The Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has laid on a series of inspirational events to encourage young people in the food service industry to mingle with their peers. Newly appointed Chair, Sue Thompson has enlisted the support of both up and coming stars, and established industry veterans including Ruth Hansom, Emily Roux and Simon Stenning to host Q&A round table … [Read more...]
University of Cambridge’s removal of beef and lamb from menus sees results
The University of Cambridge has removed all beef and lamb from their menus and replaced the carnivorous options with plant-based ones. The actions stem from a report ‘Our Sustainable Food Journey’ from the University’s Environment and Energy team.The University Catering Service (UCS), which is responsible for 14 outlets across the University of Cambridge and over 1,500 … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell further strengthens leadership team with talent appointment
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the appointment of Katarina Goodwin as people and talent director, in a newly created role. Goodwin will be responsible for all areas of the people and talent function including all transactional HR, people experience activity, payroll and training.The development of the new … [Read more...]
Barista of the Year 2019 crowned at Gather & Gather
Barista Varun Udhin from Dublin was crowned Gather & Gather’s Barista of the Year 2019 in the annual coffee competition held earlier this week. Having battled dozens of other professional baristas across the UK, the hotly contested finals saw the winners of eight regional heats compete at the Shard in London.Held to showcase the talent and expertise that fuels Gather … [Read more...]
Why outdoor caterers are moving with the times with Mobile POS
With the current craze for ‘street food’ having a major impact on our culinary tastes, there’s never been a better time to run a mobile catering business. Once more or less the preserve of hamburger and fish and chips vendors, food vans can now be found hawking delicious and exotic treats from every corner of the globe, operating at festivals, fairs, markets, concerts, sporting … [Read more...]
Bill Toner issues confident statement from CH&CO following increase in profits and turnover
CH&CO has released its annual accounts for the financial year ending 31 December 2018 and they show a 19% increase in annual turnover to £286m, in line with the previous year’s projections.The latest results for CH&Co Catering Group (Holdings) Limited, lodged at Companies House this week, show a £46m increase in turnover from 2017 to 2018 and an increase in profits … [Read more...]
A first for hospitality in The Planet Mark sustainability programme
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has achieved certification to The Planet Mark sustainability programme - becoming the first caterer to achieve the accolade following a rigorous measurement and reporting process.The company, named in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list for the seventh-year running, has continued to invest in its people and … [Read more...]
USA University initiates sustainable food catering mindful of climate change
We hope readers interested in sustainable catering will be interested in and enjoy the report on addressing the impact of large scale catering in climate change from The University of Maryland, USA. Sustainable food catering mindful of climate change is to be applauded and as such this initiative is one, we certainly applaud. As students head to the University of Maryland … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell appoints Richardson as company’s first Wellness Manager
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the appointment of Hebe Richardson to the newly created position of ‘Wellness Manager’.As part of the new role, which was created to help support the sustainable growth of the company, Richardson has been tasked with developing a new business-wide healthy eating strategy that combines both … [Read more...]
CH&CO acquire Mitie Catering adding £137m T/O and a footprint in Ireland
CH&CO earlier this morning announced the acquisition of Mitie Catering, comprising Gather & Gather and Creativevents, the workplace catering and events businesses of Mitie. The deal brings an increase in turnover of £137m to CH&CO, 330 more sites across the UK and Ireland, and an additional 3,600 team members to the CH&CO family.Joining the CH&CO … [Read more...]
Food for the Brain accreditation at Royal Berkshire Conference Centre for Levy UK
Royal Berkshire Conference Centre (RBCC) and official catering partner Levy UK have been awarded a ‘Food for the Brain’ catering accreditation for their commitment to nutrition and wellbeing and achieving high standards of nutritional excellence in their food offering.Food for the Brain is an educational charity promoting the importance of nutrition and recognises the food … [Read more...]
Director of Social Impact appointed at Sodexo
Sodexo has appointed Angela Halliday as Director of Social Impact with responsibility for driving Sodexo’s social value strategy for the UK & Ireland.In her new role, Angela will work with Sodexo’s CEOs responsible for delivering services to the public sector, the organisation’s Executive Board and its Public Sector Board to embed a social value approach across the UK … [Read more...]
Elior report shows technology will transform future senior living
The future of senior living is being transformed by technology, according to a new report from Elior UK’s care subsidiary Caterplus. Findings reveal that the ageing population expects technology to integrate with and improve lifestyles, offering a personalised service for leisure activities, medical needs, eating and drinking, and overall wellbeing.The report shows that 66% … [Read more...]
HMS Host expands into the new ‘super terminal’ at Manchester Airport
HMSHost International has announced it is expanding its operations in the UK with the new ‘super terminal’ at Manchester Airport. The first wave of food and drink outlets that will feature in the new ‘super terminal’ being built as part of its £1bn transformation includes a number of iconic local brands alongside popular chains moving into the UK’s third largest airport for the … [Read more...]
