Freemans Event Partners

Freemans launches new street food concept at Silverstone

Freemans Event Partners has announced the launch of Cargo Global Eats, its new street food concept, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The new concept comprises a dedicated area of street food including a variety of vendors such as tacos from MeatHead Mexican, sustainable cocktails by Poppy’s Pineapples, burgers…

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Oak View Group appoints new senior VP of operations

Oak View Group (OVG) has appointed Simon Hanna as its new senior vice president of operations. Hanna joins the company from Freemans Event Partners where he was COO, bringing over 15 years of experience in global hospitality, live events and venue operations. In his new role he will oversee the…

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Today’s news in brief – 04/12/24

The Employment Rights Bill must reflect the sector’s “unique” position, UKH has urged the government. It comes as the Bill’s four technical consultations officially closed this week (Tuesday 2 December). In its submissions, UKH has highlighted that the proposed changes to statutory sick pay will have the unintended consequence of…

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Costa Coffee and Freemans bring kiosk concept to London

A fleet of Costa Coffee kiosks are set to hit some of the UK’s biggest live events next year, as part of a deal between the company and Freemans Event Partners. The move builds on the success of the collaboration between Freemans Event Partners and Costa Coffee during the Summer’s…

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Today’s news in brief – 26/09/24

Prezzo has appointed the former Brewdog CEO to lead the recovery plan, while the restaurant chain’s former chief executive, Dean Challenger, will rejoin as chief financial officer. It comes as Prezzo, which is now owned by Cain International, is undergoing a restructuring plan, having closed roughly a third of its…

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Freemans Event Partners appoints new CCO

Freemans Event Partners has announced the appointment of Natasha Thiebaut as its new chief commercial officer. Thiebaut has more than 25 years’ experience in the venue business, having worked with institutions such as Everton FC, FC Porto and Leinster Rugby. She has also worked at national stadiums including the Luzhniki…

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Extra covers: The technology driving Freeman’s new Lord’s Food Village

Freeman’s Event Partners has just put the finishing touches on a brand new Food Village at Lord’s Cricket Ground. For the company which is accustomed to catering large events and sports stadiums this is a big step forward with a permanent venue. The way the Village has been constructed can…

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Costa to be Paris Olympics coffee provider

Costa Coffee has announced that it is set to feature as the coffee provider of choice at this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. The brand will be operating bespoke outlets across Paris throughout the Games, with a presence across some of the event’s key venues. These include the…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/04/24

Restaurant group Six by Nico will be opening a new restaurant in Westgate, Oxford, on Wednesday 22 May. The site will be its fifteenth restaurant across the UK. Six by Nico Oxford has a capacity for 64 covers in the main dining area with a private dining space for 12…

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Freemans Event Partners makes four senior appointments

Freemans Event Partners has announced the appointment of four people to its senior leadership team. Luke Buckle has been appointed as the company’s new head of food, responsible for heading up the food department. Buckle most recently worked at RedCat Pub Company as a regional operations manager. Furthermore, Jamie Coleman…

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