Mamma Roma Mamma Roma is a Roman al Taglio chain of pizza restaurants located in Brussels and Ghent. The Company also owns and owns a factory which supplies branded and white-label product to numerous European supermarket chains through the EU, including Carrefour. Brief Epicurean was retained to provide Mamma Roma with hospitality-specialist [...]
PizzaLuxe
Gary Baldwin2023-09-21T10:51:15+01:00PizzaLuxe PizzaLuxe is a premium, thin-crust Roman pizza concept, backed by Edition Capital in 2020. Brief Founder Paul Goodale received Private Equity investment to expand the brand from a single-site operation, into the multi-site business operating in city-centre and airport locations across the North of England. Epicurean worked alongside interior designers Hudson [...]
Value Retail PLC, Tenant Mix & Business Strategy
Gary Baldwin2017-06-26T11:32:39+01:00Value Retail plc In 2014, Epicurean was approached by Value Retail, the operator of 11 luxury retail villages across Europe. Brief Re-engineer the food and beverage offering throughout the villages to deliver a hospitality experience which reflects the values of the luxury retail business. Action Strategic Review – a SWOT analysis was [...]
Panino Giusto
Gary Baldwin2017-06-26T10:47:46+01:00Panino Giusto Italy’s leading group of gourmet sandwich bars, family owned since formation 40 years ago. Brief In 2013, Epicurean was retained by the Italian brand's owners, on a twelve-month engagement, to lead the project delivery of all aspects of the inaugural store opening in London and thus establish the brand in [...]
Harrods – Operational Management and Concept Development
Gary Baldwin2017-06-26T10:35:24+01:00Harrods - Operational Management and Concept Development In 2009, Epicurean was retained by the world’s most famous department store Brief “Create a revolution within the Restaurants and Kitchens of the iconic business.” A twelve-month project ensued, leading to a successful four-year relationship with the store, leading and innovating within the world’s largest [...]
Ali Bin Enterprises – Galeries Lafayette
Gary Baldwin2017-07-25T12:35:06+01:00Ali Bin Enterprises - Galeries Lafayette In 2015, Epicurean was approached by Ali Bin Ali Enterprises, who control 70% of the FMCG business within the GCC region, as well as numerous luxury fashion, home and jewellery businesses. Brief Partner with ABAE to conceive, design and deliver a collection of new luxury hospitality [...]