SSP Secures 10-Year Food & Beverage Deal at Bournemouth Airport
The company operates a mix of proprietary brands like Upper Crust, AMT, and Soul + Grain, and franchise names including M&S Simply Food and Starbucks.
Travel food specialist SSP Group has entered a 10-year partnership with Bournemouth Airport, commencing this month.
This deal forms part of Bournemouth Airport’s £60m renovation program, which includes upgrading two SSP-run food and beverage outlets within 12 months and launching 16 new Jet2holidays routes.
SSP announced the completed project will feature a new bar and kitchen concept.
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Travel food specialist SSP Group has entered a 10-year partnership with Bournemouth Airport, commencing this month.
This deal forms part of Bournemouth Airport’s £60m renovation program, which includes upgrading two SSP-run food and beverage outlets within 12 months and launching 16 new Jet2holidays routes.
SSP announced the completed project will feature a new bar and kitchen concept.
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14/Apr/2025 10:04
Sodexo achieves prestigious recognition for commitment to social impact
Sodexo UK & Ireland has been awarded the Ambassador Charter Mark Award by the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group, becoming the first organisation to achieve this highest level of recognition.
This milestone reflects Sodexo's long-standing commitment to creating social impact in the communities it serves and operates in, with each of its 30,000 colleagues supporting the delivery of its varied services and taking collective responsibility for driving positive change every day.
The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group was founded in 2022 by PeoplePlus.
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This milestone reflects Sodexo's long-standing commitment to creating social impact in the communities it serves and operates in, with each of its 30,000 colleagues supporting the delivery of its varied services and taking collective responsibility for driving positive change every day.
The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group was founded in 2022 by PeoplePlus.
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08/Apr/2025 08:29
Dinner Ladies appointed caterer for St Albans Cathedral in second major contract win
London-based catering company Dinner Ladies has secured its second major exclusive contract, this time to provide catering services at St Albans Cathedral.
Dinner Ladies, founded by Emily Plunket and Lily Cai, will take charge of the Abbots Kitchen café at the attraction, manage event catering, and launch a new outdoor coffee service on the cathedral grounds.
This latest win adds to Dinner Ladies’ growing portfolio of exclusive contracts, joining the historic Apothecaries’ Hall in London’s Square Mile.
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Dinner Ladies, founded by Emily Plunket and Lily Cai, will take charge of the Abbots Kitchen café at the attraction, manage event catering, and launch a new outdoor coffee service on the cathedral grounds.
This latest win adds to Dinner Ladies’ growing portfolio of exclusive contracts, joining the historic Apothecaries’ Hall in London’s Square Mile.
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08/Apr/2025 08:11
Sodexo secures €1B in new business contracts
During H1 2025, Sodexo's UK and Ireland division secured new contracts in the government and healthcare sectors.
Sodexo has secured €1 billion (£850 million) in new contracts over the last six months.
This follows a 2.1% organic revenue growth in Europe for Sodexo in H1 2025, driven by new contract wins, increased volume, and price adjustments in its healthcare sector.
Europe's performance fell just short of the global organic revenue growth of 3.
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Sodexo has secured €1 billion (£850 million) in new contracts over the last six months.
This follows a 2.1% organic revenue growth in Europe for Sodexo in H1 2025, driven by new contract wins, increased volume, and price adjustments in its healthcare sector.
Europe's performance fell just short of the global organic revenue growth of 3.
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07/Apr/2025 09:52
Bill Buchan appointed HR Director for Sodexo UK & Ireland
Bill Buchan has been appointed as the HR Director for Sodexo UK & Ireland.
Bill Buchan initially joined Sodexo in 2009 as the HR Director for Health and Care in the UK and Ireland before advancing into senior global HR roles within the company.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Sodexo’s Global HR Operations.
Before joining Sodexo, Buchan held HR roles at organisations including BAE Systems.
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Bill Buchan initially joined Sodexo in 2009 as the HR Director for Health and Care in the UK and Ireland before advancing into senior global HR roles within the company.
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Sodexo’s Global HR Operations.
Before joining Sodexo, Buchan held HR roles at organisations including BAE Systems.
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01/Apr/2025 08:03
Alexander Stadium catering contract won by Elior
Elior UK has revealed a new partnership with Birmingham City Council to manage catering services at the Alexander Stadium.
