BaxterStorey

Covers news from a leading UK contract catering company serving business, education, and leisure sectors. Features include major client wins, menu innovation, sustainability and food waste reduction initiatives, technology adoption, and investment in staff training and wellbeing. Also provides insights into workplace dining trends, regional growth strategies, and high-profile partnerships shaping the company’s presence in the hospitality market.

  • May- 2025 -
    8 May
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 08/05/25

    Today’s news in brief – 08/05/25

    JD Wetherspoon has seen its like-for-like sales rise by 5.6% in Q1, with year-to-date like-for-like sales rising by 5.1%. Total sales only increased by 5% in the quarter, which is slightly less than like-for-like sales as the group opened two pubs and sold seven in the year-to-date. The pub operator…

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  • 8 May
    Catering CompaniesJohn Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director

    John Fleming joins Thomas Franks as regional managing director

    Thomas Franks, UK-based family-owned catering partner, has appointed John Fleming as regional managing director for Scotland. Fleming is an award-winning chef with experience at Michelin star restaurants, hotels, stadia, and foodservice locations. Most recently, he was head of food (Scotland) at BaxterStorey. At Thomas Franks, he will oversee food and…

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  • Feb- 2025 -
    25 February
    Catering CompaniesACE appoints new chair and board members

    ACE appoints new chair and board members

    Association of Catering Excellence (ACE) has announced the appointment of Laurent Lucas-Dufour as its new chair, along with several new board members. Sector director at Company of Cooks, Dufour was vice chair of ACE last year and has been a board member since 2022. ACE’s board appointments are for two…

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  • Jan- 2025 -
    31 January
    News-In-BriefToday’s news in brief – 31/01/25

    Today’s news in brief – 31/01/25

    Loungers has agreed to Fortress Investment Group’s £354.4m takeover bid. News comes after Fortress submitted a revised deal after its first attempt of 310p a share was opposed by Loungers shareholders. The deal is due to be sanctioned in a court hearing expected to take place on Friday 7 February. …

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  • 31 January
    Catering CompaniesHouston and Hawkes appoints new sales director

    Houston and Hawkes appoints new sales director

    Independent catering company Houston and Hawkes has announced the appointment of Jessica Burgess as its new sales director. She joins from a senior sales role at BaxterStorey, bringing over 12 years of experience in operations and business development within the foodservice and hospitality sector. In her new role, Burgess will…

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  • Oct- 2023 -
    2 October
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 02/10/23

    Today’s news in brief – 02/10/23

    BaxterStorey has secured a nine-year contract extension to provide campus catering services at Birmingham City University (BCU), serving over 30,000 students and staff. The Curzon campus now features Rahina’s Food Fusion, a street food pod inspired by an apprentice commis chef’s Indian and Pakistani heritage. Additionally, a new Student Saver…

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  • 2 October
    Catering CompaniesBaxterStorey secures nine-year BCU contract extension

    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…

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  • Sep- 2023 -
    7 September
    Catering CompaniesBaxterStorey secures London Metropolitan University contract

    BaxterStorey secures London Metropolitan University contract

    BaxterStorey has secured a new contract with London Metropolitan University and will see it cater for its Aldgate and Holloway campuses to around 13,500 students. In addition to transforming its four locations, BaxterStorey will reopen the Highbury Canteen by revamping it into a street food market. Dishes on the new…

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  • Jul- 2023 -
    5 July
    Catering CompaniesBaxterStorey secures five-year football club catering contract

    BaxterStorey secures five-year football club catering contract

    BaxterStorey has secured a five-year contract to be Wycombe Wanderers Football Club’s official food and beverage provider.   Collaborating closely with the club, the caterer will be responsible for curating the F&B offerings for match days, club events, and private hire events.  According to BasterStorey, its mission is to “rejuvenate” the…

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  • Jun- 2023 -
    7 June
    Catering CompaniesBM appoints new operations manager

    BM appoints new operations manager

    BM Caterers has appointed Alice Loose as its new operations manager. Reporting to operations director Ian Kingston, her new role involves managing a diverse portfolio of client contracts and working with onsite managers to ensure teams are operationally compliant and working efficiently in partnership with clients. Loose worked in restaurants…

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