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.
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Sep- 2024 -6 September
Elior wins FC Rangers contract
Catering company Elior has agreed a new deal wth Scottish professional football club Rangers to become its food and beverage partner with immediate effect. Elior, who are known and trusted by the club for their previous work at Ibrox, have plans for the development and enhancement of the catering offering…
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Aug- 2024 -28 August
Contract caterers achieve 10% sales growth in Q2
Contract caterers saw sales rise by 10% in Q2, marking its 13th quarter of growth in a row and an improvement rate of 7% recorded in the first quarter of this year, according to CGA by NIQ and Bidfood. Meanwhile, growth in moving annual total (MAT) sales – compared to…
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21 August
Sodexo Live secures five-year contract with Nottingham Forest FC
Sodexo Live has secured a five-year contract with Nottingham Forest Football Club, which will see it deliver an enhanced hospitality and retail experience at the City Ground, as well as non-match day sales, marketing and event delivery. This latest partnership reinforces Sodexo Live’s presence in the Premier League. Sodexo Live…
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12 August
Rhubarb Hospitality acquires The Brewery
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has acquired The Brewery, a large scale event venue in London. The Brewery is located in the City of London and hosts more than 500 events annually, including many corporate events. The existing management team, led by chief executive James Varah, will work with RHC’s chief…
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8 August
Restaurant Associates acquires Grazing
Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group UK&I, has acquired Grazing, the delivered-in workplace and venue catering specialists, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2007 by CEO Sam Hurst, Grazing has grown from one café to a corporate catering business offering delivered-in meeting, office and contract catering services to London’s business…
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Jul- 2024 -25 July
Compass Group sees revenues rise 10.3% in Q3
Compass Group has announced a 10.3% rise in its organic revenue growth for the third quarter ended 30 June 2024. All regions continue to perform well, with revenues in Europe increasing 12.0%, followed by a 9.9% increase in North America and a 8.5% increase in the rest of the world.…
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16 July
Moving Venue secures Freemasons’ Hall deal
Moving Venue has announced a five-year partnership with Freemasons’ Hall to serve as the official caterer for external commercial events and in-house lodge dining for members. Under this new agreement, Moving Venue will provide comprehensive catering services throughout Freemasons’ Hall. Freemasons’ Hall features four large spaces available for commercial hire;…
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10 July
SSP Group maintains profit guidance as Q3 sales rise 16%
The operator of F&B outlets in travel locations, SSP Group, has revealed its full-year guidance will remain unchanged as it recorded a sales rise of 16% during the third quarter to 30 June. It comes as the group’s like-for-like sales grew 6% during the period off the back of its…
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8 July
Social Pantry partners with Mansion House and Old Bailey
Social Pantry, the UK’s independent and female-founded sustainable caterer, has announced its two venue partnerships with the City of London Corporation. From 1 September 2024, Social Pantry has been appointed as the exclusive caterer for both Mansion House and The Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), and will manage all aspects…
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4 July
Fork and Field named catering partner of Manchester Cathedral
Fork and Field Catering has announced a new partnership with Manchester Cathedral as an exclusive catering supplier. This collaboration aims to position the catering company at the forefront of high-profile events in an iconic Manchester venue. Following a food tasting at Larkspur Lodge Wedding Venue in Knutsford – which is…
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