £75,000.
Latest opening: Idalia
D3 Collective founder Des Gunewardena is putting his money where his mouth is with a huge new restaurant at Olympia.
Friday five: the week’s top stories
Theo Clench’s new project and Young’s £30m acquisition of Cubitt House are among this week’s top news stories.
Speeding up sandwich service: Mondo Sando founders on their new takeaway-focused site
Jack Macrae and Viggo Blegvad on launching MONDO TO GO in Deptford, adapting to a grab‑and‑go format and the scalability of their new concept.
Coffee culture: what UK operators can learn from overseas markets
Experts at two leading café brands discuss the coffee sector, future opportunities and what the UK can learn from overseas markets.
Cyril Lignac’s Bar des Prés relocates
Bar des Prés Mayfair is moving from its current location on Albemarle Street to South Audley Street.