An East London Bakery and Cafe Empire Expands Into E10

Pavilion, a well-established bakery and cafe group with strong ties to East London and Cornwall, is significantly expanding its presence by opening a new canteen concept in E10. This new venture, named Mentmore Studios, takes over the former Lighthaus Cafe space. The new location is designed to be larger and more akin to Pavilion's original Victoria Park establishment, moving beyond the smaller bakery formats seen at its Columbia Road and Broadway Market outposts. Mentmore Studios will focus on a 'batch cooking' style menu, suggesting a more substantial food offering compared to its smaller bakery counterparts, with dishes like chard mentioned as examples of its culinary direction. This expansion signifies Pavilion's continued growth and strategic move into larger, full-service dining experiences while maintaining its East London roots.