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Delaware North wins 20-year deal with Coventry’s Ricoh Arena

Delaware North has won a 20-year deal to provide catering and hospitality services at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena. Read more

Rhubarb appoints Warren Geraghty as culinary director

Hospitality group Rhubarb has appointed former Galvin Restaurants group executive chef Warren Geraghty as culinary director. Read more

Compass’ Levy Leisure creates immersive catering at Madame Tussauds

Compass Group’s Levy Leisure brand has signed a new three-year deal with Merlin Entertainments at Madame Tussauds London. Read more

Brand new: how CH&Co has merged 22 disparate brands into a reinvigorated and refocused company

The expansion of CH&Co in recent years created an unwieldy portfolio of 22 brands. Janie Manzoori-Stamford finds out how the burgeoning company has streamlined its business in order to become more efficient Read more

Exclusive: Chef David Simms to head up Compass’ RA and Levy brands

Compass UK & Ireland has appointed chef David Simms as culinary director of its Restaurant Associates and Levy Leisure brands. Read more

Wilson Vale sews up contract with Jack Wills

Wilson Vale has signed a contract with clothing brand Jack Wills to supply catering service at its West London headquarters. Read more

Bartlett Mitchell celebrates ‘consistent growth’ in a ‘harder market’

Bartlett Mitchell is celebrating “consistent growth” in a “harder market” with turnover growth of more than 10% for seven years in-a-row. Read more

One week left to nominate industry stars for the Foodservice Catey Awards 2018

The deadline to nominate the stars of the foodservice sector for the Foodservice Catey Awards 2018 has been extended by one week. Read more

Crussh signs franchise partnership with contract caterer Sodexo

Fit food and juice company Crussh has signed a franchise partnership with contract caterer Sodexo to introduce the brand to its retail outlets. Read more

CH&CO announces major rebranding of its portfolio

CH&CO Group has announced a major rebranding of its extensive portfolio to create sector-defined operating entities under its name. Read more

Kudos sews up Royal College of Anaesthetists deal

Crown Partnership brand Kudos has sewn up a £3.3m deal with the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Read more

Social Pantry appoints Alastair Moir as managing director

Events and corporate contract catering company Social Pantry has appointed Alastair Moir as managing director. Read more

Just 10 days left to nominate for the Foodservice Catey Awards 2018

There are just 10 days left to make nominations for the Foodservice Catey Awards 2018, the event that showcases the excellent work the foodservice sector does in feeding the nation. Read more

Compass House accredited as Speciality Coffee Association training campus

Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been accredited as a Premier Training Campus in the UK and is the first contract catering company to achieve the endorsement. Compass’ headquarters in Chertsey will become a base ... Read more

Contract caterer Wilson Vale reports 20% increase in turnover

Independent contract caterer Wilson Vale reported a 20% increase in turnover in 2017 as it announced a contract win with healthcare and research company Bionical. Read more

The Caterer Top 100 sparks calls for more women in top jobs

The Caterer’s Top 100 most powerful people in hospitality has inspired a rallying call to see more women take the top jobs in the industry. Read more

OCS Group locks in £87.5m Ministry of Justice contract

OCS Group has won a contract worth £87.5m to provide a range of services, including catering, to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Read more

String of new contracts set to propel Vacherin to 20% turnover increase

A string of new business wins will propel London-based contract caterer Vacherin to a 20% rise in turnover in 2018, the firm has predicted. Read more

Bartlett Mitchell announces three contracts among £25m deal haul

Contract caterer Bartlett Mitchell has announced the signing of three new contracts with a combined value of more than £25m. Read more

Jamie Oliver group announces 10-year deal with Aramark as it moves into workplaces

The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group has announced an exclusive 10-year deal with contract caterer Aramark that will see its restaurant concepts move into workplaces. Read more

Contract catering

Delaware North wins 20-year deal with Coventry’s Ricoh Arena

Rhubarb appoints Warren Geraghty as culinary director

Compass’ Levy Leisure creates immersive catering at Madame Tussauds

Brand new: how CH&Co has merged 22 disparate brands into a reinvigorated and refocused company

Exclusive: Chef David Simms to head up Compass’ RA and Levy brands

Wilson Vale sews up contract with Jack Wills

Bartlett Mitchell celebrates ‘consistent growth’ in a ‘harder market’

One week left to nominate industry stars for the Foodservice Catey Awards 2018

Crussh signs franchise partnership with contract caterer Sodexo

CH&CO announces major rebranding of its portfolio

Kudos sews up Royal College of Anaesthetists deal

Social Pantry appoints Alastair Moir as managing director

Just 10 days left to nominate for the Foodservice Catey Awards 2018

Compass House accredited as Speciality Coffee Association training campus

Contract caterer Wilson Vale reports 20% increase in turnover

The Caterer Top 100 sparks calls for more women in top jobs

OCS Group locks in £87.5m Ministry of Justice contract

String of new contracts set to propel Vacherin to 20% turnover increase

Bartlett Mitchell announces three contracts among £25m deal haul

Jamie Oliver group announces 10-year deal with Aramark as it moves into workplaces

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