Searcys
Reporting on strategy, operations, and F&B innovation at one of the UK’s most established event and venue hospitality specialists. This section covers contract wins, leadership updates, menu development, sustainability commitments, and guest experience across landmark venues including heritage sites and city locations. Built for catering professionals, contract managers, and hospitality executives, it offers insight into premium event-led service delivery and evolving expectations in the high-end catering space.
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Jun- 2022 -9 JunePubs and Bars
Searcys’ St Pancras champagne bar to close for major refurb
St Pancras Champagne Bar by Searcys has announced it will temporarily close its doors on 25 June for an extensive refurbishment over the summer. Set to reopen in early September 2022, the bar will undergo a complete transformation with a full redesign and upgrade on technology. This will include an…
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Apr- 2022 -4 AprilRestaurants
Over 160 groups sign up to Hospitality For All pledge
The employment consortium Hospitality For All, spearheaded by Burger and Lobster, has welcomed 168 sign-ups from the sector since its launch last week. Hospitality businesses including The Ivy Collection, Soho House, Megan’s, D&D London, Café Nero have joined Burger and Lobster in a “united effort to help Ukrainian refugees seek…
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Feb- 2022 -1 FebruaryFood and Drink
Euston Square names MasterChef semi-finalist as executive chef
30 Euston Square has announced the appointment of Masterchef semi-finalist, Michelle Trusselle as executive chef. Joining Searcys team at 30 Euston Square late last year, the firm said Trusselle led the kitchen through its “busy” Christmas period and has begun extensive menu development across the venue, from canapés to fine…
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Oct- 2021 -29 OctoberPubs and Bars
116 Pall Mall Champagne Bar open its doors
116 Pall Mall Champagne Bar by Searcys has officially opened its doors for the first time. Behind the façade of the Grade-I listed building, the company said the new champagne bar offers an “array of fizz”, including a selection of magnums, alongside cocktails, British bar bites and a roster of…
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4 OctoberCatering Companies
Searcys partners with SevenRooms and TheFork
Searcys has announced a new partnership with TheFork and SevenRooms. It revealed that integrating TheFork, an online reservations platform and SevenRooms, hospitality guest and retention platform, will allow Searcys’ venues to increase online reservations and offer “seamless” management of its front of house and guest experiences. According to Searcys, it…
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Aug- 2021 -20 AugustCatering Companies
Searcys appointed catering partner of Institute of Directors HQ
Restaurateur and events caterer Searcys has been appointed as the new catering partner for the London headquarters of the Institute of Directors. From September, the group will manage all catering and service provisions across the venue, as well as support it in the further development of commercial events. Searcys said…
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10 AugustCatering Companies
Searcys appointed catering partner at IET London: Savoy Place
Searcys has announced it has been named as the new catering partner at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET): Savoy Place. Led by head chef Stuart Fay, who has over 30 years of industry experience, menus will showcase seasonal produce from the British Isles with catering options running from…
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Feb- 2021 -16 FebruaryCatering Companies
Searcy’s named catering partner at Royal College Surgeons of England
One of the UK’s oldest events caterer and restaurateur, Searcys, has announced it has been appointed the new catering partner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. From May 2021, Searcys will commence providing hospitality services for the RCS for the next seven years. It said it will provide…
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Dec- 2020 -3 DecemberCatering Companies
Compass names Matt Thomas as MD for RA Group
Compass Group UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Matt Thomas to its executive team as MD of RA Group on 4 January 2021. RA Group is a collection of specialist food and guest services companies and includes Restaurant Associates, Rapport, RA Venues and commercial restaurant partnerships including City…
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Oct- 2020 -29 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
WSH acquires Bartlett Mitchell
Westbury Street Holdings (WSH), has announced the acquisition of catering company Bartlett Mitchell for an undisclosed sum. Bartlett Mitchell, founded in 2000 by Wendy Bartlett and Ian Mitchell, offers food services to a variety of clients across the UK. Bartlett said: “Our clients will gain from our combined resources. With…
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