Jamie Oliver has launched a café and chef at John Lewis’ Oxford Street store because the dealer strengthens his hospitality.
The 4,600 square meter venue takes the third floor of the store and has two classrooms in the checker group together with a 50 -seat café, which is cooperated with the Jamie Oliver group.
John Lewis announced that sales of hospitality had increased by 6% in the last year, and one of five in stores is now in cafes or restaurants.
The dealer intends to open five new hospitals in 2025, with a total of 36 in the total number of cafes and restaurants.
The Ori Caffès, known for his Mediterranean -style menu, currently operating in eight locations, is to open new outlets at John Lewis stores in Liverpool and the cell later this year.
Katie Papakonstantinou, Director of John Lewis’s services and hospitality, said: “Whether it is the opportunity to consider shopping or escape from the bustle of the store, a versatile and exciting selection of hospitality offers in our stores is essential for our customer experience.”
The original Jamie Oliver Cookery School was opened in 2016 and is located at the chef’s headquarters in North London.
Ed Loftus, group director of Jamie Oliver Group, said: “This is the next step in the footprint of Jamie Oliver Cookery School in the United Kingdom and internationally.
“Jamie Oliver’s headquarters in the North London school has seen incredible growth since it was opened for the first time and even more important, we will still receive incredible positive feedback from our customers. To see that the points of our emotion constantly bring me perfect joy.”
Jamie Oliver returned to the British British Restaurant in 2023 by opening Jamie Oliver Catherine Street in Covent Garden in London.
His international business is also growing, and about 80 restaurants in more than 20 markets, all cooperate with Franchising representatives.