Sodexo has announced that it has been selected by Meta to deliver food services across its global portfolio. The enterprise partnership covers more than 130 locations in over 30 countries across all regions. The contract includes a diverse range of environments, including corporate offices, large campuses, data centres, conference hubs and smaller office … [Read more...]
Chartwells Secures Isle of Wight Contract for School Catering Services
Chartwells has secured a three-year contract with Isle of Wight Schools to provide nutritious meals to children and young people across the Island. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process. Beginning in September 2026, the new agreement will see Chartwells serve more than 4,000 meals a day to primary school pupils. The education catering … [Read more...]
Mellors Golden Whisk Finals 2026 Crown Wayne Powell as Winner
The finalists of the 2026 Mellors Golden Whisk went head-to-head on 9 July at The Cheshire Cookery School in Altrincham for the competition’s final cook-off. Mellors’ annual Golden Whisk competition celebrates the talent, creativity and passion of its 1,800 catering team members, giving them the opportunity to step into the spotlight and compete for the Mellors Golden … [Read more...]
Sodexo Unveils its Barista Collective – Putting Craft and Careers at the Heart of Training
Sodexo UK & Ireland has launched its Barista Collective training programme, designed to place craft, confidence and career development at the heart of coffee service. The programme focuses on empowering baristas with the knowledge and skills needed to elevate the guest experience through every cup served. Barista Collective has been created to position coffee as … [Read more...]
Eat to the Beat and GIG Bring Student-Created Menu to Life Backstage at BST Hyde Park
Global Infusion Group’s catering divisions, Eat to the Beat and GIG, are giving a team of Year 9 students the chance to see their menu served backstage at BST Hyde Park as part of a live event catering experience. The students from Sir Thomas Fremantle School, winners of Buckinghamshire Business First’s Menu Masters challenge, have worked with Global Infusion Group’s … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey Recognised with Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award
BaxterStorey has been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, recognising its ongoing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The award was presented at a ceremony held at Admiralty House within HM Naval Base Portsmouth by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson. The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award … [Read more...]
Hospitality Talent Champion Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Arden University
Stephanie Molyneaux, Apprenticeships Manager at WSH Ltd, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Arden University. The award recognises her exceptional leadership and sustained impact on apprenticeship development across the hospitality sector. The honorary doctorate was presented at the university’s graduation ceremony at Central Hall … [Read more...]
Sodexo Pledges to Recruit 100 Foundation-Level Apprentices
Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced a pledge to recruit 100 foundation-level apprentices to help young people begin careers in catering and hospitality services. The announcement has been made to mark Youth Employment Week 2026 and forms part of the government’s Youth Guarantee scheme, created to ensure every young person is either earning or learning. Sodexo is one … [Read more...]
TRGC and Boparan Launch First UK Airport Slim Chickens at Heathrow
TRGC and Boparan Restaurant Group have opened the first UK airport Slim Chickens at Heathrow Terminal 3. The 130-cover restaurant introduces the fast-growing US-born chicken brand to a UK airport environment for the first time. The opening marks the latest milestone in TRGC’s long-standing partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group. It follows the recent appointment … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey Crowns First Chef Battle Champions
BaxterStorey has crowned Domenico Papa and Madeline Clare as the winners of its inaugural Chef Battle 2026 competition. The national final was held at the Obsessed Lab in Newbury this week, bringing together chefs from across the UK and Ireland. The competition featured 24 chefs, competing in pairs after progressing through a four-month programme of mentoring and … [Read more...]
TRGC Opens Scottish-American Diner Forth & Main at Edinburgh Airport
TRGC has opened Forth & Main, a new Scottish-American diner concept created exclusively for Edinburgh Airport. The restaurant opened to passengers on 30 June, bringing a new dining concept to Scotland’s busiest airport. The concept takes its name from the coming together of two cultures. Forth is inspired by Scotland’s Firth of Forth, while Main is a nod to classic … [Read more...]
Arsenal Appoints Legends Global as Official Caterer of Emirates Stadium
Arsenal Football Club has confirmed Legends Global as the new Official Caterer of Emirates Stadium. The multi-year agreement will see Legends Global bring its culinary and hospitality expertise to the club’s north London home from the start of the 2026/27 season. Legends Global will deliver all matchday and non-matchday food and beverage operations at Emirates Stadium, … [Read more...]
Thai Street Food Concept The Isaan Project Wins Lexington Catering’s Casual Dining Competition
The Isaan Project has been crowned winner of Lexington Catering’s Casual Dining Competition 2026. The Thai street food concept celebrates the bold flavours and culinary traditions of Northeastern Thailand and will now be rolled out across Lexington’s customer sites. The winning team received an engraved trophy, with the concept recognised for its authenticity, … [Read more...]
Natalie Hulme Joins Restaurant Associates Group Executive Team
Restaurant Associates Group has announced the promotion of Natalie Hulme to its Executive Team, recognising her leadership in strengthening client relationships and driving long-term business growth across the organisation. Having been appointed Director of Strategic Accounts last year, Hulme has played a key role in developing the group's approach to strategic client … [Read more...]
Education Catering Leaders Warn School Food Standards Must Be Backed by Funding and Practical Reform
Leaders from across the education catering sector have called on government to ensure proposed school food standards are supported by adequate funding and practical implementation measures, warning that ambitious policy reforms risk becoming unworkable without greater investment. The concerns were raised during Arena's Feeding the Future: Rethinking Catering in Education … [Read more...]
