Elior
Coverage explores the UK operations, strategy, and contract wins of one of the country’s leading contract catering providers, with services spanning education, healthcare, defence, and business & industry. Reporting includes updates on sustainability initiatives, digital ordering and pre-payment tech, sector-specific brand development (e.g. Lexington, Taylor Shaw), and leadership commentary. Insight is tailored for operators and suppliers monitoring outsourced foodservice, multi-sector growth, and operational innovation in institutional and workplace catering.
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Apr- 2020 -21 AprilCatering Companies
Elior partners with OLIO to support local communities and minimise food waste
Caterer company Elior UK has teamed up with food redistribution company OLIO to donate surplus food to vulnerable local communities and reduce food waste during Covid-19. The partnership launched last month and together with its companies Taylor Shaw and Lexington, Elior has donated 32,564 portions of food/ 15,504 meals to…
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Nov- 2019 -28 NovemberCatering Companies
Elior launches new Foodsmiths brand
Contract caterer Elior UK has launched its new Foodsmiths brand, which brings together all its services for owners and operators of attractions, venues, events and stadia. The new brand promises handcrafted, delicious, healthy, imaginative food, made with fresh ingredients, from sustainable sources, cooked and prepared freshly on site, then served…
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Oct- 2019 -16 OctoberPeople
CH&CO strengthens operations team with three appointments
Fiona Gilbertson has joined the CH and Co team as operations director covering the south and south east. Gilbertson will be responsible for driving sustainable growth through the delivery of “innovative quality services, nurturing strong client relationships and leading highly motivated and effective teams”. Most recently Gilbertson worked in strategic…
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15 OctoberCatering Companies
Lexington Catering launches new ‘Independent Schools’ brand
Contract caterer Lexington Catering has launched Lexington Independent Schools, which it said aims to bring an “innovative”, high-end food and service solution offering to the market. It will operate as a dedicated and specialist division of Lexington, and brings together the independent school clients that were previously managed by Elior,…
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11 OctoberPeople
Elior UK appoints new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality
Elior UK has appointed Fi Morley as the new venue director for Scottish Rugby Hospitality. Morley said he will work in partnership with Scottish Rugby to “continue to deliver a first class offer” based on customer experience. Previously responsible for a significant transformation of business within Edinburgh’s The Hub, Elior said Morley…
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Sep- 2019 -26 SeptemberCatering Companies
Elior agrees five-year extension with BT Murrayfield
BT Murrayfield, Scotland’s largest sports stadium and the home of Scottish Rugby, has extended its catering contract with Elior UK for a further five years until June 2031 – making the partnership a 22-year deal. For the last 10 years, Elior has provided the best of Scottish produce for fans…
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16 SeptemberCatering Companies
Elior UK teams up with Water Unite
Catering company Elior UK and global water charity Water Unite have teamed up to launch a new campaign that sustainably meets the ongoing demand for bottled water. The initiative forms part of a new emerging ‘plastics economy’ designed to ensure that plastics never become waste – aligning with the principles…
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Jul- 2019 -26 JulyEducation
24 new chefs graduate from fifth Elior Chef School
Some 24 new Elior colleagues have graduated as chefs from the fifth Elior Chef School programme, designed to tackle the industry chef shortage and nurture talent within Elior. For the first time the graduates – who come on day release from other parts of the business such as the Front…
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24 JulyCatering Companies
Elior announces five-year catering partnership with Warrington Wolves
Elior UK has began a five-year catering contract with Warrington Wolves Rugby Football Club at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington. With the scope of work spanning matchday hospitality, matchday retail and conference and banqueting, Elior is a fully integrated partner in the Warrington Wolves team, serving up to 15,000…
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Aug- 2018 -29 AugustPeople
Silverstone Circuits appoints Jeremy Dover as head of catering
Iconic motor racing venue, Silverstone Circuits, has announced the appointment of Jeremy Dover as its new head of catering. Dover will oversee the catering and hospitality aspects for all race days and corporate meetings and events across the 600-acre site. Working alongside Dean Hoddle, head chef at Silverstone, Dover will…
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