Chartwells

Chartwells secures catering contracts with five Halliard Trust schools

Education catering provider Chartwells has secured contracts with five schools in the Halliard Trust, expanding its footprint in Cheshire. The five schools include Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery, Adlington Primary School, Gawsworth Primary School, Nether Alderley Primary School and Whirley Primary School. The new agreements follow the closure of…

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Today’s news in brief – 01/05/25

Prezzo has been renamed to Prezzo Italian as part of a refreshed brand identity, as it aims to revitalise its store estate ahead of the chain’s 25-year anniversary. The rebrand involved a new logo and “extensive” refurbishment programme across its portfolio, starting with its Kensington restaurant in London. Prezzo Italian…

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Chartwells partners with The University of Kent

Campus caterer Chartwell Universities has announced a new partnership with The University of Kent, and will begin delivering catering services across the Canterbury campus from 1 June 2025. Following a competitive tender process, the new collaboration will see modernised dining facilities and expanded food options for students, staff, and visitors…

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Today’s news in brief – 26/01/24

New border checks could bring about a resurgence in inflation despite the recent downward trend, CGA has warned. The government is set to implement new paperwork requirements for EU businesses sending animal and plant products to the UK from the end of January, with physical inspections commencing in April. Paddy…

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Chartwells announces raft of new contract wins and retentions

Chartwells Independent has announced it has successfully won two new three-year contracts with South Hampstead High School and Wimbledon High School. Both schools are members of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s largest group of independent schools educating 20,000 girls each year. Chartwells Independent will also support both…

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Today’s news in brief – 20/11/23

Compass Group saw a 26.1% rise in operating profit, reaching £1.89bn for the year ending 30 September 2023. The group’s European arm saw a 31.5% profit increase to £392m, backed by robust margin growth and new business in diverse sectors. CEO Dominic Blakemore highlighted sustained growth expectations, with high single-digit…

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Chartwells renews University of Sussex partnership

Chartwell has announced that it has renewed its partnership with the University of Sussex for a further 10 years. Under this new contract, Chartwells will operate under a cost-plus model, ensuring that any profits generated will be reinvested back into the service. The company stated that the decision to extend…

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Restaurant Associates expands team amid strong period of growth

Restaurant Associates have announced a series of promotions and hires based on 18 months of year-on-year growth with several major contract gains globally. Mark Connell, previously head of sales, has been promoted to sales and retention director. Connell will also be supporting the growth agenda for Rapport Guest Services and…

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Chartwells partners with Feeding Britain to tackle UK hunger crisis

Chartwells, the school and education catering company, has partnered with Feeding Britain, the food aid charity, to help tackle hunger across the UK. According to Chartwells, the two organisations share a common purpose to provide “affordable, nutritious food to children and communities, and this new partnership will see them work…

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Chartwells to add free breakfasts to school food parcels

Chartwells, the UK’s largest school meals caterer, has announced it will add free breakfasts to school food parcels from 25 January. The caterer, which works with more than 3,000 schools, made national headlines when a picture of its free school meals bag went viral on Twitter and was widely criticised.…

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