Romford Recorder | Food & Drink https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/things-to-do/food-reviews/ Romford Recorder Food & Drink en-gb Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:04:34 +0100 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:04:34 +0100 https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Romford Recorder | Food & Drink https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/things-to-do/food-reviews/ Upminster takeaway up for best in Essex award at the 'curry Oscars' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26574832.kaani-kaana-upminster-best-essex-takeaway-award/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 4aad5cbde30f336b2749287dc841c80d gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Inside the listed building being transformed into 'fine dining' Hornchurch restaurant https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26574084.inside-hornchurch-high-street-restaurant-transformation/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 80efde9763bea3dbece8f9d5a79d9bf9 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Meet the chef bidding for Michelin Star with new 'fine dining' Hornchurch restaurant https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26572024.chef-jomon-kuriakoses-new-hornchurch-high-street-restaurant/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0100 1fa52f508831a3691d79d33d91e9c98b gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Your favourite places to eat in Romford - from pizza to pie and mash https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26551696.best-cafes-restaurants-romford-according/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ebe3f0caae1f57db0defa6928e86ea23 bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton I went behind-the-scenes at wagamama and here's 3 things I learned about it https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26554396.went-behind-the-scenes-wagamama-learned-3-things/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7bf0d9fe92a81cb634f7e73531c2d472 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone The Elm Park restaurant that 'knows everyone's name' celebrates two years open https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26561363.station-parade-lounge-elm-park-celebrates-two-years-open/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0100 bac35ccce1f316efb7767e606069dd10 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Domino’s poke fun at Tottenham's poor start to season with ad outside stadium https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26561608.dominos-mocks-tottenhams-poor-form-ad-outside-stadium/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:49:42 +0100 37f4bf934869edbd4d870673d9a85c07 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat McDonald's drops cryptic clue after Monopoly ends for good after 20 years https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26560823.mcdonalds-drops-cryptic-clue-fans-monopoly-axed/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:24:11 +0100 8240dd65a50efe395156089fc8074487 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Almost a third of Brits feel disconnected from where their food comes from https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26560801.brits-feel-disconnected-food-comes/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:35:48 +0100 239fa3373a6a219cee3361bbc2092aff joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Brentwood High Street could get THIRD Greggs store as new plans emerge https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26557159.greggs-open-third-brentwood-high-street-store/?ref=rss Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2aa37ff7e493fb0921f37daa779f37df Piers Meyler, LDRS Restaurant loved by celebs wants extension 'which would make parking even worse' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26556567.alecs-restaurant-bar-grill-brentwood-wants-extension/?ref=rss Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0100 2a5133ca55dfd66eb11613d93aaf3fc6 Piers Meyler, LDRS 'Stop ordering takeaways to your home - support Romford restaurants like ours' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26551253.delhi-live-victoria-road-romford-urges-people-visit/?ref=rss Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 9fd0f3858f2dc0b549c7a908237b58fc gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Five restaurants and cafes in Havering want to retain outdoor seating for customers https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26536783.five-cafes-restaurants-havering-want-keep-outdoor-seating/?ref=rss Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 428d41f3dc7c724413fb9b4ec29d43bc gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Only one in three over 50s know if they are getting enough fibre https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26542963.one-three-50s-know-getting-enough-fibre/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:40:05 +0100 604b42f27a062c6ce83250975ce73d62 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle 'I ate lunch at an enchanting Romford tea room as cosy as your granny’s living room' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26502310.small-talk-tearooms-liberty-romford-caf-review/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2961d6caadc54aa75030a486e681adac charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson Hornchurch chippy ordered to bulldoze 'disorderly' shed built 'without permission' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26511279.hacton-lane-fish-chips-hornchurch-gets-enforcement-notice/?ref=rss Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7c10a368d030eb6827adeda4091d870e charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson Upminster restaurant 'disappointed' it must demolish 'really important' pergola https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26513064.sals-brasserie-corbets-tey-road-disappointed-enforcement-notice/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0100 f5e61a017b64a0211db6e327f4849564 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Major restaurant chain moves step closer to opening at Romford shopping complex https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26515313.wingstop-romford-brewery-step-closer-october-opening/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 201297ecf0d80191a3d6a799358bb535 charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson McDonald's axes major promotion after 20 years as customers say 'no reason to go now' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26517655.mcdonalds-axes-monopoly-promotion-uk-20-years/?ref=rss Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:39:54 +0100 c491bb98414d409144ab35a1ae97861e patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover ANOTHER top-rated restaurant in Upminster ordered to bulldoze unauthorised extension https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26512732.sals-brasserie-corbets-tey-road-must-demolish-extension/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0100 95406c278555282789b19482bb56225d gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Highly-rated Upminster restaurant must demolish extension built 'without permission' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26511312.alaias-corbets-tey-road-upminster-must-demolish-canopy/?ref=rss Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0100 c28267d04a310ce224de82ec2da1e24d gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo 'This is Hornchurch's most expensive street - here are 5 reasons it earns that title' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26505105.harrow-drive-hornchurchs-expensive-street--/?ref=rss Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 035d8aed83e75eac9b9664f469668964 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Family-run patisserie will make 'whatever community wants' to say thanks for support https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26501300.nalla-patisserie-corbets-tey-road-upminster-business-far/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 3f71817f2fba9a77d4bf198b6e97d785 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo JD Wetherspoon confirms 6 new pubs will open in the UK in September - see where https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26508168.jd-wetherspoon-confirms-6-new-uk-pubs-will-open-september/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:18:19 +0100 e5cdb83b503c81eea88949b3b2c77533 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier 'I tried Romford's newest dessert shop and left with a sugar rush I'd go back for' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26493261.review---rk-coffee-desserts-romford-shopping-hall/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0b812df02eab4072e0a3f6332f017a7c charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson How I spent a day at a 'magical' UK spot named among best places to live in the UK https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26493828.spent-day-greenwich-see-fuss/?ref=rss Sat, 29 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100 e827c7c081f8e1d281b530f73e2d5d37 amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton 'Never our intention to breach rules' - Romford cafe told to pull down seating area https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26500803.cobe-romford-south-street-cafe-must-pull-seating-area/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100 dcd0eb7cace7bf8cb7aa88c5de8c6ddb charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson Plans blocked for new Dagenham restaurant and takeaway 'too close to several schools' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26498592.porters-avenue-dagenham-new-restaurant-plan-too-close-schools/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 556d711c85b6ee3bdccf01eb04b54b26 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo I ate at one of Hornchurch's top rated restaurants and I don't have a bad word to say https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26485749.sortie-grill-bar-restaurant-station-lane-hornchurch-review/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0100 5b9e352a5a7a85ced765b7559dea63db gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo AVA Steakhouse & Grill brings central London luxury to Romford https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26469884.ava-steakhouse-grill-brings-london-luxury-romford/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0100 266d8e1a4848cffe51e862cab5d16b42 'My takeaway was named the best in Essex again but we're only getting started' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26478802.kaani-kaana-upminster-proud-named-best-essex/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100 00171f7bbb895aa0135d69dc0866d751 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Indian takeaway with Upminster branch named 'best in Essex' AGAIN at latest awards https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26474848.kaani-kaana-upminster-named-best-takeaway-essex/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100 40329fdd6f6290607f4fcc0b6bdaccd6 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo McDonald's customers delighted by 'amazing' menu item relaunched after 2 years https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26474069.mcdonalds-fans-delighted-mini-hash-browns-back-menu/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:28:17 +0100 a6054c81b3ec2e8dbb600b68a47ac021 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Rainham cafe blocked from serving alcohol after resident concerns https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26467159.ilirida-caf-rainham-blocked-serving-alcohol-council/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100 4e99a4cfd9bde96a32a7d58b7157753e Sebastian Mann, LDRS New 'extraordinary dining experience' looks set to open in Hornchurch town centre https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26465370.hornchurch-high-street-new-indian-restaurant-set-open/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0100 d7b1c2f174cf41cd8e01275ee376d80a gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Huge 'Frankenchicken' spotted in protest against new Rainham Pret A Manger branch https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26464308.pret-new-opening-new-road-rainham-crashed-anima/?ref=rss Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0100 a261c3875a4aaa88e68594e0a205ec40 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Global chicken shop chain to arrive at Romford shopping centre in a matter of months https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26455494.wingstop-brewery-romford-will-open-october/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0100 2f9cd78bf04879e93165024645053d9b gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo 'Our dream coming to life' - local family open 'French style' Upminster patisserie https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26435345.nalla-patisserie-corbets-tey-road-opens-break-in/?ref=rss Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0100 d8cd4cbcfd77dbddcfb169b0eb44187f gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo McDonald's launches 12 Crocs Happy Meal toys in mini shoe boxes in UK restaurants https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26435419.mcdonalds-launches-happy-meal-crocs-toys-summer/?ref=rss Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:44:54 +0100 7ebd18372e0670ee70a0257324c11a8b katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Shoppers 'fall in love' with new drinks and desserts shop at Romford Shopping Hall https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26424585.rk-coffee-desserts-opened-romford-shopping-hall/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0100 e37c54d62726ca008a53714dec11629f charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson Domino's has launched new wacky ice cream flavour https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26430268.dominos-launched-new-wacky-ice-cream-flavour/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:33:22 +0100 201a25a1332fd709c814a2bc21608035 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle 'Our brand new family-run patisserie was broken into before we could even open' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26426297.nalla-patisserie-corbets-tey-road-upminster-burglary/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 d95aaac24112a9ff8c7adb602358e454 gianni.cirillo@newsquest.co.uk | Gianni Cirillo Best ice cream makers available at Lakeland start under £25 https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/offers/26406896.best-ice-cream-makers-available-lakeland-start-25/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100 89c6fdb2044d31ec0b2989a1ce98558c lindsey.furby@newsquest.co.uk | Lindsey Furby New restaurant chain to open in major London shopping centre https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26414886.cosy-club-opening-westfield-stratford-city-west-london/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:55:27 +0100 9f858cd55ce8cedae9faacf0842dcf1b robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett Final closing date confirmed for Romford Beefeater and 105 others shutting for good https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26411500.liberty-bell-romford-beefeater-closing-date-announced/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0100 58d8687a3681e67f21ba66546fa0ee02 charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson Fears over 'noisy, drunk customers' fuel objections to takeaway's 3am opening plans https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26408018.king-wings-hornchurch-high-street-plans-open-3am/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0100 27013f48315e31743d8647646154c463 charlotte.anderson@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Anderson The new application suggesting Burger King's Romford replacement is one step closer https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26298531.south-street-romford-smoke-pepper-signs-application/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100 472d0ba2f666830cf30ccfcdcb153eba michael.cox@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Cox Starbucks confirms return of viral fan-favourite drink after 9 years away https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26298515.starbucks-confirms-return-viral-drink-9-years/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:44:03 +0100 7a340424c1ebcd7fc1939dbc066e15a7 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle McDonald's launches new McFlurry flavour that fans are in 'two minds about' https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26296639.mcdonalds-customers-divided-hot-honey-mcflurry/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:43:20 +0100 e3a11fc1ce8eeb55bd4d2486ad2682bb Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Burger King launches new Texas BBQ burger range – and brings back a fan favourite https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26295117.burger-king-launches-new-texas-bbq-burger-range-uk/?ref=rss Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:43 +0100 8ceb3f68810c974b5a099eb0504c5d90 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright