CH&CO continues to grow, and has announced strengthening its operations team with three new appointments. Fiona Gilbertson joins as Operations Director covering the South and South East responsible for driving sustainable growth through the delivery of innovative quality services, nurturing strong client relationships and leading highly-motivated and effective … [Read more...]
Northampton Saints extend catering contract with Levy UK
Northampton Saints has extended their contract with Levy UK who will continue to be the official food and hospitality partners at the Premiership Rugby Club Franklin’s Gardens stadium until 2025.The contract extension will allow Levy UK to enhance the supporter experience at the 15,000-capacity stadium through the development of new culinary and lifestyle offerings, … [Read more...]
NACC Awards 2019 honours Unsung Heroes
Last night the National Association of Care Catering celebrated outstanding contributions to the care catering sector at the NACC Awards 2019. The winners of the prestigious awards, which recognise teams and individuals from across the sector that demonstrate innovation, excellence and dedication in their field, were announced at a gala awards dinner at the East Midlands … [Read more...]
The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 recognises CH&CO growth
Now in its 15th year, the respected league table that ranks Britain’s private mid-market growth companies with the biggest sales, was revealed yesterday in the Business section of The Sunday Times. CH&CO yesterday entered The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 at number 73.CH&CO has grown significantly as a result of its strategy that focuses on merger and … [Read more...]
Five minutes with… Ian Thomas
Ian Thomas joined contract caterer Bartlett Mitchell as CEO in 2016 following a 20-year stint in facility management. The move to Bartlett Mitchell, which employs 800 people over 90 locations in London and the South East, has seen Thomas return to working with food, having begun his career in the hospitality industry where he held roles with the likes of Whitbread and Granada. … [Read more...]
New casual dining concept for weekday match hospitality launched at Aberdeen Football Club
Aberdeen Football Club caterers Sodexo has introduced a new casual dining concept for its weekday match hospitality for the 2019-20 football season. The new concept focuses on small plates using local ingredients and is inspired by comfort food recipes. Pre-match menu highlights include breads with smashed avocado, chilli and pomegranate, toasted sub rolls with steak, chips, … [Read more...]
CH&CO and Company of Cooks announce merger
Bespoke caterer, Company of Cooks, has announced today that it is to join forces with independent caterer and Royal Warrant holder, CH&CO.Company of Cooks, which has business in London and the South East of England and a turnover of £35m and 600 employees, operates in the visitor attraction and cultural sectors, including at RHS Garden Wisley, the Royal Opera House and … [Read more...]
SSP Group fourth quarter Pre Close Trading Update
SSP Group has today issued a Pre Close Trading Update for the fourth quarter of its financial year ending 30 September 2019, covering the period from 1 July to 30 September 2019. SSP had a good fourth quarter and made further progress on its strategic initiatives.Total Group revenue is expected to increase by approximately 7.8% on a constant currency basis, comprising … [Read more...]
Labour Party Conference embraces vegan catering
Kudos Catering are this week during the Labour Party Conference delivering a wide-ranging menu to over 13,000 attendees with a Vegan Street Café.The Kudos team have put together a range of offers that seeks to accommodate the diverse audience in attendance during this five-day event. In addition to the traditional menu and for the very first time, a Vegan Street … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell commits to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today published its latest CSER report, announcing that it will align its sustainability activity to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.Every year, the company sets measurable objectives to ensure continuous improvements in its sustainability performance, charted in its annual CSER report … [Read more...]
A new degree apprenticeship scheme for hospitality from BaxterStorey
BaxterStorey has partnered with Pearson Business School to launch a new degree apprenticeship scheme providing seven students a three-year Business Management Honours degree. The programme will combine job experience with students working four days a week at one of BaxterStorey’s client locations, whilst completing a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship one day a week at … [Read more...]
Sodexo’s strategic and ethical commitments pledge 2019 published
Sodexo has published the third edition of its Public Service Pledge, a strategic and ethical set of commitments to its customers, employees and the communities in which it operates.The Public Service Pledge, which was first launched in 2015, is a set of commitments designed to help Sodexo in the UK and Ireland contribute to achieving a fairer and better society. There are … [Read more...]
Grazing acquires Purple Grape in move to strengthen complete catering service offer
Grazing, the flexible workplace and venue food company, had today announced that it has acquired Purple Grape Catering, as part of a move to strengthen its suite of catering services to businesses across London.The move supports a strategy to offer clients one complete catering solution, including delivered-in, inhouse workplace catering, hospitality and events.The … [Read more...]
ACE encourages younger generation to network
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...]
