A family-run design company is top of the class after revamping a busy dining space at a North East university. The team at Restaurant Design Associates Ltd (RDA), based in Hebburn, South Tyneside, were appointed by Northumbria University to provide a brand new look for Castles Restaurant, one of the university’s main dining spaces for students, staff and visitors, situated … [Read more...]
Gather & Gather raises Scotland profile with operations director appointment
Mitie, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company, has appointed Richard Fyfe as director of operations for its catering business, Gather & Gather, in Scotland. He will be responsible for managing Gather & Gather’s existing Scottish portfolio, as well as growing the brand in the region. Ric brings over 30 years’ of commercial management experience to the team, having … [Read more...]
Cucina Catering merges with Eden Caterers
Eden Caterers and Cucina Catering have joined forces after recognising the many complementary aspects of their products, services and operations. A shared ethos of high-quality food delivered reliably and sustainably has also been key to the merger. Customers of both businesses have been informed and are excited by the benefits they will experience as a result of the … [Read more...]
TUCO extends buying power to public bodies
Further strengthening its position and increasing stakeholder value across procurement and compliance, The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) has recently re-negotiated a number of its key framework agreements in order to drive even greater value and added-value service when it comes to buying catering products through its frameworks. And significantly, responding to … [Read more...]
Chartwells creates jv partnership with Hounslow Council
Chartwells, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s specialist provider of catering to schools, academies, colleges and universities, has embarked on a new joint venture to provide food and caretaking services with the London Borough of Hounslow Council worth an expected £6.1 million per year. Chartwells, Feeding Futures with London Borough of Hounslow The new joint venture … [Read more...]