Compass

Coverage explores the operations, strategy, and contract activity of the UK’s largest foodservice and support services group, operating across sectors including education, healthcare, defence, business & industry, and sports & leisure. Reporting includes major contract wins, Compass Group UK & Ireland financial performance, digital ordering initiatives, sustainability targets, workforce programmes, and the role of subsidiaries like Chartwells, Medirest, ESS, and Levy. Insight is designed for professionals tracking outsourced catering models and large-scale operational delivery in institutional and venue settings.

  • Jan- 2023 -
    30 January
    RestaurantsCompass Group announces FoodCycle partnership

    Compass Group announces FoodCycle partnership

    Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced a partnership with the charity FoodCycle.  The partnership not only sees Compass provide a grant through the newly launched Compass Group Foundation, but also will see its teams fundraise, volunteer and train FoodCycle cooking volunteers.  FoodCycle was set up to tackle food poverty,…

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  • 20 January
    PeopleFormer Compass Group CFO joins Young’s board

    Former Compass Group CFO joins Young’s board

    Young’s has announced the appointment of Sarah Sergeant as a new nonexecutive director with effect from 1 March 2023.  Sergeant is currently the chief financial officer and an executive director of Watkin Jones PLC. She was previously the chief financial officer of the UK and Ireland region at Compass Group…

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  • 9 January
    RestaurantsTortilla revenues rise 20% in FY22

    Tortilla revenues rise 20% in FY22

    Tortilla has seen group revenue rocket 20% to £57.7m in FY22, up from £48.1m the prior year, as it welcomed a “highly resilient” performance despite macroeconomic challenges. UK like-for-like sales were up by 16.4% against FY19, as trading was boosted by a net increase of 18 sites in the period,…

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  • Nov- 2022 -
    21 November
    Catering CompaniesCompass sees ‘strong’ organic revenue growth in Q4

    Compass sees ‘strong’ organic revenue growth in Q4

    Contract foodservice company Compass Group has revealed strong organic revenue growth of 37.5%, which in the current fourth quarter is at 116% of the company’s 2019 revenues, with business and industry at 106%.  It is reported that the group’s underlying operating margin also improved year-on-year to 6.2%, with the second…

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  • 9 November
    RestaurantsRestaurant Associates acquires Rocket Food

    Restaurant Associates acquires Rocket Food

    Luxury event caterer Rocket Food has been sold to Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group. The acquisition aims to increase Rocket and Restaurant Associates’ presence in the luxury hospitality sector across the UK. The transaction will also support Rocket with developing its sustainability and supply chain credentials and provide the…

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  • 8 November
    Awards & EventsScotHot to return to Glasgow in March 2023

    ScotHot to return to Glasgow in March 2023

    Scotland’s showcase for food, drink and hospitality, ScotHot, is set to return to Sec Glasgow for 8 and 9 March 2023, following a four-year hiatus caused by Covid-19.  It is reported that the event is geared towards professionals in the food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism industries, and will offer…

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  • Oct- 2022 -
    13 October
    Catering CompaniesESS secures Metropolitan Police catering contract

    ESS secures Metropolitan Police catering contract

    ESS, the defence, energy and government services sector of Compass Group UK&I, has reportedly secured the Metropolitan Police catering and hospitality services contract. As part of the mobilisation, ESS will also welcome 47 transferring employees to its workforce. It is reported that the three-year contract will see ESS deliver catering…

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  • Sep- 2022 -
    16 September
    EducationHospitality sector calls for Hospitality Apprenticeships Week support

    Hospitality sector calls for Hospitality Apprenticeships Week support

    Hospitality trade bodies, charities and training providers have united to help promote Hospitality Apprenticeships Week 2022, calling on the wider industry to support the initiative.  Hospitality Apprenticeships Week, which is set to run between 3 and 9 October, aims to showcase the “unique and diverse” career pathways that the sector…

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  • 13 September
    Catering CompaniesCompass raises more than £680m for net zero ambitions

    Compass raises more than £680m for net zero ambitions

    Compass Group, a global food services company, has issued two sustainable bonds which will be used to fund its global net zero target. The bonds have raised £433m and £250m respectively and will be used to progress Compass’ sustainability initiatives. In October 2021, Compass became the first international company in…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    26 July
    NewsRestaurant Associates appoints 3 regional managing directors

    Restaurant Associates appoints 3 regional managing directors

    Restaurant Associates has announced the appointment of three new regional managing directors across its nationwide estate. Sara Senior, previously sales and retention director, moves to regional managing director with a remit to oversee Restaurant Associates’ key London clients. Ming Lai joined Compass Group Australia over a decade ago, before coming…

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