Welwyn Hatfield Times | Food & Drink https://www.whtimes.co.uk/things-to-do/food-reviews/ Welwyn Hatfield Times Food & Drink en-gb Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:02:32 +0000 Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:02:32 +0000 https://www.whtimes.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.whtimes.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Welwyn Hatfield Times | Food & Drink https://www.whtimes.co.uk/things-to-do/food-reviews/ The 'amazing' Hertfordshire restaurant with 'the best tapas outside Spain' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26697567.hertfordshire-tapas-bar-praised-best-outside-spain/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:28:22 +0000 82c18cf4de2d94a52fa7f4ae0d974dff daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney The 'fabulous' Hertfordshire restaurant dubbed a 'foodie's paradise' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26690081.fabulous-hertfordshire-restaurant-michelin-guide/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0000 e219d1cd28754c5083dc25666f5afee9 oliver.murphy@newsquest.co.uk | Oliver Murphy Walkers recalls crisps over health concerns as shoppers warned 'do not eat' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26691913.walkers-recalls-crisps-shoppers-warned-do-not-eat/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:42:32 +0000 42cf974f774c640a68c81727dc1f2cd6 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle New Herts restaurant launches after 'months of preparation' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26681750.ovee-restaurant-launches-thompson-close-harpenden/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:19:43 +0000 d91fe2664877417fa42dd5dc6ecb2236 huw.richards@newsquest.co.uk | Huw Richards Starbucks brings back Red Cups – and launches a festive first for Christmas 2026 https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26682178.starbucks-brings-back-red-cups-new-holiday-cold-cups/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:23:20 +0000 e93fd5f8098501de509d78840455a6e3 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Coffee sold at TK Maxx recalled over mould toxin above legal limit https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26678754.tk-maxx-coffee-recalled-mould-toxin-legal-limit/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:55:51 +0000 fe34a9352e6e827adff2b19d3476690e joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Plans approved for opening of Welwyn Garden City chicken shop https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26673985.plans-approved-peckers-restaurant-welwyn-garden-city/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:02:48 +0000 03b81c40403097cf9f0af42bbcf38e83 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney Co-op becomes first UK retailer to get viral sweet treat in 1,600 stores https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26671317.co-op-launch-viral-dot-cakes-stores-limited-time/?ref=rss Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:52:42 +0000 f45f0502af2dc9ef2992757f041853df katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Free food on offer as growing chain opens latest store in Hertfordshire https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26668514.free-food-offer-tikka-nation-set-open-hemel-hempstead/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:49:17 +0000 17e5e60db9b10fd60a0b7aced227d0a6 Liam.fitzpatrick@newsquest.co.uk | Liam Fitzpatrick Welwyn Garden City McDonald's plans approved despite 387 objections https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26665674.mcdonalds-restaurant-plans-approved-despite-387-objections/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0100 ba22a65a29de62a9619fa19f2b4b9737 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney The 'beautiful' Hertfordshire pub claimed to be 'oldest in England' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26657614.ye-olde-fighting-cocks-st-albans-beautiful-pub/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0100 f7ad3d34cfd119ca30d8578ae7f944df oliver.murphy@newsquest.co.uk | Oliver Murphy 9 must-visit cafés ranked among the very best in Hertfordshire https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26649919.9-top-rated-caf-s-hertfordshire-visit/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0100 9b2023b5aad7082714f79c5725354b76 oliver.murphy@newsquest.co.uk | Oliver Murphy Where kids can eat free this October half-term – full list of restaurants and cafes https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26647942.kids-eat-free-october-half-term-2026-best-deals-discounts/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:54:33 +0100 44e240879622a1063f23ed70ce33257d jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright New Welwyn Garden City venue to mix Thai food with creativity and community https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26642240.welwyn-garden-city-thai-food-community-venue-open/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:41:35 +0100 176b70385c77736d16ff8a9e9c308936 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney 5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26638964.5-herts-businesses-opened-closed-month/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:01:00 +0100 741e6a003f076569795a1af33db9a56f daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney The best places in Hertfordshire for pizza, according to local diners https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26605273.5-best-pizza-places-hertfordshire-reviews/?ref=rss Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:02:39 +0100 694cfd1cc844e400eafcbc056a169c59 emily.stevens@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Stevens 'Do not