James Boyle has been appointed Managing Director of Restaurant Associates, the executive dining division of Compass Group UK & Ireland. James joins the UK & Ireland Executive team, reporting to Dennis Hogan, Managing Director of Compass Group UK & Ireland. James was previously Business Excellence Director for Restaurant Associates, responsible for marketing, … [Read more...]
Appetite Direct wins Edinburgh International Festival catering contract
Appetite Direct has been chosen to cater Edinburgh International Festival venues The Festival and King’s Theatres, Usher Hall, The Playhouse and The Lyceum for the next three years in a five figure sponsorship deal which takes the company one step closer towards its goal of doubling turnover within five years. The multi award-winning event caterer Appetite Direct provides … [Read more...]
Catering Academy wins consortium contract with Coventry Schools
National independent catering company, Catering Academy has won a five year contract with Synergy consortium, a group of 10 primary schools based in Coventry. The contract, worth £3.75 million, was won after a competitive tender process which featured eight other companies bidding for the business. Catering Academy impressed Synergy consortium with a bespoke yet realistic … [Read more...]
H&C News July Top 20 Articles
Each month we enjoy looking at the page statistics and learning what pages have proved most popular with our readers. Each month we are seeing a greater effect on what makes the cut for our Top 20 from readers using social media to share content with colleagues, take a look at the bottom of each page as shares are visible on each page. Top 10 UK burger … [Read more...]
Searcys joins forces with Westbury Street Holdings
One of the country’s most established and respected hospitality companies has completed a transaction that will see it become part of industry leading Westbury Street Holdings (WSH). Searcys, which was founded in 1847, will join other independent hospitality and retail brands in the WSH family including BaxterStorey, Benugo, Caterlink, Holroyd Howe and Portico. The move … [Read more...]