Richard Cousins chief executive of Compass Group has died in a tragic New Year's Eve seaplane crash near Sydney, his two sons, fiancée and her daughter were also on board. The Australian pilot of the seaplane was also killed. Earlier this morning Compass Group put out the following statement: It is with deep sadness that we can confirm that our Group Chief … [Read more...]
Five-year-old Isla gets her wish to become a chef
Five-year-old Isla Johnson from Grays, Essex has spent the last two Christmas’ in hospital. She was diagnosed with intestinal failure in infancy, which means she’s unable to eat or drink. Despite that, Isla adores cooking and has always wanted to be a chef. Thanks to Elior and its charity partner Starlight, Isla saw her wish come true in spectacular style this Christmas. To … [Read more...]
Time Out Love London Awards invite hospitality nominations – now!
Now in its second year, the Time Out Love London Awards are a celebration of the capital's most loved local businesses. With five categories spanning restaurants, shops, cafes & coffee shops, pubs & bars and local culture, the awards aim to reveal the hidden gems and unsung heroes in every postcode in London, with an emphasis on independent businesses. From 1 to 29 … [Read more...]
Edwards & Blake launch Street Range
East Anglian contract catering firm, Edwards & Blake is launching its own branded ‘Street’ range of food across all their catering sites this month. The new ‘Street’ range is designed to be a delicious, funky, freshly cooked range of conveniently packaged food that can be eaten in a school, staff restaurant or ‘on the go’. These include Street Wraps, Street Pots and … [Read more...]
Catering Academy wins consortium contract with Coventry Schools
National independent catering company, Catering Academy has won a five year contract with Synergy consortium, a group of 10 primary schools based in Coventry. The contract, worth £3.75 million, was won after a competitive tender process which featured eight other companies bidding for the business. Catering Academy impressed Synergy consortium with a bespoke yet realistic … [Read more...]
New sustainability accreditation for university catering
As English schools prepare to adopt the School Food Plan from September, Higher Education is now stepping up to the plate by feeding the minds as well as the stomachs of its students with the launch of a pioneering sustainability accreditation for university catering. New University Catering Rating The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) and The University Caterers … [Read more...]
ISS signs up to kick off new cup recycling scheme
Founding Members of the ‘SIMPLY CUPS’ recycling scheme include ISS Facility Services and John Lewis Partnership ISS Facility Services is delighted to announce its role as a Founder Member of the ‘Simply Cups’ paper cup recycling scheme. The initiative, to be launched August 1, 2014, will help to recycle the 2.5 billion paper cups that are sent to landfill or incinerated … [Read more...]
Michelin-starred Northcote launches Cookery School
Renowned Lancashire country-house hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote is launching Northcote Cookery School this April. Northcote Cookery School will offer a bookable schedule of half- and full-day courses for all skillsets – whether foundation, intermediate or advanced – and students can choose from several culinary categories: from honing knife skills and baking … [Read more...]
Chefs cook up a storm to be named Compass Chef of the Year
The much anticipated annual Compass Chef of the Year final took place at the Restaurant Show on 9 October, at London’s Earl’s Court 2. From over 200 entries, a total of 24 chefs from across Compass UK & Ireland stepped up to the plate to battle it out for the Junior, Senior and newly launched Apprentice Chef of the Year titles. Eight junior chefs had just 90 minutes … [Read more...]
“rhubarb” and The National Trust to create spectacular events
The National Trust and “rhubarb” are to collaborate with selected National Trust properties around London and the Home Counties. This exclusive partnership means that both parties will work together to create spectacular events in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues, helping to raise money for the restoration and preservation of these historic landmarks. The list of … [Read more...]
Kudos awarded exclusive contract at Heron Apartments
Kudos, part of the Crown Group, has been selected as the catering partner for the newly launched Heron Apartments, the slender 36 floor residential tower in Barbican, London which is a striking addition to the City skyline. Concierge style of living The apartments are a new-take on the concierge style of living, aimed at individuals who want luxury and service at their … [Read more...]
It’s that ‘zoo’ time of year: Lindley Heritage partners with Twycross
There’s been a flurry of news regarding catering at zoos, and now Lindley Heritage has been selected by Twycross Zoo as The World Primate Centre’s catering partner in an arrangement which will span the next five and a half years through to the end of 2018. The East Midlands-based Zoological Society, which has until now managed all of the catering services at Twycross Zoo … [Read more...]
Levy Restaurants’ menagerie of tasty treats at Bristol Zoo Gardens’
Levy Restaurants, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has won a new four year hospitality contract with the Bristol, Clifton and West of England Zoological Society for the Wild Place Project, Britain’s newest wildlife conservation attraction. Under this deal, it will provide visitors with a menagerie of tasty treats at the park’s eatery. Expecting 100,000 guests The … [Read more...]
Visitor feeding time at London Zoo
Twelve months since its five-year appointment as public caterer to ZSL London Zoo, Ampersand is unveiling one of the most significant dining spaces in the Zoo’s history - and in all UK Day Visitor Catering this year - with the launch of a new restaurant on 19 July. The Terrace Restaurant ZSL London Zoo has invested £4.6m to create its new The Terrace Restaurant, which is … [Read more...]
Jockey Club Racecourses and Compass extend £300m catering partnership
Jockey Club Racecourses, the UK's largest racecourse group, and Compass Group UK & Ireland, the leading provider of food and support services in the UK & Ireland, have extended their catering venture, Jockey Club Catering, for six years. This extension will see the partnership continue until at least 2025 and is worth an expected £300m in turnover. Jockey Club … [Read more...]