eat' warnings issued as salmonella contamination causes chocolate recall https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26580875.chocolate-recall-issued-amid-salmonella-contamination/?ref=rss Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:23:31 +0100 fe75d0f1a8786746d7700716b55e3645 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Visit the 'wonderful' independent Hertfordshire bakery serving 'delicious' treats https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26555367.hertfordshires-wonderful-bakery-serving-delicious-treats/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 309e5406bcbfc4427c0fb4b44680c2c9 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Discover the 'excellent' award-winning pub in Hertfordshire with 'tasty' food https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26538454.delicious-dishes-fox-willian-near-letchworth/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0100 ed253d6e322d0d9a305a3a92bcd09965 oliver.murphy@newsquest.co.uk | Oliver Murphy Hatfield chef competes for national title at UK's 'Curry Oscars' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26537936.aroma-lounge-hatfield-chef-competes-arta-awards/?ref=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:15:53 +0100 b57581144186e94cfe5e29273dc3e716 huw.richards@newsquest.co.uk | Huw Richards New Zealand chef to cook at Hertfordshire farm for one night https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26535129.new-zealand-chef-mel-brown-cook-hertfordshire-farm/?ref=rss Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:05:43 +0100 e0b25ec2eaeee5c9bffdb3bb33f74064 sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring The best places in Hertfordshire for afternoon tea, according to local diners https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26525862.5-best-places-hertfordshire-afternoon-tea/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:27:39 +0100 f5343a6dec9022f8fa61223a65d658f1 emily.stevens@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Stevens Discover the 'excellent' countryside Hertfordshire pub serving the 'perfect' roast https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26517181.hertfordshires-excellent-pub-perfect-sunday-roast/?ref=rss Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0100 9495ce4b744928c9827eb7a01e7f69bf emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Chicken shop owners reveal excitement over Welwyn Garden City restaurant plans https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26511426.chicken-shop-owners-excited-welwyn-garden-city-plans/?ref=rss Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:18:20 +0100 18454cc4a4fef5e67b8fbbc98b3d8a49 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney All the US fast food chains opening branches in the UK in 2026 for first time https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26508406.us-fast-food-chains-opening-branches-uk-2026/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:04:30 +0100 f562f2e280546cad64e9af9d1a0cebe6 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Popular fried chicken restaurant eyes site in Welwyn Garden City https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26507678.peckers-applies-open-new-restaurant-welwyn-garden-city/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:00:10 +0100 fd2fbd8c5d23888899b8274aabeabc42 huw.richards@newsquest.co.uk | Huw Richards Food recall alert Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains shoppers warned to check fridges https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26507909.food-recall-alert-tesco-waitrose-home-bargains-shoppers/?ref=rss Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:09:16 +0100 021f084828b36df431ee0a5e8508fc9d jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Inside the 1,000-year-old Hertfordshire mill where visitors can bake their own bread https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26486915.inside-hertfordshires-1-000-year-old-watermill-bakery/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0100 d71083732e5e3bfb68393d09286a8284 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle TV star and food critic praises Hertfordshire's 'luxurious' viral hotel buffet https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26475846.tv-star-giles-coren-praises-groves-luxurious-buffet/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0100 0e3c4a850d637c7738b2685170430abe emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Co-op slashes price of bread to 15p and milk and eggs to 30p in huge sale today https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26470166.co-op-slashes-price-bread-15p-milk-eggs-30p/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:20:28 +0100 5819b0b195b7230898de845f78f299c3 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright 5 Hertfordshire businesses opening or closing this month https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26468761.5-herts-businesses-opening-closing-month/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:24:57 +0100 6e158f3defa60e1f9b9fcbee82116f13 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney McDonald's branch in town reopens after major refurbishment https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26452830.mcdonalds-rush-green-hertford-restaurant-reopens/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:14 +0100 c670c9f97c7f10d031840372b1305713 sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring Discover the 'delicious' and 'exceptional' fish and chip shop in Hertfordshire https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26430976.hertfordshires-delicious-exceptional-fish-chip-shop/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0100 7b640ea8aa69594b0ed7ae3a986e3c76 