James McAllister

James McAllister

Senior Reporter

James is an NCTJ-qualified journalist whose career has seen him cover everything from the Cannes Film Festival to the plight of Chagossians living in the UK. Having written for Restaurant since 2019, he is now a senior reporter with a remit to cover all corners of the UK’s restaurant industry, from street food stalls to national groups and everything in between.

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Mission Mars secures new majority backer

Mission Mars secures new majority backer

By James McAllister

Fynveur, an investment holding owned by Artal and advised by Invus, has acquired a majority stake in Mission Mars for an undisclosed sum.

Food to go concept Bewliehill closes

Food to go concept Bewliehill closes

By James McAllister

Seasonal food to go concept Bewliehill has ceased trading, shuttering its two remaining London sites in Bishopsgate and St Paul’s.

Randy’s Donuts to make UK debut

Randy’s Donuts to make UK debut

By James McAllister

US chain Randy’s Donuts is set to make UK debut in Scotland having secured a site in Edinburgh city centre.