Aramark awarded five-year contract with Writtle University College

Aramark has been awarded a five-year catering contract with Writtle University College in Essex.

The caterer plans to relaunch Writtle's main restaurant incorporating a salad bar, soup station and plant market station, as well as its two cafés, which will incorporate a Starbucks offering.

Lawrence Shirazian, managing director, Aramark Food Services UK, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract and really look forward to working with Writtle University. We are excited to create a customised campus dining experience infused with flavour, fun, variety and convenience."

Professor Tim Middleton, vice-chancellor of Writtle University College, added: "Writtle is excited to drive an improved service and we feel confident that, in Aramark, we have found an open and honest partner who can provide a quality service, whilst truly caring for the team members on site. Aramark has an impressive track record of taking an innovative approach to providing healthy meals, and we are looking forward to working with the team to develop nutritious menus that our students will enjoy."