Last week saw the Country Range Group (CRG) come together at Abbey Road Studios for its annual ‘An Evening With’ event to celebrate the work and successes of its members and suppliers in 2023.
Taking place on Thursday 14th December, it was an extra special event due to it being the 10th anniversary of CRG’s ‘An Evening With’ awards evenings. The iconic Abbey Road venue, alongside a stunning meal prepared by the Clink Charity’s Clink Events and entertainment from comedian Ed Gamble and band Boogie Street, ensured the event was a sellout and guests were blown away.
In addition to the awards, a selection of attendees also hit the world-famous recording booth prior to the meal to create their very own rendition of With a Little Help From My Friends. Watch out Taylor Swift!
A total of £4,190 was also raised for the Group’s recently announced charity partner The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation on the night through a raffle where the prizes were a luxury Christmas hamper and four hospitality box tickets to see Liam Gallagher at the O2 Arena.
Country Range Group Chief Executive Martin Ward said: “I honestly didn’t think we would ever surpass last year at St Paul’s but wow – what a venue and what a night. Just being at Abbey Road Studios gave me goosebumps but to be able to enjoy the historic surroundings with friends and be treated to first-rate food and entertainment, it was the perfect way to celebrate 2023 and 10 years of our special ‘An Evening With’ events. Thanks to everyone who attended and congratulations to all the winners.”
The 2023 Member Award Winners were as follows:
- Best Own Brand Performance – Trevors Foodservice
- Best Branded Performance – Turner Price
- Best Digital Activation – Birchall Foodservice
- Sustainability Champion – Caterite
- Telesales Team of the Year – Birchall Foodservice
- Member of the Year – Turner Price
The 2023 Supplier Award Winners were as follows:
- Marketing Excellence – Unilever Food Solutions
- Business Relationship – Premier Foods
- Service Performance – d’Arta
- CRGInsight Data Champion – Nestlé Professional
- Best New Supplier – Three Oceans
- Frozen Supplier of the Year – Délifrance
- Own Brand Supplier of the Year –Agristo
- Branded Supplier of the Year – Premier Foods
About the Country Range Group
With over 30 years of heritage servicing the UK & Ireland’s innovative foodservice sector, the Country Range Group is made up of 12 independent wholesalers – Arthur David, Birchall Foodservice, Blakemore Foodservice, Brook Street Foodservice, Caterite Foodservice, Creed Foodservice, Dunns Food and Drinks, Harlech Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, Savona Foodservice, Trevors Foodservice and Turner Price.
In addition to offering the leading brands from around the globe, the Group also provides over 700 products, all developed exclusively for professional caterers under the Country Range brand. Covering grocery, chilled, frozen and non-food, Country Range is widely recognised by caterers as a trusted and reliable brand delivering consistent quality and value for money without compromising on taste and flavour.
The Group also publishes its trade magazine Stir it up 10 times a year, which features the latest food, drink and industry news, Country Range brand promotions and in-depth trend reports and sector specific guides to support and inspire all foodservice caterers.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2022, The Country Range Group raised £186,190 for charity with £50K being donated to Hospitality Action and the rest being split between local charities linked with its members.
Website: countryrangegroup.com