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Popeyes chicken
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Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken restaurant to open second spot in Luton with free food for first 100 customers

Popeyes® UK has announced that it will be bringing even more of its signature New Orleans flavour to Luton with the opening of its second restaurant in town, launching at Hatters Way Retail Park on […]

The view of the Luton Point shopping centre from St George's Square
Food and drink

New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

December 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on New restaurants and stores coming to Luton Point shopping centre

A new food spot and an expanded old favourite are among the new and improved stores coming to the Luton Point shopping centre in the next few weeks. Hot on the heels of the recent […]

Luton Town Hall
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Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

December 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Three Luton food businesses fined for hygiene offences

Three Luton food businesses have been prosecuted by the council for poor hygiene standards, including pest infestations within the premises. All three businesses were closed immediately using hygiene emergency prohibition powers. On 22 November, Pink […]

The Papa J's team
Food and drink

Trailblazing Luton restaurant set to celebrate 20 years in heart of town

September 12, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Trailblazing Luton restaurant set to celebrate 20 years in heart of town

Papa Js Indian tapas restaurant is celebrating a significant milestone this autumn as it marks 20 years of serving vibrant and innovative dishes to the community of Luton. The celebration of the town centre establishment […]

The Food & Beverage Award won by London Luton Airport
Food and drink

Luton Airport lands European food and drink award

July 9, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Airport lands European food and drink award

London Luton Airport has been voted as the standout European airport for food and beverage choice at the 2024 Food & Beverage Awards held in Ontario, California. The award was presented to the airport in […]

Chaiiwala
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Indian street-food chain Chaiiwala arrives at London Luton Airport

June 20, 2024 Newsdesk 1

Passengers will have the pick of a new dining option following the arrival of Indian street-food specialist, Chaiiwala at London Luton Airport, which has created 40 new jobs with the launch of the restaurant. With […]

Popeyes opens in Luton
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Chicken lovers queue overnight to be first in new Luton Popeyes restaurant

May 29, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken lovers queue overnight to be first in new Luton Popeyes restaurant

Customers started queueing 20 hours before Popeyes opened its first restaurant in Luton on Friday (May 24). The American chain is renowned as the home of Famous Louisiana Chicken, and such was the excitement in […]

Chicken George
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Chicken George teases plans to return to roots in Luton

May 27, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Chicken George teases plans to return to roots in Luton

Chicken George has confirmed it is aiming to return to its Luton roots after feeding hungry revellers during Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Stockwood Park.  The purveyors of ‘fried gold’ made their name in the […]

Bim's
Food and drink

‘Luton’s food scene is growing,’ as chain picks town to launch first spot outside of London

May 24, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Luton’s food scene is growing,’ as chain picks town to launch first spot outside of London

A fast-growing Algerian-inspired fast food chain has opened its first new restaurant outside of London on St George’s Square, aiming to tap into Luton’s “growing” food scene. Taking over the unit that has previously been […]

Crispy Chicken and Pizza owner Syed Shah
Food and drink

It’s official, Luton takeaway is crowed best in England

October 3, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on It’s official, Luton takeaway is crowed best in England

A Luton restaurant has been named the best takeaway in England after winning two awards at The Food Awards in Birmingham. Lemon Crispy Chicken and Pizza on Old Bedford Road scooped the gong for best […]

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