Company of Cooks secures £18m in London retained business

Catering firm Company of Cooks has extended its partnerships with all the Livery venues in its portfolio, securing over £18m in retained business in the UK capital.

The deals, which range from three to five years, see Company of Cooks continue to exclusively manage and deliver a wide range of events at the Brewers’ Hall, Coopers’ Hall, Goldsmiths’ Hall, Ironmonger’s Hall and Plaisterers’ Hall.

According to the caterer, contracts were retained primarily due the “specialist knowledge” of the teams, which enabled clients to understand the “heritage and versatility of the halls and realise growth opportunities, combined with their expertise in food, drink and service as a leading reason for extending their partnerships”.

In March 2023, Company of Cooks merged with hospitality business CH&CO. It offers specialism in catering and hospitality for the visitor attraction and cultural sectors, and catering, event and sales expertise for venues.

Rob Fredrickson, Company of Cooks’ managing director, said: “Extending our partnerships with our Livery clients gives us the privilege and opportunity to continue to bring our craft and creativity to these unique spaces in the City.

“This sector is steeped in history and tradition, but its innate ability to adapt and evolve has enabled it to remain relevant and continue to grow in the modern world. We look forward to evolving together as we continue to attract a broader audience and drive revenues.

Fredrickson added: “I also want to call out our fantastic Livery teams, who are true specialists in their fields. Our relationships with our Livery clients go back up to more than 20 years, with many of our operators and general managers also giving incredibly long service. It’s their exceptional knowledge and dedication that has built such special relationships and delivered above and beyond time and time again. I thank them for their unwavering commitment.”