Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and its London event venue, RCP London Events. The three-year contact extension, valued at £10 million, will see the Company of Cooks team continuing to exclusively ...
Read More »Birmingham City Council’s Alexander Stadium partners with Elior UK
Following a competitive tender process, Birmingham City Council has appointed Elior UK catering and hospitality services partner at its Alexander Stadium. Elior UK was selected for its proven expertise in delivering exceptional hospitality across a diverse range of venues and ...
Read More »Vertas embarks on catering and FM joint venture with Nottinghamshire County Council
A new joint venture (JV) partnership has been formed between Nottinghamshire County Council and Vertas Group Ltd for the delivery of deliver catering and facilities management services from September 2025 onwards. The new JV partnership, which will be known as ...
Read More »Angel Hill Food Co. giving back to coffee growers in Honduras
OCS Group’s B&I contract catering company, Angel Hill Food Co., has raised over $10,000 through its Groundhouse Coffee ‘Giveback Programme’, directly benefiting the Capucas Co-operative in Las Capucas, San Pedro, Copan, Honduras. Angel Hill Food Co.’s innovative Giveback Programme ...
Read More »Houston & Hawkes is celebrating B Corp Month
As the first UK caterer to achieve B Corp certification, Houston & Hawkes is marking B Corp Month this March with a series of impactful activations designed to engage teams, customers, and partners while reinforcing its commitment to purpose-driven business ...
Read More »Compass Scotland unveils senior apprenticeship programme
Compass Scotland in partnership with renowned two-Michelin-starred chef, Stephen McLaughlin, has launched ‘Elevate’, its first-ever senior apprenticeship programme. Designed to identify and develop Scotland’s next generation of culinary leaders, Elevate is an 18-month training programme for sous chef level and ...
Read More »Streamlining equipment support and compliance across your estate
By Michael Smith Facilities Management Expert For organisations all over the country, maintaining smooth operations across multiple sites poses a daily challenge. Equipment reliability, ever-shifting regulations and sustainability targets are just a few pieces of the puzzle, with running costs ...
Read More »Head of ESG and Safety hire at Houston & Hawkes
Houston & Hawkes, independent B Corp caterer, has appointed James Carr as Head of ESG and Safety. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and long-term corporate responsibility, Carr will play a pivotal role in enhancing the company’s excellent safety ...
Read More »ACE reveals new chair and board appointments
Laurent Lucas-Dufour has been appointed Chair of the Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) and is joined by a host of new board members. Sector Director at Company of Cooks, Lucas-Dufour was appointed Vice-Chair of ACE last year and has been a board member ...
Read More »Navigating rising cost challenges in the foodservice and hospitality sectors
According to the latest Contract Catering Tracker from CGA by NIQ and Bidfood, changes to employer NIC contributions which are due to rise this April could intensify cost challenges. How is the foodservice and hospitality sector preparing to meet these ...
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