Compass UK & Ireland wins private hospital contract
Compass UK & Ireland has signed a contract to deliver catering services at a private London hospital through its Medirest Signature arm.
Medirest Signature will provide tailor-made support and catering services to patients, visitors and employees at the 128-bed Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London's Kensington for the next five years.
A total of 62 Medirest Signature employees working at the hospital delivering premium services including a 24-hour patient dining offer.
Compass declined to reveal the value of the contract.
Additional Medirest Signature services include a 24-hour butler service for patients in the four VIP Suites.
Patients, visitors and employees will also be able to choose from a range of healthy food and drink options from various international cuisines, to represent the hospital's international patient base, at the new Wellspring restaurant.
Hot and cold beverages will also be available from Caffé Dallucci, Compass Group UK & Ireland's specialist café/deli offer. A self-service micro-market, 24, will also be launched at the site.
Steven Cenci, managing director of Healthcare at Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: "We are excited to have signed a new contract with the prestigious Bupa Cromwell Hospital through our Medirest Signature brand. Through the new partnership we aim to deliver a premium service with a bespoke approach to meet the requirements of patients, employees and visitors. We're looking forward to building our working relationship with the hospital."
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