The caterer will oversee all operations at Alexander Stadium, which was recently renovated for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, including match-day concessions, corporate hospitality, and event catering.
Dave Wagg, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Birmingham City Council, stated: “Alexander Stadium is central to Birmingham’s sporting and cultural identity.
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The caterer will oversee all operations at Alexander Stadium, which was recently renovated for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, including match-day concessions, corporate hospitality, and event catering.
Dave Wagg, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Birmingham City Council, stated: “Alexander Stadium is central to Birmingham’s sporting and cultural identity.
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31/Mar/2025 10:01
Grazing enhances leadership team with two key senior appointments
Office catering specialist Grazing has strengthened its senior team with the addition of a new Culinary Director and Operations Director.
Kerri Barrett has joined Grazing as the new Operations Director. With 25 years of experience in the food and beverage sector, she previously spent three years as an Accounts Director at BaxterStorey. In her new role, she will oversee Grazing’s extensive client portfolio within the Business & Industry (B&I) sector.
Meanwhile, Chris Ribaudo has been appointed as Grazing’s new Culinary Director.
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Kerri Barrett has joined Grazing as the new Operations Director. With 25 years of experience in the food and beverage sector, she previously spent three years as an Accounts Director at BaxterStorey. In her new role, she will oversee Grazing’s extensive client portfolio within the Business & Industry (B&I) sector.
Meanwhile, Chris Ribaudo has been appointed as Grazing’s new Culinary Director.
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27/Mar/2025 06:58
Gary Maclean and Hannah Catley join the hospitality business BaxterStorey as chef partners
Gary Maclean, Scotland’s first government-appointed national chef, promotes locally sourced and produced food, as well as healthy, sustainable eating and food education in Scotland. He also serves as an executive chef lecturer at City of Glasgow College and won BBC’s MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016.
Gary Maclean will contribute to training through BaxterStorey’s academies and masterclasses. With his deep understanding of Scottish culture and passion for local ingredients, he will also help the company strengthen partnerships with regional producers and growers to source the best local ingredients in Scotland.
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Gary Maclean will contribute to training through BaxterStorey’s academies and masterclasses. With his deep understanding of Scottish culture and passion for local ingredients, he will also help the company strengthen partnerships with regional producers and growers to source the best local ingredients in Scotland.
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25/Mar/2025 09:15
Lexington secures catering contract with Abbey Road Studios
Lexington Catering has been selected as the exclusive catering provider for the iconic Abbey Road Studios in St. John’s Wood, London.
The partnership aims to elevate the in-house dining experience for Abbey Road employees and guests, featuring a central dining area with a custom salad bar, rotating hot food concepts, a coffee bar, premium event catering, and plans for in-studio ordering.
Lexington will launch 'the Kitchen,' a custom F&B brand designed to cater to a variety of tastes and preferences.
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The partnership aims to elevate the in-house dining experience for Abbey Road employees and guests, featuring a central dining area with a custom salad bar, rotating hot food concepts, a coffee bar, premium event catering, and plans for in-studio ordering.
Lexington will launch 'the Kitchen,' a custom F&B brand designed to cater to a variety of tastes and preferences.
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24/Mar/2025 08:50
School caterer Hertfordshire Catering appoints David Stanley as executive chef
David Stanley has been acquired executive chef at Hertfordshire Catering Ltd (HCL), a school caterer.
Stanley spent 20 years at Aramark, where he progressed from executive chef at BP UK to senior development chef for the Merlin Group.
He also previously served as executive chef at Holroyd Howe and most recently held the role of executive chef at Chartwells Independent.
At HCL, which provides catering services to both primary and secondary schools in the region.
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Stanley spent 20 years at Aramark, where he progressed from executive chef at BP UK to senior development chef for the Merlin Group.
He also previously served as executive chef at Holroyd Howe and most recently held the role of executive chef at Chartwells Independent.
At HCL, which provides catering services to both primary and secondary schools in the region.
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21/Mar/2025 09:45
Houston & Hawkes celebrates third year of exclusive partnership with renowned chef Sally Abé.
