IET London: Savoy Place is appointing Harbour & Jones Events as their sole caterer. Providing an enticing range of bespoke day delegate packages, fine dining and event menus to the backdrop of panoramic views of London, Harbour & Jones Events will be serving up to 330 delegates at a time at the IET London’s flagship venue. The announcement comes as IET London moves … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell grows 11% – more to come
Boutique caterer Bartlett Mitchell has just posted its best growth rate in five years according to the accounts posted this week at Companies House for the year ended 29 October 2014. Sales grew by over 11% to £21.3m. Profits before interest and taxation (PBIT) took a slight dip in 2014 to £300,000 because of significant investments in key areas, but this has paid off … [Read more...]
CH&Co and HCM merger shakes up sector
Leading independent caterer and Royal Warrant holder, CH&Co, has announced that it is to merge with the HCM Group (Host Catermasters Group) in a deal which gives the new combined business a turnover approaching £200m, and a team of 4,500 providing services to over 400 operations across the UK and Ireland. The new company will be called the CH&Co Group and it will be … [Read more...]
Kudos launches street café design at Central Hall Westminster
Caterer Kudos, in conjunction with Central Hall Westminster, has seen an opportunity to capitalise on the historic venue’s great positioning by opening a public retail catering outlet, in the form of a ‘street café’. Located adjacent to the main entrance and blessed with tremendous views over Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Kudos will operate the … [Read more...]
Crabbie’s Grand National toasts success of Mobile Drinks Ordering app
The Crabbie’s Grand National has reported an average spend 44% higher than traditional methods after the introduction of a revolutionary new system of in-seat mobile drinks ordering at the world’s most famous steeplechase last month, putting it firmly at the forefront of catering trends. BPL Digital teamed up with Jockey Club Catering to ensure that visitors to The Jockey … [Read more...]