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle 10 of the best places to get ice cream in Hertfordshire https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26441754.best-places-get-ice-cream-hertfordshire-summer/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0100 cd5605a6134b48a51cc547fbe34c22f1 oliver.murphy@newsquest.co.uk | Oliver Murphy From Red Indian to Izan: Restaurant boss makes a family‑focused comeback https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26413035.red-indian-owner-launches-izan-indian-welwyn-garden-city/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:29:00 +0100 7360d55c5988865032cbb536d839d084 grace.allsun@newsquest.co.uk | Grace Allsun Welwyn Garden City pub to serve pie made with Jeremy Clarkson's beer https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26435358.bakehouse-serve-pie-made-jeremy-clarksons-beer/?ref=rss Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:34:55 +0100 878e9def5e5590034e66b1c520be574e daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney 'Do not eat' warnings as recalls issued at Asda, Tesco, Waitrose and more https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26428064.asda-tesco-waitrose-issue-recall-warnings/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:44:16 +0100 5d4ed8027fdc5c839c00bcf9e19b6e41 joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Best ice cream makers available at Lakeland start under £25 https://www.whtimes.co.uk/offers/26406909.best-ice-cream-makers-available-lakeland-start-25/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100 3b0741d5363d2a924f7d9a0361eab2aa lindsey.furby@newsquest.co.uk | Lindsey Furby Six dog-friendly pubs with children's play areas in Welwyn Hatfield https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26412314.6-dog-friendly-pub-gardens-play-areas-welwyn-hatfield/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:01:00 +0100 0ef8f3b28acfe9dab1339944371e296b grace.allsun@newsquest.co.uk | Grace Allsun British food brand behind UK’s first jerk festival https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26402507.grace-foods-uk-welwyn-garden-city-help-launch-uk-jerk-festival/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0100 5244569d9d78e11e815cb43d12ba2014 sophie.skyring@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Skyring The 'beautiful' and 'fantastic' restaurant in Hertfordshire's most underrated town https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26403408.beautiful-restaurant-hertfordshires-underrated-town/?ref=rss Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:02:00 +0100 0ceb44d739895c63522884782a4debd8 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Hidden Hertfordshire gardens with a 'beautiful' café visitors can't stop praising https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26402235.hertfordshires-hidden-gardens-beautiful-caf/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100 9ee4c30cfd48eb7a807ecfc54c427378 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle 5 Hertfordshire businesses that have opened or closed this month https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26275758.5-herts-businesses-opened-closed-month/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0100 e78915ebc932e9ca590a5a5171ec9e25 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney 5 Hertfordshire pubs feature in Telegraph's Best Pubs in the UK guide https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26400225.5-hertfordshire-pubs-feature-telegraphs-best-pubs-guide/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:24:54 +0100 bd24469d48b04fb699d7d30bb7545775 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney The 'wonderful' Hertfordshire pub serving the perfect lunch at 'excellent' prices https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26281238.hertfordshire-pub-serving-perfect-excellent-lunches/?ref=rss Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100 061c48543efa8fa1cda3ff524a78f8dc emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Hatfield pub reopens under old name after £250,000 makeover https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26277636.hatfield-pub-returns-old-name-250-000-makeover/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0100 69617b62b4e4823acf3546daa763b089 daniel.mountney@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Mountney Classy' family run Italian restaurant in a Herts village that's an 'absolute gem' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26262170.classy-family-run-italian-restaurant-herts-village/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0100 37d26f42f2f015756c5e55645fd52d31 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Popular coffee chain to close Welwyn Garden City shop this week https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26255625.caffe-nero-welwyn-garden-city-close-refurbishment/?ref=rss Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0100 abe59bd2add7fb1c8a8df740e9f61b8b emily.stevens@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Stevens 'Do not eat' warning issued as UK food wholesaler recalls pasta due to 'health risk' https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26254423.uk-food-wholesaler-recalls-orzo-pasta-due-health-risk/?ref=rss Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:57:51 +0100 8a5ab7c85177a44f02d656f6e177aedf katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier 5 of the best places to get ice cream in Hertfordshire that you need to try https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/26253432.5-best-places-get-ice-cream-hertfordshire/?ref=rss Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:44:35 +0100 b3c61df160ed2753a79ad85e1e406d69 emily.stevens@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Stevens