Catering Companies

The latest news and updates on catering companies, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.

Sep- 2022 -

13 September

Compass raises more than £680m for net zero ambitions

Compass Group, a global food services company, has issued two sustainable bonds which will be used to fund its global net zero target. The bonds have raised £433m and £250m respectively and will be used to progress Compass’ sustainability initiatives. In October 2021, Compass became the first international company in…
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9 September

Brigade Bar and Kitchen joins Searcys portfolio

British restaurateur and caterer Searcys has added restaurant, Brigade Bar and Kitchen, to its portfolio of restaurants, champagne bars and venues. Searcys take on the day-to-day management of the London Bridge eatery while continuing a commitment to founder Simon Boyle’s Beyond Food Foundation, Searcys’ charity partner since 2018. The charity…
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Aug- 2022 -

25 August

SSP secures deal to open three units at Berlin Airport

SSP Group has secured a deal which will see its “world-leading” brands, Starbucks and Burger King, operate at the Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport Terminal 1. It is reported that Starbucks and Burger King will both feature as part of the airport’s mezzanine airside food-court, with The Burger King unit…
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23 August

The Woozy Pig relocates to AC Lloyd Space Business Centre

Gloucestershire-based street food business, The Woozy Pig, has announced its relocation to AC Lloyd Space Business Centre in Cheltenham, which offers multi-use units ranging from 275 to 775 sq ft. The event catering business, which is run by professionally trained chef Matt Jefferies, is said to exclusively use local suppliers…
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17 August

Wilson Vale announces Social Enterprise partnership

National contract caterer Wilson Vale has announced its Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) partnership, confirming its goal to partner with businesses that put at least half of their profits into social or environmental projects. Wilson Vale’s ESG report on their commitments and progress – The Full Works, includes social responsibility actions…
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17 August

Hostmore appoints non-executive director

Hostmore plc, the hospitality business with brands including Fridays, 63rd+1st, and Fridays and Go, announced the appointment of Stephen Welker to the company’s board as a non-executive director, effective as of this week. It is reported that Welker brings a wealth of experience both from investment companies and the hospitality…
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9 August

Q Catering expands warehouse by 11,600 sq. ft

Independent foodservice wholesaler, Q Catering, has reportedly started its warehouse expansion development this month, resulting in an extra 11,600 sq. ft of storage facilities across the site. It is reported that this expansion plays a part in the company’s investment and wider goals for business growth, and to meet “increasing”…
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Jul- 2022 -

29 July

Gather & Gather extends contract with Charlton Athletic

Gather and Gather, part of catering and hospitality company CH&CO, has extended its partnership with Charlton Athletic Football club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground with a new five-year deal. Gather and Gather’s specialist stadia team will continue to provide all hospitality and…
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21 July

BaxterStorey and Searcys welcomes chef partner Richard Corrigan

BaxterStorey And Searcys, an independent hospitality food service, has welcomed Richard Corrigan as chef partner, to support in menu innovation and coaching. It said Corrigan is known for his “unique energy and passion” for seasonal ingredients sourced from Britain and Ireland. His restaurant, Corrigan’s Mayfair has been awarded London Restaurant…
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14 July

Levy UK+I extends contract with The O2 arena

Levy UK and Ireland (UK+I), the sports and hospitality division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has announced a five-year extension to its current contract with The O2 arena. The contract will continue to see Levy UK+I continue to serve food and drink experiences at The O2. Core to the…
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