Independent caterer Houston & Hawkes has confirmed the extension of its exclusive collaboration with acclaimed chef Sally Abé for a third consecutive year. The partnership has played a key role in enhancing the company’s culinary offerings while promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
Over the past two years, Sally Abé has played a pivotal role in Houston & Hawkes’ culinary growth, contributing her expertise and creativity. She has led hands-on cookery sessions, mentored chefs at The Pem, and supported initiatives that promote women in hospitality, significantly shaping the company’s approach to food innovation and talent development.
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Over the past two years, Sally Abé has played a pivotal role in Houston & Hawkes’ culinary growth, contributing her expertise and creativity. She has led hands-on cookery sessions, mentored chefs at The Pem, and supported initiatives that promote women in hospitality, significantly shaping the company’s approach to food innovation and talent development.
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18/Mar/2025 13:05
BM opens first public retail outlet in collaboration with Luminary Bakery
BM Caterers has opened its first public retail location—a café and bakery—in collaboration with law firm Hogan Lovells and social enterprise Luminary Bakery.
The café at 49 Farringdon Street in London will be operated by a team from BM, joined by five new recruits supporting Luminary Bakery’s mission to empower women who have faced homelessness, domestic abuse, violence, or sexual exploitation.
The café will serve BM's Perkee coffee, a Fairtrade-certified, single-origin coffee sourced from the Soppexcca co-operative in Nicaragua as well as offering a selection of cakes and sandwiches.
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The café at 49 Farringdon Street in London will be operated by a team from BM, joined by five new recruits supporting Luminary Bakery’s mission to empower women who have faced homelessness, domestic abuse, violence, or sexual exploitation.
The café will serve BM's Perkee coffee, a Fairtrade-certified, single-origin coffee sourced from the Soppexcca co-operative in Nicaragua as well as offering a selection of cakes and sandwiches.
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18/Mar/2025 07:13
Freemans Event Partners appointed Matt Luscombe as new CEO, with plans to target a £200 million turnover
Matt Luscombe has been named CEO of Freemans Event Partners, as the family-owned business sets its sights on reaching a £200 million turnover in the next few years.
Before joining Freemans Event Partners, Luscombe served as chief commercial officer at InterContinental Hotels Group, general manager at Coles Group, and CEO at Cycas Hospitality.
He will collaborate closely with the current CEO, Stephen Freeman, who will transition to the role of executive chairman, as the company works towards tripling its annual turnover under its new five-year strategy.
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Before joining Freemans Event Partners, Luscombe served as chief commercial officer at InterContinental Hotels Group, general manager at Coles Group, and CEO at Cycas Hospitality.
He will collaborate closely with the current CEO, Stephen Freeman, who will transition to the role of executive chairman, as the company works towards tripling its annual turnover under its new five-year strategy.
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13/Mar/2025 17:32
Levy UK + Ireland signs 10-Year extension with Aston Villa
Levy UK + Ireland, the sports division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has extended its partnership with Aston Villa Football Club through a new 10-year contract.
This follows the completion of a five-month refurbishment at Villa Park, which reimagined 14 existing hospitality areas into three new venues, featuring upgraded kitchen facilities and enhanced menus.
The renovation also introduced 1,300 new seats classified as General Admission Plus or Premium.
As part of the partnership.
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This follows the completion of a five-month refurbishment at Villa Park, which reimagined 14 existing hospitality areas into three new venues, featuring upgraded kitchen facilities and enhanced menus.
The renovation also introduced 1,300 new seats classified as General Admission Plus or Premium.
As part of the partnership.
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13/Mar/2025 07:12
Accent Catering Services enhances its senior leadership team
Independent catering company Accent Catering Services has strengthened its senior leadership team with two new appointments. Pierre Hermenault has been promoted internally to Executive Director of Operations, while Mark Crowe has joined the team as Culinary Director.
Hermenault initially joined Accent Catering as an operations manager in 2022, bringing experience from his previous roles in catering management with industry leaders Elior and Baxter Storey. Within just a year, he was promoted to Operations Director.
In collaboration with Ian Crabtree.
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Hermenault initially joined Accent Catering as an operations manager in 2022, bringing experience from his previous roles in catering management with industry leaders Elior and Baxter Storey. Within just a year, he was promoted to Operations Director.
In collaboration with Ian Crabtree.
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27/Feb/2025 08:23
Vacherin appoints first Head of Coffee to advance its coffee vision
London’s specialist caterer, Vacherin, has named international coffee expert Marc-Pierre Dietrich as its first Head of Coffee.
