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- 2019 -

16 September

Elior UK teams up with Water Unite

Catering company Elior UK and global water charity Water Unite have teamed up to launch a new campaign that sustainably meets the ongoing demand for bottled water. The initiative forms part of a new emerging ‘plastics economy’ designed to ensure that plastics never become waste – aligning with the principles…
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9 September

Pub and restaurant groups maintain summer momentum

Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales grow 1.6% in August compared with the same time last year. Drink-led pubs and bars, recorded the greatest growth, as sales increased 4.1% on the back of late month heatwave, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business…
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4 September

CH&CO records 19% increase in turnover last year

Independent hospitality catering company CH&CO has recorded a 19% increase in turnover last year, in line with the previous year’s projections. Its annual accounts for the financial year ending 31 December 2018 showed a 19% increase in annual turnover to £286m. EBITDA for the year also increased to £17.2m representing…
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2 September

Deliveroo partners with the FA

Food delivery service Deliveroo has signed a multi-year deal with the Football Association (FA), becoming England’s first sleeve sponsor. The company logo will be worn on the training kit of all senior sides across men’s and women’s football, starting with Gareth Southgate’s squad for the forthcoming UEFA EURO 2020 qualifiers…
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Aug- 2019 -

21 August

Catercost acquired by the EF Group

Catering cloud-based service provider, The EF Group, has announced the acquisition of menu planning, nutrition and allergen management service provider Catercost. Through this acquisition, The EF Group which trades as e-foods, plans to expand its software platform to offer fully integrated menu planning, allergen compliance, purchasing and supply for all…
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20 August

CH&CO acquires Mitie Catering

Independent hospitality catering company CH&CO has acquired Mitie Catering, comprising Gather & Gather and Creativevents, the workplace catering and events businesses of Mitie. The deal brings an increase in turnover of £137m to CH&CO, 330 more sites across the UK and Ireland and an additional 3,600 team members to the…
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16 August

Real Good Food reports losses of £26m

Cake decoration and food ingredients business Real Good Food has reported losses of over £26m for the year ending 31 March 2018, compared with £9m loss in the previous year. Losses were compounded by an £18.7m impairment charge, revenue from continuing businesses decreased by 3.4% from £63.8m to £61.6m. The…
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6 August

Paddy & Scott’s overhauls catering offer at the University of Suffolk

Coffee company, Paddy and Scott’s, is set to take over the food and beverage operations for The University of Suffolk this month. Based on the Waterfront in Ipswich, the University of Suffolk offers a range of food and beverage outlets throughout its campus buildings and Paddy and Scott’s is set…
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Jul- 2019 -

29 July

Wilson Vale wins £400,000 contract

Catering provider Wilson Vale has won a £400,000 contract to provide services to property investment firm IM Group. After a successful opening, the caterer will provide breakfast, lunch, coffee bar and “extensive hospitality” services at the new site. Some 14 caterers applied during the tender process, which is valued at…
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26 July

Sodexo launches new café at Birmingham Children’s Hospital

Global services provider Sodexo has opened a new Crussh cafe at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the first outside of London. A full range of freshly pressed fruit and vegetable juices, real fruit smoothies, breakfast bagels, hot lunch, sourdough toasties and salads will be prepared daily and served alongside organic and Fairtrade…
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