BaxterStorey secures nine-year BCU contract extension

BaxterStorey has secured a nine-year contract extension to deliver campus catering at Birmingham City University (BCU).

The company has been BCU’s home of hospitality since 2015, catering to over 30,000 students and staff.

The Curzon campus now features Rahina’s Food Fusion, following a major makeover.

Run by BaxterStorey’s apprentice commis chef, Rahina, the street food pod is inspired by her Indian and Pakistani heritage, serving dishes of papri samosa chaat and chicken masala curry with cumin pilau rice.

The university has also set up a new Student Saver space serving dishes such as mac and cheese with crispy bacon bits and grab-and-go goodies.

A new theatre bar called The Assembly will serve Korean BBQ bao buns, pumpkin katsu curry with pickled slaw, Wildfarmed pizzas and bubble tea. It also includes a sushi station.

The beverage bar will offer drinks including banana lattes, iced matcha and homemade juices named ‘hit the kale on the head’ and ‘stay up beet’. Sweet treats include peanut butter jelly cookies, pastel de Natas and Snickers protein balls.

Jane Grimmett, assistant director of commercial services at BCU, said: “BaxterStorey’s commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation aligns perfectly with our university’s values. We look forward to continuing working closely with them to provide our students and staff with exceptional dining experiences that support our vibrant and diverse campus community.”

Peter Kent, managing director at BaxterStorey, added: “We recognise that standing still is not on the agenda for us at BCU. We know there is a taste for revolution and our revamped offering will introduce game-changers to create a new era of dining experience and community engagement.”