Frances Cottrell-Duffield

Director

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Talking Points | April 2026

Whilst we find real fulfilment in the long-term relationships we hold with clients at Tonic, this month we welcome two industry giants to the business. Gareth Ward's Ynyshir is undoubtedly one of the UK's best restaurants, and we're thrilled they have chosen us to be their PR partner. Similarly Adam Byatt is one of the most revered chefs in the country and we have big plans afoot for him and his team. We'll be toasting the brilliant som saa's 10th anniversary this month.

Talking Points | March Newsletter 2026

It's 15 years since Tonic started out - and we marked the occasion last week with an appropriately long lunch with our clients. We also took the time to reflect on the way the landscape, the industry, and our agency has changed in that time (conculsion: considerably). Media is almost unrecognisable, but our approach remains steadfast. We tell the stories that matter, in an honest and engaging way - simple, really. Thanks in advance for sticking with us over the next 15 - at least!

CHEF RAFAEL CAGALI ANNOUNCES NEW RESTAURANT, MARÉ

SET IN HOVE, EAST SUSSEX

Talking Points | The Newman, Oren and Esra

BRASSERIE ADELINE AND GAMBIT BAR TO OPEN IN SUMMER 2025

The restaurant and bar will join The Newman hotel, opening in Fitzrovia

MAURO COLAGRECO, one of the world’s most respected chefs, unveils restaurants MAURO COLAGRECO, MAURO’S TABLE, and SAISON within Raffles London at The OWO

The first London ventures from Chef Colagreco - who, in 2019, achieved three-Michelin stars at his Menton restaurant Mirazur, and in 2021, was inaugurated into the “Best of the Best” category in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants awards

Tonic launches Tonic Studio - a sister agency specialising in social media management for hospitality

Co-founded by Tonic PR and Communications founder, Frances Cottrell-Duffield and former employee Rafaella Holzapfel, the new social media and digital agency operates amongst the hospitality industry where Tonic PR has made its name since it was founded in 2010.

September's new beginnings bring sweet anticipation

65a, Twelve Triangles and more