This specialised new role was established to advance Vacherin’s vision of crafting and delivering immersive, aspirational, and customer-focused coffee experiences that both reflect and shape London’s vibrant coffee culture.
Marc-Pierre brings extensive expertise and passion for coffee, having held key roles such as Board Director at the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) and its successor.
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This specialised new role was established to advance Vacherin’s vision of crafting and delivering immersive, aspirational, and customer-focused coffee experiences that both reflect and shape London’s vibrant coffee culture.
Marc-Pierre brings extensive expertise and passion for coffee, having held key roles such as Board Director at the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) and its successor.
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18/Feb/2025 08:28
Grazing secures three-year catering contract for Virgin Group’s new London HQ
Grazing, a specialist in office and venue catering, has secured a three-year contract to manage catering services at Virgin Group’s new London headquarters.
Earlier this month, Virgin Group’s 400 team members relocated to their new four-story, 24,000 sq ft office at Whitfield Studios, a former recording studio in London’s Soho.
Grazing has been selected to manage all catering services at the building, including staff dining, events, hospitality, and pantry provision. The company distinguished itself during the tender process with its strong commitment to sustainability—90% of its deliveries are made using zero-emissions cargo bikes.
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Earlier this month, Virgin Group’s 400 team members relocated to their new four-story, 24,000 sq ft office at Whitfield Studios, a former recording studio in London’s Soho.
Grazing has been selected to manage all catering services at the building, including staff dining, events, hospitality, and pantry provision. The company distinguished itself during the tender process with its strong commitment to sustainability—90% of its deliveries are made using zero-emissions cargo bikes.
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13/Feb/2025 08:10
Company of Cooks secures over £18 million in retained contracts
Company of Cooks has renewed its partnerships with all the Livery clients in its portfolio, securing over £18 million in retained business in the City of London.
The agreements, spanning three to five years, will see the caterer continue managing and delivering events at Brewers’ Hall, Coopers’ Hall, Goldsmiths’ Hall (pictured), Ironmongers’ Hall, and Plaisterers’ Hall.
Company of Cooks, which has partnered with some of its Livery clients for over 20 years, stated that many of the venues had “in many cases exceeded targets and expectations.
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The agreements, spanning three to five years, will see the caterer continue managing and delivering events at Brewers’ Hall, Coopers’ Hall, Goldsmiths’ Hall (pictured), Ironmongers’ Hall, and Plaisterers’ Hall.
Company of Cooks, which has partnered with some of its Livery clients for over 20 years, stated that many of the venues had “in many cases exceeded targets and expectations.
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10/Feb/2025 09:45
ISS appoints new Chief People Officer
ISS UK & Ireland (ISS) has announced the appointment of Rebecca Jeffs as Chief People Officer, effective February 3.
The appointment follows a thorough and unbiased search process aimed at finding an experienced and skilled candidate to support the ongoing transformation of ISS UK & Ireland and contribute to the achievement of ISS’s global Signature Moves.
Jeffs succeeds Sandy Lucas, Director of People & Culture, who joined ISS in January 2022. Sandy has decided to pursue a business venture with her husband outside the facilities management industry.
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The appointment follows a thorough and unbiased search process aimed at finding an experienced and skilled candidate to support the ongoing transformation of ISS UK & Ireland and contribute to the achievement of ISS’s global Signature Moves.
Jeffs succeeds Sandy Lucas, Director of People & Culture, who joined ISS in January 2022. Sandy has decided to pursue a business venture with her husband outside the facilities management industry.
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04/Feb/2025 08:46
Wilson Vale secures B Corp certification as latest accredited caterer
Wilson Vale is the newest contract caterer to earn B Corp certification, highlighting its dedication to sustainable growth.
The independent schools and workplace restaurant business, acquired by Aramark in 2021, joins operators like Houston & Hawkes and Lettice Events in being recognised for its social and environmental initiatives.
Wilson Vale demonstrated its credentials through measurable commitments aligned with B Corp's pillars: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
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The independent schools and workplace restaurant business, acquired by Aramark in 2021, joins operators like Houston & Hawkes and Lettice Events in being recognised for its social and environmental initiatives.
Wilson Vale demonstrated its credentials through measurable commitments aligned with B Corp's pillars: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
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04/Feb/2025 08:38