CH&CO has released its annual accounts for the financial year ending 31 December 2018 and they show a 19% increase in annual turnover to £286m, in line with the previous year’s projections. The latest results for CH&Co Catering Group (Holdings) Limited, lodged at Companies House this week, show a £46m increase in turnover from 2017 to 2018 and an increase in profits … [Read more...]
A first for hospitality in The Planet Mark sustainability programme
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has achieved certification to The Planet Mark sustainability programme - becoming the first caterer to achieve the accolade following a rigorous measurement and reporting process. The company, named in the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ list for the seventh-year running, has continued to invest in its people and … [Read more...]
USA University initiates sustainable food catering mindful of climate change
We hope readers interested in sustainable catering will be interested in and enjoy the report on addressing the impact of large scale catering in climate change from The University of Maryland, USA. Sustainable food catering mindful of climate change is to be applauded and as such this initiative is one, we certainly applaud. As students head to the University of Maryland … [Read more...]
Bartlett Mitchell appoints Richardson as company’s first Wellness Manager
Bartlett Mitchell, one of the UK’s leading independent caterers, has today announced the appointment of Hebe Richardson to the newly created position of ‘Wellness Manager’. As part of the new role, which was created to help support the sustainable growth of the company, Richardson has been tasked with developing a new business-wide healthy eating strategy that combines both … [Read more...]
CH&CO acquire Mitie Catering adding £137m T/O and a footprint in Ireland
CH&CO earlier this morning announced the acquisition of Mitie Catering, comprising Gather & Gather and Creativevents, the workplace catering and events businesses of Mitie. The deal brings an increase in turnover of £137m to CH&CO, 330 more sites across the UK and Ireland, and an additional 3,600 team members to the CH&CO family. Joining the CH&CO … [Read more...]