Hibernian Football Club appoints Elior Catering Group

Contract caterer, Elior, has received the catering contract at Hibernian Football Club, a Scottish Premiership Football Club based in Edinburgh. The contract is reportedly worth a “significant” eight figure sum over the course of a nine-year term.  

In addition, the agreement will see Elior working with the club to “deliver innovation” around retail brands, a fan zone for before and after-match entertainment, as well as seven different match day hospitality experiences and non-match day hospitality events.

It is reported that Elior won the contract for its creativity in designing a menu focused on sharing the best of Scottish produce, as well as sustainability and social value initiatives to support the Hibernian FC’s ambition to be the ‘Greenest Club’ in Scotland. 

The FC’s 20,000-capacity stadium is currently undergoing extensive refurbishment of the hospitality areas, with the aim of creating the best match day experience in Scotland. 

Elior is said to commence catering at the club this month, ready for summer events and the start of the football season.

Ben Kensell, CEO of Hibernian FC, said: “We are delighted to be working with Elior as our catering partner at Hibernian FC as the club enters a new transformational phase in our history. The rich heritage and values of the club will be reflected through the new dining environment we are creating. 

“The food and service Elior will provide are pivotal to delivering an elevated match day experience for fans and our members across all hospitality areas, kiosks, and concourses.”

Kenny Finlayson, managing director of Elior, added: “This contract has been awarded at a critical moment for Hibernian FC as they complete their hospitality area refurbishments. We’re immensely proud to be working with the Club to take their guest dining to the next level. Operational excellence, guest experience and carefully curated food are at the heart of everything we do.”