Creativevents have been announced as Charlton Athletic Football Club’s sole catering provider. The three-year contract covers all catering from corporate fine dining to retail kiosks for the 27,000-capacity stadium.Following a competitive tender process, Creativevents is now the sole provider of all catering and hospitality for the Championship football club, for both match … [Read more...]
Elior UK to roll out online pizza delivery service following university and naval base trials
Elior UK has launched an online and on-site pizza delivery service at the University of Roehampton and Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth. After a successful trial, the service will also be rolled out to further UK universities and B&I sites.The new service is called CHEATAH and delivers a range of fresh dough pizzas, sides, dips, desserts and drinks … [Read more...]
Eat to the Beat fuel production and performers at 75th anniversary of D-Day event
Earlier this month, Her Majesty the Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and President Donald Trump led tributes at the UK’s National Commemorative Event that marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Battle of Normandy.More than 300 veterans, members of the royal family, heads of state and 3,000 distinguished guests gathered on Portsmouth’s Southsea … [Read more...]
Smart technology helps Sodexo win eight-year deal with Swansea City
Sodexo has won the exclusive catering contract at the Liberty Stadium for Swansea City and The Ospreys. The eight year contract starts in June 2019 and will see Sodexo providing catering on event days throughout the stadium in all Lounges and general admission areas.Sodexo will invest in new digital screens and a stadium wide EPOS system to support speed of service in the … [Read more...]
The shortlist for the ACE Robyns Award 2019 announced
The Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has announced the shortlist for the ACE Robyns Award, sponsored by Troika. Judges who included Gaye Bullard (ACE Chair), Sue Thompson (ACE Vice-Chair) and Suzie Boyd (Troika) as well as Tim Jones (Chair of CH&CO), deliberated over the entries to come up with the shortlist of 14. They will be invited to attend the … [Read more...]
BaxterStorey and City of Glasgow College receive Sustainable Business Award
BaxterStorey Scotland has been awarded the Sustainable Business Award at the CIS Excellence Awards, in partnership with City of Glasgow College. The winners were announced at a black-tie dinner and ceremony hosted at Doubletree Hilton in Glasgow.The Sustainable Business Award rewards caterers that have excelled in the reduction of their environmental impact through the … [Read more...]
CH&CO and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew open a new dining experience for visitors
Following an ambitious two-year redevelopment, CH&CO Destinations and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have opened a new dining experience for visitors to the world-famous botanic gardens, the Pavilion Bar and Grill.Located on the site of the old Pavilion Restaurant, this exciting new eatery offers visitors an all year-round immersive dining experience.Situated near the … [Read more...]
Nineteen BaxterStorey graduates secure managerial roles within the business
For the third consecutive year, hospitality provider BaxterStorey has seen nineteen graduates complete its award-winning nine-month graduate training programme, with all securing managerial roles across the business. Nineteen talented individuals aged between 22 and 25 graduated from the nine-month programme which consists of modules exposing them to the varying … [Read more...]
Chelsea extends catering contract with Levy
Levy UK, the market leaders for food and drink experiences in sports stadia, has extended its partnership with Chelsea Football Club as official caterers of the club until 2023.Continuing their successful relationship, which began in 2005, Levy UK will feed over 1 million fans annually at the 41,000-capacity stadium for match day and non-matchday catering across the … [Read more...]
Reynolds named Bartlett Mitchell Barista Champion 2019
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has named Sarah Reynolds as the winner of its annual barista championship.Reynolds, who works at Bartlett Mitchell site in Kent, took the title of Barista Champion 2019 after hotly contested final held last night at London Fields Brewery.Baristas from across the UK entered this year’s competition, which … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell report organic growth drives 16% increase in turnover
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced a 16% increase in turnover – driven through organic growth and strong client retention.For the period ending 31 October 2018, the company has posted a record £45.5m in overall turnover.It has invested heavily in its growth over the last year, both through the recruitment of … [Read more...]
New health and wellbeing manager to help improve pupil performance at Sodexo
Independents by Sodexo have appointment of a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Manager to work on health and wellbeing in school catering. Paul Quinn, who has a Masters in Applied Human Nutrition, brings a wealth of knowledge on the science behind food to Sodexo’s culinary team.The newly created role will see Paul educating staff and pupils about the impact their food … [Read more...]
Heroic Oxfordshire firefighters honoured for over 400 years’ service in luxury event at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace hosted heroic firefighters for an awards ceremony on April 17th which took place in The Orangery. The Queen’s Long Service and Good Conduct medals awarded in special event which took place in The Orangery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and saw over 140 people attend.Oxfordshire’s Lord Lieutenant presented ‘Her Majesty, The Queen’s Long Service and … [Read more...]
Wendy Bartlett commends new chef director at Bartlett Mitchell
David Steel has been promoted to chef director for business development at leading independent caterer Bartlett Mitchell. Steel, who has been with the company for two and half years as a development chef, will play a crucial role in supporting and developing new and existing contracts across the company’s growing portfolio.His promotion follows a prolonged … [Read more...]
