King’s Mill Hospital, part of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Medirest have received Sophie’s Legacy Approved Hospital Status. The accreditation recognises work undertaken across the hospital’s children’s services to improve the experience of young patients and their families, with food and nutrition forming part of the approach to patient … [Read more...]
Ballymena Businesses Raise £12,500 for Northern Ireland Hospitality School
Businesses from across the Ballymena area have raised £12,500 for the Northern Ireland Hospitality School through its annual Dragon Boat Race. Now in its fourth year, the fundraising event brought together ten teams representing Galgorm Collection, McKeever Group and Tullyglass House Hotel, with support from local businesses including Henderson Group, Britvic Ireland, … [Read more...]
NACC Announces Winners of National Awards 2026
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has announced the winners of its National Awards 2026, recognising individuals and teams across the care catering sector. The annual awards were presented at a gala dinner on Thursday 15 October, celebrating achievements during the past 12 months and recognising expertise, dedication and support for service users. This … [Read more...]
PINCH Sets Out Growth Strategy as Turnover Approaches £3 Million
Independent workplace caterer PINCH is preparing for its next stage of development as turnover approaches £3 million, with a long-term ambition to create a business that can ultimately pass into the ownership of its management team. Founded by Katy Thompson and developed alongside Chief Executive Nathan Jones, PINCH provides workplace cafés, full-service employee … [Read more...]
Company of Cooks Appointed Food, Drink and Events Partner for Apothecaries’ Hall
Company of Cooks has been appointed as the new food, drink and events partner for Apothecaries’ Hall in the City of London. The three-year agreement will see the catering and hospitality business provide services across events at the 17th-century venue, which is home to the Society of Apothecaries. Apothecaries’ Hall is the oldest surviving Livery Hall in the City of … [Read more...]
Sodexo Announces 25 Apprenticeships for Cadet Forces and Extended Paid Leave for Volunteers
Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced 25 fully funded foundation apprenticeships for Cadet Forces alongside extended paid leave for employees who volunteer with cadet organisations. The announcement comes during the UK's first National Cadets Week and forms part of Sodexo's wider support for the Armed Forces community. The eight-month foundation apprenticeships will be … [Read more...]
Elior UK Secures Multi-Year Catering Partnership with Whittington Hospital
Elior UK has secured a multi-year partnership with Whittington Health NHS Trust to deliver catering and retail services at Whittington Hospital in North London. Under the agreement, the contract caterer will manage the hospital's Whittington Court food court and a range of additional food, drink and retail services. The new offer within Whittington Court includes the … [Read more...]
Aramark Urges Stadium Operators to Put Fan Experience Ahead of Operational Convenience
Stadium operators should design hospitality around the experience they want supporters to have rather than what is easiest to deliver, according to senior leaders at Aramark UK. Speaking at Arena’s Behind the Scenes event at Everton Football Club’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, Aramark representatives shared lessons from developing and operating the food and hospitality offer at … [Read more...]
Sodexo announce acquisition of Olive Catering
Sodexo has strengthened its workplace and food services offering with the acquisition of Olive, one of the UK's leading independent catering businesses. Founded in 2004, Olive, is based in Atherstone, Warwickshire, and has grown year on year to establish a strong business and reputation through its client-first approach, culinary expertise, long-standing relationships and … [Read more...]
Stir Food Strengthens Senior Management Team with Stuart Brown Appointment
Education caterer Stir Food has appointed Stuart Brown as Regional Operations Director for the South of England in a newly created role. Reporting directly to CEO Deborah Batchelor, Brown will oversee operations, performance and strategy across the South as part of a new regional structure introduced to support the company's growth. Brown brings more than 25 years of … [Read more...]
Legends Global Appoints Andy Price as General Manager of Coventry Building Society Arena
Legends Global has appointed Andy Price as General Manager of Coventry Building Society Arena as the company begins its new partnership with the venue and Coventry City Football Club. Price will oversee venue operations and work alongside Coventry City Football Club and the arena team on the next stage of the venue's development. His responsibilities will include … [Read more...]
Compass Group UK & Ireland Marks 25 Years of British Food Fortnight at Labour Party Conference
Compass Group UK & Ireland has marked the 25th anniversary of British Food Fortnight with a reception at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, hosted in partnership with Love British Food and WineGB. Held at LEX, Liverpool Experience Campus, a partner venue of Compass Group's sports and entertainment business Levy UK & Ireland, the event brought together … [Read more...]
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Awards £20,000 Grant to Springboard
The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has awarded The Springboard Charity a £20,000 grant to support 42 young people facing barriers to employment. The funding will support Springboard’s Destination Hospitality programme, which combines employability training, workplace experience and direct pathways into employment. Sodexo’s early careers team will work with participants … [Read more...]
Compass, Youth Employment UK and Futures For All Launch Initiative to Tackle Youth Unemployment
Compass Group UK & Ireland has partnered with Youth Employment UK and social mobility charity Futures For All to launch a new initiative designed to help young people move from education into employment. The programme forms part of Compass’ wider Classroom to Careers strategy, launched earlier this year to give young people access to skills development, career insight … [Read more...]
NACC Calls for Nationwide Support for Meals on Wheels Week 2026
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) is calling for nationwide support for Meals on Wheels Week 2026, which will take place from 2–6 November. The annual campaign will highlight the role Meals on Wheels services play in supporting older and vulnerable people to live safely and independently in their own homes. The NACC said demand for the service is … [Read more...]
