By Angela Green: Southampton Head labels Chartwells meals in his school canteen "completely unacceptable" Jason Ashley, head of Redbridge Community School in Southampton, has told school caterers Chartwells that the meals they are serving in his school canteen are "completely unacceptable". Such was Ashley’s furore he wrote a letter to parents, along with … [Read more...]
Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice assesses catering EDI at its best
By Angela Green: Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice assesses catering EDI at its best. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo UK & Ireland is proud to announce that it is the highest scoring organisation within the hospitality, travel and leisure industry in the inclusion in EDI Maturity Curve and has been awarded Platinum accreditation for its … [Read more...]
Starting Fresh from Sodexo helping recruit more ex-offenders
By Angela Green: Starting Fresh from Sodexo helping recruit more ex-offenders. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo UK & Ireland has marked the first anniversary of Starting Fresh with the release of an employer toolkit. The toolkit builds on resources the organisation launched last March to help bridge the gap between businesses struggling with skills … [Read more...]
Compass Group Foundation surpasses £1 million charitable funding milestone
By Angela Green: Compass Group Foundation surpasses £1 million charitable funding milestone. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services In support of its mission to improve the lives of people through education and innovation, Compass Group’s independent charitable foundation, the Compass Group Foundation, is proud to have exceeded £1 million in grant funding and charitable … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day sees BaxterStorey duo appointed to ‘Fuel Individuality’
By Angela Green: International Women’s Day sees BaxterStorey duo appointed to ‘Fuel Individuality’. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Coinciding with International Women’s Day, BaxterStorey has today announced the appointment of Louise Denton and Eimear Hargaden to its company board. Denton has been named as regional managing director of the … [Read more...]
Sodexo joins Tent connecting refugees with jobs
Sodexo joins Tent connecting refugees with jobs. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo UK & Ireland is one of 70 major businesses joining forces to advance the labour market integration of refugees in the UK. Sodexo prides itself on being an inclusive employer and through its Social Impact Pledge has committed to do all it can to actively promote social … [Read more...]
BM secures over £10 million in new contracts within six months
BM secures over £10 million in new contracts within six months. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services BM Caterers has announced successfully acquiring new contracts worth more than £10 million over the last six months with clients across the legal, investment, real estate, and media sectors. New clients, who are based across multiple sites across the UK, include … [Read more...]
Refugee recipes introduced at Coventry University
Refugee recipes introduced at Coventry University Catering News is sponsored by Two Services A collaboration between Sodexo UK & Ireland and social enterprise and educational charity Enactus UK & Ireland has led to the introduction of two new tasty dishes developed by refugees to the menus at Coventry University. Student entrepreneurs from Aston … [Read more...]
Government, UN, media, and business leaders gather for food and climate summit
By Angela Green: Government, UN, media, and business leaders gather for food and climate summit. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Leaders from the UK Government, the United Nations, media, and businesses joined Compass Group UK & Ireland at a climate summit last week alongside the launch of the company’s landmark Climate Transition Plan. The … [Read more...]
Yellow Door extends hospitality contract with Ulster Rugby
By Angela Green: Yellow Door extends hospitality contract with Ulster Rugby. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Catering firm Yellow Door has extended its hospitality contract at the home of Ulster Rugby until at least June 2025. Owned by Armagh-based Dougan family, the firm has been the catering partner at Kingspan Stadium for the past eleven … [Read more...]
Social Pantry announces catering partnership with Tower Bridge
By Angela Green: Social Pantry announces catering partnership with Tower Bridge. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Social Pantry has announced it is now the new exclusive catering partner at London’s Tower Bridge, delivering events at the London landmark. Founded by Alex Head in 2011, Social Pantry has evolved to become so much more than simply a catering … [Read more...]
Compass’ transition plan shows emissions reduction alongside business growth
By Angela Green: Compass’ transition plan shows emissions reduction alongside business growth. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Compass Group UK & Ireland’s first transition plan shows what it takes to decarbonise its £multi-billion business, in a period of continued high growth for the caterer. The plan draws on the largest food and drink carbon impact … [Read more...]
Heritage Portfolio and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh extend partnership
By Angela Green: Heritage Portfolio and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh extend partnership. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Heritage Portfolio, part of Sodexo Live! has announced the extension of its partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for a further five years following a competitive tender. Since 2007, Heritage Portfolio has been a crucial part … [Read more...]
Sheffield United extend catering contract with Levy by 10 years
By Angela Green: Sheffield United extend catering contract with Levy by 10 years. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Levy UK + Ireland has announced the extension of its partnership with Sheffield United Football Club, a further 10 years was added to the contract. Levy will continue to manage all catering operations, including matchday hospitality, … [Read more...]
Sodexo and AstraZeneca extend global partnership
By Angela Green: Sodexo and AstraZeneca extend global partnership. Catering News is sponsored by Two Services Sodexo reinforces its contract of food and facilities management services with AstraZeneca in the UK, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway for a further five-year period. Sodexo and AstraZeneca have built a trusting relationship over the years, with significant … [Read more...]