Seasoned, the award winning London event caterers, has been appointed by University of Arts London as the venue managers and sole caterers for the Edwardian Rooms, the former Officers Mess at the Royal Army Medical College, now Chelsea College of Arts, on Millbank, London. The elegant Grade II listed building has been immaculately restored to its former splendour retaining … [Read more...]
First representative for Foodservice in the Women in the City awards
The winners of the prestigious Women in the City Future Leaders Award 2014 have been announced today, with the Facilities Management sector represented for the first time ever, as Catharine Barras of BaxterStorey is selected for the title of finalist. The national Future Leaders Award, sponsored by the ICAEW, Google, HSBC and Penna, shines a spotlight on exceptional women and … [Read more...]
Bramall Hall and Park seeks café operator
CBRE’s Manchester Specialist Markets team has been appointed by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council to source an operator for a renovated café / tea room unit within the historic Bramall Hall and Park visitor attraction near Stockport. The Grade I Listed manor house and gardens are currently undergoing Heritage Lottery funded renovation / improvement works which are due … [Read more...]
Cucina wins three school catering contracts
Leading school catering firm Cucina restaurants has won three new catering contracts worth an estimated £2.5m over 3 years. The new contracts are with Charters School, Berkshire, a secondary school with 1685 pupils on roll, St Crispin’s School in Berkshire, a secondary school with 1125 pupils on roll and Wollaston School In Northamptonshire, a secondary school with 1400 … [Read more...]
Event pros see event organising through rose-tinted glasses
A survey conducted by central London venue, Park Crescent Conference Centre (PCCC), has revealed that more than half of event professionals see event management through rose-tinted glasses. The survey, conducted via 300 UK PAs, corporates and event bookers, revealed top mistakes committed in the events industry when choosing a venue. 50% of those surveyed who ran events … [Read more...]