Polmont Young Offenders Institute recently saw Chefs from Elior UK spent four-days behind bars training young offenders in key culinary skills. The ‘World Host Hospitality’ training, organised by Springboard, gave the ten attendees not only the skills to present and cook food in a professional manner, but also the confidence they need to secure work upon release.Over … [Read more...]
Sodexo embraces wonky fruit and veg in fight against food waste
This video shows how Sodexo's Wonky initiative works, saving perfectly good food that otherwise would be sent to landfill.As part of its commitment to prevent unnecessary food waste, Sodexo, the world’s largest services company, has launched its own wonky veg initiative, known as Wasteful to Tasteful, to help reduce the volume of grade B fruit and vegetables being thrown … [Read more...]
Amadeus creates unique customer experience at leading arena
Award-winning caterer Amadeus has expanded its F&B offering at Arena Birmingham with the launch of a unique speakeasy bar designed to drive footfall to the venue pre-event.Live event fans attending shows at the Arena can now soak up a pre-event drink at The Garrison, an intimate 60-person capacity bar transporting customers back to the era of the 1920’s.Designed and … [Read more...]
Smart Group appoints Jan Matthews as Chief Operating Officer
Leading hospitality, catering and event management group, Smart Group, today announced that it has appointed Jan Matthews to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.Renowned for her dynamic approach to business, Jan has enjoyed an illustrious career within the hospitality industry, including managing a team of 22,000 to deliver catering for the London 2012 Olympic … [Read more...]
Cream of the crop on show at exercise joint caterer
The Army’s best chefs have competed alongside Navy, Royal Air Force and MoD civilian caterers in the Armed Forces’ annual flagship catering competition at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham.Across three days, each of the Services showcased their skills in a variety of classes and challenges including the Parade des Chefs where teams prepared and cooked a three-course fine … [Read more...]
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) partners with UK Students Union Association (UKSUA)
The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has signed a partnership with the UK Students Union Association (UKSUA), allowing UKSUA members to benefit from TUCO’s procurement contracts.Mike Haslin, CEO of TUCO said:“We are delighted to partner with UKSUA. We’re confident that our not for profit procurement services can offer them a consistent and efficient procurement … [Read more...]
SSP opens premium coffee outlet Bazzar Caffè at Düsseldorf Airport
SSP Group PLC, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide, is bringing a taste of Italian coffee culture to Düsseldorf Airport with the opening of its new Bazzar Caffè concept.Founded by Aydin Kirici in 1996, Bazzar Caffè helped pioneer coffee culture in Düsseldorf and is firmly established at the heart of the Rhine metropolis’s burgeoning … [Read more...]
Sodexo strengthens team at Windsor Park with two new appointments
Catering, hospitality and global event management specialist, Sodexo Prestige Venues & Events, is strengthening its operation at The National Football Stadium at Windsor Park with the appointment of two new team members. Laura West joins as General Manager, while Amy Murray takes up the role of Sales Executive.With a first-class honours degree, post graduate hospitality … [Read more...]
TUCO visit Malawi to discover how its donations provide essential school meals
Last month, Matthew White, Chairman and Mike Haslin, CEO of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) travelled to Malawi to discover first-hand how TUCO members’ generous donations have positively affected their school children.The trip was taken in conjunction with Mary’s Meals, a charity providing life-changing meals to children every school day. During the visit, TUCO … [Read more...]
rhubarb appointed official caterers for MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY
rhubarb, the international premium hospitality group, has been appointed the official caterers for the new immersive theatre and dining experience MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY.Launching in a bespoke venue within The O2 London on 29 August 2019, the contract will see rhubarb cater for more than 500 guests per show, across eight performances each week.MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY will … [Read more...]
Thirty new school contracts give school caterer a bright start to term
Specialist school caterer Alliance in Partnership (AiP) reports starting the new school term with the mobilisation of more than 30 new school contracts, worth £3.6million, to include schools in London, Staffordshire, Herefordshire and for the first time for the company, Cambridgeshire.A ‘cluster’ of six schools – one secondary and five primary – started on site in … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey launches vegan café at Royal College of Arts
BaxterStorey has launched its first entirely vegan café at The Royal College of Art in their flagship Kensington Campus.With three catered campuses across Kensington, Battersea and White City, the newly refurbished outlet is within their iconic building in the heart of ‘Albertopolis’ district of London.BaxterStorey opened the café in response to requests from the … [Read more...]
