Educational catering firm Cucina Restaurants has won the catering contract at Francis Combe, a Watford secondary academy with 1140 pupils on roll. The contract, commencing September 2014, is worth around £750,000 over three years. Cucina Restaurants MD Steve Quinn said: "Francis Combe Academy is a school which places a great deal of importance on food provision and food … [Read more...]
St Pancras to become a Fortress of food
HS1 has announced that Matthew Fort, British food writer, critic and judge on BBC2's Great British Menu has been appointed the first ever Food Curator at St Pancras International. As part of his role, Matthew will be working closely with HS1 (St Pancras International’s owners) to continue expanding the high quality food and drink offering at the station. He said: “For me … [Read more...]
Peyton and Byrne launches New British Cafés at IWM London
IWM London, part of the Imperial War Museums, has reopened after a four year, £40 million major redevelopment that includes a brand new Atrium space designed by Foster+Partners. The Atrium is probably the most spectacular of the museum’s spaces with 25-metre high ceilings and a vast collection of rare and dramatic exhibits (from a Battle of Britain Spitfire to a Harrier jet … [Read more...]
Peyton & Byrne quits Brighton
Peyton & Byrne has decided to cease to deliver catering and hospitality functions for Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Royal Pavilion and Museums over the next few months, having decided that, despite enthusiasm and considerable investment, that the project does not fit with their London core activities. At this early stage of the exit process, Brighton Dome … [Read more...]
Host wins £16m Spectrum Leisure contract
Host Management’s Leisure Division has won the contract to operate the catering facilities at Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex, the Surrey-based sports complex run by Freedom Leisure. Host has taken over the eight-year, £16m contract from Compass. “This is our biggest leisure win to date and our largest single site,” commented Host’s Sales Director, Andrew Scott. “We … [Read more...]